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A captain gives back to his community through mentorship

Source: American Airlines For as long as Quincy Pulliam could remember, he gazed up at the sky to watch the airplanes fly by at his mother’s beauty salon. Located in Euless, Texas, it was perfectly positioned near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to watch planes land and take off. It was also at that salon where Quincy formed strong connections that led him to discover his passion for aviation and find support through lifelong mentors and where he began his journey to become a pilot. His mentors introduced him to the CR Smith Museum Aviation STEM Summer Camp and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) that supported him on his journey to success at American. Quincy, now a captain [...]

2023-07-18T16:30:07+03:00July 18th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

For more sustainability in tourism: DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group expand cooperation

Source: Lufthansa In order to meet the challenges in the area of climate and environmental protection, DER Touristik and the Lufthansa Group are expanding their cooperation: As part of a strategic partnership, DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the Lufthansa Group. This consists of biogenic residues such as used cooking oils and reduces CO₂ emissions by around 80 percent compared to conventional kerosene. With the SAF it has purchased, DER Touristik will offer its guests more climate-friendly air travel using SAF at no extra charge. The costs for the SAF are covered by the tour operator. Specifically, DER Touristik uses the SAF purchased from the Lufthansa Group to improve the carbon [...]

2023-07-18T16:32:18+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Announces Next Steps of Wind Down Plan for Its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines

Source: JetBlue JetBlue announced the next steps of the wind down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. “We are disappointed to be ending popular benefits like codesharing and reciprocal loyalty benefits. We know customers will miss these features and believe the U.S. Department of Justice’s position opposing them misses the mark,” said Dave Fintzen, vice president, Northeast Alliance, JetBlue. “With the court’s recent ruling and the termination of the NEA, we have to sunset them in short order. Even as these benefits end, we are still committed to minimizing disruption to existing travel plans and continuing to deliver great value and our award-winning product and service to our customers.” As the next step in the process, JetBlue and American [...]

2023-07-17T20:43:52+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic Cargo announces SAFc Programme

Fuente: Virgin Atlantic Airline now offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme  Scheme supports Virgin Atlantic Cargo customers looking to better manage their carbon emissions The scheme’s first customer, DB Schenker, has purchased several thousand tonnes of scope 3 emissions reductions Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate (SAFc) programme, designed to help freight forwarders and shippers manage their carbon emissions whilst demonstrating joint commitment to scaling the SAF industry. Customers participating in the scheme will contribute to the airline’s purchase of SAF, receiving a SAF certificate for the associated scope 3 emissions reductions. Customers will also benefit from detailed insight into their Scope 3 air freight emissions via Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s own air freight carbon calculator. [...]

2023-07-17T20:32:06+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta to resume nonstop service to Curaçao this winter

Source: Delta Air Lines By unveiling this new route in conjunction with its largest-ever holiday schedule, the airline continues to cater to winter season demand across Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean Beginning Dec. 16, Delta will re-launch service to Curaçao, providing Saturday-only service from Atlanta to the lively Dutch Caribbean Island for the first time since 2010. Building on its leading position at its largest U.S. hub, Delta will be the sole airline providing direct flights to Curaçao from Atlanta, while also enabling customers from over 100 U.S. cities access to this tropical destination through convenient one-stop connections. As the No. 1 carrier to Latin America from Atlanta, Delta will fly nearly 500 weekly flights to 44 Latin destinations [...]

2023-07-17T20:51:38+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Pegasus Airlines Places Order for 36 New A321neo Aircraft

Source: Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for 36 new A321neo aircraft, in line with its strategy to modernise its fleet, focusing on reducing emissions while saving fuel and unit costs. Pegasus had previously modified its Airbus order signed in 2012, to include a total of 114 new aircraft with amendments made in 2017, 2021, and 2022. The delivery of the 36 newly ordered aircraft, in addition to its existing orders, is planned to be completed by the end of 2029. As a result, the original order for 100 A320/321neo family aircraft, placed by Pegasus with Airbus in 2012, has now been extended to a total of 150 aircraft. Among these, 108 are A321neos. In her [...]

2023-07-17T21:13:18+03:00July 17th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Alaska Airlines, LAX’s largest carrier to Latin America, expands to a new destination, Guatemala City

Source: Alaska Airlines We’ll fly nonstop daily between Los Angeles and Guatemala City starting this December;  plus, new flights to coastal getaway Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from San Diego and Chicago Alaska Airlines is expanding where we fly in Latin America with the addition of daily, year-round service between Los Angeles and Guatemala City, Guatemala—an all-new destination for us. We’ve also added new flights from both San Diego and Chicago O’Hare to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, as we increase our seasonal leisure routes for wintertime travel. Flights are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com for service that begins this December. These new flights build on our network strength across Latin America. From our hub in Los Angeles, we have [...]

2023-07-14T09:58:18+03:00July 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta exercises options for 12 Airbus A220-300s, expanding fuel-efficient and streamlined fleet

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines has executed options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, continuing the streamlining of its fuel-efficient fleet. With 70 aircraft remaining to deliver, including the 12 options recently exercised, Delta’s fleet of A220s will grow to 131 aircraft. “The A220-300 offers efficient performance and flexibility,” said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet. “The continuing expansion of Delta’s A220 family is an integral investment in the future of sustainable aviation.” The A220-300 is powered by Pratt & Whitney latest-generation geared turbofan GTF™ engines, which allow the fan and turbine to spin at optimal speeds for fuel efficiency, delivering a step change in fuel efficiency for its class. In addition to reinforcing Delta’s investments in sustainability, Delta’s [...]

2023-07-14T10:38:53+03:00July 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines adds more ways to visit Miami with record-breaking winter schedule

Source: American Airlines Winter is about to get warmer as American Airlines continues to grow its footprint at Miami International Airport (MIA) with seven new routes and one brand-new international destination. With more than 380 peak-day flights this winter, American solidifies its position as the largest airline at MIA with service to 150 destinations. “With a more than 30 year-history at Miami International Airport, American is proud to serve as the hometown airline, providing our customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations like Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas; Anguilla; and Sacramento, California,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of MIA Hub Operations. “Next winter we’re proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the [...]

2023-07-14T10:31:37+03:00July 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Winter 2023-2024: Air France further expands North American network and introduces new service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Raleigh-Durham

Source: Air France New non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Raleigh-Durham (North Carolina), 3 times a week on Boeing 787-9 effective October 30, 2023 Service to Ottawa (Canada), inaugurated June 27, to continue for the 2023-2024 winter season Flights to resume as of December 2, 2023 between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montreal (Canada) Flights added to Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas), Montreal and Vancouver (Canada) Air France continues to bolster its service to North America, currently one of its most dynamic markets in the world. For winter 2023-2024, the airline plans to operate up to 212 weekly flights to 21 destinations in the US, Canada and Mexico. Effective October 30, 2023, Air France will be adding a new American destination to its [...]

2023-07-14T11:07:15+03:00July 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|