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Lufthansa Group orders 80 new highly efficient short- and medium-haul aircraft and agrees on a further 120 purchasing options

Source: Lufthansa The Lufthansa Group is purchasing a total of 80 ultra-modern short and medium-haul aircraft. The company's Executive Board has decided on The purchase of 40 Airbus A220-300s and 20 purchasing options The purchase of 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 60 purchasing options Purchasing options for 40 additional aircraft of the A320 family The Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition today. Dr. Detlef Kayser, Member of the Executive Board, Fleet and Technology: "With today's aircraft order, we are accelerating the largest fleet modernization in our company's history. This increases our order list of around 200 aircraft to 280 – plus an additional 120 purchasing options for further state-of-the-art short- and medium-haul aircraft. We are pleased that both Airbus and [...]

2023-12-19T19:07:56+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Heart Aerospace and US charter carrier JSX sign LOI for up to 100 ES-30 airplanes

Source: Heart Aerospace Swedish hybrid-electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace and US charter carrier JSX have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 50 of the Swedish company’s regional ES-30 airplane, with an option for an additional 50. JSX, which was launched in 2016, is now the biggest public charter carrier in the US, operating point-to-point flights to 24 destinations. The Letter of Intent forms part of JSX’s commitment to sustainable regional transportation in the US, and it is the first carrier in its category to adopt this impactful cutting-edge technology. “Today’s order of the Heart Aerospace ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft exemplifies our commitment to customer-friendly, carbon-reducing solutions that will offer the lower costs essential to providing vital air service to [...]

2023-12-19T19:12:30+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Only Nonstop Route from Philadelphia to Santo Domingo

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service today from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ). Currently, Frontier is the only carrier offering nonstop service between PHL and SDQ. With the new route, Frontier serves a total of 28 destinations from PHL, and the airline's December 2023 schedule represents an increase in seats of more than 70% versus just four years ago. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $139.* "We're proud to partner with PHL to offer this exclusive nonstop service to a fantastic Caribbean destination known for its extraordinary beaches and vibrant attractions," said Josh Flyr, vice president, network and operations design, [...]

2023-12-19T18:38:20+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld® Becomes First Airline Alliance to join IATA CO2 Connect

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the oneworld Alliance will work together in the field of CO2 emission calculations with all 13 oneworld member airlines committing to contributing operational data to IATA's CO2 Connect emissions calculator. This will further improve the quality and accuracy of the tool, as the percentage of airline-specific fuel burn data used by the calculator will substantially increase, with the data provided by the following oneworld member airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, and SriLankan Airlines. IATA Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Economist, Marie Owens Thomsen said: "travelers want to make informed choices regarding their [...]

2023-12-19T18:28:54+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Azul Linhas Aéreas discloses incremental order for four A330neos

Source: Airbus Azul discloses a firm order for four additional A330-900 from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. With these aircraft, the airline will expand its fleet and international route offering. “We are proud to announce this order, as it confirms Azul as the airline with the most fuel- efficient fleet in the region, with over 80% of our capacity coming from next-generation aircraft. With the five A330neos we currently operate and the seven we now have on order, we will standardize our international fleet, allowing us to further enhance Azul’s renowned customer experience and on-time performance,” said Alexandre Malfitani, Azul’s Chief Financial Officer. “Azul’s re-confirmed confidence in the A330neo underscores once again, that the A330neo's economics and performance [...]

2023-12-18T14:14:16+02:00December 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air France launches its new “signature” menus in Premium Economy with Frédéric Simonin

Source: Air France For the first time, Air France is offering a menu designed by a Michelin-starred French chef in the long-haul Premium Economy cabin on departure from Paris; Frédéric Simonin is the 19th chef to work with Air France in 2023. For the first time, Air France is entrusting the creation of the à la carte menus in its long-haul Premium Economy cabin to a leading French Michelin-starred chef. On departure from Paris, Frédéric Simonin, holder of one Michelin star and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has created two dishes for Air France customers to choose from, including a vegetarian option: Salmon risotto with orzo pasta, wild dill and lemon sauce; Trofie pasta bake with porcini mushrooms and hazelnuts. "For [...]

2023-12-18T14:13:50+02:00December 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM transported 6.7 million passengers in November, 17.6% more than the same period in 2022

Source: LATAM LATAM group reported its operating statistics for November, reaching 6.7 million passengers transported, representing a 17.6% increase compared to the same period in 2022. So far this year, the total number of passengers transported reached 66.9 million, an increase of 18.1% compared to the January - November period 2022. In the eleventh month of the year, passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) increased by 19.9% compared to the same month in 2022. Of note, all segments where the group operates noted increases: 29.5% in international traffic, 19.6% in the domestic markets of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and 7.1% in the Brazilian domestic market. Between January and November of this year, traffic increased by 23.3% compared to [...]

2023-12-15T15:41:48+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld named Global Traveler’s Best Airline Alliance for 14th Year Running

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance for the 14th consecutive year by readers of Global Traveler, securing oneworld's position as the most preferred alliance among frequent flyers. The prestigious accolade was part of the 20th annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards, hosted by Global Traveler. Award winners gathered for a gala reception on 13 December at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles. Maria McKinnon, oneworld Director of Brand, Marketing and Loyalty, who accepted the award on behalf of the alliance, said: "We're delighted that readers of Global Traveler have once again recognised oneworld as their preferred airline alliance. "This special award underscores the unwavering commitment of our valued member airlines to delivering exceptional customer [...]

2023-12-15T15:30:49+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings announced monthly traffic statistics for November 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2023: Operating Data November November % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,327.4 2,079.6 11.9 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,034.5 1,810.5 12.4 %   Load Factor (3) 87.4 % 87.1 % 0.4p.p.         1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For November 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 11.9%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.4%, compared to 2022.  As a result, the [...]

2023-12-15T16:03:32+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to summer 2024 schedule

Source: WestJet WestJet's second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary WestJet today announced it will welcome Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to its growing list of international destinations as part of its wider growth strategy to enhance Calgary's presence as an intercontinental hub. With service three days per week this summer, guests travelling between Calgary and Seoul will enjoy the luxuries of WestJet's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 and is inviting Canadians to win a round-trip flight to Seoul and be notified when flights are made available for sale. "It is with great pleasure that WestJet [...]

2023-12-14T18:00:24+02:00December 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|