American Airlines Receives Perfect Score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index
For the seventh year in a row, American Airlines received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and was named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2022. Now in its eighth year, the DEI exists to help businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment/underemployment of […]
Canada Jetlines prepares for inaugural flight from Toronto to Winnipeg
Canada Jetlines, the new Canadian carrier, has announced its inaugural flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport to Winnipeg scheduled for 15 August 2022. Debuting a brand new slogan of “Winnipeg: Made from what’s real,” Winnipeg offers a vibrant metropolitan experience, boasting a diverse, multi-cultural scene, including more than 100 residing cultures and nationalities. With […]
Air Canada and United Airlines Expand Relationship to Make Transborder Travel Easier, With More Choice
Air Canada and United Airlines announced a joint business agreement for the Canada-U.S. transborder market, building on their long-standing alliance, that will give more flight options and better flight schedules to customers traveling between the two countries. Customers will be able to connect to 38 codeshare destinations in the U.S. and eight of the most […]
American Furthers its Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
American Airlines announced today it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over five years, American has committed to purchasing 500 million gallons of SAF, the most significant SAF offtake commitment to date for the carrier. “Today’s announcement is a historic step forward for American and our industry […]
LATAM Airlines reinforces fleet with additional order for 17 A321neo, endorses A321XLR
LATAM Airlines has ordered 17 A321neo aircraft to further expand their route offering, bringing the airline’s total A320neo order book aircraft to 100. Additionally, the airline has also confirmed to bring in the A321XLR to complement their long haul operations. “We applaud LATAM’s strategic vision and sustainability ambition. This order for the A321neo on the […]
easyJet confirms order for a further 56 A320neo Family aircraft
easyJet has confirmed a firm order for 56 A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The order is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal and up-gauging, cost and sustainability enhancements to the business. The agreement includes an upsizing of 18 A320neo to the larger A321neo model. Kenton Jarvis, CFO for easyJet, said: “We believe this order will […]
Boeing and Qatar Airways Finalize Order for 25 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Qatar Airways today finalized an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. «We […]
Delta Air Lines boosts A220 aircraft firm order to 107
Delta Air Lines has firmed up orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft, bringing Delta’s total firm order for A220s to 107 aircraft – 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s. The A220s will be powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. “The A220-300 is economical, efficient and delivers superior performance,” said Mahendra Nair, S.V.P. – Fleet & TechOps […]
LATAM takes another step forward on its path to decarbonization
One more step towards carbon neutrality of its operation was taken by the LATAM Group by announcing its intention to explore opportunities for the elimination of CO2 through the direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS, for its acronym in English). This announcement will be made in collaboration and in association with other industry players […]
Twelve and Alaska Airlines to collaborate with Microsoft to advance sustainable aviation fuel derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy
Carbon transformation company Twelve, Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing the market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to include fuels derived from recaptured CO2 and renewable energy, and working toward the first commercial demonstration flight in the United States […]
