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VINCI Airports – Traffic at 30 June 2023

Source: VINCI Airports ● Traffic continued to improve in Q2 2023 (24.1% above Q2 2022, 6.7% below Q2 2019) ● Excluding Asia, traffic was back at its 2019 level in May and June ● Passenger numbers remain very high in Portugal, Serbia, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica Unless stated otherwise, all variations in following paragraphs refer to traffic levels in Q2 2023 as compared to the same period in 2019. Over 67 million passengers travelled through VINCI Airports’ network in Q2 2023 (6.7% fewer than in Q2 2019). Demand remained buoyant, seat capacity increased to meet it, and as a result traffic – excluding Asia – climbed back to its pre-crisis level in May . Some airports in Europe and the Americas [...]

2023-07-18T21:11:44+03:00July 19th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Frontier Airlines celebrates 29th Anniversary with Customer Appreciation Event

Source: Frontier Airlines $29 Fares Plus $29 The Perks Bundle - Including Carry-On Bag, Checked Bag and Seat Assignment | One-Time Free Change to Reservation and Bonus Miles Also Included Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) has launched a blockbuster customer appreciation event to celebrate the airline's 29thanniversary. The promotion includes: $29* fares valid for travel through Nov. 15, 2023 A $29 add-on bundle – The Perks ­- that includes a carry-on bag, checked bag and seat selection. The Works bundle is also on sale for $49 and includes every benefit of The Perks plus refundability One free change to your reservation Bonus FRONTIER Miles when you purchase a bundle The event runs today through 11.59 p.m. Eastern Time [...]

2023-07-18T20:34:32+03:00July 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney Expands P&WCSMART™ Portfolio for PT6A-34AG Engines

Source: Frontier Airlines Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has added three new P&WCSMART™ offerings designed specifically for PT6A-34AG operators: Flat Rate Overhaul Program, Propeller Strike Repair Program and Flat Rate Engine Exchange. These additions will better support customers by providing fixed costs for major engine maintenance services, thereby eliminating price uncertainty while delivering original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-level engine maintenance and parts, and world-class service. "Our P&WCSMART lineup continues to attract new and repeat customers by offering them the best value in the industry," said Irene Makris, vice president, Customer Service, Pratt & Whitney Canada. "Tailored to the needs of operators with mature engines, P&WCSMART solutions for PT6A-34AG are tailored [...]

2023-07-18T20:38:21+03:00July 19th, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Winair’s inaugural flight to Curacao and Aruba

Source: Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba Airport is proud to extend its warmest congratulations to WINAIR on the successful launch of their inaugural flight to Curacao and Aruba using their new ATR-500 series aircraft. WINAIR will now operate service between Curacao-Aruba, Curacao-Bonaire, and vice versa, setting a significant milestone for the airline.  To support this route expansion, WINAIR has announced the addition of a second ATR aircraft to its fleet in the upcoming months. This exciting development showcases WINAIR’s commitment to growth and connectivity within the Caribbean region. The airline’s new ATR-500 series aircraft is the first owned by the carrier, as they previously leased DHC-6 Twin Otter aircrafts from Air Antilles for a period of six years to serve [...]

2023-07-18T16:24:36+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Second Gulfstream G800 Takes Flight

Source: Gulfstream Aircraft Will Bring Business Aviation’s Longest Range to Customers Worldwide Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the first flight of its second Gulfstream G800 flight test aircraft. The aircraft flew out of Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel and marks a new phase in the G800’s path to certification and customer deliveries. The G800 took off on Saturday, July 15, at 9:27 a.m., flew for 3 hours and 26 minutes and reached a top speed of Mach 0.935. “Gulfstream’s flight test team continues to make advanced strides forward for our company,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “The G800 will bring the industry’s longest range to customers around the world, and we are seeing strong demand [...]

2023-07-18T16:26:45+03:00July 18th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Call for Inuit and Indigenous Cultural Designs

Source: Canadian North Canadian North to Bring Culture and Function to Company Uniforms Canadian North Airlines issued a request for proposal (RFP) to Inuit and Indigenous designers earlier this month.  The RFP calls for proposals to update, connect culturally and improve the functionality of its uniforms.  Uniforms will be updated to better reflect Canadian North’s culture and place in the communities it serves. The successful design will cover all customer-facing uniforms. “Our vision is to make a connection, paying homage to Inuit and Indigenous cultural histories, while reflecting modern-day style and realities around reconciliation and empowerment”, said Shelly De Caria, Interim Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Distribution. “Cultural elements, like the Inukshuk, have always been important to the Canadian North [...]

2023-07-18T16:28:46+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Lends Support to the St. Jude’s Home for Girls

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines, the leading airline in the Caribbean, demonstrated its support for the young charges of St. Jude's Home for Girls, Trinidad by donating clothing items. The generous contribution aims to help the girls recover from the recent fire that destroyed two dormitories at the home, formerly located in Belmont, Port-of-Spain. In response to the unfortunate incident, Caribbean Airlines organized a successful "Clothing Drive" involving its staff members. Commenting on the clothing drive, Ms. Dionne Ligoure, Head of Corporate Communications at Caribbean Airlines, stated: "We were deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate incident at St. Jude's Home. As a people-centric company, we felt compelled to lend a helping hand. We initiated an internal clothing drive at [...]

2023-07-18T02:57:46+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

A captain gives back to his community through mentorship

Source: American Airlines For as long as Quincy Pulliam could remember, he gazed up at the sky to watch the airplanes fly by at his mother’s beauty salon. Located in Euless, Texas, it was perfectly positioned near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to watch planes land and take off. It was also at that salon where Quincy formed strong connections that led him to discover his passion for aviation and find support through lifelong mentors and where he began his journey to become a pilot. His mentors introduced him to the CR Smith Museum Aviation STEM Summer Camp and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) that supported him on his journey to success at American. Quincy, now a captain [...]

2023-07-18T16:30:07+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

For more sustainability in tourism: DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group expand cooperation

Source: Lufthansa In order to meet the challenges in the area of climate and environmental protection, DER Touristik and the Lufthansa Group are expanding their cooperation: As part of a strategic partnership, DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the Lufthansa Group. This consists of biogenic residues such as used cooking oils and reduces CO₂ emissions by around 80 percent compared to conventional kerosene. With the SAF it has purchased, DER Touristik will offer its guests more climate-friendly air travel using SAF at no extra charge. The costs for the SAF are covered by the tour operator. Specifically, DER Touristik uses the SAF purchased from the Lufthansa Group to improve the carbon [...]

2023-07-18T16:32:18+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Announces Next Steps of Wind Down Plan for Its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines

Source: JetBlue JetBlue announced the next steps of the wind down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. “We are disappointed to be ending popular benefits like codesharing and reciprocal loyalty benefits. We know customers will miss these features and believe the U.S. Department of Justice’s position opposing them misses the mark,” said Dave Fintzen, vice president, Northeast Alliance, JetBlue. “With the court’s recent ruling and the termination of the NEA, we have to sunset them in short order. Even as these benefits end, we are still committed to minimizing disruption to existing travel plans and continuing to deliver great value and our award-winning product and service to our customers.” As the next step in the process, JetBlue and American [...]

2023-07-17T20:43:52+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|