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Aer Lingus launches 4th July sale
Aer Lingus are celebrating US Independence Day this July 4 by offering UK customers discounts on all transatlantic routes when flying direct from Manchester or connecting onwards via Dublin from 11 UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Eastern Airways increases capacity to key domestic route
Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, based at Humberside Airport, have increased capacity on one of their main routes from London Gatwick to Cornwall Newquay Airport over the busy summer holiday period.
SAUDIA to operate weekly flights to Barcelona
SAUDIA has announced the launch of direct flights connecting the kingdom’s commercial hub Jeddah with Barcelona, Spain.
Icelandair signs new lease agreements for two additional Boeing 737 MAX
Icelandair has entered into agreements with BOC Aviation, regarding long-term operating leases of two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in autumn 2023.
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney complete SAF flight test
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Jeju Air resumes Incheon – Cam Ranh service
Jeju Air has resumed flights from Incheon, South Korea to Cam Ranh International Airport, Vietnam. The service will run 4 flights a week on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Vietjet launches direct routes to Japan’s Fukuoka, Nagoya
The route connecting Hanoi to Fukuoka is operated three return flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week, the Hanoi - Nagoya one is operated four return flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays to serve people and tourists with almost 5 hours flying per leg.
Airbus awarded new orders in China
Airbus confirms the signing of orders with Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines for a total of 292 A320 Family aircraft, demonstrating the positive recovery momentum and prosperous outlook for the Chinese aviation market. Once the relevant criteria are met, these orders will enter the backlog.
London City Airport begins consultation on changes to meet rising demand
With passenger volumes set to reach 3 million this year, London City Airport today launched a 10-week public consultation on how it can meet passenger demand in the decade ahead.
Harbour Air announces summer flights from Vancouver to Eldorado Resort Marina
Flights resume on Saturday, July 9th and there are promotional rates as low as $299 all summer long. This seasonal service will feature one round-trip flight twice a week (Saturday & Tuesday) through September 6th.
KLM repays remainder of loan to Dutch government
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be repaying the final portion of €277 million of the loans secured from the Dutch government and the banks in 2020. KLM borrowed a total of €942 million from the credit facility of €3.4 billion. This repayment means that two years on, KLM will have redeemed all the portions it used of the loan package received to deal with the Covid-19 crisis and to safeguard its future.
Etihad ‘Sustainable 50’ A350 makes inaugural flight to New York
Etihad's new Airbus A350-1000 has arrived at New York's JFK Airport, following its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi. The aircraft is one of five new Airbus A350s to join Etihad’s fleet this year.