easyJet partners with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) on development of zero-emission aircraft
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it is working with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to support the development of its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for commercial aircraft, as part of the airline’s ambition to de-carbonise aviation. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is developing its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for an existing 9-seat Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, which […]
Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron. International demand sustained its steady upward trend as more markets reopened. Domestic traffic, however, weakened, largely owing to strengthened travel restrictions in China. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are […]
Avianca To Launch Seven New Routes, Plans London Return
Seven new routes are to be opened by Avianca over the coming months, including two services between Colombia and the US. The planned network additions follow the inauguration of 17 routes during 2021 as part of an ambition to launch 50 new routes in three years. The latest services to be announced mean the Star […]
American Airlines and Aer Lingus Launch New Codeshare Agreement, Offering Customers More Choices for Travel Between the U.S. and Europe
Traveling between the United States and Ireland, also known as the Emerald Isle, will be simple, easy and more convenient for customers as American Airlines and Aer Lingus launch their codeshare agreement this week. To increase connectivity between the U.S and Europe for customers, American will place its code on Aer Lingus flights between London […]
Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in November 2021. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints impacted demand, despite economic conditions remaining favorable for the sector. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all […]
Delta welcomes Scott Laurence as Vice President of Network Planning
Delta Air Lines will welcome Scott M. Laurence as Vice President – Network Planning beginning Jan. 18. Reporting directly to Joe Esposito, Senior Vice President – Network Planning, Scott will work to further strengthen Delta’s global network and joint venture partnerships while positioning the airline for continued success and long-term growth opportunities. With more than […]
Alaska Airlines names new regional vice president of California
Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska’s strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska’s long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and international experience, Thwaites joins Alaska from TripArc, where he was vice president of […]
JetBlue Introduces ‘Sustainable Travel Partners’ Program Empowering Corporate Customers to Enhance the Sustainability of their Business Travel
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced the launch of its “JetBlue Sustainable Travel Partners” program, and its inaugural customers, Biogen, Deloitte, ICF, and Salesforce, a suite of offerings to help corporate travel customers reduce their business travel emissions and meet their own corporate sustainability targets. In keeping with JetBlue’s customer focus, the airline is approaching sustainable travel […]
Qatar Airways Cargo achieves CEIV Live Animals
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the fourth airline in the world to achieve IATA’s CEIV Live Animals certification. The certification applies at Qatar Airways’ Doha headquarters and the QAS Cargo Doha hub, and covers all animals (amphibians, birds, crustaceans, fish, invertebrates, mammals, or reptiles) that Qatar Airways Cargo is authorised to carry. As well as […]
Increase air connectivity with the inauguration of the LATAM Quito-Loja route
On Tuesday, January 4, flight LA 1363 departed from the Quito International Airport to the Catamayo City Airport in Loja- Ecuador, becoming the first flight that LATAM airline operates in this route, which will have operations on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursday. With this new route, which will operate with an A319 aircraft with a capacity […]
