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Toki Air takes delivery of an ATR 72-600 to start its operations

Japanese airline Toki Air took delivery of an ATR 72-600 via lessor NAC. Covered by a ten-year ATR Global Maintenance Agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air’s mission of revitalising Niigata city and the surrounding regions of Japan. The carrier plans to start operations in 2023....

American Airlines makes equity investment in Universal Hydrogen

American Airlines announced strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen, a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ulti...

Norse operational update – positive future booking trend on core winter routes

Following the decision in September to remove excess capacity on certain US routes and to operate Los Angeles routes on a seasonal basis, Norse Atlantic Airways expects a positive increase in load factors and an uplift in yield across its network during the winter months. The company continues to have Power by the Hour lease agreements - meaning the company only pays for an aircraft when...

States adopt net-zero 2050 global aspirational goal for international flight operations

Culminating 2 weeks of intensive diplomacy by over 2500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organizations at the 41st ICAO Assembly, ICAO Member States adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The achievement of the LTAG will rely on the combined effect of multiple CO2 emissions reduction measures, including the accelerated adoption of ne...

Rethinking tourism; change is better than more of the same

By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Was the World Tourism Day an occasion to celebrate? Then why was the theme “Rethink Tourism” attached to it? According to the Secretary-General of UNWTO -UN World Tourism Organization-: “the World Tourism Day has always been a chance to come together and celebrate the many and varied accomplishments of our sector.” And so, it appeared tha...

SalamAir selects the Embraer E195-E2 for next stage of growth

SalamAir has signed a firm order with Embraer for six E195-E2, with options for a further six aircraft. The E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft in its class, will be delivered in a comfortable dual-class configuration with 135 seats, beginning at the end of 2023. The deal, which will be added to the Q3 backlog, is valued at US$934.6 million, at list price with all options exercised....

Air Tahiti Nui commences new non-stop service from Seattle to Tahiti with inaugural flight

Air Tahiti Nui announces the debut of its first non-stop service connecting Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Papeete, Tahiti (PPT) with its inaugural flight and arrival to SEA Airport. In a new partnership with Alaska Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui becomes the first and only carrier offering direct flights connecting the South Pacific and the Pacific Northwest. Air Tahiti Nui wil...

AURA AERO signs LoI for over 130 ERA 19-seater regional transport aircraft

On the occasion of the “Airline Day” organized on 22 September in Paris, French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO signed over 130 LOI (Letters of Intent) with several international airlines, for orders for ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft), its electric 19-seater regional transport aircraft. This event, organized in Paris at the prestigious Aéroclub de France, brought together airline...

airBaltic marks 27 year anniversary

In October 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic celebrates its 27th anniversary since the launch of commercial operations. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Our growth over the last 27 years has been staggering – from just 190 flights in an average month of 1995 to 3 685 this August. We have achieved major milestones over the past 27 year...

Sustainability crucial for long-term viability of the sector - European Aviation Environmental Report 2022

The aviation sector has taken some steps to address its impacts on the environment and climate, but projected growth in demand calls for greater and more decisive action aligned with the European Union’s climate and environmental goals. The new European Aviation Environmental Report offers an overview of the current environmental performance of the sector. In addition to reviewing prog...

WestJet expands fleet with largest Boeing 737 MAX, ordering up to 64 fuel-efficient aircraft

WestJet is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 Boeing 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading fuel efficiency and reliability, the 737-10 will enable the Canadian carrier to undertake an ambitious network expansion and meet its long-term sustainability goals. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group chief executive officer, commented...

China Airlines finalizes order for up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Boeing & China Airlines have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, a landmark purchase that will enable the airline to meet its long-term sustainability goals. China Airlines C...

First flight of all-electric Alice aircraft

A historic day and major milestone in electric aviation - Eviation Aircraft successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft. Alice lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for 8 minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. This trailblazing flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation with invaluable...

WestJet flies its second sustainable aviation fuel flight from New York City to Calgary in collaboration with Neste and Avfuel

WestJet operated airline second ever sustainable aviation fuel flight with the departure of WestJet flight WS1681 out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to YYC Calgary International Airport. The departure of WS1681 coincided with the end of New York’s UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC where world leaders gathered to discuss critical issues facing...

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Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...