Spirit Airlines Enters San Antonio Market
Spirit Airlines will launch two routes from Routes Americas 2022 host San Antonio (SAT) later this year, marking the US ULCC’s return to the airport for the first time in more than a decade. SAT will become Spirit’s newest market and the fourth airport it serves in Texas. From Nov. 17, the Florida-based airline will […]
50 New Routes Starting In July 2022
European short-haul leisure routes make up the bulk of new services starting around the world this month as the peak northern summer season gets into full swing. Among the carriers expanding their networks is Volotea, which is continuing to grow its new base at Lille (LIL) in France. The Spanish airline is opening eight new […]
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-powered E195-E2 Aircraft
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both engines with blends of up to 100% SAF without any compromise to safety or performance. […]
Air New Zealand offers best sleep in the sky as it unveils new cabins
The airline has responded to overwhelming customer feedback on the importance of sleep and need for more comfort and space. The interior design is inspired by the uniqueness of Aotearoa so customers will experience New Zealand as soon as they step onboard. Air New Zealand’s new Dreamliners, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers […]
IAG Cargo launches a new route to Portland and restarts flights to Pittsburgh
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has launched a new direct service from London Heathrow to Portland as well as restarting flights to Pittsburgh for the first time since March 2020. The brand-new service to Portland operates five times a week and is the only non-stop connection between Oregon and the […]
First Flight in History with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Both Engines on a Commercial Aircraft
The regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial aircraft. When used in neat form Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ reduces greenhouse gas emissions over its life cycle by up to 80%* […]
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle-Cleveland Service
Alaska Airlines launched five new routes over the last week, including adding Cleveland (CLE) to its network. The carrier, recognized on June 21 as the Airline of the Year at Air Transport World’s Airline Industry Achievement Awards in Doha (DOH), started flying daily between its Seattle (SEA) base and CLE on June 16. Alaska already […]
IATA Launches IATA CO2 Connect in Support of Industry Sustainability Commitment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA CO2 Connect, an online tool which provides the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight. IATA CO2 Connect responds to the growing demand for CO2 data transparency linked to airline specific and actual fuel burn information and load factors. This sets it […]
Delta continues to focus on improvement in hot summer travel season
Delta’s commitment to driving better performance is showing progress the first half of June following actions to improve our operation for customers. For June weekends month-to-date, Delta’s network system weekend cancellations are down 35% from May.1 Our domestic mainline on-time arrival rate remains in first place among our competitors2 for the fifth consecutive month through […]
Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 minutes. The aircraft’s crew consisted of experimental test pilots Thierry Diez and GabrielDiaz de Villegas Giron, as well as […]
