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Air France launches ‘Air France holidays’, its new offer of flight + hotel packages

Source: Air France Comprehensive and flexible holidays to over 400 destinations at attractive prices, available at holidays.airfrance.fr; The opportunity to become a member and enjoy flash sales offers with up to 70% off; A unique advertising campaign to promote this new offer in France. Launched as a test phase in summer 2024, Air France holidays is a new range of comprehensive holidays with new offers added regularly. The website offers flexible ‘dynamic packages’ for holidays to over 400 destinations at very attractive prices, accessible all year round. On the holidays.airfrance.fr website, everyone can access a wide selection of holiday offers combining flights operated by Air France or its partners with hotel stays* and activities. From relaxing breaks to customised tours, [...]

2025-01-06T20:58:09+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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UAE Sets Historic Record in Aviation with Over One Million Air Movements Last Year

Source: UAE GCAA The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced an unprecedented milestone that enhances the UAE's global standing in the aviation sector. Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre successfully surpassed one million air traffic movements in a single year, for the year 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the UAE’s aviation journey, which has consistently been a model of excellence and innovation. This remarkable success underscores the UAE's essential role as a global aviation hub, attributed to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and efficient operational systems. Crossing the threshold of one million air traffic movements in a single year is a reflection of the relentless efforts of the GCAA and the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre to [...]

2025-01-06T20:54:17+02:00January 7th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink’s Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

Source: United Airlines First commercial flight with Starlink service now expected by spring, entire two-cabin regional fleet is outfitted by end of 2025 and first mainline plane expected to fly before end of year Access will be free for all MileagePlus® customers and includes game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming and more Sign-up for United's award-winning loyalty program for free now at united.com/starlink United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans [...]

2025-01-05T20:14:46+02:00January 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Egypt Unveils Renovated ICAO Middle East Office

Source: ICAO ICAO recently inaugurated its newly renovated Middle East Regional Office in Cairo, strengthening a seven-decade commitment to regional aviation cooperation. The modernization of the facility, supported by the Egyptian government, will enhance ICAO's regional presence and technical support capabilities. "This renovation represents a significant investment in our shared aviation future," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano during the inauguration. "The enhanced facilities will strengthen our ability to support Member States across the Middle East region." ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and ICAO Middle East Regional Director Mohamed Abu Baker Farea met with the Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt, Captain Sameh El Hefny, and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt, Captain  Amr El Sharkawy, [...]

2025-01-05T20:31:05+02:00January 6th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Boeing Appoints Deasy as Chief Information Officer

Source: Boeing Boeing announced Dana Deasy as the company's new chief information digital officer and senior vice president, Information Technology & Data Analytics. Elected to the role effective Dec. 31, 2024, Deasy will oversee all aspects of information technology, information security, and data and analytics. He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company's Executive Council. "Dana is a well-respected, global technology leader who has a track record of delivering on innovative technologies across large and complex organizations," said Ortberg. "With the need to stay vigilant to protect against cyber threats, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence playing a larger role across all industries, our IT team will have a key role as we [...]

2025-01-05T20:17:17+02:00January 6th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Southwest Airlines Will Add New Nonstop Service from Washington National Airport to Las Vegas Next February

Source: Southwest Airlines Department of Transportation awards Southwest one of five new round-trip flights made available at DCA through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), along with the only one-stop, no change service between DCA and Sacramento (SMF). Customers can now book on Southwest.com for service that begins on Thursday, Feb. 13, with daily service starting Thursday, March 6. “Southwest is grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for its approval of our application to provide nonstop service from Washington to Las Vegas,” said Brook Sorem, Vice President of Network Planning at Southwest Airlines. “We believe more Customers will benefit from lower [...]

2025-01-03T05:59:17+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Houston’s Hobby Airport reopened Runway 4-22 as safety improvement project progresses

Source: Houston Airports Houston Airports has reopened Runway 4-22 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), one of three runways at Houston’s oldest commercial airport. Runway 4-22 measures 7,602 feet long and 150 feet wide. It’s one of two commercial service runways at HOU. The third runway is used for general aviation. It is also the runway at HOU that has the lowest approach minimums, which is crucial as Houston moves into “foggy season”. Runway 4-22 closed in May 2024 as part of ongoing work to update HOU’s taxiway system to modern design standards. Removal of the non-standard intersection of Runway 4-22 and Taxiway K1 required the closure of the runway. The ongoing multi-phase project aims to modernize outdated runway and [...]

2025-01-03T06:10:07+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Virgin Atlantic will return to Mexico with new flights to Cancun in October 2025

Source: Virgin Atlantic Three weekly flights between London Heathrow and Cancun for Winter 2025, starting 19th October The new service will be the only direct route between London Heathrow and Cancun, operating on one of Virgin Atlantic's new, fuel efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers will be able to book premium sunshine, eco and adventure holidays in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and beyond Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Mexico with three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun commencing in October 2025. Launching on 19 October 2025, the new service provides easy access to Central America, offering customers premium sunshine holidays to the amazing beaches, history, nightlife and food scene of Mexico. The route will [...]

2025-01-03T05:47:31+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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60 never looked so good: Happy Birthday to the Air Canada rondelle

Fuente: Air Canada At airports around the world where Air Canada flies, the airline is instantly identifiable by the bright red rondelle on the tails of its aircraft. That symbol, which is uniquely Canadian, took flight 60 years ago today, on January 1, 1965. Known as Trans-Canada Air Lines since its inception in 1937, the then Crown-corporation officially changed its name to Air Canada on January 1, 1965. In choosing Air Canada as the new name, the carrier chose one that was bilingual and reflected the fact that in addition to flying across the country, it had become an international airline. With a new name came the desire to have a new corporate emblem, one that would foster immediate public [...]

2025-01-02T19:40:00+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Turkish Airlines Introduces “UNESCO Türkiye Series” Amenity Kit Collection, Showcasing Türkiye’s Rich Cultural Heritage

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines, driven by its mission to offer guests a peerless travel experience, is now carrying Türkiye’s unparalleled cultural treasures to the skies. The new amenity kit collection, called the “UNESCO Türkiye Series,” is inspired by six outstanding UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye which are Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Ani, and Troy along with four different ebru (Turkish Marbling) designs and three traditional carpet-rug motifs. These new kits are now being offered in Business Class on flights ranging from five to eight hours, while different versions will be introduced in mid-January for Economy Class on flights lasting more than eight hours. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, this special collection highlights Turkish [...]

2025-01-02T19:55:58+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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