Source: Air Canada Electric-hybrid aircraft advances carrier's 2050 net-zero emission goal Battery powered aircraft will have capacity for up to 30 passengers Electric 200 km range extends to 400 km with reserve hybrid architecture Agreement includes equity investment by Air Canada in Heart Aerospace Editor's note: A video demonstration of this aircraft is available here. Air Canada today announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and benefits. Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5 million equity stake in Heart Aerospace. "Air Canada has taken a leadership position [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the safe transport of live animals by Air Canada Cargo. IATA awarded Air Canada Cargo with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) recertification following successful completion of the verification process. "We are very proud to be recognized for our work in operating to the highest global standards for the worldwide transport of all live animals, and being the first airline to be re-certificated continues to position Air Canada Cargo as an industry leader. Every year, we expertly and safely handle thousands of complex shipments, from rescued dogs, endangered animals transported in [...]

Source: United Airlines United to launch new nonstop flights between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March of 2023 United customers can soon connect through Dubai to more than 100 destinations and Emirates customers can more easily fly to nearly 200 U.S cities through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline's network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of destinations within the United States and around the world*. United will launch a new direct flight between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March 2023 – from there, customers can travel on Emirates or its sister airline flydubai to more than 100 different cities. Tickets for United's new Dubai flight are now on [...]

Source: Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group and the global energy and chemicals group OMV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of more than 800,000 tons of SAF for the years 2023 to 2030. The companies intend to expand their existing partnership by adding new locations for SAF production and offtake as well as new technologies. OMV has already been supplying SAF to the Lufthansa Group airline Austrian Airlines at Vienna International Airport since March 2022. With the expansion of the cooperation, the Lufthansa Group can drive the availability, market ramp-up and use of SAF as an essential element for a CO2-neutral future of aviation. The Lufthansa Group is continuously reviewing options for long-term purchase agreements and is [...]

Source: Austrian Airlines Newest Austrian fleet member transferred from Toulouse to Vienna Aircraft handed over to Austrian Technik for cabin refurbishment and painting First commercial flight with registration OE-LZN scheduled for mid-October Three more A320neo aircraft to arrive by spring 2023 Modern engine technology and improved aerodynamics make the aircraft more fuel-efficient, quieter and cost-saving An Austrian team has transferred the first Airbus A320neo with the registration OE-LZN from the Airbus factory in Toulouse to its new home. The aircraft took off from Toulouse at 4.12 p.m. today, September 13, 2022 under flight number OS1472 and landed at Vienna Airport at 6.22 p.m. local time. The newest fleet member was handed over to Austrian Technik after landing. Over the upcoming [...]

Source: Azul Linhas Aéreas Azul S.A., “Azul”, the largest airline in Brazil by departures and number of cities served, announces today its preliminary traffic results for August 2022. Consolidated passenger traffic (RPKs) increased 21.5% compared to August 2021 on a capacity (ASKs) increase of 16.5%, resulting in a load factor of 81.3%, an increase of 3.4 percentage points compared to the same period in 2021. “In August we saw, once again, a robust demand environment in Azul’s network. Booking trends remain strong and average fares continue to be well above 2019 levels and we expect this revenue momentum to continue,” says John Rodgerson, Azul’s CEO.

Source: American Airlines Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941 American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Mexico this month. In 1942, the airline launched service from Dallas to Mexico City with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft, first stopping in Monterrey to refuel. With this flight, Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941. “As the leading U.S. airline in Mexico, we are proud to celebrate 80 years of connecting our two countries, offering our customers an unbeatable network and the highest level of service,” said José A. Freig, Vice President of International. “It’s important we recognize and thank our Mexico-based team members for [...]

Source: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand is set to start flying from Auckland to New York/JFK in the next few days and increase its Auckland-Vancouver flight to a daily frequency Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand. The campaign features a special offer for flights to Auckland in the low and shoulder seasons, with the option to add-on a visit to any one of Air New Zealand’s twenty domestic destinations. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says, “With the New Zealand borders now fully reopened to the world, a thriving tourism [...]

Source: Lufthansa Increase in basic pay for Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo pilots by a total of 980 euros Peace obligation until 30 June 2023 / Strikes excluded during this period Collective bargaining partners continue constructive exchange on various topics Michael Niggemann: "Finding and implementing sustainable solutions" Lufthansa and the German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit union have agreed on a pay increase for pilots at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo. The cockpit crews will receive an increase in their basic monthly pay of 490 euros each in two stages – with retroactive effect from 1 August 2022, and as of 1 April 2023. The agreement benefits entry-level salaries in particular. An entry-level co-pilot will receive around 20 percent additional basic pay over [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Wants to Bring Families Together to Create Special Memories This Fall; Nominate a Grandparent to Win a $250 Flight Voucher Family-focused ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is providing free flights to 100 grandmas and grandpas this fall, bringing families together for some priceless multi-generational moments. As we approach Grandparent's Day this Sunday, Frontier wants to remind families that fall is a great time to travel and cost shouldn't stand in the way of grandparents catching that next soccer game or dance recital. Through the Grandmas Fly Free* promotion, Frontier will award 100 randomly selected grandparents with a $250 flight voucher. Nominate your grandparent (or whoever you define as your grandparent) by visiting the entry page. Within the [...]