Source: United Airlines Houston-based Cemvita Factory's synthetic biology process has the potential to create a new way to produce sustainable fuel for aviation United has invested in more SAF production than any other airline         United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) today announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intended to be developed through a revolutionary new process using carbon dioxide (CO2) and synthetic microbes. UAV also announced an equity investment in Cemvita Factory. OLCV, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), is a founding investor in Cemvita Factory. SAF is an alternative to jet fuel that uses non-petroleum feedstock and offers lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. United [...]

Source: WestJet New route brings enhanced connectivity through Britain's global aviation hub WestJet celebrated the completion of its inaugural flight from Calgary International Airport to London's Heathrow Airport. This new service complements WestJet's already existing flights to London-Gatwick with the airline offering up to nine times weekly service between Calgary and London this summer. "We are pleased to provide our guests travelling to London for business and leisure with greater choice and convenience as we celebrate our inaugural flight to Heathrow Airport. This new route not only strengthens Alberta's travel and tourism pipeline but creates new opportunities for our guests to benefit from access to one of the most connected global aviation hubs," said Chris Hedlin, WestJet Vice-President, Network & [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways becomes the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited SAF is produced from sustainable sources such as waste gases, crop and forestry residues, household and commercial waste and used cooking oil, and can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by over 80% compared to traditional jet fuel The delivery of the first batch of SAF from Phillips 66 Limited is another significant milestone for the airline as it delivers a range of initiatives to decarbonise and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 British Airways has also today published its 2021 Sustainability Report looking at the progress and [...]

Source: ITA Airways Departing from Rome Fiumicino, the papal flight will be operated by an aircraft with new blue livery The Holy Father will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight departing on 2 April at 8:30 a.m. CET from Rome Fiumicino to Luqa, Malta's international airport. The flight will be operated by an Airbus A320 with the new blue livery. Landing is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. CET, local time. At Fiumicino airport, the Holy Father will be welcomed on board by the company's top management and accompanied on his journey by a crew of nine people including three pilots and six flight attendants. The supervisor of on-board activities will be Captain Corrado Di Maria, who has 17,500 [...]

Source: JetBlue JetBlue New York’s Hometown Airline® and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the company will be adding 5,000 jobs in New York City in 2022. JetBlue will also work with the city to create a new workforce partnership to connect more New Yorkers with high quality JetBlue jobs and to develop a strong pipeline for future careers at the airline. Mayor Adams joined JetBlue leaders today at a major hiring event to assist in filling many of these new positions. Today’s hiring event, held at JetBlue’s hangar at John F. KennedyInternational Airport (JFK), facilitated on the spot interviews and conditional hiring of diverse candidates for a variety of positions within the JetBlue operation based in New York [...]

Source: American Airlines Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, American Airlines debuts a new livery dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Flagship Valor — an Airbus A321 aircraft with a special wrap — is a flying tribute dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for military valor in action. The aircraft depicts major military conflicts and the six characteristics that embody the Medal of Honor and those who have received it. On board, customers can scan QR codes for access to information about the Medal of Honor and its extraordinary recipients, serving as a teaching tool to pass on these remarkable stories for generations to come. Its first official mission will transport Medal [...]

Source: Tropic Air San Salvador has joined Cancun, Roatan, and Flores (Peten) on the Airline’s international route map Tropic Air resumed nonstop service between El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (formally Comalapa International Airport) in San Salvador (SAL) and the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. Flights are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Flight time will be approximately one hour on Tropic’s twin engine Beechcraft 1900D, a modern, 19 seat airliner designed primarily for regional routes such as this. It is popular around the world for its speed and passenger comfort. “We are very proud of our international service growth, connecting Belize to multiple regional destinations over the last 10-plus years. San Salvador is considered a [...]

Source: American Airlines In March 2019, a colleague and fellow female pilot at American Airlines introduced First Officer Tammy Binns to Sisters of the Skies (SoS), an organization of professional Black female pilots who are committed to supporting future Black aviators. “Sisters of the Skies’ mission of increasing the number of women of color in aviation through scholarship, mentorship, outreach and professional development was definitely something I knew I wanted to get involved in,” Tammy said. “I got thrown into the mix with SoS right away, starting with a Girls Rock Wings event, and have loved every minute of it since. It’s the greatest sisterhood I’ve ever been part of. We truly are a family — a hardworking one.” Tammy currently serves [...]

Source: JetBlue JetBlue  announced it intends to expand the depth and breadth of its existing partnership with Qatar Airways to offer customers even more benefits when booking travel to and from international destinations on the global partner airline. This will include more codesharing in additional markets in the coming months, enhanced benefits for JetBlue TrueBlue® and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club loyalty members, expanded marketing opportunities and refinements to flight schedules to create new, convenient connections across both carriers. Already, Qatar Airways is one of JetBlue’s top partners for connecting customers across the Americas to its global network, with traffic expected to grow further through new enhancements within the partnership. This new agreement will provide more options to travel between JetBlue’s [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Consumers Invited to Help Name the Coqui to be Featured on a Frontier Plane Tail Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today launched service for the first time between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), a charming town on Puerto Rico's western coast known for its stunning beaches and engaging attractions. The new service operates three to four times weekly and marks the airline's 13th route serving Puerto Rico from destinations in the U.S. and the Caribbean.  Puerto Rican Coquí Llanero Wins Tropical Tails Contest During an event today in Aguadilla to commemorate the first flight, Frontier announced the winner of its recently conducted Tropical Tails contest, which invited consumers [...]