SWISS y Google Cloud trabajan en conjunto para optimizar la operación
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) ha estado trabajando en el marco de una asociación estratégica más amplia para utilizar la tecnología de Google Cloud con el fin de desarrollar una plataforma que facilite la planificación y dirección de las operaciones de vuelo diarias de la aerolínea. La nueva plataforma ayudará a los equipos que trabajan […]
Passenger Traffic Recovery Continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air travel continues. Impacts from the conflict in Ukraine on air travel demand were quite limited overall while Omicron-related effects continued to be confined largely to Asian domestic markets. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead […]
Qantas’ New Distribution Capabilities take flight around the world
Qantas’ next-generation distribution platform is now available for international travel agents, unlocking capabilities for agents globally to offer more personalised customer service and access new revenue opportunities. From today, the Qantas Distribution Platform – built using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards – will be available in the UK, US and South Africa and progressively […]
How engineered microbes could cut aviation emissions
A startup using genetically engineered microbes, light, and carbon dioxide in an attempt to make an alternative to petroleum-based products has caught the attention of United, one of the world’s largest airlines. Aviation accounts for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions—nearly 1 gigaton in 2019. That number is growing, and there are few solutions […]
Sustainability Themed Turkish Airlines Aircraft is in the Skies
Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type TC-JSU tail numbered aircraft, which was used for its environmentalist fuel operation. The global carrier operated its first flight with the new themed aircraft, flight TK1795, to Stockholm. In line with efforts […]
United Airlines flies to Denver for the first time and resumes flights to Houston
United Airlines (UA) continues to expand its range of flights from Munich to the US. Effective immediately, schedules include two extra routes to the United States. For the first time in the history of Munich Airport, United is flying from Munich to Denver. The state capital of Colorado is not only the gateway to the […]
Air Canada Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 44 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX) and Air Canada have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 30 firm and 14 purchase right Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Air Canada with engine maintenance through an EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement. The first aircraft […]
Qatar Airways Launches Voluntary Carbon Offset Programme for its Corporate and Trade Clients
Qatar Airways launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate customers. This initiative will enable corporate and trade clients to offset their own carbon emissions via a dedicated web portal at any time before or after a flight. The Qatar Airways voluntary carbon offset programme allows its corporate clients to offset or reduce the carbon […]
Spirit Airlines Strengthens Houston Ties With New Aircraft Maintenance Facility
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced a commitment to deepen its roots in Houston with the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The facility, located along John F. Kennedy Boulevard, will serve as a large aircraft maintenance hangar with offices and warehousing for the Spirit Technical Operations team when […]
Brazil’s GOL To Resume Flights To US In May
Brazil’s GOL plans to resume service to the US in May, relaunching routes from Brasilia (BSB) to both Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO) in Florida. The carrier suspended flights to the US in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had operated to MIA and MCO from November 2018. Both the BSB-MIA and BSB-MCO […]
