Source: United Airlines Longtime GE Aerospace leader will now oversee United's technical operations United Airlines named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations, ground service equipment and facilities maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and planning and strategy. Deacon will also shape the continued growth and investment in United's Calibrate apprenticeship program, helping the airline expand and diversify its next generation of maintenance employees. Most recently, Deacon served as GE Aerospace's general manager of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). In her new role at the airline, Deacon will report to United's Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Greg Hart. "Our ambitious United Next growth strategy provides a remarkable opportunity to leverage Maria's unique skillset," said Hart. "In [...]

Source: Air Canada Only Non-Stop Service Between North America and Thailand Four-times weekly, seasonal flights from YVR until Mar. 26 A celebration was held at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) yesterday to mark Air Canada's inaugural flight AC65, which departed last night from YVR. The flight is now enroute to Thailand and scheduled to arrive in Bangkok Saturday morning. "We are thrilled to launch Air Canada's first non-stop service to Southeast Asia and the only non-stop flights between North America and Thailand. Bangkok is also one of the most visited destinations globally, and we have optimized connections to and from our trans-pacific hub at YVR to give customers convenient travel options to explore this exciting city renowned for its history, cuisine and culture, or to conduct international business [...]

Source: United Airlines Natron Energy's high-performance sodium-ion batteries outperform lithium-ion counterparts in power density, recharging speed, and safety United becomes the first major airline to invest in a battery manufacturer, based on publicly announced investments United Airlines announced a strategic equity investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer whose sodium-ion batteries have the potential to help United electrify its airport ground equipment like pushback tractors and operations at the gate. United has made substantial investments in companies developing technology to reduce aircraft emissions, but Natron is the first that has the potential to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint from United's ground operations. "United Airlines Ventures was created to identify companies spearheading the next generation of innovative and emissions-reducing technology," said Michael [...]

Source: American Airlines UNICEF works every day to advocate, generate awareness and raise funds for the most pressing issues facing children worldwide. American Airlines flight attendants volunteer as Change for Good Champions to support the cause. For more than 15 years, BOS-based Flight Attendant Frank Eschmann has passionately worked to amplify the voices and needs of children from around the world through the airline’s partnership with UNICEF. Every time Frank works an international trip, he ends the flight with an announcement about how customers can support UNICEF’s cause. He then carries a donation bag throughout the cabin to collect funds in any amount, and in any currency, for children in need. “I always ask my colleagues who are interested in [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Passes for Kids Purchased Through Nov. 30 Will Also Include a $200 Flight Voucher By popular demand, ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced an expansion of its new all-you-can-fly GoWild! Pass™ to include kids. The GoWild! Pass offers passholders exclusive access to unlimited flights to all destinations the airline serves both within the U.S. and internationally for one low annual price. Between now and Nov. 30, the pass is available for purchase at a discounted price of $799 per person. Passes purchased through Nov. 30 for kids under age 18 will also include a $200 flight voucher. GoWild! passholders can enjoy an unlimited number of flights for one low annual price. Flights to and from U.S. [...]

Source: British Airways British Airways is now offering customers the opportunity to purchase carbon removal credits through its new online platform, CO2llaborate Carbon removal credits are issued by projects that remove CO2 from the atmosphere or from the carbon cycle, and the credits are recognised by scientists, governments and regulators as a vital tool in helping to address climate change This latest pioneering innovation means carbon removals now join the range of options available for British Airways customers to address their flight emissions, along with the existing options of verified carbon offsets and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) This new proposition is believed to be the first time an airline has offered customers this portfolio of options to address their emissions Customers [...]

Source: Air France Air France today welcomes its 20th Airbus A350-900 out of the 38 ordered ; The Airbus A350 is the new jewel in Air France’s long-haul fleet. With CO2 emissions reduced by 25% compared to previous-generation aircraft, it is a powerful way of reducing the airline's environmental footprint. Its noise footprint is also reduced by 40%. Air France continues to integrate latest-generation aircraft, with an improved economic and environmental performance, into its fleet. On 25 November 2022, the airline welcomed its twentieth Airbus A350-900 into its fleet, registration F-HTYT. The aircraft has rolled off the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse and has completed its ferry flight to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, where it will operate on the airline's long-haul routes. [...]

Source: TAP TAP informs that it has received the SNPVAC strike notice for 8 and 9 December, thus confirming the most difficult scenario and the Cabin Crew Union total inflexibility to negotiate a solution that does not harm customers, the Company and the Portuguese. To prevent customers with flights booked for these dates being further affected by the uncertainty as to whether their flight, due to the strike, will take place, TAP decided to cancel 360 flights scheduled for the two days of the strike. This decision will have a big cost to TAP, but it’s the right decision to protect our passengers. This is the only solution that allows the best mitigation of the inconvenience caused to TAP customers [...]