WestJet achieves significant reductions in aircraft emissions
Last week, WestJet reported an 11% reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 20191. The reductions align with the airline’s commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives including […]
Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal
Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon intensity by 12% from the 2019 level by 2030. This move reinforces Cathay’s aspiration to be at the forefront of sustainability leadership and will support its overarching goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by […]
Ruby Rebel: Virgin Atlantic Kicks off 40th Birthday Celebrations Naming New Aircraft After Sir Richard Branson
In the year that Virgin Atlantic turns 40, the airline will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by naming its latest state of the art aircraft in his honour. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic shaking up the travel industry. The airline’s fifth Airbus […]
The Bahamas to Host Routes America 2025: A Strategic Milestone in Airline Networking and Connectivity
The Bahamas proudly announces its selection as the host destination for Routes America 2025, a premier event in the aviation industry. The conference, slated for 10 – 13 February, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island. The conference represents a significant milestone for The Bahamas as it reinforces the destination’s commitment to enhancing global air […]
Penseel heads back to airline role with Delta move
Peter Penseel will move back to the airline industry after being appointed as senior vice president and president of Delta Cargo. He starts the new role on June 1 and will be responsible for “driving revenue and profitable growth, delivering industry-leading customer service, and ensuring operational excellence within Delta’s Cargo business”. Penseel has worked in […]
Avianca Airlines Receives Recognition as 2023’s Most Punctual Global Airline
Avianca Airlines officially received recognition from the aviation data firm Cirium, which accredits it as the most punctual global airline in 2023. Jeremy Bowen, executive president of Cirium, personally presented this distinction to the Avianca team at a celebration held at the Simón Bolívar hangar in Bogotá. The event also featured the unveiling of an […]
Copa Route Opens New Connections For Florianópolis
The arrival of Copa Airlines at Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) represents a “significant milestone” for the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, according to Fábio Marques, COO of Zurich Airport Brazil. Starting June 25, the Panama-based carrier will begin service to Florianopolis, becoming the seventh destination for the airline in Brazil. Flights will initially […]
Ecuador: JetSMART takes off with its first inaugural flight to Peru
JetSMART, the renowned ultra-low-cost South American airline, started official operations this March 6 from Quito to Lima, Peru, which will allow also to connect to other two cities Cusco and Arequipa. This takeoff marks a significant expansion of the company in the region, being present in 8 countries in the region, seeking to strengthen air […]
Emirates and ITA Airways sign MoU, planning extended cooperation for codeshare
Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership. Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond. The MoU signed today will establish the foundations to strengthen the partnership between both airlines, […]
Aeromexico and ITA Airways announce a codeshare alliance and reciprocal loyalty program benefits
The flagship airlines of Mexico and Italy celebrate a codeshare agreement, allowing customers of both airlines to enjoy even broader connectivity and benefits between both countries as of March 10. Thus, all customers traveling with Aeromexico on the Mexico City–Rome route will be able to connect, via Rome Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), to 15 destinations […]
