JetBlue Expands Transatlantic Service with Highly Anticipated First Flight from Boston Landing at London Gatwick
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially launched service from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW). JetBlue’s daily nonstop service is part of the airline’s focus city strategy and its long-term transatlantic growth plans. London was the largest nonstop market not currently served by JetBlue from Boston and is among […]
Volaris Reports July 2022 Traffic Results: 22% YoY demand growth with an 85% Load Factor
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) («Volaris» or «The Company»), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its July 2022 preliminary traffic results. In July 2022, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 28.8% compared to July 2021, while demand (measured in RPMs) […]
Alaska Airlines makes significant investment in sustainable aviation fuel
Alaska Airlines announced it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026. This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance. «Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant […]
IndiGo introduces a global-first, innovative “Three-Point Disembarkation System” to mark its sixteenth anniversary
IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, today introduced a new revolutionary Three Point Disembarkation process which will enable its customers to exit the aircraft faster than ever before. The new Three Point Disembarkation process will be carried out from two forward and one rear exit ramp, making IndiGo the first airline in the world to use this […]
Strong Passenger Demand Continues in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high year-on-year growth […]
American Airlines Announces Investment in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Developer ZeroAvia
American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. The engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero emissions. “Our investment in ZeroAvia’s emerging […]
June Air Cargo: Stable and Resilient
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4% below June 2021 levels (-6.6% for international operations). This was an […]
Qatar Airways Group Attains a New ISO Certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Qatar Airways is proud to recognise its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees by attaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, awarded by Bureau Veritas. The certification was achieved through various preventative measures including the implementation of risk assessments, trainings and regular inspections of adherence. Over […]
TAP, Galp and ANA team up to develop SAF
TAP Air Portugal, Galp and ANA Aeroportos de Portugal have entered into a strategic partnership to develop, produce and supply Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) on a large scale, from waste, recycled used oils and other sustainable raw materials. It heralds the start of a new aviation era in Portugal using SAF provided by Galp, in […]
United to Become First Airline to Fly Nonstop Between Washington D.C. and Cape Town
United Airlines today announced new direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town, becoming the first airline to provide nonstop roundtrip service from our nation’s capital to South Africa. The U.S. Department of Transportation granted the airline three weekly direct flights, which will commence on November 17, 2022 (subject to approval by the South […]
