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British Airways and American Airlines feature Betty Buzz and Aviation American Gin at their joint New York JFK Terminal 8 Greenwich Lounge

Source: British Airways It is the first time the beverage brands have come together, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with British Airways and American Airlines in the new Bridge Bar Lounge customers can enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic and spirited cocktails  British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.  Featuring a variety of non-alcoholic and spirited cocktails, including Aviation American Gin and Betty Buzz, the premium bar will be part of the Greenwich LoungeTM experience, within the joint premium Lounges offered by the two airline partners. The new Bridge Bar is designed to celebrate the love of flying and offers customers a place [...]

2023-03-10T22:21:18+02:00March 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada and CAE Name Eight Recipients of the 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship for Aspiring Women in Aviation

Source: Air Canada The two Montreal-based global aviation companies continue their support of women in aviation, doubling the number of scholarship recipients On International Women's Day, Air Canada and CAE announced the recipients of the 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. This year, the two Montreal-based global aviation companies have joined forces to double the number of recipients, awarding scholarships to eight young women from across Canada. In addition to the $5,000 scholarship, CAE's four recipients will become CAE Women in Flight – Air Canada Ambassadors and help inspire more women to become commercial pilots. The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship was established in honour of Air [...]

2023-03-09T19:54:45+02:00March 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Porter developing modern passenger terminal at convenient Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport and launching new air service

Source: Porter Airlines Only airline to offer extensive flights from Montréal's Trudeau and Saint-Hubert airports Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. (PAHI) is entering a partnership with Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to develop a new terminal capable of serving over 4 million passengers annually. Construction will commence in mid-2023, with a scheduled completion by late 2024, providing a second airport for Porter Airlines (Porter) to serve the Montréal market. Porter will continue expanding its existing operations at Montréal's Trudeau Airport (YUL), while also introducing a Canada-wide network at the convenient YHU airport. More than 10 potential YHU routes have been initially identified, spanning from Vancouver in the west to St. John’s, N.L., in the east. The airline also intends to connect YHU [...]

2023-03-10T21:12:16+02:00March 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Fun in the sun: Spring break landing soon

Source: American Airlines As Americans look to get a break from the cold, American Airlines provides customers more ways to make new memories in sun-filled destinations. With more than 600 daily departures to top spring break destinations in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean, American offers more nonstop flights than any other major carrier. Whether customers wish to enjoy Miami’s vibrant night life, the beaches of Mexico or new destinations in the Caribbean, American is ready for takeoff.

2023-03-07T22:18:59+02:00March 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

SWISS unveils new ‘SWISS Senses’ air travel experience with totally new cabin interiors

Source: SWISS SWISS First, SWISS Business and SWISS Economy are being totally redesigned, while the popular SWISS Premium Economy which was introduced in 2022 will also be retained SWISS will gradually install the new cabins throughout its long-haul fleet from 2025 onwards. Its new Airbus A350-900s will be delivered with the new interior installed SWISS is to offer its customers a totally new and more personalized ‘SWISS Senses’ air travel experience from 2025 onwards. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft fleet, which was unveiled to the public today. “This is the most comprehensive cabin renewal in the history of our company,” says SWISS Chief Executive Officer Dieter Vranckx. “As a [...]

2023-03-07T20:56:49+02:00March 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Three New Airbus A350-900 Aircraft with Air France

Source: Air Lease Corporation Air Lease Corporation announced long-term lease placements for three new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft with Air France. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver to Air France in the second quarter of 2024 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “This strategic lease placement of three new A350-900s is another important step in the long-haul fleet modernization of Air France,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.  “The Air France-KLM Group is our largest European airline leasing customer, encompassing not only Air France and KLM, but also includes Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France.  ALC also has nine new Airbus A321neo aircraft delivering to the Group between late 2023 and 2026, and five Boeing 737s delivering to [...]

2023-03-07T20:58:55+02:00March 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Delta honored with UNCF’s 2023 Keeper of the Flame award

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s partnership with UNCF is decades deep and goes hand in hand with our long-time commitments to advancing equity and educational opportunity for all. Last week at UNCF’s “A Mind Is…” Gala in Washington, D.C., Delta received one of UNCF’s most prestigious honors - the Keeper of the Flame Award. This award is considered UNCF’s highest honor for corporate partners and commemorates a dedicated and successful partnership. “We are honored to present Delta with UNCF’s coveted Keeper of the Flame Award for outstanding support of our mission to help historically Black colleges and universities to prepare students who will become future leaders of our nation" said Maurice Jenkins, E.V.P. & Chief Development Officer at UNCF. "UNCF [...]

2023-03-07T20:29:15+02:00March 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

A ‘business imperative’: Delta outlines roadmap to more sustainable travel

Source: Delta Air Lines  From pursuing sustainable aviation fuels and more efficient aircraft to reducing single-use plastics and encouraging a net-zero supply chain, Delta announced its roadmap to more sustainable travel and net-zero emissions by 2050. The strategy and goals are inspired by what is good for the planet, communities and Delta people, and driven by a recognition that sustainability is a business imperative. Delta Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Fletcher first shared the strategy with the airline’s more than 90,000 employees in late February. It’s focused on two pillars: embedding sustainability in everything the airline does and eliminating the company’s climate impact from flying. “Delta people are known for doing difficult things well,” Fletcher said in an email to all employees [...]

2023-03-07T18:50:35+02:00March 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Avolon delivers first A320neos to ITA Airways

Source: Avolon Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered 3 new Airbus A320-200neos to ITA Airways. A further 2 aircraft will be delivered later in the year, supporting ITA Airway’s target for its portfolio to comprise 80% new generation fuel efficient aircraft by 2026. The newly delivered aircraft are the first A320neos in ITA Airway’s fleet. Carrying the company’s striking new blue livery, these aircraft will support its short and medium haul services in the 2023 summer season. Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon commented: “We are delighted to support ITA Airways with the delivery of the first A320neos in their fleet. One of our core commitments is to help customers make the transition to fuel efficient new [...]

2023-03-07T18:57:41+02:00March 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Iberia will increase the percentage of women in management positions to 40% by 2025

Source: Iberia Between 2018 and 2022, the airline has increased its percentage of women in senior positions from 18 to 34% Iberia redesigned and relaunched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan with a new approach that covers, in addition to gender, other groups: generational, cultural (nationalities), LGTBIQ+ and people with disabilities One of Iberia’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan is to raise awareness, and develop and lend visibility to female talent To promote professions traditionally performed by men (such as pilot, aeronautical engineer and aircraft maintenance technician) among young women, Iberia is going to relaunch its project "I want to be" After the pandemic, Iberia redesigned and relaunched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan with a new approach that covers gender, generational, cultural (nationalities), LGTBIQ+ and disability groups. The objective [...]

2023-03-07T22:06:19+02:00March 6th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|