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Embraer and Sky High Aviation Extend Pool Program Agreement

Source: Embraer The airline has been supported by Embraer since 2022 Embraer announced that it has signed a multi-year contract extension with Sky High Aviation for the Pool Program. With this agreement, the airline based in the Dominican Republic will continue to receive support for a wide range of repairable components for five E-190 and two E-175. The company has been supporting Sky High Aviation since last year when the airline became the first E-Jet operator in the Caribbean. Currently, Embraer’s Pool Program supports more than 60 airlines worldwide. “Thanks to the Embraer team for providing support through the Pool Program, this will allow us to maintain our high operational safety standards and also reduce response times in AOG situations” [...]

2023-10-17T21:02:29+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Ed Bastian receives Four Pillar Award for leadership and commitment to economic development in Atlanta

Source: Delta Air Lines A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always. The Council for Quality Growth has honored Delta CEO Ed Bastian with the 34th annual Four Pillar Award. This award is given each year to an outstanding Georgian who has demonstrated significant contributions to economic growth in the community and the state, in addition to improving the region’s quality of life. A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize [...]

2023-10-16T20:12:45+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

TAP voted best airline for South America and Africa at the World Travel Awards

Source: TAP With an average of 13 flights a day, TAP is the most important international airline linking Brazil to Europe In South America, it also has flights to Venezuela TAP Air Portugal was voted Best European Airline flying to South America and Africa at the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA). The winners of the World Travel Awards were chosen through an online voting process, mostly by tourism and travel professionals, namely travel agents, operators and tourism organisations from various countries, as well as the general public. The World Travel Awards aim to honour the best in world tourism in dozens of categories and in various parts of the world. The trophies awarded in this edition are [...]

2023-10-16T21:07:09+03:00October 16th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Support Government of Canada in Bringing Canadians Home from Israel with Special Flights

Source: Air Canada Government of Canada will transport people from Tel Aviv to Athens to connect with Air Canada repatriation flights operating October 13 and 14 Travellers must contact Global Affairs Canada to obtain a special code to book these flights Air Canada to resume regular flights to Israel as soon as situation stabilizes Air Canada announced today that, in coordination with the Government of Canada, it will operate two special flights on October 13 and 14 from Athens to bring Canadians and permanent residents home from Israel. Through the arrangement, the Government of Canada is operating military flights from Tel Aviv to transport people to Athens, where they will then connect with Air Canada's special flights back to Toronto. [...]

2023-10-13T20:28:53+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Promotes Benefits of Bluetooth Enabled Planes

Source: United Airlines Airline shows how new wireless headphone features, like those in the new AirPods Pro, help customers connect to their seatback screens and make it easier to communicate with flight crews United aircraft offer more Bluetooth connectivity than any other airline – currently available on more than 100 planes and available on more than 800 by 2032 United showed off the capabilities of its new Bluetooth-enabled planes, with an emphasis on new AirPods Pro features that make it easier for passengers and flight crews to connect and communicate. As part of United Next, the airline's plan to modernize and grow its fleet, the carrier currently has Bluetooth connectivity on more than 100 planes and expects it to be [...]

2023-10-13T20:49:51+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Father lays foundation for an American legacy

Source: American Airlines For this Puerto Rican family, family is everything. Luis Rodriguez-Sepulveda joined American in the 1960’s working at San Juan Airport in Tech Ops, helping mechanics find the right parts and tools for the job. His children grew up watching him come home from his job each day with a smile and pride in his work. Soon after, four of his children followed in his footsteps to continue his legacy. creating the “Rodriguez Five.”

2023-10-13T20:31:46+03:00October 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines announces September quarter 2023 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Record September quarter revenue with earnings growth of over 30 percent year-over-year Expect full year adjusted revenue growth of 20 percent over 2022 with a double-digit operating margin Guiding full year adjusted EPS of $6.00 - $6.25 and free cash flow of $2 billion Balance sheet progressing toward investment grade metrics with S&P rating upgraded to BB+ Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2023. Highlights of the September quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here. "Thanks to the outstanding work of our entire team, Delta delivered record September quarter revenue and a double-digit operating margin.  Our [...]

2023-10-12T20:36:43+03:00October 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing, NASA, United Airlines To Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights

Source: Boeing Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 for United Airlines, will fly on SAF, trailed by NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab measuring non-CO2 emissions Studying how SAF can reduce soot and impact contrails Supported by FAA, GE Aerospace, German Aerospace Center (DLR), World Energy In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel's life cycle climate impact. Boeing's second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF and conventional jet fuel in separate tanks and alternate fuels during testing. NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab will fly behind [...]

2023-10-12T20:32:01+03:00October 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines adds more ways to escape to the Cape and coves of New England in 2024

Source: American Airlines American will add seven new routes next summer to coastal destinations in New England and Nova Scotia American will also launch service on two additional international routes next summer Hyannis, Massachusetts, will join the largest global network of any U.S. airline starting next June This year, American has announced more than 45 new routes, growing the most comprehensive route network connecting more unique city pairs than any other U.S. airline American Airlines is adding seven new routes next summer to give customers more ways to plan trips to hike rugged coastal mountains, watch whales breach in Canadian waters or feel the sea breeze blow in on the shores of Cape Cod. The expansion includes six new cities [...]

2023-10-12T20:59:58+03:00October 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Partners with Code 1 Maintenance School to Help Military Veterans Become Commercial Airline Mechanics

Source: Frontier Airlines Licensure Program Includes a Pre-Employment Signing Bonus of up to $50,000 Frontier Airlines is partnering with aviation maintenance school Code 1 Maintenance in Tucson, Arizona to create a fast-track program for military veterans with experience in aviation maintenance to obtain necessary certifications to become Frontier Airlines maintenance technicians. The new program provides eligible veterans with a pre-employment sign-on incentive of up to $50,000 as they work towards obtaining their full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license and employment with Frontier Airlines. "Most A&P license programs come with a financial burden, especially for those just coming off active duty," said Sean Adams, a U.S. Navy veteran, and Frontier's director of regional maintenance. "Candidates typically pay for the program, lodging, food, [...]

2023-10-12T20:40:16+03:00October 12th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|