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Boeing, Aviation Capital Group Finalize Order for 13 737 MAX Jets

Source: Boeing Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced the airplane lessor has finalized an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor's order book to 47 737 MAXs. The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10 jets as ACG grows its single-aisle options to meet robust customer demand for the fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplane family. "We are pleased to expand ACG's commitment to the 737 MAX program. This additional order will allow ACG to offer highly fuel efficient and versatile aircraft to our airline customers worldwide," said Steven Udvar-Hazy, senior vice president and chief of Aircraft Operations at ACG. The 737 MAX family offers carriers enhanced efficiency and route flexibility for short- and medium-haul air travel, [...]

2023-09-07T01:27:13+03:00September 7th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Intelsat Selected by Air Canada for Expanded Fleet Connectivity

Source: Air Canada Long-term relationship expanded to include 100 additional aircraft equipped for Wi-Fi Airline to use Intelsat's new Electronically Steered Array (ESA) antenna Air Canada and Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), today announced an agreement for Intelsat to provide connectivity systems for nearly 100 additional aircraft across the airline's fleet, including Intelsat's new multi-orbit electronically steered array (ESA) antenna for aircraft in the airline's regional jet fleet. "The efforts and the commitment of Intelsat's team and their service partners made the difference for us. We're confident Intelsat provides proven technology, an extensible platform and network, and the right vision for the future of in-flight [...]

2023-09-07T01:15:26+03:00September 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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ALTA signs a Declaration to deepen high-level technical-academic collaboration with states of the North American, Central American and Caribbean regions

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), facilitated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is joining forces to strengthen civil aviation training in the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NAM/CAR) regions. In an effort to promote regional cooperation and improve air transport safety and efficiency through training, ALTA today signed a Declaration of Intent that sets the basis for a high-level technical-academic collaboration. The agreement will allow the promotion and exchange of experiences, especially for the design, planning, implementation and control of academic programs, research and innovation projects, as well as technical assistance. These initiatives will result in the standardization of competency-based training programs in a regional platform that is ALTA's Educational Hub, the [...]

2023-09-06T19:42:00+03:00September 6th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Global airport leaders gather at the premier event dedicated to customer and employee experience

Source: ACI World ACI Customer Experience Global Summit kicks off in Incheon Airports Council International (ACI) World today opens the annual ACI Customer Experience Global Summit in Incheon, Republic of Korea, welcoming over 500 international delegates including government officials, airport and aviation executives, and customer experience experts. This year's premier airport event dedicated to customer and employee experience, which runs from 4–7 September, is hosted by Incheon International Airport, the largest airport in the Republic of Korea. With total global passenger traffic surpassing 6.6 billion in 2022 and set to reach 19.3 billion passengers by 2041, the Global Summit marks an unprecedented relevancy for airports and the wider travel and tourism industry. Highlights of the event Latest trends from the [...]

2023-09-06T19:36:14+03:00September 6th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Two Hawai‘i Students Receive $10,000 ASU Grants Under Hawaiian Airlines’ IT Scholarship Fund

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines and Arizona State University (ASU) have awarded the first of eight $10,000 grants under the New Horizons Scholarship Fund to two Native Hawaiian undergraduates enrolled in the W. P. Carey School of Business’s Information Systems program. Hauʻoli Kalipi, a sophomore and graduate from Hilo High School on the Island of Hawai‘i, and Preston Naʻalelalani Ponteras, a senior and a Kamehameha Schools graduate from Oʻahu, each received $10,000 last month in college tuition assistance to encourage their journey toward information technology careers. "We are incredibly grateful for this new scholarship to support our students from Hawai’i in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines,” says Ohad Kadan, Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair in Business. “Hauʻoli and [...]

2023-09-06T18:36:44+03:00September 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Canada Sets Course for Summer 2024 with Expanded Services to Popular European Destinations

Source: Air Canada New year-round route between Montreal and Madrid Expanded service to Italy, includes three daily flights to Rome Earlier seasonal start-ups from Montreal to Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and from Toronto to Brusselsand Edinburgh Air Canada today a new, year-round route between Montreal and Madrid beginning next May, as part of its expanded international summer 2024 flying schedule. The airline plans to operate 100 per cent of its peak summer 2019 trans-Atlantic capacity next year, taking full advantage of the robust recovery in its largest international market. "Air Canada saw a tremendous rebound in international flying this past summer, particularly on the trans-Atlantic, and we expect Europe will remain popular next year. In anticipation of this, we are expanding [...]

2023-09-06T18:49:05+03:00September 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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IATA: Strong Passenger Demand Continues in July

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets. Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 26.2% compared to July 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 95.6% of pre-COVID levels. Domestic traffic for July rose 21.5% versus July 2022 and was 8.3% above the July 2019 results. July RPKs are the highest ever recorded, strongly supported by surging demand in the China domestic market. International traffic climbed 29.6% compared to the same month a year ago with all markets showing robust growth. International RPKs reached 88.7% of July 2019 levels. The passenger load factor (PLF) for the industry reached 85.7% which is the [...]

2023-09-06T19:12:15+03:00September 6th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air France-KLM and Airbus enter into exclusive negotiations for the creation of a joint venture dedicated to Airbus A350 component support

Source: Airbus This partnership between Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Airbus would entail an optimized commercial offering for customers, as well as the creation of a worldwide pool of aircraft components. Air France-KLM and Airbus announced that Air France SA (“Air France”) and Airbus SAS (“Airbus”) have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture for the provision on a worldwide basis of Airbus A350 component maintenance services (supply chain management, repairs, creation of a worldwide pool of aircraft components). The envisaged cooperation would take the form of a 50-50 joint venture between Air France and Airbus and involve the transfer of aircraft components assets belonging to both partners into the joint venture’s pool. This joint [...]

2023-09-06T20:18:26+03:00September 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Turkish Airlines places order for ten additional Airbus A350-900

Source: Airbus Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced a new order for 10 additional A350-900 aircraft, taking its total for the type to 40. This latest agreement is in addition to one announced in August for four A350-900s. Turkish Airlines already operates a fleet of 14 A350-900s Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International, said, “We are delighted that Turkish Airlines has decided to further enlarge its fleet with the purchase of 10 more A350-900 aircraft. With greater range capability, passenger capacity and comfort, the A350 is the perfect platform to connect Istanbul to the world. This repeat order demonstrates the confidence for our unique new generation aircraft that offers airlines unbeatable economics and [...]

2023-09-06T19:23:20+03:00September 6th, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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The first regional pilot training event in Latin America and the Caribbean lands in Panama

Source: ALTA ALTA Pilot Training Connect, hosted by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), sets a milestone in the region supported by airlines, authorities, and educational experts The first edition of ALTA Pilot Training Connect, scheduled for September 5 and 6, 2023, lands in Panama City setting an important milestone. It is the first regional conference that will bring together experts in pilot training in Latin America and the Caribbean. An event that has confirmed its relevance with sold-out tickets and an academic agenda that promises to address the most pressing challenges faced by airlines in a fundamental pillar of air operations: training. The event is held in support of Copa Airlines, as host airline, with the [...]

2023-09-05T20:50:10+03:00September 5th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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