Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, regulatory, safety and financial feasibility. On the matter, Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Technology Officer Levent Konukçu stated: “Reducing its emissions significantly with the inclusion of [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airines Ninety-three years ago, a twin-engine Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker with wooden wings and maroon fabric skin made history by introducing commercial air service to the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the momentous time in history that also marked the beginning of its rich legacy as the hometown carrier. This morning, the Bellanca was brought out of its hangar at Honolulu’s Castle and Cooke Aviation and into public view on the tarmac. Hawaiian Airlines Community and Cultural Relations Director Debbie Nakanelua-Richards joined her colleagues in draping strands of fresh Tī leaf lei and purple orchid lei over the aircraft's metal propellors as a gesture of honor, gratitude and celebration. “The Bellanca is a constant reminder of our rich history. Hawaiian Airlines (formerly named [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet Group designates Calgary as its exclusive global connecting hub, and will concentrate all 787 Dreamliner intercontinental flying to YYC Calgary International Airport Partnership to make Alberta the most cost-competitive aviation market in Canada, promote the province to the world, drive sustainability, enhance post-secondary programs, and improve skilled labour supply for the aviation sector WestJet Group to double its capacity in YYC before end of decade The WestJet Group and the Government of Alberta today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership, focused on significantly advancing aviation across the province in support of a stronger economy and a long-lasting, sustainable future for Alberta's aviation sector. As the airline furthers its growth strategy, WestJet will invest aircraft capacity, with an asset value [...]

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan Points Matching Week for the Air Canada Foundation runs until October 9 Donations help provide sick children with access to specialized healthcare across Canada: https://donatepoints.aircanada.com/charity/5 Watch a video highlighting some of the hundreds of families that have been able to count on the support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program: https://youtu.be/3N_B-qFYiCU. Your donations will go a long way in helping many kids across Canada fly for essential medical appointments. This year's campaign continues the tradition of helping children reach medical care not available in their local community. In 2021, the Aeroplan Points Matching Week supported 337 flights, or nearly one child per day.   "Your generosity, year after year, truly makes a difference in the lives of [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways is partnering with the British Red Cross for three years in support of the charity’s UK emergency response programme The partnership is the latest addition to the BA Better World Community Fund, as part of British Airways’ sustainability programme focusing on People, Planet and Responsible Business British Airways’ investment will support the British Red Cross to continue delivering vital day-to-day emergency services nationwide British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of emergency. British Airways’ investment will help the British Red Cross reach people in times of crisis, from local small-scale incidents to national disasters, [...]

Source: Air Canada Halifax-Newark, Vancouver-Houston flights convenient for customers Air Canada today announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada's and its partner United Airlines' global networks.   "With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air Canada is meeting demand in these important markets and building on our strengthened trans-border partnership with United Airlines to solidify our leadership in the Canada-U.S. market," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada. "These routes will give customers in Atlantic and Western Canada more convenient options for flying to the U.S. They will reinforce the already strong links between Atlantic [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways and its sister company IAG Cargo partnered with multiple aid organisations to fly vital emergency aid to Pakistan, in the wake of the devastating flood crisis 34 tonnes of aid is being flown to Islamabad, including medical support and clothing The latest flight was operated by a team of cabin crew who all have a personal connection to Pakistan British Airways’ customers have generously donated more than £176,000 to the cause through the airline’s onboard collection British Airways and IAG Cargo are proud to be flying 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. More than 33 million people (around 15% of Pakistan’s population), have [...]