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British Airways announces multi-million pound investment in new Pilot Cadet Scheme, making a career as an airline pilot a realistic option for all

Source: British Airways British Airways’ new Speedbird Pilot Academy will fund up to 60 places per year at an approved flight training school, with those who pass the course offered a job as a British Airways pilot The multi-million-pound initiative removes the initial high-cost barrier of training to become a professional pilot, making it a realistic option for anyone aged 18-55 Private training costs for aspiring pilots can cost around £100,000 British Airways has announced that it is launching a brand-new pilot cadet programme that will fund training for up to 60 aspiring pilots a year. The creation of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy will see the cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot removed, making the [...]

2023-07-21T20:44:00+03:00July 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Grows Its Electric Battery Portfolio with Investment in EPS

Source: United Airlines Electric Power Systems (EPS) modules are technology that could be compatible with and used in support of United's future decarbonizing investments United is targeting EPS modules for potential use in airline's current ground operations, while eyeing an all-electric flight academy in the future United today announced an investment in Electric Power Systems, a company producing battery technology that can potentially be used for a broad suite of aerospace applications. Rather than producing battery cells, the company's compatible module technology can be adapted to support a variety of batteries, optimizing performance and safety. The versatility of the technology could allow United to consider EPS's modules for a number of near-term applications, and as part of its longer-term operations [...]

2023-07-21T20:37:29+03:00July 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Cabo Verde Airlines Debuts Its First Boeing 737 MAX

Source: Boeing Expanding its network, West African carrier will relaunch routes in Africa and to Europe, North America and South America 737-8 capabilities will enable airline to grow tourism across the archipelago of Cape Verde Boeing and Cabo Verde Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first fuel-efficient 737 MAX jet with a special event at its home base with officials and employees. As part of its new "take-off" rebranding, the airline's 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America. "This is a significant moment for Cabo Verde Airlines. With the addition of the Boeing 737-8, we continue to expand our fleet to pre-pandemic levels," [...]

2023-07-20T20:33:55+03:00July 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

American Airlines reports second-quarter 2023 financial results

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc.  today reported its second-quarter 2023 financial results, including: Record quarterly revenue of $14.1 billion, a 4.7% increase year over year. Second-quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.88 per diluted share. Excluding net special items1, second-quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $1.92 per diluted share. Generated operating cash flow of $1.8 billion and free cash flow of $1.2 billion in the second quarter. Ended the quarter with $14.9 billion of total available liquidity. Raising full-year adjusted EPS2 guidance to between $3.00 and $3.75 per diluted share. Credit rating upgraded two notches to B+ by Fitch. “It was another fantastic quarter for American, driven by the hard work of our team to deliver [...]

2023-07-20T20:40:02+03:00July 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Announces Second-Quarter Financial Results: Achieves Record-Setting Financial Performance

Source: United Airlines In addition to YOY EPS and pre-tax margin improvement, achieved highest quarterly adjusted EPS1 and second-quarter adjusted pre-tax margin1 in company history Expects full-year 2023 adjusted EPS2 to now be $11-$12 Strengthened balance sheet -- ahead of pace to reach FY23 leverage target Record-setting 2Q performance is clear evidence of 'United Next' success United Airlines (UAL) today reported second-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported quarterly earnings per share of $3.24 and pre-tax margin of 9.8%. The company set records on an adjusted basis1 with earnings per share of $5.03 and pre-tax margin of 15.3%. The strong financial performance has accelerated the company's efforts to restore its balance sheet, resulting in trailing twelve months adjusted net debt1 to [...]

2023-07-20T20:42:59+03:00July 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Rolls Out More Product Improvements Offering Additional Comfort and Convenience

Source: Air Canada Oat milk, craft beers, specialty drinks and new meal options added to onboard food and beverage selection Popular kids and family entertainment programming added through new partnership with Mattel New Air Canada App updates focused on quick and easy access to important travel information   Air Canada today announced fresh new features to its products and services, adding even more comfort and convenience to its onboard travel experience. The upgrades include expanded in-flight food and beverage offerings to suit a variety of needs and tastes, more family-friendly options in the airline's award-winning in-flight entertainment library, as well as additional advances to the Air Canada App. These updates are the latest made by the airline as part of [...]

2023-07-20T20:47:57+03:00July 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Announces Another Pacific Expansion for Fall 2023 Capitalizing on Unique International Strength

Source: United Airlines United to become first U.S. Airline to fly direct to Manila from the continental U.S.; adds more nonstops to Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei Airline will serve a total of 15 different long-haul international destinations across the Pacific this winter, more than all other U.S. airlines combined Already the largest U.S. carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, United today adds even more flights to the Asia-Pacific region, becoming the first U.S. airline to fly direct to Manila from the continental U.S. and adding more non-stops to Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Taipei. These new flights will start in October. In total, the airline will fly long-haul flights to 15 different international destinations across the Pacific this [...]

2023-07-18T20:53:14+03:00July 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways simplifies and expands the way customers collect Avios on flights

Source: British Airways The way British Airways Executive Club Members collect Avios is transforming from 18 October 2023, offering Members a transparent, consistent and simplified way to collect Avios Under the new collection model, Members can earn up to nine Avios per £1 spent, depending on their Tier status From the same date, additional enhancements will allow Members to collect Avios on ancillary purchases, such as upgrades and pre-paid seat selection British Airways has announced that the way customers collect Avios will be updated from 18 October 2023, including the ability to collect Avios on ancillary purchases for the first time. It means that customers will soon be able to collect Avios when purchasing additional items such as upgrades, pre-paid seat [...]

2023-07-18T20:59:03+03:00July 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines celebrates 29th Anniversary with Customer Appreciation Event

Source: Frontier Airlines $29 Fares Plus $29 The Perks Bundle - Including Carry-On Bag, Checked Bag and Seat Assignment | One-Time Free Change to Reservation and Bonus Miles Also Included Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) has launched a blockbuster customer appreciation event to celebrate the airline's 29thanniversary. The promotion includes: $29* fares valid for travel through Nov. 15, 2023 A $29 add-on bundle – The Perks ­- that includes a carry-on bag, checked bag and seat selection. The Works bundle is also on sale for $49 and includes every benefit of The Perks plus refundability One free change to your reservation Bonus FRONTIER Miles when you purchase a bundle The event runs today through 11.59 p.m. Eastern Time [...]

2023-07-18T20:34:32+03:00July 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Winair’s inaugural flight to Curacao and Aruba

Source: Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba Airport is proud to extend its warmest congratulations to WINAIR on the successful launch of their inaugural flight to Curacao and Aruba using their new ATR-500 series aircraft. WINAIR will now operate service between Curacao-Aruba, Curacao-Bonaire, and vice versa, setting a significant milestone for the airline.  To support this route expansion, WINAIR has announced the addition of a second ATR aircraft to its fleet in the upcoming months. This exciting development showcases WINAIR’s commitment to growth and connectivity within the Caribbean region. The airline’s new ATR-500 series aircraft is the first owned by the carrier, as they previously leased DHC-6 Twin Otter aircrafts from Air Antilles for a period of six years to serve [...]

2023-07-18T16:24:36+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|