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Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe; Restores Key International Routes, Frequencies Beginning Summer 2023

Source: Air Canada New Montreal-Toulouse, Montreal-Copenhagen, Toronto-Brussels Resumes Vancouver-Osaka, Toronto-Tokyo/Haneda Other services restored to Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South Pacific Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to leading destinations in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions. Tickets are available for purchase at aircanada.com, via the Air Canada App, Air Canada's Contact Centres, and travel agents.   "We continue to pursue our disciplined approach of expanding our global network in response to anticipated demand. We are especially pleased to be adding three new strategic routes to Europe, resuming important services to Japan, and increasing frequencies [...]

2022-10-14T05:47:48+03:00October 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Five New Airbus A321-200 XLR Aircraft with LATAM Airlines

Source: Air Lease Corporation Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for five new long-range Airbus A321-200 XLR aircraft with LATAM Airlines.  The aircraft are scheduled to deliver to LATAM starting in fall 2025 through 2026 from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “We are pleased to announce this lease placement for five new long-range Airbus A321-200 XLRs with our airline customer based in Chile, LATAM Airlines, and be the first to introduce the XLR to the airline,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.  “As the largest South American carrier, LATAM is continuing its fleet modernization program adding the most advanced technology aircraft to enhance efficiency and passenger experience. These five new ALC A321XLR jets [...]

2022-10-14T06:18:08+03:00October 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Father’s hard work leads to daughter’s American Dream

Source: American Airines When you ask William Rodriguez, a single father of two, the most important lessons he’s taught his children, the first one he would likely say is the importance of family. The second would be about work ethic — and how both are important to chase your dreams. William is an Aircraft Line Maintenance supervisor for American Airlines at Miami International Airport (MIA). He has been a part of the aviation industry for 42 years, with a firsthand view of how these big planes work and how he helps keep them safely in the air. Aviation is his passion, and he knows that his family and his hard work got him here. His interest in airplanes started when [...]

2022-10-14T06:15:45+03:00October 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Spain National Day &  IBERIA’s 95th anniversary in Athens

Source: Athens International Airport IBERIA chose October 12th, the National Day of Spain and Day of the Spanish Language, to celebrate its 95 years of flights! The celebration took place at Athens International Airport, and, honouring the Spanish language, one could call it, Fiesta Nacional de España! The travellers of the day who found themselves at the airport’s Departures level, flying out to various destinations, took with them before boarding a bit of Spanish colour and tradition! Happy anniversary to IBERIA and many more years of flights and connections! From Athens International Airport to Madrid Barajas, the airline operates 5 weekly services in the winter and 2 daily in the summer. During the summer season, IBERIA also flies directly from [...]

2022-10-14T05:39:09+03:00October 14th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing and Cargolux Finalize 777-8 Freighter Order

Source: Boeing Cargolux selects the 777-8 Freighter to replace its 747-400 Freighter fleet The 777-8 Freighter offers the lowest CO2 emissions per tonne for any large freighter for a sustainable future Boeing and Cargolux have finalized an order of 10 777-8 Freighters with options for six additional airplanes, with a signing ceremony today at Cargolux's headquarters in Luxembourg. The selection of Boeing's newest freighter was previously announced at this year's Farnborough International Airshow as Cargolux's preferred choice as the replacement for its 747-400 Freighter fleet. The order was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. Cargolux's choice of the 777-8 Freighter underlines its commitment to establishing long-term sustainability. Europe's number one all-cargo airline has a long-standing engagement towards sound [...]

2022-10-13T01:12:58+03:00October 13th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

oneworld global headquarters to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas

Source: oneworld  The oneworld® Alliance will relocate its global headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, joining oneworld founding member American Airlines and strengthening the Dallas-Fort Worth region as a centre of aviation excellence. Currently located in New York City, the oneworld global headquarters will move to Fort Worth effective December 2022, joining American on its 300-acre, state-of-the art Robert L. Crandall Campus adjacent to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). American's campus, dubbed Skyview, is home to the airline's Flight Academy, DFW Reservations Center, Robert W. Baker Integrated Operations Center, Training and Conference Center, and CR Smith Museum, as well as an office complex that houses the airline's leadership and support staff. oneworld has been based in New York City since 2011, following a [...]

2022-10-13T01:14:09+03:00October 13th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines and Starbucks launch loyalty partnership

Source: Delta Air Lines Members of Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks® Rewards can turn their next coffee occasion into their next travel adventure with a new loyalty benefits partnership that lets customers unlock even more ways to earn rewards. Starting Oct. 12, U.S. customers who are enrolled in both Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs can easily link their accounts by visiting either deltastarbucks.com or starbucksdelta.com. Once the accounts are linked, members will earn one mile per $1 spent1 on eligible purchases at Starbucks, and on days when enrolled members have a scheduled flight with Delta, they will earn double Stars on eligible purchases at participating Starbucks stores2. This new benefit is open to currently enrolled members as well as new members [...]

2022-10-13T01:15:18+03:00October 13th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Porter secures sale and leaseback for 12 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Source: Porter Porter Aviation Holdings Inc.’s (Porter) wholly-owned subsidiary, Porter Aircraft Leasing Corp., has entered into sale and leaseback and pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing agreements for 12 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. TrueNoord, and certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo and serviced by Merx Aviation, are participating in separate transactions for six aircraft each. Porter has now secured lease agreements with five leasing companies for a total of 26 E195-E2s. These aircraft are part of Porter’s original order for 30 E195-E2s. “There is continuing strong interest in the E195-E2 from the leasing community, with TrueNoord and Merx/Apollo being the latest partners to join our strong lessor group,” said Jeffrey Brown, executive vice president and CFO, Porter. “We anticipate being able to [...]

2022-10-13T01:24:36+03:00October 13th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Gulf Air celebrates 40 years of operations to Athens

Source: Gulf Air Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the World’s Most Improved Airline 2022, today celebrated 40 years of direct operations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Hellenic Republic, as Athens International Airport organized two events in Athens in collaboration with the airline to commemorate the anniversary. The celebration included a press event where members of the media were invited to interact with Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed AlAlawi and members of the airline’s Executive Management and airport officials on the latest news of the two organizations. The celebration also included trade event where Athens International Airport CEO Dr. Yiannis Paraschis, President Hatta & FED HATTA (Hellenic association of travel [...]

2022-10-12T22:37:27+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Frontier Airlines Introduces First A321neo with GTF Engines

Source: Pratt & Whitney "Frederick the Bald Eagle" is the airline's first A321neo, first GTF-powered aircraft, and first of three special liveries Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, and Frontier Airlines welcomed the arrival of the carrier's first Airbus A321neo aircraft, outfitted with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, at a celebration at Tampa International Airport.   In recognition of the companies' relationship, Frontier asked Pratt & Whitney employees to name the first three aircraft. The first plane was named "Frederick the Bald Eagle" in honor of the company's founder Frederick B. Rentschler, recognizing the nearly 100-year history of the engine maker. The aircraft features Pratt & Whitney's hallmark bald eagle on the tail and marks the first of 144 A320neo [...]

2022-10-12T15:13:59+03:00October 12th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|