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SAS Officially Joins SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance

Source: SkyTeam Amsterdam/Stockholm, 1 September 2024: SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance today, marking a major milestone for the airline and elevating SkyTeam's global network to new heights. By joining SkyTeam, SAS contributes to the alliance’s strategic focus on customer experience and sustainability. SAS customers will also benefit from seamless connectivity to over 1,000 destinations in SkyTeam’s extensive global network, notably opening new opportunities in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Codeshare agreements are already in place with Air France-KLM with more SkyTeam members to follow soon. “We are happy to welcome SAS into the SkyTeam family, a customer-focused airline who shares our vision of delivering a seamless experience across the network. As we approach [...]

2024-09-03T12:54:30+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Virgin Atlantic adds Canada as a new destination for summer 2025

Source: Virgin Atlantic Airline plans to return to Toronto, Canada, its first Canadian route in a decade Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying from London Heathrow by adding Toronto, Canada’s largest city to its network for summer 2025. The move represents a expansion in North America.  The airline’s first route to the country in more than a decade will commence on 30th March 2025, with direct flights between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson International Airport, marking the airline’s expansion in North America and into Canada’s financial hub. The new service will operate on a mix of aircraft including the A330neo, providing optimal connectivity for customers traveling to India via London, from newly launched destination Bengaluru, alongside Mumbai and Delhi, which [...]

2024-09-03T12:57:26+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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First Airbus A321neo joins KLM’s fleet: a milestone in cleaner, quieter, more efficient flight operations

Source: KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has welcomed its first Airbus A321neo. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the rigorous renewal programme initiated by KLM to support cleaner, quieter, and more efficient flight operations. From mid‑September, the A321neo will begin serving several European destinations. “I’ve been looking forward to this with great anticipation. The arrival of the first A321neo marks the start of replacing our Boeing 737 fleet. The A321neo produces less noise and CO2 and therefore contributes significantly to a cleaner, quieter future. It also offers more comfort. I am looking forward to see how our passengers will experience the new aircraft," said Marjan Rintel, President & CEO KLM. New engine option The “neo” [...]

2024-09-03T13:16:06+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Embraer celebrates 55th anniversary and 35 years of public listing with event at Brazilian stock market

Source: Embraer Executives from all business units discuss revenue growth, profitability, and a historical high in share prices Embraer gathered shareholders, investors, and financial analysts at the headquarters of B3, the São Paulo Stock Exchange, to mark 35 years as a publicly traded company, amidst celebrations for its 55th anniversary, which was observed on August 19. During the event, company executives detailed their growth strategy for the coming years and the reasons behind the strengthening of the company's financial performance over recent years. "We are currently reaping the results of an intense cycle of investments in our existing product portfolio, leading to a significant increase in revenue and profitability. The capital market has acknowledged this prosperous period for Embraer through [...]

2024-09-02T10:14:27+03:00September 2nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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ICAO honours aviation expert John Mettrop with prestigious Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has presented its Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award to John Mettrop of the United Kingdom, recognizing his outstanding contributionto global aviation safety and efficiency. The award ceremony took place during ICAO's Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference. Mr. Mettrop's recognition comes after a distinguished 35-year career dedicated to advancing international civil aviation standards. Renowned for his expertise in Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) and Spectrum management, Mr. Mettrop has played a pivotal role in shaping the technical framework that underpins modern aviation safety. His work has been instrumental in developing global standards that ensure the continued safety and efficiency of air travel worldwide. This award comes at a crucial time for global aviation. [...]

2024-09-02T08:23:35+03:00September 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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US DOT: So Far 2024 Flight Cancellation Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Source: US DOT Below average flight cancellation rate comes as Summer 2024 has seen the top ten busiest air travel days on record The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) shared that the year-to-date flight cancelation rate for 2024 is 1.6% heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend. Despite significant flight disruptions in July brought on by the global CrowdStrike outage, summer storms, and record-breaking air travel volumes, the year-to-date cancelation rate remains below 2022 and pre-pandemic levels. Air travel volumes this summer are the highest on record. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has already screened 239.8 million people since Memorial Day weekend, which is an average of 2.7 million per day. The top ten busiest travel days in the agency's [...]

2024-09-02T11:19:08+03:00September 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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British Airways Holidays Unveils The Top 25 Most Searched For Destinations For 2025 Travel

Source: British Airways British Airways Holidays has unveiled its list of the 25 most searched for destinations for 2025 travel, spotlighting this year’s biggest movers, shakers, and exciting new entries. British Airways and British Airways Holidays have enticing offers on flights and holiday packages to these destinations and many more, in the ‘End of Summer Sale’. As the 'End of Summer Sale' launches, British Airways Holidays has identified the most sought-after destinations for 2025 holidays so far and delves into the movers and shakers over the last 12 months. The never-ending allure of the Big Apple means New York has retained the top spot once again for 2025. Meanwhile, Phuket and Bangkok appear to be riding the wave of excitement [...]

2024-09-02T08:17:24+03:00September 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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TAP Air Portugal with a profit of 72.2 million in the second quarter of 2024

Source: TAP The Airline carried 7.7 million passengers in the first six months of the year. The pace of debt reduction remains consistent. Positive net income in the second quarter of 2024 allows the Airline to close the first six months of the year with a profit of EUR 0.4 million. The Airline's Operating Revenues reached EUR 1,969 million, increasing by 3.3% compared to the first half of 2023, with a significant growth in Maintenance and Engineering revenues (+36.7%). Recurring operating costs increased by 2.7%, reaching EUR 1,829.3 million. TAP also achieved a notable improvement in its Financial Debt/EBITDA ratio, reaching a level of 2.1x, compared to the ratio of 2.6x on December 31, 2023, and 5.2x on December 31, [...]

2024-09-02T08:18:19+03:00September 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Aviation safety improved despite the challenges of pandemic recovery

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced to delegates during its 14th ICAO Air Navigation Conferenceunderway in Montréal that aviation safety continued to improve despite the operational challenges of the pandemic recovery. The Organization's Safety Report for scheduled commercial air travel in 2023 shows that the fatality rate dropped to 17 people per billion passengers in 2023, down from 50 people per billion passengers in 2022. The global accident rate decreased to 1.87 accidents per million departures in 2023, down from 2.05 in 2022. This occurred as passenger traffic increased to around 4.2 billion passengers globally in 2023, up from 3.2 billion in 2022, and flight departures increased to over 35 million in 2023, compared to around 31 [...]

2024-08-30T16:16:06+03:00August 30th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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2024 Flight Cancellation Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels Heading into Labor Day Weekend

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) shared that the year-to-date flight cancelation rate for 2024 is 1.6% heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend. Despite significant flight disruptions in July brought on by the global CrowdStrike outage, summer storms, and record-breaking air travel volumes, the year-to-date cancelation rate remains below 2022 and pre-pandemic levels. Air travel volumes this summer are the highest on record. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has already screened 239.8 million people since Memorial Day weekend, which is an average of 2.7 million per day. The top ten busiest travel days in the agency’s history have all occurred this year since May 2024, and a new milestone was reached on July 7, when more than 3 [...]

2024-08-30T09:46:35+03:00August 30th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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