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Etihad Airways ramps up winter schedule with new destinations, more flights and better connections

Momentum Ventures envisions a sustainable future of aviation with electric airplanes

Momentum Ventures joins the global aviation community in celebrating the strides achieved in electric aviation. The company recognizes the profound potential of electric airplanes in reshaping the industry, ushering in a new era of air travel solutions that are both sustainable and environmenta...

A new Air India is unveiled, representing bold new India on the world stage

Air India unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation of the national institution into a national inspiration. The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window shape...

Cathay Group continues to invest in Hong Kong international aviation hub with intention to purchase up to 32 new single-aisle Airbus aircraft

Cathay Group announces its intention to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet, and growing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. This will bring the Group’s new aircraft deliveries to up to more than 70. These aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2029, and will join the fleets...

airBaltic reported historically highest profit in H1

airBaltic finished the first half of the year with a net income of EUR 14.6 million, representing an improvement of EUR 105.7 million, compared to the same period in 2022. During today's investor call, Martin Gauss, President and CEO of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, along with the Board Members – CFO Vitolds Jakovļevs and COO Pauls Cālītis – presented...

Anuvu completes major contract renewals with two leading airlines

Anuvu announced the renewal of its long-term contracts with two leading Skytrax airlines, Cathay Pacific and SAUDIA, to provide full inflight entertainment and content services. Both airlines are increasing their content offering, including welcoming both Max and Disney content onboard. Anuvu will also supply select entertainment from all the major studios, including NBCU, Paramount...

JAL Group launched ‘Sustainable Challenge Flights’ during the UN SDG summit period

JAL Group announced another challenge towards a sustainable future, “Sustainable Challenge Flights” on the JL6 flights from Tokyo (Haneda) to New York, from September 14th to 20th, under the slogan “A sustainable future together”. This is the second phase of our sustainable challenge flights following the successful Tokyo (Haneda) to Okinawa (Naha) charter flight last Novem...

easyJet launches new Summer Flight School for kids

easyJet is launching a new Summer Flight School, to combat persistent gendered stereotypes of pilot and cabin crew jobs and inspire more young people to consider a career in aviation. As new research by the airline reveals around four in ten children (37%) still believe that a pilot is a job exclusively for men, easyJet is inviting children aged 7 – 12 to go behind the scenes at it...

EL AL takes delivery of its fourth 787-8 Dreamliner and inaugurates its first flight in SAF

Israel national airline EL AL announced the acquisition of its fourth 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The new aircraft, named after the city "Nof HaGalil", joins EL AL's Dreamliner fleet currently comprising 16 aircraft of this type, twelve 787-9s and four 787-8s. The aircraft offers three classes of service: Business, Premium and Economy, and will operate long-haul...

Emirates celebrates 20 Years of flying to Aotearoa

20 years of Emirates flying to New Zealand, as the airline celebrates amid its strongest presence in the market to date. On 2 August 2003, Emirates launched its first service from New Zealand, marked by two inaugural flights - the first via Sydney on a Boeing 777-300ER and the second on an A330 from Melbourne. Onboard one flight was Emirates’ Chairman and Chief Executive, HH Sheikh Ahme...

British Airways entry in Riga will give new opportunities for the tourism industry

British Airways will launch its operations at Riga Airport – flights will be offered three times a week on the Riga-London Heathrow Airport route. The entry of the British national airline at Riga Airport will provide new opportunities for both passengers and the entire tourism industry. The airline will launch flights between the capitals of Latvia and Great Britain on October 29,...

Hong Kong Airlines seeks talents at HKIA Career Expo 2023

Hong Kong Airlines invites talents to join its team at this year Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo, with around 100 job openings available. Co-organised by the Airport Authority and the Labour Department, the HKIA Career Expo is back at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, showcasing a variety of job opportunities offered by more than 50 companies to support the fast...

Surcar Airlines selects ZeroAvia engines for clean seaplane flights in the Canary Islands

Canarian Surcar Airlines signs an agreement ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines to bring green flights to the Canary Islands. Surcar plans to use Twin Otter seaplanes retrofit with the ZA600 powertrain on sightseeing tours. The newly launched airline is backed by investors including the Danish carrier Nordic Seaplanes. Surcar Airlines is committed to spearheading the electrific...

Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo family aircraft

Wizz Air has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft. Wizz Air is an all Airbus operator with a fleet of over 180 A320 Family aircraft currently in operation. József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, commented...

Statement by the French Minister for Transport on air transport taxation: a misleading choice?

Recently, French Minister for Transport, Clément Beaune, stated: "The choice between train and plane is biased. Historically, the plane has advantages." SCARA representing 50% of French airlines, based in mainland France and the French overseas territories, as well as airport handling and training companies, points out that air transport : finances 100...

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