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Abra Group (majority investor of Avianca and Gol) and Airbus sign MoU for five A350-900s

Source: Airbus Abra Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for five A350-900s to further expand its international long-haul operations and increase capacity. This is in line with the Group's strategic plans to offer millions of passengers greater connectivity to new destinations on long-range routes. Adrian Neuhauser, CEO of Abra Group said, “We are delighted to announce this agreement with Airbus. We believe the arrival of these five A350s, which offer a best-in-class passenger experience, are more fuel efficient and have a lower cost per seat than competitor aircraft, will allow us to strengthen our commitment to make travel more accessible and responsible. This also means better prices for customers with better connectivity between our continent and Europe, and [...]

2024-07-26T20:28:40+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Viva Aerobus: Disciplined Capacity Management and Profitability in a Challenging Environment

Source: Viva Aerobus Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. ("Viva Aerobus" or “Viva”), the parent company of Aeroenlaces Nacionales S.A. de C.V., announced today its 2Q 2024 financial results. Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The unique challenges presented in 1Q 2024 continued into engine recall crisis. We have navigated these challenges through our resilient and flexible ULCC business model and disciplined capacity management, which have been crucial in mitigating further passenger disruptions and maintaining profitability. Additionally, we have fostered the #1 employee culture in all of Mexico, as recognized by Top Companies 2024 award1. The P&W engine inspections continue to pressure the global industry and our operations, impacting our utilization levels, operational efficiency, and unit costs. While our [...]

2024-07-26T21:04:06+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines unveils stunning lounge, completing transition to renovated world-class terminal in San Francisco 

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newest Alaska Lounge boasts a contemporary bar with premium beverages, spacious seating areas and hand-crafted espresso beverages  We’re proud to announce the grand opening of our newest Alaska Lounge at San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The modern and spacious 11,000 square foot space delivers on our promise to enhance our network of lounges and offers an unparalleled pre-flight experience with a welcoming West Coast vibe, open spaces bathed in natural light and warm finishes. Today’s unveiling of our elegantly designed Lounge at SFO represents the culmination of over two years of dedicated commitment to enhance the way we care for our guests,” said Sangita Woerner, senior vice president of marketing and guest experience [...]

2024-07-26T21:14:45+03:00July 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

From Farm to Cabin: Hawaiian Airlines is making a difference with Sweetheart Farm

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Sweetheart Farm's lilikoi butter in Hawaiian Airlines Pau Hana Cart Sadie Yu began raising animals not long after taking her first steps around the family’s spacious 4-acre backyard in rural Hilo on the Island of Hawai‘i. Surrounded by goats, pigs, cows and chickens, Yu’s love for farming naturally grew, and last year the 10-year-old founded Sweetheart Farm to expand on her casual egg sales with products ranging from microgreens and chili pepper jelly to baked goods and lilikoi (passion fruit) butter. For Yu, Sweetheart Farm is a passion, but more importantly, a way to help cover medical expenses after her 3-year-old brother Ka‘ohe was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition requiring frequent hospital visits and travel to [...]

2024-07-25T10:54:00+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and TELUS form partnership to revolutionize guest experience, including free inflight Wi-Fi, delivered by Starlink

Source: WestJet WestJet and TELUS will be Canada's first to leverage Starlink technology to bring Canadians best-in-class, high-speed internet onboard beginning December 2024 WestJet and TELUS unveiled the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership that will transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by providing industry-leading, fast and free internet, presented by TELUS and delivered by Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft. This announcement marks the beginning of a fully integrated partnership between WestJet and TELUS, and a significant leap forward for the airline's inflight connectivity. "Through our strategic partnership with TELUS, we are setting a new standard in the Canadian airline industry by offering Starlink's revolutionary inflight connectivity, and thanks to TELUS we are able to bring this inflight experience [...]

2024-07-25T10:56:56+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Surpass 950 Orders and Commitments in 2024

Source: Pratt & Whitney More than 11,000 GTF orders and commitments program to date Mexicana and Sky Airline (Chile) among the airlines that have placed orders Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced more than 950 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2024. Airlines and lessors that have announced orders include Avolon, Breeze Airways, Cebu Pacific, Icelandair, JetSMART, Mexicana, SKY Airline, SMBC, and Vietjet. In total, more than 11,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than 90 customers worldwide. "These orders demonstrate continued customer confidence in Pratt & Whitney and the value the GTF engine offers with its world-class economic and environmental benefits," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "The [...]

2024-07-25T07:48:18+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Plane Eyre: British Airways Hath Released Its New Safety Video

Source: British Airways British Airways releases its new safety video to keep customers engaged with important safety messaging   The British period drama-themed movie stars more than 40 of the airline’s colleagues  Filmed in grand country houses across the UK, the five-minute film is inspired by Britain’s rich and varied history; made famous through its literature, TV and film  The airline appointed film director Sharon Maguire for the video, known for directing Bridget Jones’s Diary   The British Original safety video will feature on board British Airways’ long-haul flights from August 1   May we haveth one’s attention please? British Airways premieres its brand-new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama” inspired by some of Britain’s famous period literature, TV and [...]

2024-07-25T08:11:59+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600 & Global Maintenance Agreement

Source: ATR Tahiti-based airline continues fleet renewal with new generation turboprop with lowest CO2 emissions per trip on regional market  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of ATR aircraft for nearly 40 years, Air Tahiti has been crucial in providing essential connectivity to the communities in Tahiti and its islands. The airline currently operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, comprising nine ATR 72-600 [...]

2024-07-25T11:01:58+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada Provides Second Quarter 2024 Preliminary Results and Updates Full Year 2024 Guidance

Source: Air Canada Q2 2024 preliminary results Operating revenues of about $5.5 billion, on 6.5% increased operated capacity year-over-year, as compared to about $5.4 billion in Q2 2023 Operating income of $466 million, with an operating margin of 8.4%, as compared to $802 million in Q2 2023 Adjusted EBITDA* of $914 million, as compared to about $1.2 billion in Q2 2023 All 2024 second quarter figures reported in this news release are preliminary estimates. Air Canada's interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2024 are not yet complete and results for second quarter 2024 may vary from these preliminary estimates upon completion of closing procedures and finalization of the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. 2024 [...]

2024-07-24T14:20:56+03:00July 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines Expands West Coast Service for Holiday Season

Source: Hawaiian Airlines The carrier will increase service between Honolulu and Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiʻi's hometown airline, is preparing for strong holiday travel demand between Hawaiʻi and the West Coast by increasing flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Seattle (SEA). "We’re already seeing compelling demand for end-of-year travel and our extra flights will make it even more convenient for our guests to experience our Hawaiian hospitality during the holiday season," said Brent Overbeek, executive vice president and chief revenue officer at Hawaiian Airlines. "Additionally, we decided to once again offer a fourth Honolulu-Los Angeles, peak-day flight that was popular with our guests during our summer seasonal service.” Hawaiian will [...]

2024-07-24T14:30:10+03:00July 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|