GOL To Launch Network of 250 eVTOL Aircraft in Brazil
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), («GOL» or «Company»), Brazil’s largest airline, in conjunction with Grupo Comporte, an entity of its controlling shareholder, announce that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent with Avolon for the acquisition and/or lease of 250 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Following aircraft […]
Air New Zealand and Airbus to research future of hydrogen-powered aircraft in Aotearoa
In a first for the Asia-Pacific region, the two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on a joint research project to better understand the opportunities and challenges of flying zero-emission hydrogen aircraft in New Zealand. Under the MoU, Air New Zealand will analyse the impact hydrogen aircraft may have on its […]
Delta Commits to set a Science Based Target to align with the Paris Agreement
Delta Air Lines has committed to setting a new emissions target for its global airline operations in line with the climate science underpinning the Paris Agreement. This commitment complements Delta’s already industry-leading set of climate actions, including voluntarily capping its emissions at 2012 levels, committing to carbon-neutrality from March 2020 onward and aspiring to replace […]
British Airways adds two new portuguese destinations to its network
British Airways has announced that it will be adding the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in the beautiful Azores archipelago to its Heathrow short-haul network from next summer. Flights to the two new summer hotspots will operate once a week, with São Miguel launching on July 2 until September 3 and Terceira on 10 […]
American Airlines and GOL to Form an Exclusive Partnership That Will Create Best Network and Loyalty Program Across the Americas
Today, American Airlines announced that it has entered into a letter of intent to further solidify its partnership with GOL, Brazil’s largest airline. Building on the two carriers’ initial codeshare offering in 2020, the expanded partnership includes an exclusive codeshare agreement, a larger and more lucrative joint SMILES and AAdvantage® loyalty program partnership. It also […]
New campaign shines light on Delta’s carbon-neutral pledge
Delta’s new brand campaign builds on the commitment first announced in March 2020 to be the first carbon-neutral airline globally. “We believe you shouldn’t have to choose between seeing the world… and saving it”. The words from Delta’s new brand campaign underscore its commitment first announced in March 2020 to be the first carbon-neutral airline […]
Southwest Announces Leadership Changes
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced the following leadership changes. Tom Nealon, 60, has decided to retire from his duties as President effective immediately, but will continue to serve the Company as a strategic advisor, focusing primarily on the airline’s environmental sustainability and carbon emissions reduction plan. Nealon has held numerous leadership positions during his […]
SkyTeam members unanimously commit to IATA’s 25by2025 initiative to drive greater gender equality across aviation industry
All 19 SkyTeam member airlines have signed up to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 25by2025 initiative, as the global airline alliance advocates for greater gender diversity in the industry. Launched in 2019, 25by2025 is a voluntary commitment to increasing the number of women in senior positions and under-represented areas by 25% or up to […]
U.S. Airlines Announce 3-Billion-Gallon Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Goal
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, announced that our member carriers have pledged to work with government leaders and other stakeholders to make 3 billion gallons of cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to U.S. aircraft operators in 2030. In March, as part of a commitment to work […]
British Airways extends its UK destinations this winter
British Airways is extending three of its newest domestic routes – Exeter, Glasgow and Leeds from Belfast this Winter season. Customers will also be able to book direct to Birmingham as the airline further extends its UK network. Customers can book on BA.com from today with travel between 31 October 2021 and 26 March 2022. […]
