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Widerøe First Airline to join Embraer’s Energia Advisory Group
Widerøe has signed an MoU with Embraer that will see the companies working together to define and establish the real-world requirements for sustainable, emission free, and commercially viable, aviation.
Ryanair reaches pay deal with Spanish and French pilot unions
Ryanair has welcomed the ballot approval by its Spanish based pilots on post-Covid pay restoration, which follows the recent acceptance by its French based pilots of a similar agreement. These agreements with the SEPLA (Spain) and SNPL (France) unions deliver accelerated pay restoration and future improvements to pay in each year up to March 2027.
Azerbaijan Airlines expands Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet
Azerbaijan Airlines and Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding for four additional fuel-efficient 787-8s at the Farnborough Airshow. The flag-carrier intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030.
Virgin Atlantic adopts Boeing’s Digital Sustainability Solutions
Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor digital solution to optimise efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft.
ANA resumes servcies to China and Korea
All Nippon Airways will increase the flight frequency for flights between Tokyo to Seoul, and from Narita to Beijing.
Turkish Airlines signs new fleet upgrade contract
Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announces that it has signed an eight-year maintenance and fleet upgrade contract with Turkish Airlines. The contract covers the 82 APS3200 auxiliary power units (APUs) aboard the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft fleet.
Qatar Airways delights attendees at Farnborough with Boeing 777 FIFA World Cup livery
Qatar Airways, Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, is showcasing a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ livery, at Farnborough International Airshow 2022. The airline has delighted thousands of attendees by offering tours onboard the state-of-the-art aircraft, equipped with the World’s Best Business Class, Qsuite.
Qatar Airways ramps up FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 packages
Qatar Airways ramps up all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel packages. These include match tickets, flights and accommodation throughout the course of the tournament, allowing passionate football fans to book their seats and follow their favourite team during the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East.
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines sign MoU of Cooperation
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding at Farnborough International Airshow to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The deal would cover both passengers and cargo, plus a potential codeshare.
SAUDIA continues to build strong momentum and grow capacity
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has seen travel demand levels soar at the height of the Hajj religious pilgrimage season, reaching a record of 558 flights this week.
AerCap adds five Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fleet
Boeing and AerCap have announced that the global leasing company is growing its 787 Dreamliner portfolio with an order for five additional 787-9 jets.
Delta is No.1 American Red Cross corporate blood drive sponsor for 5th year
Delta people’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood sponsor of the American Red Cross for a fifth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing a record 14,743 units of blood in fiscal year 2022.