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Porter Airlines expands presence in British Columbia with service between Victoria and Toronto Pearson

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines is adding Victoria to its network, with flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ).Victoria is the second city in British Columbia that Porter serves with the new 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The E195-E2 has the lowest fuel consumption per seat and per trip among its class, and is the quietest single-aisle jet flying today. The two-by-two configuration means no middle seats on any Porter flight. Service begins on September 20, 2023, with one daily roundtrip flight. Connecting flights with Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax and St. John’s will also be available. Introductory roundtrip fares start at $476. Route Departure Arrival Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) to Victoria (YYJ) 10:55 a.m. 1:04 p.m. Victoria (YYJ) to [...]

2023-06-28T18:07:43+03:00June 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

History is made: Delta pilots go for Guinness World Record

Source: Delta Air Lines As a Delta A350 captain, Barry Behnfeldt is no stranger to flying. However, setting a Guinness World record for flying to 48 states in 48 hours is uncharted territory for the seasoned pilot. Follow along his race against time with help from fellow Delta people along the way. Imagine you’re flying a plane, the tires chirping as they touch the pavement at your hometown airport. You’re greeted by the arc of a water cannon salute and the cheers of more than 200 people echoing over the pistons. You’ve just flown through 48 states in under 48 hours—which, once verified, should set a Guinness World Record. This is exactly what Delta A350 Capt. Barry Behnfeldt did, an [...]

2023-06-28T18:36:41+03:00June 28th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Announce First GTF Engine Induction

Source: Pratt & Whitney Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced that Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance ("AFI KLM E&M"), has inducted its first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine. AFI KLM E&M joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network in 2022 with disassembly, assembly and test capability for PW1500G model engines for the Airbus A220 family. In 2021, Air France selected 60 A220-300 aircraft with an option of adding up to 60 more, which are powered exclusively by GTF engines. The airline currently operates 24 of these aircraft, with an additional 37 on order. "With the induction of our first GTF engine, we're growing our capabilities with today's most advanced technologies," said Anne [...]

2023-06-27T17:23:47+03:00June 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Detroit to San Francisco

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of nine nonstop destinations from DTW. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $119. Frontier is also currently offering the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass™ for a limited-time at a special discounted price of $299. The fall & winter pass allows access to unlimited flights over the course of six months, from September 2023 through February 2024. Terms and conditions apply and are available on Frontier's website. "We're thrilled to launch this new service from Detroit to San Francisco," said Daniel Shurz, senior vice [...]

2023-06-26T18:43:30+03:00June 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Announces Prepayment of EDC Financed Loans used to Acquire 19 Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

Source: Air Canada Air Canada today announced it has prepaid loans of approximately $650 million from Export Development Corporation (EDC) used by the company to help fund its acquisition of 19 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The prepayment, which is also subject to accrued interest, was made on June 21, 2023.   "One of Air Canada's major financial objectives is to deleverage its balance sheet following the COVID-19 pandemic and prepaying these loans we received for our A220 aircraft is a significant step toward this goal. We appreciate EDC's assistance in purchasing these Canadian-built aircraft, which not only advanced our fleet modernization program to improve our fuel efficiency and competitiveness, but also helped to ensure that the investments Air Canada is making directly support jobs in Canada's aerospace [...]

2023-06-22T20:43:34+03:00June 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Star Alliance Named World’s Best Airline Alliance at the Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards

Source: Star Alliance Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge also won World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge Award for the seventh consecutive year 13 member airlines claim a total of 35 top honours, including Singapore Airlines as World's Best Airline 2023. Star Alliance has once again won the title of World's Best Airline Alliance at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards this year. The Alliance's famed Los Angeles lounge has also maintained its position of World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge for the seventh year running. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias received the awards at a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show.   Delighted at the win, Mr Panagiotoulias said: "Star Alliance offers a robust network and promises seamless journeys. We are [...]

2023-06-22T20:34:27+03:00June 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Embracing Pride through allyship

Source: American Airlines  An American Airlines team member shares how she became a true diversity, equity, and inclusion champion, showing how allyship is a way for everyone to celebrate equality during Pride month. Nearly 30 years ago, Customer Relations Manager Banu Scruggs migrated to the United States from Turkey with hopes of living out her American dream. She was just 25 but had big dreams of pursuing higher education with a bachelor's in business management and a master's in criminology. Her first and only job has been with American over the last 30 years. As a Reservations agent, Banu embarked on a career surrounded by colleagues who would become some of her closest friends, several of whom were a part [...]

2023-06-22T20:51:35+03:00June 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United’s New App Feature Helps Customers Re-book and Receive Meal and Hotel Vouchers Automatically

Source: Unied Airlines Mobile app tool saves time and reduces stress if a flight is delayed or canceled – first-of-its-kind feature reflects airline's continued investments in digital technology United today announced a new mobile app feature that aims to save customers time and reduce stress if their travel plans get disrupted. Now, instead of waiting in line to talk to an agent or search for new options, the airline's new self-service tool automatically presents travelers personalized re-booking options, bag tracking information and meal and hotel vouchers when eligible if their flight is delayed or canceled.   While United had the lowest mainline flight and seat cancellation rates of any airline in the country during the first three months of the [...]

2023-06-22T20:48:12+03:00June 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from San Francisco to Detroit and Cleveland

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) launched nonstop service today from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Additionally, tomorrow, Frontier will launch nonstop service from SFO to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). With the new service, Frontier serves a total of 10 nonstop destinations from SFO. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $119.* Frontier is also currently offering the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass™ for a limited-time at a special discounted price of $299. The fall & winter pass allows access to unlimited flights over the course of six months, from September 2023 through February 2024. Terms and conditions apply and are available on Frontier's website. [...]

2023-06-21T20:31:30+03:00June 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Surpass 800 Orders and Commitments in 2023

Source: Pratt & Whitney PARIS AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments, including spare engines, since the beginning of 2023. Airlines and lessors who have announced orders include Azorra, CALC, Carlyle Aviation Partners, Binter, Croatia Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, United Airlines and Volaris. In total, more than 10,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide. "The GTF engine offers unmatched economic and environmental benefits, and these latest orders are a testament to the value it delivers to customers," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The GTF Advantage engine will extend this lead while providing more thrust and higher durability. As we increase time on wing and [...]

2023-06-21T20:20:09+03:00June 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|