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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|
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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|
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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|
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Turkish Airlines Unveils New Sleeping Set for its Guests

Source: Turkish Airlines Aiming to provide its passengers with a travel experience beyond their dreams, Turkish Airlines has revamped its sleeping sets designed for long-haul flights. Elevating Turkish hospitality to new heights, Turkish Airlines has introduced a new sleeping set that combines elegant designs with comfort. This new set prioritizes home-like comfort and warmth, aiming to offer a superior sleeping environment and an unmatched flight experience on transatlantic flights. The standout piece of the collection, the silk-light duvet, offers a unique sleeping experience with its velvet suede fabric surface and iconic Turkish Airlines’ FLOW pattern in light colors, creating a sense of freshness. The ergonomic mattress pad, designed to provide bed-like comfort onboard, complements the cabin's color scheme and contributes [...]

2024-05-31T07:09:06+03:00May 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

Source: Airbus A350, the aircraft of choice for IndiGo’s long-haul ambitions A320 Family has powered IndiGo’s expansion in domestic, regional markets IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations for long-range travel. The choice of the A350 is a reaffirmation of IndiGo’s continued trust in Airbus and is yet another validation of the aircraft as the undisputed leader in long-haul air travel. “Today’s historic moment marks a new [...]

2024-05-06T21:26:38+03:00May 6th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Emirates flies Real Madrid in style ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Emirates Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, helped the iconic football club take to the skies in style and 'fly better' from Madrid to the Saudi capital on a specially planned charter flight, ahead of the Spanish Super Cup match. Onboard the special charter flight, Nacho Fernández, Eduardo Camavinga, Vini Jr., Luka Modric and other star players experienced bespoke inflight services to rest and recharge ahead of the match. A customized menu for the club featured creative culinary delights inspired by their trip. Specially branded touchpoints and meticulous attention to detail rounded off the inflight experience. The players were also spoilt for choice as they browsed their favourite shows, movies and music on Emirates’ iceinflight entertainment system. [...]

2024-01-12T10:07:07+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Turkish Airlines announces new appointment decisions

Source: Turkish Airlines Turhan Özen, who was appointed to the position of Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines with the decision of the Board of Directors dated 7 October 2016, has decided to pursue his career outside our Incorporation after more than seven years of successful service. He will hand over his duties to Ali Türk as of 1 January 2024. Turhan Özen, who joined Turkish Airlines with over 25 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics sectors, significantly increased the revenues and global market share of the airline's cargo brand, Turkish Cargo. In early 2022, Turkish Cargo moved to SmartIst, Europe's largest air cargo facility, and recorded significant improvements in customer focus, service quality, and product range [...]

2024-01-02T02:00:23+02:00January 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Sustainability Forum in Tampere gathers Aviation, Innovation, and Environmental experts

Source: airBaltic At the end of November 2023, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, in cooperation with Business Tampere and the Latvian airlineairBaltic, joined forces to address and discuss the challenges aviation is facing and to explore more sustainable ways of flying. The event, Sustainability Forum: Shaping the Future of Aviation, the first of its kind in the city, took place in Tampere. It drew together diverse professionals and decision-makers from the fields of aviation, innovation, and environment. The forum was expertly moderated by Stephen Wright, a renowned commercial aviation expert and Professor at Tampere University. Marja Aalto, Senior Specialist, Aviation Investments and Global Operations at Business Tampere, emphasized the significance of the event: “The Sustainability Forum in Tampere was an exceptional platform for collaboration and ideation on [...]

2023-12-29T19:04:05+02:00December 29th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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ACI World Airport Excellence (APEX) program celebrates historic 200th review at Bahrain International Airport

Source: ACI World ACI World today celebrates the Airport Excellence's (APEX) 200th review, at Bahrain International Airport, marking a historic milestone in the program's mission of raising aviation standards globally. Since 2011, the ACI World APEX program has provided comprehensive onsite airport reviews led by industry peers and experts to optimize airport operations, regulatory compliance, and aviation standards worldwide. APEX is based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, international regulations, and ACI best practices and offers reviews on four priority areas: security, cybersecurity, safety, and environment. During the five-day review from 26–30 November, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) and ACI World also signed a Declaration of Commitment and Collaboration, solidifying their shared dedication to promoting excellence in airport operations. Luis [...]

2023-11-30T18:01:01+02:00November 30th, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Pegasus Airlines selects SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform to increase fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions

Source: Pegasus Pegasus, Türkiye’s leading low-cost airline, has taken a significant step towards further enhancing its operational efficiency and environmental action by adopting SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions from its flights. With this agreement, the airline will be able to monitor flight data, analyze various fuel-efficient procedures to implement, and identify areas of improvement. By leveraging this data-driven approach, Pegasus Airlines aims to achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption, leading to both financial savings and a notable decrease in its carbon footprint. The SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform, developed by OpenAirlines, utilizes sophisticated Big Data algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze numerous data from each flight and provide actionable insights, allowing airlines to [...]

2023-11-27T19:17:48+02:00November 27th, 2023|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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