Source: ITA AIrways ITA Airways first Airbus A330-900 with new blue livery has been moved out of the hangar at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse today. It bears the name of Gelindo Bordin, Olympic champion in Seoul 1988 and the first Italian gold medalist in the five-ring marathon. The introduction of the Airbus A330neo in ITA Airways' fleet will be another important step toward sustainability. Lighter, quieter, and more efficient, the new A330neo will benefit from a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft. The A330neo will join the fleet in the summer to serve ITA Airways' long-haul routes and new intercontinental destinations.

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta E.V.P. and Chief Information Officer Rahul Samant was recognized by the Forbes CIO Next 2023 list — an annual list recognizing 50 top tech leaders globally. This year's honorees were selected for guiding their organizations through digital transformation and putting technology at the center of the business. Rahul was the only airline tech leader recognized on this year's list, alongside leaders from Amazon, OpenAI, The Walt Disney Company and others. "This recognizes the contributions of our top-notch Delta IT team and our collaborative business partners," Samant said. "The strategic vision and flawless execution they deliver together has made our digital transformation a reality and positioned technology as a competitive advantage for our business." The recognition shines [...]

Source: Lufthansa Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023. In his new role, he will continue to be responsible for product and sales. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, said: "I am very pleased that Ashwin Bhat, a very skilled manager and internationally experienced logistics and cargo expert, is taking on this responsible task. As a member of the Executive Board, he has played a key role in achieving Lufthansa Cargo's most successful years so [...]

Source: Emirates Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Starting today, Emirates customers will be able to fly to three of the nation's biggest business hubs - Chicago, Houston or San Francisco - and connect easily to an expansive network of domestic U.S. points on flights operated by United. Tickets are available to purchase from today on emirates.com as well as through trade channels including travel agencies. With the launch of the partnership, Emirates customers heading to the U.S., can now look forward to access to more than 150 U.S. cities in the United network, via the three gateways. Similarly, Emirates customers in the U.S. [...]

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic is putting a spring into customers’ steps with a brand-new menu, introduced across the network from 5th April  The airline will celebrate Easter and the King’s Coronation by flying some delicious onboard additions The much-loved Whispering Angel rose wine will make its Upper Class debut in April The airline’s flagship London Heathrow Clubhouse is launching a sustainable, impactful fresh food partnership with Full Circle Farms Virgin Atlantic has launched its new Spring/Summer menu across all cabins from 5th April, with a selection of mouth-watering dishes. New additions to the Upper Class menu include lobster and crab tortellini, vegetarian poke bowl and a classic Pimms summer pudding. The extra bites menu takes the spotlight, as the airline introduces [...]

Soiurce: Porter Airlines The non-stop flights between Ottawa and Charlottetown are to be served by 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft With the introduction to the new Ottawa-Charlottetown route, Porter will operate nine non-stop routes from Ottawa International Airport this summer Porter Airlines is adding flight frequency on its new Ottawa-Charlottetown route in response to high demand for its service and to provide more opportunity for passengers to travel across Porter’s expanding network. Service begins on May 17, as announced earlier this year. The increased schedule moves the initial seven weekly round trip flights to 11 times weekly during the spring and fall. This further improves to 14 flights per week during the peak summer travel season. Operating dates Flight [...]

Source: Air France Air France is continuing to renew its fleet by inte new generation aircraft, which are more economical and environmentally friendly. By 2030, these aircraft will account for 70% of the Air France fleet - compared with 7% at present - thanks to an ambitious investment plan of one billion euros per year. The airline reached a symbolic milestone today by welcoming its 20th Airbus A220-300, the latest flagship of its medium-haul fleet. The aircraft, registration F-HZUU, rolled off the Airbus assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec, and is on its way to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, where it will operate on the airline's short- and medium-haul network. It will make its first commercial flight on 1 April to Geneva [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines announced more details of its plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, including commitments to significant progress in the 2030s. The carrier’s decarbonization roadmap relies on several key drivers, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), fleet modernization and new aircraft technologies, operational best practices to improve fuel efficiency, and advocacy for air traffic control system improvements. Hawaiian anticipates that SAF – which is made from sustainable feedstock and can have a life-cycle carbon intensity 50-80% lower than conventional jet fuel – will be the biggest contributor to reduce jet fuel emissions, which constitute the vast majority of its GHG footprint. In addition to reaffirming its intention to achieve net-zero emissions [...]