Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner for WestJet
Boeing [NYSE:BA] today delivered the first of ten 787 Dreamliners to WestJet, marking the start of the airline’s global expansion. Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, WestJet will use the super-efficient, long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to profitably serve new international routes. «Today’s delivery marks a new chapter for WestJet,» said Ed Sims, president […]
Delta CEO Speaks Out Regarding the U.S. Government Shutdown
In an interview with CNBC, Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian pronounced himself regarding the U.S. government shutdown, which is halting the airline’s revenues for January and delaying deliveries for the airline’s newest and highly awaited bird: The A220. This was announced at the airline’s earning calls held on Tuesday morning. AirlineGeeks recently reported how the U.S. […]
New Nonstop Punta Cana Flights on Frontier
Frontier is adding a new nonstop route to the Dominican Republic’s tourism capital of Punta Cana as part of a wider expansion of its network. The low-cost carrier has announced plans to launch a new route from Orlando to Punta Cana. The new service, which will begin operating this spring, with flights running on twice […]
IATA Statement: Current Flights Protected, but Future Growth at Risk from No Deal Brexit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that, although most passengers’ flights will go ahead despite the decision of UK Members of Parliament to reject the UK-EU Brexit agreement, there remains uncertainty for both travelers and airlines about post-Brexit air connectivity. A ‘no deal’ Brexit could lead to a cap on flights that will stunt […]
Emirates to cut flights during Dubai runway maintenance
Emirates Airline will ground up to 48 aircraft when one of the two runways at its home hub, Dubai International Airport, is closed for maintenance later this year. The airline also announced a host of alterations to its schedules, both as a result of the 45-day closure of Dubai’s southern runway from April 16 to […]
Etihad gains first airline CEIV Pharma certification in the Middle East
Etihad Cargo has become the Middle East’s first carrier to be awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification for pharmaceutical Logistics. The airline is one of only 16 carriers worldwide to hold CEIV Pharma certification, a regime which demonstrates an airline’s ability to manage high-value, temperature-sensitive shipments for the pharma and life […]
10 technology trends for airlines and airports to focus on in 2019
At Future Travel Experience, we always start the year by assessing the technologies and trends that will shape the aviation industry over the next 12 months and beyond. Here we highlight some of the hot topics that airports and airlines should keep an eye on in the year to come. Biometrics Biometrics has become less […]
Flight disruptions could result from ‘no-deal Brexit,’ global airline association warns
Disruptions to air travel are possible if Britain leaves the European Union in March without a deal, the head of the leading association for airlines around the world warned Thursday. Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO of International Air Transport Association, said the risk to traffic flow is partly under control after the announcement […]
TrueNoord acquires two Embraer E195 on lease to Azul
Regional aircraft leasing specialist TrueNoord has acquired two Embraer E195s on lease to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. Financing was provided under TrueNoord’s recent term loan warehouse facility supported by Morgan Stanley, NORD/LB Norddeutsche Landesbank and Barclays. Legal services were provided by Hogan Lovells and Stek. Garry Topp, Sales Director at TrueNoord with specific responsibility […]
Swoop Launching Big Expansion to Mexico
Swoop, Canada-based WestJet’s new low-cost airline, is has kicked off a major expansion to Mexico. The carrier has launched the first of four new routes to Mexico with a flight from Hamilton to Puerto Vallarta. “Not only are we celebrating Swoop’s entry into its fourth country in under six months of operation, but also a […]
