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ITA Airways: Airbus A330neo enters operation on the new Rome-Washington flight

Source: ITA Airways Today, June 2, Italian National Day, also marks the start of the new ITA Airways direct flight from Rome Fiumicino to Washington Dulles, with the entry into service of the new Airbus A330neo. The Washington destination inaugurates the expansion of ITA Airways' intercontinental network starting this summer 2023 season, supported by the introduction of the new Airbus A330neo, which will make its first commercial flight tomorrow. The Airbus A330neo is the ultimate reference in technology, digitalization, innovation, efficiency and design in the name of Made in Italy, reflecting the fundamental pillars of ITA Airways. The new Airbus, dedicated to the champion Gelindo Bordin, has been entirely configured for the national airline, with the award-winning Airspace cabin, the [...]

2023-06-02T19:24:06+03:00June 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

New Aspire | Air Canada Café opens today at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Source: Air Canada New lounge experience elevates downtown travel with premium amenities, food and beverages that bring more comfort and convenience to travellers Air Canada announced its newest Air Canada Café, in collaboration with Aspire, Swissport's premium lounge brand. Beginning June 1, eligible Air Canada customers departing from Toronto's downtown airport will have dedicated access to the only airline lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to enjoy elevated comfort and convenience before they fly.   The new Aspire | Air Canada Café marks the 27th lounge in Air Canada's lounge network and the sixth Canadian location for Aspire. It's a 133-seat modern respite at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's domestic departures terminal. Quiet workspaces, a private meeting room and [...]

2023-06-01T20:52:01+03:00June 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

CleanJoule Announces US$50M Investment by International Consortium to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Source: Frontier Airlines Funds raised will further develop CleanJoule's technology to produce more cost-effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel; investors include Indigo Partners, GenZero, Cleanhill Partners, Frontier Airlines, Wizz Air and Volaris CleanJoule, a U.S.-based startup focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), today announced a US$50 million investment round led by the principals of Indigo Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm. The round also included participation by GenZero, a decarbonization-focused investment platform company of Temasek based in Singapore, Cleanhill Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on decarbonization and three airlines – U.S.-based Frontier Airlines, Europe-based Wizz Air and Mexico-based Volaris. Funds raised from the round will support the further development of CleanJoule's technology to produce high-performance SAF from [...]

2023-05-31T18:39:56+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Caribbean Airlines launches “Welcome Home” campaign in Barbados

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines Limited, the leading airline serving the Caribbean region, launched its highly anticipated Welcome Home campaign in Barbados. This exciting initiative aims to strengthen connections, enhance customer experiences, and foster cultural ties within the Caribbean community. The Barbados event took place at Copacabana, Bay Street, Bridgetown and was attended by hundreds including Prime Minister, The Honourable Mia Mottley, SC, MP. International Soca star Machel Montano and Agent Sasco of Jamaica, delivered scintillating performances for the enthusiastic crowd. The Welcome Home campaign comprises three key elements, each designed to create a seamless and memorable travel experience. Firstly, Caribbean Airlines is focused on connecting the region like never before. With an extensive network and a commitment to expanding its reach, the airline [...]

2023-05-31T02:24:38+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines Rises to 8th Position in the Ranking of the Strongest Airline Brands

Source: Turkish Airlines The international leading brand valuation organization Brand Finance has completed its 2023 research on the Strongest Airline Brands of the world. Turkish Airlines ranked 8th with 78.1 points. Flag carrier which was in the 31st position in this category in 2022, gained significant momentum and entered the top 10 this year. On the flag carrier’s rise in the rankings, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said: "We are proud to have risen to 8th place in the Strongest Airline Brands ranking among global airlines. We are particularly pleased to have raised our brand ranking by 23 steps compared to 2022. I would like to thank all my colleagues who have contributed to this [...]

2023-05-31T02:24:06+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta sponsors Michelle Wie West, Rose Zhang in boost to women’s athletics partnerships

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines is announcing new partnerships in professional and amateur golf that further its support of women’s athletics. The new deals will focus exclusively on female athletes, as Delta aims to establish a well-rounded and gender-balanced set of partners under its broader commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. “Our brand partners are an extension of Delta’s core values, and the addition of these world-class athletes bring Delta’s presence within golf to the next level,” said Emmakate Young, Managing Director of Brand Marketing and Sponsorships. “These partnerships allow us to keep climbing toward our mutual goals of driving engagement, equity and involvement with women’s sports.” The next phase of Delta’s golf portfolio tees off June 1 with the LPGA’s Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club outside New York City, where Delta will be the [...]

2023-05-31T18:36:43+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass at Special Introductory Price

Source: Frontier 6-Month Sept. through Feb. Access to Unlimited Flights on Sale Now; Pass Can be Used to Fly to any U.S. and International Destination Frontier Serves Start unlocking your fall and winter travel dreams as ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines introduces the GoWild! TM All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass at a limited-time price of $299 while supplies last. The GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass is valid for unlimited travel from Sept. 2, 2023, through Feb. 29, 2024, and includes access to more than 85 U.S. and international U.S. destinations. Also launched today is a new early booking promotion. Pass holders can visit FlyFrontier.com between now and June 13 to book flights from Sept. 5 through Nov. 15 (within their seasonal or annual [...]

2023-05-31T18:31:50+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

QANTAS to set up Climate Fund as it tracks towards Net Zero

Source: QANTAS The Qantas Group will establish an AUD$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets. The Qantas Climate Fund, announced as part of the Group’s Investor Strategy Day, will be the largest aviation fund of its kind in the world. The fund includes the ~AUD$290 million partnership established last year between Qantas and Airbus to accelerate a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia and an additional AUD$110 million from Qantas for other environmental projects such as high-integrity carbon offsets, offshore SAF investments, and operational efficiency technologies. The Fund will target direct investment in technologies and projects, investment in managed sustainability funds that align closely [...]

2023-05-31T02:19:19+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Comment on Air Canada’s Bridging Agreement for Additional Regional Capacity

Source: Air Canada Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Inc., parent company of Jazz Aviation LP, are providing comment on Air Canada's arrangement for additional flying capacity with another airline for up to six De Havilland Canada DHC-8 aircraft. "Jazz is our long-term Air Canada Express partner, and we are working together to increase flying activity within the framework of our existing CPA given the current, industry wide pilot situation.  As these efforts continue, and to help meet the needs and expectations of the travelling public, Air Canada has entered into a bridging arrangement with another airline to provide additional regional capacity on select routes in eastern Canada," said Mr. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. "Chorus understands that [...]

2023-05-30T17:18:02+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

New TAP route between Porto and Luanda inaugurated

Source: TAP Porto gains new intercontinental flights operated by TAP TAP has inaugurated the new route directly linking Porto to Luanda, bringing the north of Portugal even closer to Angola with two flights a week. The flights will leave Francisco Sá Carneiro airport on Wednesdays and Sundays at 13:30, arriving in Luanda at 21:35. In the opposite direction, they will depart from Quatro de Fevereiro airport at 23:20, arriving in Porto at 07:45 the following day. TAP's flights between Porto and Luanda are operated by state-of-the-art A330neo model, with capacity for a total of 298 passengers, of which 264 in economy class and 34 in executive class. The A330neo offers passengers a highly comfortable trip, less noise and the most [...]

2023-05-30T00:25:15+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|