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Volotea selects Airbus Services for A319 Family pilot training

Volotea has chosen Airbus to train all its pilots following the signature of an exclusive five-year contract. The training, which will commence in January 2020, includes Type-Rating* as well as long-term Recurrent** training linked to Volotea's growing fleet of Airbus A319s – which wi...

CAE and Loganair launched the Loganair Graduate Pilot Program

CAE announced the launch of the Loganair Graduate Pilot Program, and the signing of a new 3-year pilot training contract with Loganair. The announcement was made during the 2019 European Aviation Training Symposium (EATS).  "The launch of Loganair’s Graduate Pilot P...

Next generation of Aviation Leaders - British Airways offers a paid internship programme

From summer 2020 British Airways will become the first UK airline to offer a paid internship programme to encourage more young people from a range of backgrounds to experience the aviation industry and develop sought-after workplace skills that will ensure they stand out in the ever-competitive graduate market. The airline is offering ten places across two three-month internship programmes; A F...

Vueling offers high-speed inflight Wi-Fi powered by European Aviation Network

The European Aviation Network (EAN) is now available to passengers flying with the European airline Vueling, marking the much-awaited debut of Europe’s fastest inflight broadband service in the low-cost carrier market. Vueling has commenced a soft launch of its new inflight broadband service, powered by EAN, on five initial short-haul aircraft. The rollout will progressively continue over...

airBaltic Participates in Airbus A220 Tour Around the Pacific Region

airBaltic participates in a manufacturer’s Airbus extensive tour around the Pacific region showcasing its A220-300. In total airBaltic’s A220-300 will visit nine destinations in seven countries, including three stops in Asia on the return journey to Europe. The first stop of the tour was the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. The aircraft will then visit...

Norwegian Air Joint Venture with China Construction Bank Leasing Corporation

Norwegian Air announced a joint venture with China Leasing International Corporation DAC to finance, own and lease aircraft that Norwegian has on order. The agreement will strengthen Norwegian’s financials considerably. Initially, the JV comprises 27 Airbus A320 NEO aircraft to be delivered from 2020 to 2023. CCBLI will also provide aircraft financing for aircraft within th...

Embraer and Azul Sign Repair Management Program to Support E190 and E195 fleet

Embraer has signed a multiyear Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras to provide materials support for the carrier’s fleet of first generation E-Jets of commercial aircraft E190 and E195. Through Embraer’s TechCare portfolio of solutions, the multi-year agreement covers more than 300 repairable part numbers and includes both ma...

La Compagnie offers Shoppertainment for all passengers on new fleet

Since October 2019, SKYdeals is available for all passengers onboard La Compagnie’s new Airbus A321neo equipped with high-speed Internet 4G+. SKYdeals invites passengers on a journey with brands and shoppertainment experience, providing exclusive and dynamic offers throughout the flight. SKYdeals provides brand corners with private sales on products and services at destination, dedicated...

Czech Airlines orders 4 A220 and upsizes 3 A320neo to A321XLR

Czech Airlines has ordered four Airbus A220-300 aircraft and opted for additional range by upsizing a previous order for three A320neo to A321XLR. The two fuel-efficient aircraft types will complement Czech Airlines’ existing fleet of six A319 and one A330-300, and allow it to continue extending its network to reach more markets. The airline will also benefit from the commonalit...

Touch down of Qantas record-breaking New York to Sydney flight

The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the flight, which was used to run a series of experiments to assess health and well-being onboard. Data from these experiments will be used help shape the crew rostering and customer service of Qantas’ ultra long haul flights in fu...

Qantas first Project Sunrise New York to Sydney non-stop research flight

Qantas Flight 7879, with 50 passengers and crew on board, will depart New York’s John F Kennedy Airport at 9pm New York as the first commercial airline to fly non-stop between New York and Sydney. The 787-9 aircraft has been positioned to New York after being delivered from the Boeing factory in Seattle. After the research flight is complete, it will enter normal commercial service with Q...

Business traveller flight compensation - do you know your rights?

Flying became more than a frequent way to travel. It's like taking a bus, or taking your car. Of course, we all hope every travel will be just the most positive possible one. BUT... Do you know your rights as passenger? Did you check them when buying your ticket? Are there points you are still missing? Business passengers make up a large section of total air passengers, and they are no stra...

A Join venture cooperation: Air France, KLM, China Eastern and Virgin Atlantic

Air France, KLM, China Eastern and Virgin Atlantic today signed a MOU concerning the extension of the existing joint venture between Air France, KLM and China Eastern with the addition of Virgin Atlantic, thus providing customers with an increased choice of flights and itineraries when traveling between Europe and China. The announcement reaffirms the Air France-KLM Group’s commitment to the...

A digital alliance to develop new predictive maintenance cross-fleet solutions

Airbus and Delta Air Lines are forming a digital alliance to develop new predictive maintenance and health-monitoring solutions for airline customers worldwide from 2020. To be accessed via a unified portal through the Skywise platform, the cross-fleet solutions will harness each member’s expertise in airframes, systems and engines. Delta Air Lines will be the first user of the enriched pred...

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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...

Emirates SkyCargo transports Orbitworks’ Altair-1, the first commercial AI-enabled satellite developed and manufactured in the UAE

Emirates SkyCargo completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled  earth observation satellite. Part of Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, the movement...

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...

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Etihad Guest launches frequent flyer partnership with STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE

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...