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United takes next steps in sustainable fuel roll-out
For the first time in aviation history, a commercial carrier has flown an aircraft full of passengers using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel. The trip took off from Chicago earlier.
Dubai to boost Nigeria services from this weekend
Emirates will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from Sunday, offering customers enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai.
Ryanair signs Junta de Andalucía partnership
As the most southern region in Spain, Andalucía is famous for its Moorish architecture, an autonomous region of hills, clear-blue rivers, and mouth-watering food.
Avianca emerges from financial restructuring
Officials claim the carrier is now more efficient and financially stronger, with significantly reduced debt and over $1 billion in liquidity. The new carrier is based in the UK.
Travelport signs NDC distribution deal with IAG
The deal will bring New Distribution Capability content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling to Travelport-connected travel agencies around the world.
Heathrow reopens dedicated Covid-19 red list terminal
From today, Terminal 4 will act as a separate arrivals facility, keeping direct red list arrivals away from passengers in all other operational terminals.
ITA Airways looks to the future with Airbus order
ITA Airways has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A220s, 11 A320neos and ten A330neos, the latest version of the A330 widebody.
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Aer Lingus takes off for New York for Manchester Airport
Flight EI45 debuts as the airline expands its transatlantic services for customers and marks its first direct flight between the UK and the United States.
Norwegian to welcome Boeing 737 Max back to fleet
Norwegian has continued to selectively grow its fleet and has entered into an agreement to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. They will fly during the summer season.
United Airlines to return to Scotland in the spring
United will resume daily services between Scotland and the United States next year. Starting March 5th, the airline will resume daily non-stop service between Edinburgh and New York.
Tashkent added to Qatar Airways route network
The first flight from Doha to Tashkent will take off on January 17th, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 12 seats in business and 120 seats in economy class.
easyJet remains in red for financial 2021
easyJet has recorded a loss before tax of £1.1 billion for the year to September as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the aviation sector.