Opinion: It Is Time To Move Boldly On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Scott Thompson The aviation industry contributes about 2.5% of global carbon emissions annually. In October of 2021, the International Air Transport Association released its road map to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. About two-thirds of the plan relies on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—many airlines have committed to replacing 10% of the jet fuel they […]
Frontier Airlines Launching Houston-Cancun Flights
Frontier Airlines is adding yet another new nonstop route to Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The low-cost carrier is launching a new route between Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and Cancun, with service set to kick off on May 26. The new route will operate four times each week, according to Frontier. “Frontier’s […]
Emirates sees increase in demand for plant-based meals during Veganuary
Vegan meals are one of the most commonly requested special meals onboard Emirates flights and during the month of January, the airline witnesses an increase in demand for plant-based meals. This is because of Veganuary – a global movement to encourage a vegan diet that runs in January every year. In 2021, Emirates served up […]
Air France to serve Quebec city from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to, its 4th destination in Canada
Air France is expanding its services to Canada, the airline’s second largest long-haul market in seats offered. As from 17 May, 2022, Air France will fly from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200 equipped […]
Delta Air Lines releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion progress report
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do right.” As the world honors his legacy, Delta is shining a light on ways it is creating a more inclusive workplace to spur employees and leaders to focus on equitable outcomes in everything they do. Delta is making progress […]
Norse Secures US Approval For Transatlantic Routes
The US Transportation Department (DOT) has given Scandinavian startup Norse Atlantic Airways the green light to launch scheduled commercial operations between Europe and the US. The long-haul LCC lodged an application in September for an exemption and foreign carrier permit, outlining plans to serve Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York Stewart (SWF) and Ontario (ONT) from […]
Delta people key to Cirium award win for operational excellence
In another testament to the resilience of Delta people through the challenges of the pandemic, Delta Air Lines has been awarded the Platinum Award for operational excellence by aviation analytics firm Cirium. Cirium’s new annual award is presented to an airline with outstanding performance considering the complexity of the airline’s operation, volume of flights, diversity […]
JetBlue Promotes Lisa Reifer to Head of Finance and Treasury
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced that Lisa Studness Reifer has been named head of finance and treasury on the airline’s senior leadership team. Reifer, who will be celebrating 18 years with JetBlue in February, has served as vice president, infrastructure, properties and development since 2017. Reifer will be responsible for investor relations, treasury, and risk management, […]
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 […]
