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Hans Airways Airbus A330 takes off proving flights depart from Birmingham Airport

Vision 2030 - major Wizz Air expansion in Saudi Arabia

Wizz Air launches 20 exciting new routes from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Sofia, Tirana, Venice and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airline introduces a new era of extended travel opportunities at ultra-low fares betw...

Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan

Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. Cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available t...

Cathay Pacific hub receives top billing by the Airports Council International

Following an increase in the cargo dedication of Cathay Pacific throughout the pandemic and beyond, the award-winning airline’s hub, Hong Kong International Airport, has been recognised for its cargo proficiency. The international airport was named the world’s busiest cargo airport, as well carrying the most tonnage for 2021, beating last year’s top-ranking Memphis Internati...

Porter Airlines and FlightSafety International confirm completion of E195-E2 simulator

Porter Airlines confirms that installation of the E195-E2 flight simulator by FlightSafety International at its Toronto site has been completed. This is the first simulator of its kind in North America and will support Porter's pilot training as part of its previously-announced order for up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Paul Moreira, executive vice president and chief...

Mandatory mask-wearing in aircraft: Germany solo effort lacks factual basis

The decision by the German Federal Cabinet to extend and to even tighten the current obligation to wear masks in aircraft is met with sheer incomprehension by the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), the airline association of more than 100 national and international airlines. According to the proposed regulation, passengers on board an aircraft that is either taking off or landing...

airBaltic welcomes its 50 Millionth passenger

On August 31 airBaltic welcomed its 50 millionth passenger since the founding of the airline in 1995. The lucky passenger was Dace Jonaite, who landed at the airline’s home base in Riga Airport on board Airbus 220-300 aircraft from Vienna, Austria. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic, commented: “This is a significant milestone for airBal...

Lufthansa Group received first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe's largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash. The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the industry's most fuel efficient and capable airplane. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, which allow...

5 Exciting jobs (that don’t involve flying) you will enjoy if you love aviation

Aviation is an exciting field, but it's not all flying planes. Many jobs involve aviation in some way, and they can be just as fun as flying. These jobs can be just as exciting and rewarding as any other job in the aviation industry, and they might even give you a chance to get your feet wet in aviation without having to leave the ground. Of all the non-flying aviation jobs out there, here...

Atlanta Airport and Southwest Airlines test A&K Robotics self-driving technology

A&K Robotics self-driving robot pods are being tested at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in collaboration with Southwest Airlines to help enhance the travel experience of passengers with reduced mobility. A&K specializes in advanced navigation systems and has developed industry’s first autonomous, electric pods to safely transport people with limited mo...

An universal gadget holders for economy class seat tables - J&C Aero

J&C Aero has presented a new product for airlines to boost their passengers’ flight experience – a universal Gadget Holder for convenient video viewing during a flight. J&C Aero’s JCQ015 Series Personal Electronic Device holders – also known as Gadget Holders – are designed to provide a convenient way for passengers to secure their smartphones and ta...

First Canada Jetlines scheduled flight from Toronto to Calgary confirmed for September 2022

Canada Jetlines will begin operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), with its first scheduled route into YYC Calgary International Airport next month. Set for its debut on September 22, 2022, Canada Jetlines will begin operations with biweekly flights operating Thursdays and Sundays out of Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC) from 07:55am – 10:10am...

Cathay Pacific Cargo introduces Fly Greener, the carbon-offset programme for air freight

Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a carbon-offset programme powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator, as part of the airline’s commitment to tackling climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The new carbon emissions calculator wor...

Etihad pilot makes history as UAE first female Emirati Captain in commercial aviation

Etihad Airways celebrated Captain Aisha Al Mansoori who has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline. This is a significant milestone for aviation within the UAE and part of Etihad’s efforts to expand the roles of women in aviation, in particular the pilot community. The command upgrade ceremony took place at Etihad's Crew Briefing Centre in the pr...

Emirates reintroduces direct A380 services to Auckland & Kuala Lumpur from December

As travellers kick-start the search for their next holiday, Emirates is announcing that it will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur, starting from 1 December. The airline currently operates to both cities with a linked Boeing 777-300ER service, which makes a stop in Kuala Lumpur before continuing on to Auckland. The start of A380 flights will see both cities...

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