Boeing Global Services Begins Operations
Boeing (NYSE: BA) tomorrow will launch its third major business unit when Boeing Global Services begins operating alongside Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security. This new dedicated services business focuses on the needs of government, space and commercial customers worldwide. Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced the formation of Global Services in […]
Global services market set to double over the next 20 years
The world"™s passenger aircraft fleet above 100 seats is set to more than double in the next 20 years to over 40,000 aircraft as traffic is set to grow at 4.4 percent per year, according to Airbu"™ latest Global Market Forecast 2017-2036. This forecast predicts that over the next 20 years the total industry aftermarket […]
Airbus launches new offer: Airbus Interiors Services
Airbus has launched a new offer: Airbus Interiors Services (AIS). Based in Toulouse, AIS is built on the engineering know-how, experiences of the former Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) AIS is part of Services by Airbus, and its innovative spirit is now dedicated to supporting airlines with their cabin upgrade development strategies. AIS offers through […]
Lufthansa Unveils Redesigned, Larger Premium Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport
Lufthansa officially unveiled its brand-new lounge, located in the top floor of the recently enhanced Terminal E at Boston Logan International Airport. The lounge features a window façade with views of Boston"™s waterfront and seating for up to 162 guests. Encompassing 6,400 square feet, it nearly doubles the area of Lufthansa"™s previous facility. The Lufthansa […]
Alitalia, gov’t reach accord, Reggio Calabria ops to remain
Alitalia has announced it will maintain commercial flights to Reggio di Calabria beyond March 27 when they were originally scheduled to be terminated. In a statement issued this weekend, the Italian carrier said that following talks between management and the local and Italian national governments, a solution to render the services financially sustainable had been […]
JetSMART brings some more colour to Chile"™s aviation market
JetSMART made its formal request for an air operator certificate to the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority in January 2017 and will reveal more about its plans, including its operational base once this process has been completed. It remains tight-lipped over its development but is expected to serve a network covering domestic and regional international services. […]
Etihad Aviation Group to forge new links with Europe"™s largest Airline Group
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe"™s largest airline group, today announced the conclusion of a codeshare agreement. The arrangement is set to start in January 2017, subject to government approval. The wet-lease agreement between Lufthansa Group and airberlin "“ in which Etihad Aviation […]
St Lucia to reduce tax
St. Lucia will reduce its Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on goods and services in retail shops, supermarkets and souvenir stores from 15% to 12.5%, prime minister Allen Chastanet said in an address to the nation. The reduction is planned to take effect Feb. 1. Chastanet said that the VAT reduction would pump more than […]
CWT nombra nuevo vicepresidente de Traveler Services
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) ha anunciado que Matt Beatty entrará a formar parte del equipo ejecutivo global como vicepresidente ejecutivo de Traveler Services (Operaciones). Hasta ahora era el responsable de las cuentas de viajes del Gobierno de EE.UU y del Ejercito, cargo que ocupará Nick Vournakis. Beatty, que cuenta con una trayectoria de 25 años […]
Menzies introduces SITA’S ground handling management at top airports
Menzies, the global provider of passenger, ramp and cargo handling services, is to introduce SITA"™s ground handling management technology at the busiest airports across its global network of close to 150 stations. SITA"™s Airport Resource Manager will help streamline Menzie"™ operations and deliver value to its customer airlines by optimizing the deployment of mobile resources […]
