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In the quest for greater sustainability -the aerodynamic effects on dirty aircraft

It’s a question that may be as old as powered flight itself, but the conversation continues to this day – what is the aerodynamic effect of dirt on an aircraft, and how does a clean aircraft generate greater fuel savings? Jan Brunstedt, the CEO of Aviator Robotics AB, the designers...

Virgin Atlantic agrees sustainable aviation fuel supply with Neste and ExxonMobil

Virgin Atlantic and Neste announced the UK supply of 2.5 million litres/2,000 metric tonnes of neat Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which will be delivered in the first half of 2022 to London Heathrow. The supply is an important step towards the airline’s target of 10% SAF by 2030. The ag...

Dohop integrates SKY express on Worldwide by easyJet

SKY express has joined Dohop partnership program to expand destination options and offer connecting flights throughout Europe and beyond. SKY express, which operates domestic flights as well as flights to destinations across Europe, is the latest airline to integrate on Worldwide by easyJet. Dohop’s interline technology will enable customers to find and book convenient, low...

Reducing CO2 emissions - easyJet adopts SkyBreathe 360° eco-flying platform

easyJet has chosen SkyBreathe, an advanced eco-flying solution to reduce the fuel burn and thus CO2 emissions of their fleet, as part of their ambition to reduce their carbon footprint from flying across Europe. Most aviation emissions come from fuel consumption and the resulting carbon emissions. SkyBreathe® is an innovative eco-flying solution developed by OpenAirlines. It is...

SmartLynx adds Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the fleet

A significant milestone in SmartLynx Airlines expansion. The leading ACMI and charter operator has signed an agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to meet growing demand from European and overseas markets. This deal launches a successful partnership between the airline and one of the biggest global lessors, with deliveries of the aircraft to SmartLynx Air...

SITA commits to setting science-based targets

SITA announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative Net-Zero Standard and Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign to tackle its climate impact at the pace and scale required by climate science. The firm will set robust and ambitious science-based emission reduction targets in a bid to reach net-zero by 2050 and align with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.  ...

Dutch Transavia to launch service from Riga Airport

At the end of March, the Dutch low-cost airline Transavia Airlines C.V. will start flights from Riga to Amsterdam, becoming the 14th airline to offer passenger flights from Latvia this year. “Transavia's flights from Riga to Amsterdam will help Riga strengthen its direct connection to one of Europe's most sought-after transit airports, which is a benefit for the passenge...

Alaska Airlines expands Finnair codeshare agreement for deeper global reach

Alaska Airlines announced a significant codeshare expansion with our European oneworld partner Finnair, the latest in a series of partnership expansions for Alaska since joining the global alliance in March 2021. Beginning now, Finnair passengers can book connecting flights through Seattle – our hometown airport – to more than 60 destinations througho...

Decarbonization of regional air travel routes across France - LOI by Universal Hydrogen and Amelia

Universal Hydrogen has signed a letter of intent with Paris-based Amelia (by Regourd Aviation), the first airline to tackle the decarbonization of the French regional sky, for three ATR 72-600 hydrogen conversion kits. This announcement follows Amelia’s November 2021 launch of Amelia Green, an internal pledge from the airline to actively find sustainable options to decrease it...

Recruitment drive for 1000 pilots - easyJet

A parent, a former gymnast and DJ are the stars of a new easyJet recruitment campaign, encouraging people from all walks of life to train to become an airline pilot.  For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, easyJet is re-opening its pilot training programme. To support future growth opportunities, the airline is recruiting over 1000 new pilots over the next five years. T...

Qantas expands pilot training with new Simulator facility in Brisbane

Qantas has opened a new pilot training facility at Brisbane Airport, with the capacity to train up to 900 pilots a year. Located adjacent to Brisbane Airport, the Qantas Group Flight Training Centre is home to four state-of-the-art aircraft simulators – Boeing 737, 767F and 787 Dreamliner and Dash-8 Q400 – as well as a Q400 flight training device, all used by pilots to complete th...

Star Air celebrates 3 years of connecting real India

On the 25th of January 2022, Star Air, part of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, celebrated its 3rd year of Connecting Real India. As one of India's fastest-growing regional airline, the last 3 years have proven to be the most rewarding years for Star Air. With important milestones achieved, it has made significant strides in Indian aviation in a limited span of time. With a proven trac...

American Airlines & British Airways unveil plans for enhancements to the World-class customer experience at JFK Terminal 8

American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning Dec. 1, 2022. Enabled by a $400 million investment to redevelop, expand and enhance the terminal, the move will bring the Atlantic Joint Business partners closer together. Jointly, the terminal investments and co-locat...

MTU Maintenance starts using sustainable aviation fuels in its test cell with launch customer JetBlue Airways

MTU Maintenance partners with JetBlue Airways for the testing and data-gathering on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with the airline’s V2500 engines following on from shop visits in Hannover, Germany. Conducted in a controlled ground environment, test runs will initially be performed with a 10 percent SAF fuel blend and can be expanded to up to 50 percent, the current regulatory limit,...

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It’s the beginning of a new era: a Lufthansa Group aircraft will take off for the first time equipped with the fastest in-flight internet connection for passengers currently available. A Lufthan...

Air India partners with Volantio to enhance passenger experience

Volantio announced that Air India has signed on as the company’s newest customer, further expanding Volantio’s global footprint. Air India has implemented Volantio’s innovative...

Your phone knows where your bag is. Does your airline? - interview with Sumesh Patel, President of Asia Pacific, SITA

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Etihad Guest announces a frequent flyer partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in the airlines' strategic relati...