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Emirates completes A380 fleet with 123rd delivery of iconic aircraft

Source: Emirates Emirates today received delivery of its 123rd Airbus A380 superjumbo jet. The aircraft, registered as A6-EVS, is also the final new A380 aircraft to join Emirates’ fleet, marking another milestone in the airline’s steadfast 21-year commitment to the programme. Watch a video of Emirates' 123rd Airbus A380 as it readies for departure to its home in Dubai. Receiving delivery of a brand new aircraft amidst an unprecedented global pandemic, Emirates is once again signalling its optimism for industry recovery and the return of travel demand. Emirates was the first airline to announce an order for the A380 at the 2000 Farnborough Air Show when the aircraft was still marketed as the A3XX. This was followed with a firm [...]

2021-12-17T00:48:03+02:00December 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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Air France-KLM orders 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft – with purchase rights for an additional 60 aircraft – for KLM and Transavia, and signs an LOI for the purchase of 4 Airbus A350F Full Freighter aircraft for Air France

Source: Air France-KLM On December 16, 2021, the Air France-KLM Board of Directors made the decision to move forward on the Group’s goal to improve its economic and environmental performance through the introduction of next generation aircraft. In doing so, the Group also demonstrated its ability to leverage purchasing synergies. 1. Firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with purchase rights for 60 additional aircraft, to renew the fleets of KLM and Transavia Netherlands, and to renew and expand the fleet of Transavia France. The order covers Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first deliveries are expected in the second half of 2023. Benefiting from the latest technological innovations, the A320neo family aircraft offer the best performance [...]

2021-12-17T00:47:05+02:00December 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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Iberia and Globalia to Explore Possible New Deal before end-January Following the Scrapping of Initial Air Europa Acquisition Agreement

Source: Iberia Iberia’s parent IAG has informed Spain’s CNMV stock market commission that it has reached agreement with Air Europa’s parent Globalia to rescind the 4 November 2019 agreement, modified on 20 January 2012, whereby Iberia was to have acquired Air Europa. It ultimately proved impossible to successfully close the deal which represented a strategic move for the future of Spain’s air connectivity, strengthening Iberia’s Madrid hub, developing quality tourism, and contributing to the recovery of the Spanish economy. Since it is such a key operation for Spain and for both the airlines involved, Iberia remains committed to exploring alternatives involving equity structures in an attempt to salvage the deal. Accordingly, IAG is to pay Globalia 35 million euros in [...]

2021-12-17T00:43:25+02:00December 17th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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Statement on the Announcement of New EU Slot Use Rules for Summer 2022

Source: IATA IATA thanks the European Commission for providing confirmation of the slot rules for next summer in good time, resisting calls to fully switch the pre-pandemic slot rules back on. The extended slot alleviation provides certainty of the rules when the demand environment remains unpredictable, allowing airlines to build sustainable schedules that respond to demand. IATA particularly appreciated the Commission’s openness to discuss technical aspects of the proposal, which led to the choice of a slot use threshold that can be practicably implemented by airlines in terms of schedules and slot planning. We hope that as soon as possible, governments restore travel rules that allow for the industry to return to growth again. Until demand growth stabilizes, it is [...]

2021-12-16T10:42:36+02:00December 15th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta to welcome Chief Sustainability Officer

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will welcome a Chief Sustainability Officer in 2022, continuing its commitment to build a sustainable future for air travel. Pamela Fletcher will join Delta as Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer and will join the Delta Leadership Committee as the airline industry’s only C-Suite level CSO, CEO Ed Bastian said in a letter to employees Wednesday. Read the full text of the memo below:  DELTA’S NEW S.V.P. AND CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER Ed Bastian to Delta Colleagues Worldwide Amid the challenges of the pandemic, we have accelerated our efforts to combat the crisis of climate change and build a sustainable future for air travel – something that’s essential for Delta’s long-term success. As we move [...]

2021-12-16T10:44:17+02:00December 15th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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Statement by A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio Applauding the Executive Order on Customer Experience

Source: A4A As U.S. airlines prepare to reunite families, friends and loved ones over the holiday travel season, we want to applaud the Administration and federal agencies – including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – for their efforts to prioritize a safe, seamless air travel experience for all travelers. We appreciate the initiatives in today’s Executive Order, “Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government,” that will make the passport renewal process more efficient for travelers. In addition, advanced security technologies will help relieve congestion at TSA checkpoints and provide for a smoother journey. We are encouraged that Americans have been returning to the skies at a rapid pace [...]

2021-12-15T10:25:26+02:00December 14th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta fortifies global partner strategy

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines will make investments in Virgin Atlantic, Aeromexico and LATAM as the partner airlines transform their businesses to emerge from the global pandemic stronger and more resilient. These investments bolster Delta’s global platform that provides customers an enhanced network, seamless connectivity and an elevated experience, as well as fuel business growth for Delta, its employees and its partners. Prior to the pandemic, Delta was achieving record international growth attributed to a combination of organic growth and its global partner network. Over the past 10 years, Delta has built industry-leading partnerships with flagship airlines across Europe, Asia and Latin America. As international travel demand returns, the connectivity, relevance and breadth of Delta’s global network with [...]

2021-12-13T19:57:41+02:00December 13th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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ICAO Air Services Negotiation event in Bogotá hosts 70 country delegations, boosting efforts to reconnect the world

Source: ICAO ICAO’s 2021 Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) event took place last week in Bogota, Colombia, from 6–10 December, providing both an in-person and virtual platform for countries finalizing new international air transport agreements. The Bogota ICAN was the first to be hosted in South America since the unique global negotiation events were established by ICAO, in 2008. Over 300 in-person and 170 virtual participants, representing 70 countries, took advantage of the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of this year’s hybrid gathering. In his opening remarks to the international negotiators, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar highlighted that the work they were undertaking was “critical to all aspects of ICAO’s current air transport recovery objectives, as well as to the future sustainable [...]

2021-12-14T11:22:23+02:00December 13th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Travel Consumer Report: September 2021 and 3rd Quarter 2021 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of September 2021 and 3rd quarter 2021 numbers (9 months data) for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, complaints received, and oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. The ATCR and other aviation consumer matters of interest to the public can be found at https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to result in significant changes to airline schedules and operations in September 2021. The 560,140 flights operated in September 2021 were 86.2% of the 649,667 flights operated in pre-pandemic September 2019.  The 4,559,567 flights operated [...]

2021-12-10T19:07:27+02:00December 10th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American celebrates 75 years at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: American Airlines This week, American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first commercial departure — operated by American — at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, known at the time as Los Angeles Municipal Airport, was developed more than 20 years before launching commercial air service. American and three other carriers shifted a portion or all of their operations from nearby Burbank Airport to LAX, which was renamed in 1949. "For three quarters of a century, American's service at LAX has helped Angelenos reach domestic and international destinations and brought visitors from around the globe to our great city,” said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles World Airports. “Our partnership with American has only grown [...]

2021-12-10T20:17:54+02:00December 10th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|
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