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Qatar Airways Announces Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic as Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor

Source: Qatar Airways The World’s Best Airline teams up with 24-time Grand Slam and 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist champion in multi-year partnership Qatar Airways is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Novak Djokovic as the airline’s Global Brand Ambassador and Wellness Advisor. This multi-year collaboration positions Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner of Novak Djokovic, bringing together the World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2024, and a sporting icon renowned for excellence, resilience, and global appeal. The partnership was unveiled at the Altitude Wellness Centre at Al Maha Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation Building, a location symbolic of peak performance and well-being – qualities synonymous with Novak’s legendary career. Paying homage to Novak’s unmatched success on [...]

2024-11-29T07:38:14+02:00November 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Source: Airbus Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network. Emirates has ordered a total of 65 A350-900s as part of the airline’s’ broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation leader. Emirates A350-900 will feature [...]

2024-11-27T12:29:46+02:00November 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Asia Pacific nations commit to sustainable aviation future at landmark ministerial conference in New Delhi

Source: ICAO Asia Pacific nations have committed to a landmark shift towards sustainable aviation, enhanced safety and technological innovation in a unanimous declaration adopted at a high-level Ministerial conference in New Delhi. The Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 29 countries, sets ambitious targets for the future of air travel in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. In this significant step towards shaping the future of aviation in the Asia Pacific region, Ministers and high-level officials gathered at the Second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi. The Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation of India Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu was elected Chairperson of the conference while Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation of [...]

2024-09-20T09:11:19+03:00September 20th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air New Zealand to Withdraw from Science-based Target Initiative

Source: Air New Zealand After careful consideration, Air New Zealand is removing its 2030 science based carbon intensity reduction target and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative. Many of the levers needed to meet the target, including the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and availability of alternative jet fuels, and global and domestic regulatory and policy support, are outside the airline’s direct control and remain challenging. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Greg Foran says, “In recent months, and more so in the last few weeks, it has also become apparent that potential delays to our fleet renewal plan pose an additional risk to the target’s achievability. It is possible the airline may need to retain its [...]

2024-07-30T11:30:53+03:00July 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600 & Global Maintenance Agreement

Source: ATR Tahiti-based airline continues fleet renewal with new generation turboprop with lowest CO2 emissions per trip on regional market  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated user of ATR aircraft for nearly 40 years, Air Tahiti has been crucial in providing essential connectivity to the communities in Tahiti and its islands. The airline currently operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, comprising nine ATR 72-600 [...]

2024-07-25T11:01:58+03:00July 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

TIACA Appoints Regional Representative in India

Source: TIACA The appointment of Mahendra Pokhriyal supports the mandate from TIACA's Board of Directors and its members to have and maintain a regional presence in key areas across the globe. As a Regional Representative Mahendra Pokhriyal will enhance member relations within India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka by networking and building relationships with current and prospective members, regional bodies and the respective government agencies. Mahendra is also tasked with promoting and implementing TIACA policies and positions within the region. "We are excited to welcome Mahendra Pokhriyal to the TIACA Team. Mahendra has an extensive resume that is a perfect fit for the needs of the association and its membership. We look forward to seeing how he can connect [...]

2024-07-24T13:53:37+03:00July 24th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions

Source: SITA   SITA will bolster Heathrow Airport's expansive IT infrastructure, as both continue a trusting collaboration in their longest contract extension to date. SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow's vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, reinforcing the airport's infrastructure as it became the busiest airport in Europe, with nearly 80 million passengers in 2023. As part of the new agreement, SITA will continue to strengthen Heathrow's digital infrastructure, managing its extensive network [...]

2024-07-16T22:45:49+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News, SUPPLIERS|

Emirates SkyCargo Orders Five More Boeing 777 Freighters to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing Carrier doubles 777 Freighter order book to 10 as it renews fleet with the industry's most efficient and capable twin-engine freighter Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo announced an order for five additional 777 Freighters as the operator again picks the world's most capable twin-engine freighter to meet growing cargo demand. The new purchase takes Emirates' order book to 245 Boeing widebody airplanes, including 10 777 Freighters. Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates, the world's largest international airline. Its investment in the 777 Freighter will boost main deck cargo capacity 30 percent by 2026. In all, Emirates' freighter fleet will grow to 17 airplanes – including 777 Freighters, 777 converted freighters and 747 Freighters. "Demand for our world-class [...]

2024-07-16T21:04:38+03:00July 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters

Source: Turkish Airlines New order will triple carrier's 777 Freighter fleet and add 408 metric tons to cargo lift Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters. "This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services," said Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk. "The addition of these Boeing 777 Freighters will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also serve as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sector worldwide while maintaining our leading position [...]

2024-07-04T20:56:02+03:00July 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

TIACA Event Central Asia Concludes with a Path Forward for Kazakhstan to Develop as a Global Air Cargo Hub

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) concluded its fifth regional event, the TIACA Event Central Asia held June 19-21 in Astana, Kazakhstan, with a path forward to support Kazakhstan as it seeks to develop as a global air cargo hub. TIACA's first event in Central Asia, held in Astana, brought together nearly 400 delegates from across the industry to discuss issues that affect the Central Asian air cargo market and gave insight into how to develop Kazakhstan as a global air cargo hub. Topics such as, eCommerce, multimodal logistics, air cargo trends, innovation and digitalization, sustainability and industry regulations were addressed. The event kicked off with a meeting between the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, [...]

2024-06-25T20:34:18+03:00June 25th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|