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oneworld wins Favourite Airline Alliance in The Trazees

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has once again been named Favourite Airline Alliance by readers of Trazee Travel, marking the sixth time that the global airline alliance has taken home the award. Readers of Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40, vote for their favourite travel providers annually. oneworld was named Favourite Airline Alliance in 2022 and previously received the award four other times. oneworld members American Airlines and Cathay Pacific were also selected as winners in The Trazees this year. American won Favourite Airline Website for the sixth consecutive year while Cathay Pacific was named Favourite Airline in Asia. Winners in The Trazees will be honoured at an awards reception on 15 August in Dallas, [...]

2023-08-02T20:53:41+03:00August 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Boosting States’ aerodrome certification capacity

Source: ICAO A new agreement between ICAO and Airports Council International (ACI) will enhance support for Governments’ certification of aerodromes to international standards. The agreement, which launched the Aerodrome Certification Implementation Package (iPack) of materials for regulators and airport operators, was signed in Montréal by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and the Director General of ACI World Luis Felipe de Oliveira. “ICAO has developed this iPack in partnership with Airports Council International to aid State Civil Aviation Authorities and airport operators in addressing the technical challenges related to the development and implementation of an aerodrome certification programme,” remarked Secretary General Salazar. “Certification of aerodromes by Governments in accordance with ICAO standards is key to assuring the safe development of [...]

2023-08-01T00:38:05+03:00August 1st, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Embraer announces Services & Support leadership transition

Source: Embraer Embraer announced that Johann Bordais will transition from President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support to assume the role as CEO of Eve Air Mobility, effective on September 1, 2023. The new Services & Support leadership will be announced in the coming weeks. “I am very grateful for Johann and his exceptional leadership, relentless focus on the customer experience and excellent results achieved in his 23 years dedicated to the Services & Support area,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “I am sure he will add significant value to Eve's team during this new phase of the company and will consolidate Eve as a leading player in the new UAM industry.” Having been with [...]

2023-08-01T01:02:35+03:00August 1st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Spirit Airlines Debuts its First DEI&B Impact Report

Source: Spirit Airlines The 2022 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B) Impact Report is available for download HERE Spirit Airlines published its first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B) Impact Report, highlighting the carrier’s efforts, opportunities and accomplishments of 2022. It celebrates the DEI&B initiatives that have led to six pioneering Spirit Resource Groups, and an activation plan to create pathways for purposeful change. “Our vision is to create a workplace where all Team Members are accepted, respected and empowered to make a lasting impact,” said Linde Grindle, Chief Human Resources Officer at Spirit Airlines. “From diversity in our talent acquisition and business partner selections to building resource groups that give our Spirit Family a chance to come together to [...]

2023-08-01T00:58:50+03:00August 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pope Francis flies with TAP on his return to the Vatican

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal is honoured to have been chosen to carry out the Papal flight of His Holiness, Pope Francis, back to the Vatican, after his visit to Portugal as part of World Youth Day. The choice of TAP to carry out the Papal flight back to Rome on 6th of August is particularly significant for the Company and represents an honour for all its professionals, who will, once again, seek to enhance the image of Portugal, with the welcome, friendliness and quality of service that characterise the national Company. This is the second time that His Holiness Pope Francis has chosen TAP to fly back to Rome, after visiting our country. The first one was in May [...]

2023-08-01T00:43:44+03:00August 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

FAA Adds Senior Labor Policy Advisor to Support Administrator, Deputy Administrator

Source: US FAA The Federal Aviation Administration named Kyle A. deCant as senior labor policy advisor. He will oversee strategic planning on labor issues and advise the agency’s acting administrator and deputy administrator. This is the first time the FAA’s front office will have a permanent position focused on these issues. “Kyle brings very strong legislative and policy experience to this position. He will be a great asset as we work with our labor partners daily to achieve our safety mission,” said Deputy FAA Administrator Katie Thomson. Prior to joining the FAA, deCant served as senior labor policy counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. There he helped draft labor legislation including the Protecting the Right [...]

2023-08-01T00:39:47+03:00August 1st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Porter partners with Macquarie Asset Management on development of Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport passenger terminal

Source: Porter Airlines Construction PCL selected as general contractor Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is entering a partnership with Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) to support development of the previously announced passenger terminal at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU). A new company, Partenaires d’infrastructure YHU (Québec) s.e.c. / YHU Infrastructure Partners (Québec) LP, is being formed under joint Porter and MAM ownership to develop the terminal. A local management team will operate the facility upon completion. Construction PCL (PCL) has also been selected as the general contractor for the passenger terminal. Work will commence in August, with a scheduled completion by mid-2025. “Macquarie and PCL are well-positioned as partners to develop a state-of-the-art passenger terminal at Saint-Hubert,” said Michael Deluce, president and [...]

2023-07-31T06:06:40+03:00July 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

KLM Group mid-year results: higher revenues, rising costs

Source: KLM During the first six months of 2023, the KLM Group earned revenue to the sum of EUR 5.6 billion, an increase of 20% compared to the first half of 2022. Operating profit amounted to EUR 129 million, compared to EUR 266 million in 2022 (which then included government NOW support to the sum of EUR 138 million in the first quarter). Our capacity (the number of flights operated) stood at 88% compared to 2019. When planning the number of flights, KLM closely considers fleet and workforce availability. This ensures stable operations and greater customer satisfaction, as confirmed by our Net Promotor Score (NPS) of 42 for the first six months of the year. We achieved this score despite [...]

2023-07-31T06:29:58+03:00July 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Monthly Version of its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass

Source: Frontier Airlines Pass Valid for 30 Days Now Available for Purchase for $149; $99 Enrollment Fee Waived Through Aug. 7 Frontier Airlines has just launched a monthly version of its wildly popular GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass™. Consumers may now purchase a pass valid for 30 days for just $149. Plus, through Aug. 7, 2023, the $99 enrollment fee to sign up for the monthly pass will be waived. In addition to the new monthly pass, Frontier continues to offer its GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass for $299- allowing unlimited travel from Sept. 2, 2023, through Feb. 29, 2024. GoWild! Pass holders can enjoy an unlimited number of flights during the period their pass is valid with access to more than [...]

2023-07-31T06:00:37+03:00July 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

SWISS to offer free internet chat on all its long-haul flights

Source: SWISS SWISS customers will newly enjoy free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights from next Wednesday 2 August 2023 onwards. The new facility will be available in all classes of travel, throughout the flight and with no data limit. Passengers wishing to use further internet functions such as surfing, email or social media can choose from two optional additional packages which are available from CHF 25. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be providing all its long-haul flights with a new free internet service enabling the use of chat apps from next Wednesday 2 August 2023. The new facility will allow passengers in all classes of travel to send and receive [...]

2023-07-31T06:26:21+03:00July 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|