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Abra Group (majority investor of Avianca and Gol) and Airbus sign MoU for five A350-900s

Source: Airbus Abra Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for five A350-900s to further expand its international long-haul operations and increase capacity. This is in line with the Group's strategic plans to offer millions of passengers greater connectivity to new destinations on long-range routes. Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group said, “We are delighted to announce this agreement with Airbus. We believe the arrival of these five A350s, which offer a best-in-class passenger experience, are more fuel efficient and have a lower cost per seat than competitor aircraft, will allow us to strengthen our commitment to make travel more accessible and responsible. This also means better prices for customers with better connectivity between our continent and Europe, and [...]

2024-07-26T20:28:40+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Viva Aerobus: Disciplined Capacity Management and Profitability in a Challenging Environment

Source: Viva Aerobus Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. ("Viva Aerobus" or “Viva”), the parent company of Aeroenlaces Nacionales S.A. de C.V., announced today its 2Q 2024 financial results. Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The unique challenges presented in 1Q 2024 continued into engine recall crisis. We have navigated these challenges through our resilient and flexible ULCC business model and disciplined capacity management, which have been crucial in mitigating further passenger disruptions and maintaining profitability. Additionally, we have fostered the #1 employee culture in all of Mexico, as recognized by Top Companies 2024 award1. The P&W engine inspections continue to pressure the global industry and our operations, impacting our utilization levels, operational efficiency, and unit costs. While our [...]

2024-07-26T21:04:06+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, Embraer and OGMA announce first GTF engine induction

Source: Pratt & Whitney Portugal shop becomes the 18th active facility in growing GTF MRO network Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and OGMA Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal S.A. ("OGMA"), an Embraer company, announced today the induction of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine at OGMA during the inaugural opening of the Alverca-based facility. "This marks a significant milestone in our expanding relationship with OGMA and Embraer, furthering our commitment to providing global industry-leading service and support to increase GTF MRO capacity," said Marc Meredith, vice president of aftermarket for GTF engines at Pratt & Whitney. "OGMA brings more than a century of maintenance expertise to the network and will provide critical support for the growing GTF fleet in Europe." [...]

2024-07-26T20:36:59+03:00July 26th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Alaska Airlines unveils stunning lounge, completing transition to renovated world-class terminal in San Francisco 

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newest Alaska Lounge boasts a contemporary bar with premium beverages, spacious seating areas and hand-crafted espresso beverages  We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes. Today’s unveiling of our elegantly designed Lounge at SFO represents the culmination of over two years of dedicated commitment to enhance the way we care for our guests,” said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience [...]

2024-07-26T21:14:45+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports 

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa. "The Biden-Harris Administration continues to modernize our aviation infrastructure to make it safer, more resilient, and more efficient," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The funding we're announcing today will allow hundreds of airports to make critical improvements that will benefit passengers for years to come." This third round of grants from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds a variety of projects, including construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield lighting and signage, and purchasing equipment needed to operate and maintain airports. [...]

2024-07-26T21:09:26+03:00July 26th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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From Farm to Cabin: Hawaiian Airlines is making a difference with Sweetheart Farm

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Sweetheart Farm's lilikoi butter in Hawaiian Airlines Pau Hana Cart Sadie Yu began raising animals not long after taking her first steps around the family’s spacious 4-acre backyard in rural Hilo on the Island of Hawai‘i. Surrounded by goats, pigs, cows and chickens, Yu’s love for farming naturally grew, and last year the 10-year-old founded Sweetheart Farm to expand on her casual egg sales with products ranging from microgreens and chili pepper jelly to baked goods and lilikoi (passion fruit) butter. For Yu, Sweetheart Farm is a passion, but more importantly, a way to help cover medical expenses after her 3-year-old brother Ka‘ohe was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition requiring frequent hospital visits and travel to [...]

2024-07-25T10:54:00+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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WestJet and TELUS form partnership to revolutionize guest experience, including free inflight Wi-Fi, delivered by Starlink

Source: WestJet WestJet and TELUS will be Canada's first to leverage Starlink technology to bring Canadians best-in-class, high-speed internet onboard beginning December 2024 WestJet and TELUS unveiled the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by providing industry-leading, fast and free internet, presented by TELUS and delivered by Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft. This announcement marks the beginning of a fully integrated partnership between WestJet and TELUS, and a significant leap forward for the airline's inflight connectivity. "Through our strategic partnership with TELUS, we are setting a new standard in the Canadian airline industry by offering Starlink's revolutionary inflight connectivity, and thanks to TELUS we are able to bring this inflight experience [...]

2024-07-25T10:56:56+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Surpass 950 Orders and Commitments in 2024

Source: Pratt & Whitney More than 11,000 GTF orders and commitments program to date Mexicana and Sky Airline (Chile) among the airlines that have placed orders Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced more than 950 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2024. Airlines and lessors that have announced orders include Avolon, Breeze Airways, Cebu Pacific, Icelandair, JetSMART, Mexicana, SKY Airline, SMBC, and Vietjet. In total, more than 11,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide. "These orders demonstrate continued customer confidence in Pratt & Whitney and the value the GTF engine offers with its world-class economic and environmental benefits," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The [...]

2024-07-25T07:48:18+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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Plane Eyre: British Airways Hath Released Its New Safety Video

Source: British Airways British Airways releases its new safety video to keep customers engaged with important safety messaging   The British period drama-themed movie stars more than 40 of the airline’s colleagues  Filmed in grand country houses across the UK, the five-minute film is inspired by Britain’s rich and varied history; made famous through its literature, TV and film  The airline appointed film director Sharon Maguire for the video, known for directing Bridget Jones’s Diary   The British Original safety video will feature on board British Airways’ long-haul flights from August 1   May we haveth one’s attention please? British Airways premieres its brand-new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama” inspired by some of Britain’s famous period literature, TV and [...]

2024-07-25T08:11:59+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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FAA and NATCA reach agreement to address Controller fatigue by providing more rest between shifts

Source: US FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate rest between shifts and can continue to safely do their essential work. This agreement will enable the implementation of long-term, systematic changes following the identified opportunities in the report from a panel of experts. “The science is clear that controller fatigue is a public safety issue, and it must be addressed. Today, after collaborating with NATCA, we are pleased to announce important progress for the flying public on the issue of fatigue,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “This is the beginning of our work, not the end. We will continue to collaborate and take steps to [...]

2024-07-25T11:06:17+03:00July 25th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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