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Boeing 2023 Sustainability Report Highlights Progress and Partners to Decarbonize Aerospace

Source: Boeing Tracks progress on company goals for sustainable operations, clean-tech development, employee safety and other metrics Boeing has increased renewable-energy use in its factories, purchased more sustainable aviation fuel for commercial operations and continues significant investments in aerospace technologies to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. These and other accomplishments are detailed in Boeing's 2023 Sustainability Report, released today to share the company's vision and path toward a sustainable aerospace future. Titled "Sustainable Aerospace Together," this report provides an annual update on company efforts to advance environmental stewardship, human development and inclusion. This includes addressing the company's sustainability goals on employee safety and well-being; global aerospace safety; community engagement; and equity, diversity and inclusion, in addition to sustainable operations [...]

2023-06-14T19:18:05+03:00June 14th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada to Launch New Vancouver to Singapore Service

Source: Air Canada Will be the only non-stop flights from Canada to Singapore, connecting two global destinations Four times weekly year-round flights begin Apr. 3, 2024 Enhanced customer experience offering convenient connections across North America via Vancouver and access to Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia via Singapore Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN). The new route will operate four times weekly beginning April 3, 2024*, onboard Air Canada's flagship Dreamliner fleet. Seats are available for purchase now at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents. "Air Canada continues to adapt its international network strategy in response to evolving global trends and is [...]

2023-06-14T19:40:45+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines and APiJET announce agreement to test APiJET’S real-time route optimization technology furthering Frontier’s commitment to fuel efficiency commitment and sustainability

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines , a leader in sustainable aviation and America's Greenest Airline, and APiJET, the technology leader in real-time flight optimization for fuel and carbon savings, today announced an agreement to test APiJET's Digital Winglets™ for operations centers. As part of a relentless focus to look for every possible way to lower emissions and fuel use, Frontier Airlines will be the first to field test Digital Winglets, a real-time flight route optimization solution for the ops center. Digital Winglets utilizes TASAR (Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests), a technology initially developed by NASA and refined and productized by APiJET, that analyzes hundreds of variables and potential flight paths in real-time to provide route optimizations that result in significant [...]

2023-06-13T20:48:44+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

FedEx Pilots’ Union Leadership Approves Tentative Agreement

Source: ALPA The FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), the governing body of the FedEx unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), yesterday voted to approve a tentative contract agreement reached on May 30 with FedEx management. The next step is a membership ratification ballot, which will open on July 5 and close on July 24. The new agreement would provide major pension improvements with alternative pension options, significant hourly pay rate increases, an amendable period recovery payment, and other improvements to pilots’ quality of life. The agreement includes a 30 percent pay increase, a 30 percent increase to the pilots’ legacy pension, and a fully developed and equally valuable company-funded Market Based Cash Balance Pension to provide a durable [...]

2023-06-14T00:16:59+03:00June 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Webinar Today: SITA “Baggage IT Insights 2023”

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites all its members to the webinar on SITA's "Baggage IT Insights 2023". In 2022, the recovery of air travel surpassed expectations, with traffic surging to 3.42 billion passengers. Despite this positive news, the swift comeback took the industry by surprise, resulting in increased disruptions as airports, airlines, and ground handlers navigated the surge in traffic with reduced staff. What does this mean for baggage? The mishandling rate has surged, highlighting a pressing need for the industry to accelerate the digitalization and automation of baggage operations. In this webinar, Dr. Carlos Kaduoka, FRAeS, SITA's Head of Strategy and Business Transformation will explore trends and insights shaping baggage operations over the year. Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / [...]

2023-06-14T00:18:43+03:00June 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fuerteventura becomes the fourth Canary island on BA Euroflyer’s route map

Source: British Airways BA Euroflyer, the wholly owned Gatwick-based subsidiary of British Airways, has added Fuerteventura to its route map. Launching on 2 November 2023, Fuerteventura will join Tenerife, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria as the fourth Canary Island served by the short-haul airline. Flights will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays during the winter season on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft. A third flight will be introduced on Wednesdays from 28 February 2024. Fuerteventura is the second largest Canary Island, known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastline, and vast natural landscapes. It is a popular year-round destination for water sport enthusiasts, with conditions lending themselves to activities including surfing, sailing, and windsurfing. Return flights will be available [...]

2023-06-13T18:41:35+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership

Source: Air Canada Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, announced today the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC channels. Under the agreement, Sabre will be able to provide agencies with significantly improved content and offers from Air Canada, including the airline’s dynamically priced fares and new ancillary services. Canada’s flagship carrier, Air Canada is actively working with Sabre on the launch of the airline’s NDC offers in the Sabre travel marketplace. The two companies expect to activate Air Canada’s NDC content in Sabre within the coming months. Once Air Canada’s NDC connection to Sabre is live, the Distribution [...]

2023-06-13T18:51:13+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer Names Nigel Patterson Vice President Sales & Marketing, North America

Source: Embraer Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Nigel Patterson the new Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region for North America. Beginning June 1, 2023, Patterson reports the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Embraer Commercial Aviation, Martyn Holmes. With over 20 years of sales leadership experience in North America at Airbus and Certified Aviation Services, Patterson is well respected in the industry. His sales experience boasts successful deals with major U.S. airlines including Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Virgin America, Hawaiian Airlines, and Allegiant Air. “North America is a critical market for Embraer, where the E175 is the backbone of the regional network, with over 620 aircraft sold, and 86% market share. Embraer aircraft deliver essential connectivity to [...]

2023-06-13T18:44:27+03:00June 13th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop between Honolulu and Seattle area’s second airport

Source: Alaska Airlines Daily, year-round service between Seattle/Everett (Paine Field) and Oahu starts Nov. 17 with introductory fares starting as low as $149 one-way Alaska Airlines is celebrating more aloha with new nonstop service between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu starting this fall – our first flight connecting Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport and the Hawaiian Islands. The daily, year-round flight begins on Nov. 17, just in time for travel during the holiday season. For a limited time, introductory fares between Seattle/Everett and Honolulu start at $149 one-way along with Mileage Plan award redemptions as low as 12,500 miles one-way. Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. This is our first new route to Honolulu in more than a decade and it will be [...]

2023-06-13T18:30:51+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Aena airports record more than 25.4 million passengers in May – up by 14.4% from last year

Source: Aena This figure is 3.4% higher than in 2019 At airports throughout the network, 215,257 aircraft movements were recorded and 87,583 tonnes of cargo were transported In the first five months of the year, they handled almost 103 million passengers, 27.7% more than in 2022 and 2.3% more than in 2019 The airports of the Aena network closed the month of May 2023 with 25,476,066 passengers, 14.4% more than in the same month of the previous year. This figure represents a 3.4% increase from the figures for 2019. May is the fifth consecutive month in which they have surpassed the figures of four years ago.In May 2023, 215,257 aircraft movements were managed, which reflects a 3.1% increase on the [...]

2023-06-13T18:16:11+03:00June 13th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|