JetBlue Becomes Anchor Tenant at Orlando International Airport’s New Terminal
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) officially became the anchor tenant at Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) brand new state-of-the-art Terminal C. It marks a full move of the airline’s operation in Orlando, with all JetBlue flights arriving and departing at the new facility. JetBlue ceased flight operations at its former home at Terminal A, with its final flight […]
Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Further Modernize Fleet
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the industry. […]
British Airways partners with CHOOOSE™ to offer new platform for customers to calculate carbon emissions and address their climate impact
British Airways is launching an upgraded climate software solution for both individual and corporate customers, helping them understand, calculate and address their travel emissions. The airline has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has a clear roadmap of short, medium and long-term solutions to get there, including flying more fuel-efficient aircraft, […]
Safety Leadership, IOSA and Operational Challenges Top Safety Conference Agenda
Safety Leadership is in focus at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2022 Safety Conference, which opened today in Dubai, UAE, under the theme of “Emerging Stronger – Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow,” with Emirates as the host airline. “Safety begins at the top. Aviation executives need to demonstrate safety leadership and a […]
Turkish Technic joins IATA’s MRO SmartHub Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Turkish Technic, a leading provider of comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft and business jets, will join IATA’s MRO SmartHub platform. This confirms MRO SmartHub’s status as a market leading industry platform, which was developed by IATA and its technology partner Opremic. IATA’s […]
TUI Selects Embraer E195-E2
TUI Group has selected Embraer’s E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats, to join the TUI fly Belgium fleet. TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism groups, will take delivery of three E195-E2 from AerCap on long-term lease. The aircraft, from AerCap’s existing fleet and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, […]
Qantas Group Reports Accelerating International Recovery
Qantas Group is predicting a sustained rebound in its international operations as more aircraft are delivered or return from storage amid rising demand. The Australian airline group forecasts that international capacity will recover to 66% of 2019 levels in the three months ending Dec. 31, its fiscal second quarter, marking a significant improvement from 56% […]
Spirit Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement with JetBlue
Spirit Airlines, Inc. («Spirit» or the «Company») (NYSE:SAVE) today announced that its stockholders approved the merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation («JetBlue») (NASDAQ: JBLU). Based on the preliminary voting results provided by the independent inspector of election at the special meeting of stockholders held today, more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Spirit common […]
Avianca Cargo is 100% Fresh Certified for handling perishables
Avianca Cargo announced today that it is the first airline in the Americas certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh program, for achieving the highest standards of quality and excellence for the transportation of perishable goods. IATA representatives officially presented the CEIV Fresh certificate to Avianca […]
Air Canada to Launch New Services to Europe; Restores Key International Routes, Frequencies Beginning Summer 2023
Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network for summer 2023, with the addition of new European services to Brussels, Toulouse and Copenhagen. It is also resuming key Asia services to Tokyo-Haneda and Osaka, and is restoring frequencies to leading destinations in the Atlantic, Pacific and South America regions. Tickets are available for […]
