Source: KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has welcomed its first Airbus A321neo. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the rigorous renewal programme initiated by KLM to support cleaner, quieter, and more efficient flight operations. From mid‑September, the A321neo will begin serving several European destinations. “I’ve been looking forward to this with great anticipation. The arrival of the first A321neo marks the start of replacing our Boeing 737 fleet. The A321neo produces less noise and CO2 and therefore contributes significantly to a cleaner, quieter future. It also offers more comfort. I am looking forward to see how our passengers will experience the new aircraft," said Marjan Rintel, President & CEO KLM. New engine option The “neo” [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways Holidays has unveiled its list of the 25 most searched for destinations for 2025 travel, spotlighting this year’s biggest movers, shakers, and exciting new entries. British Airways and British Airways Holidays have enticing offers on flights and holiday packages to these destinations and many more, in the ‘End of Summer Sale’. As the 'End of Summer Sale' launches, British Airways Holidays has identified the most sought-after destinations for 2025 holidays so far and delves into the movers and shakers over the last 12 months. The never-ending allure of the Big Apple means New York has retained the top spot once again for 2025. Meanwhile, Phuket and Bangkok appear to be riding the wave of excitement [...]

Source: Air Canada "Welcome to Canada. Welcome home," is what Canada's newest citizens heard from GlobalFest's Chief of Operations, Ken Goosen, in Calgary's Elliston Park last Tuesday. The ceremony has been held every year at the festival since 2014, marking its 10th anniversary this year.   Air Canada proudly supported GlobalFest's citizenship ceremony in Calgary as the official airline of the event. Also known as the OneWorld Festival, it welcomes tens of thousands people over the course of five days, every year. Since 2017, Air Canada's partnership with the festival, in particular the citizenship ceremony, is a testament of the airline's deep commitment to celebrate and promote Calgary's ethno-cultural diversity and artistic excellence with an objective of bringing the community [...]

Source: Iberia ​ Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has been produced in Cepsa’s Huelva Energy Park, from organic waste and used cooking oils. This milestone, which will save 115 tonnes of CO2 per year, reinforces the objectives of both companies for the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. It is the first time that this type of sustainable fuel has been used continuously on a test bench in Spain for commercial airlines.  This initiative is part of Iberia Maintenance’s sustainability strategy, which is structured into five pillars: water, waste, energy, CO2, and volatile organic compounds. Iberia Maintenance will use 5% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) throughout the year in its engine test bench at the La Muñoza facilities, near the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas [...]

Source: United Airlines As students get ready to start another school year, United will triple the total donations to DonorsChoose aviation projects in Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark/New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Eligible projects are posted on DonorsChoose now under donorschoose.org/united United is kicking off the school year with a $1.25 million donation through education nonprofit DonorsChoose, funding aviation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classroom projects across the country. United will triple the amount of donations for DonorsChoose aviation projects submitted by teachers in nine markets and match funding for STEM projects at Equity Focus Schools. For the second year in a row, United's contributions will help bring aviation and select STEM-focused projects [...]

Source: Air Canada Air Canada recommits to seek a negotiated agreement with ALPA during the 21-day cooling off period Operations of the airline to continue as normal Flexible rebooking policy introduced for customers with booked travel coinciding with the end of the cooling off period Air Canada issued the following update in its ongoing contract negotiations with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). Air Canada's intention remains to reach a negotiated settlement with its pilots, one that recognizes their professionalism and contributions to the airline. During the talks, there has been significant progress and the three-week cooling off period gives the parties more than sufficient time to address any outstanding issues. Air Canada is fully committed to bargaining meaningfully throughout [...]