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Virgin Atlantic to Join Skyteam Alliance

Source: Korean Air The airline offers a comprehensive network to North America and the Caribbean The airline will join the alliance early 2023, enhancing SkyTeam’s offering at both London Heathrow and Manchester Airport Customers will benefit from more opportunities to earn and redeem miles, with access to an extensive global route network Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver and Gold members will receive a raft of Elite and Elite Plus member benefits delivered under the SkyPriority brand Virgin Atlantic is already a founding partner of a Joint Venture partnership with SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic have today announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early [...]

2022-09-28T17:51:26+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air France relaunches its Cadet Pilot Programme

Source: Air France A comprehensive pilot training programme fully financed by Air France. Online applications can be submitted at corporate.airfrance.com between 15 October 2022 and 20 December 2022. Suspended since the Covid crisis, the Air France cadet pilot programme is set to reopen with new recruitments by the end of the year. At the end of a rigorous selection process, the candidates will receive a comprehensive training programme entirely financed by Air France. They will join a training school for a 24-month theoretical and practical flight training course that includes several assessments. Candidates who successfully pass the various stages will join Air France or its subsidiary Transavia as First Officers. The cadet pilot programme is open to candidates without any previous flight [...]

2022-09-28T17:56:05+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines to Transport Austinites to Paradise with Interactive Scavenger Hunt

Source: Hawaiian Airlines The Window Seat, a two-day scavenger hunt, takes place Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 at The Domain; The Grand Prize winner will receive a First-Class trip to Hawaiʻi on Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines is transporting Austin residents from the mundane to the majestic with the launch of a two-day immersive experience that takes participants on an interactive scavenger hunt for the chance to win a dream trip to Hawaiʻi, among other instant prizes. “As the only airline offering nonstop service between Austin and Hawaiʻi, we are excited to share our culture in such a fun and unique way with the city of Austin,” says Rob Sorensen, vice president, marketing and e-commerce at Hawaiian Airlines. “Through this two-day [...]

2022-09-28T17:38:03+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing Delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF Order to AerCap

Source: Boeing AerCap Cargo was the first BCF customer and is the largest lessor of the 737-800BCF AerCap Cargo Head: E-Commerce growth fuels increased demand for 737-800BCF Boeing has more than 250 orders and commitments from over 20 customers Boeing and AerCap today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap. The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co. Ltd., (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF conversion line. AerCap Cargo has leased the aircraft to GOL Linhas Aéreas, as part of the growth strategy and logistics solution of GOLLOG, GOL´s logistics business unit. GOL will operate the freighter for a Latin American e-commerce company. "We are delighted to be [...]

2022-09-28T13:34:13+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Southwest Airlines Announces Leadership Changes

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co.  is celebrating the contributions of President & Chief Operating Officer Mike Van de Ven, an industry veteran and proven Leader, who announced plans to step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the end of September and from his role as President at the end of December. Mike will become an Executive Advisor for the Company at the start of 2023. With this announcement, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Jordan will assume the additional role of President, effective Jan. 1, 2023. "I want to thank Mike for nearly three decades of Leadership and his unwavering commitment to the cause that is Southwest Airlines. We would not be where we are today without his countless contributions," [...]

2022-09-28T13:38:57+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

IATA to Trial CO2 Emission Calculator for Air Cargo with Etihad

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be trialing a CO2 emissions calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights together with Etihad Airways. To effectively manage and report on sustainability progress, the entire value chain – shippers, forwarders, investors and regulators – along with consumers are asking for reliable and trustworthy data calculations. This trial will provide a valuable proof of concept for the cargo component of the IATA CO2 Connect carbon calculator. IATA has been successfully providing IATA CO2 Connect for passenger flights since June this year, with actual fuel burn data of 57 aircraft types representing ~98% of the active global passenger fleet. By using airline specific data on fuel burn and load factors, it is the [...]

2022-09-28T13:42:46+03:00September 28th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spirit will launch the only nonstop service from Hartford, CT to Montego Bay, Jamaica in mid December

Source: Spirit Airlines Year-round service from Hartford to Montego Bay starts 15 December 2022 Spirit Airlines is making it easier to visit family and friends or vacation in Montego Bay, with the announcement of the only nonstop service between Connecticut and Jamaica. The new route connecting Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) will offer a convenient, affordable option for tourists and the state’s large Jamaican community. “Spirit Airlines is excited to launch our first ever international flight from Bradley International Airport. We sincerely appreciate our partnership with the airport and the opportunities to grow since launching service in 2017,” said John Kirby, Spirit Airlines Vice President of Network Planning. “We have tremendous teams both here in Connecticut [...]

2022-09-28T13:37:35+03:00September 27th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Inspires Local Youth to Dream Big at Annual Girls in Aviation Day

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Working a job in travel and aviation is as exciting as it gets. For the 8th annual Girls in Aviation Day (Sept. 24), 60 Hawaiian Airlines employees from across the company volunteered to give a group of 40 future female leaders a glimpse into a career at Hawaiʻi’s hometown carrier. Girls in Aviation Day, organized locally by the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Aloha Chapter, drew young girls from Oʻahu, ages 12 to 17, to Hawaiian Airlines' Honolulu headquarters. On Saturday, the WAI Aloha Chapter and Hawaiian's Women in Aviation Employee Resource Group (WIA ERG) joined Chief Operating Officer Jon Snook in welcoming the eager students before embarking on a series of interactive, behind-the-scenes activities. Throughout the day, [...]

2022-09-27T10:49:48+03:00September 27th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Welcomes Government of Canada Decision to Lift Mask, Testing and ArriveCan Requirements

Source: Air Canada Further streamlining is needed to benefit travellers, economy  Air Canada today welcomed the Government of Canada's decision to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine, and the compulsory use of ArriveCan beginning October 1, 2022. "Air Canada welcomes the removal of these restrictions, acknowledging that air travel is safe and that the measures were not justified by science. We believe it will greatly facilitate travel, help to continue stabilizing the country's air transport sector and support Canada's economy. Customers and crew will still have the option to wear masks and we also encourage customers to monitor their own health to be sure they feel well and fit to travel," said [...]

2022-09-27T13:21:39+03:00September 27th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways and Qatar Airways complete expansion to form the largest airline joint business

Source: British Airways The airlines now offer customers an industry-leading network, spanning 185 destinations across more than 60 countries Customers will benefit from access to more schedules and price points, as well as greater choice in direct and connecting flights via London and Doha Qatar Airways and British Airways have completed the latest phase in the expansion of their partnership, offering global connectivity between more countries than any other airline joint business. The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, giving passengers enhanced access between destinations in Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Customers will now benefit from even greater choices in prices and schedules with options [...]

2022-09-26T16:24:31+03:00September 26th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|