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Cathay Pacific Marks 35 Years of Cadet Pilot Training and Graduates First Integrated Programme
Cathay Pacific celebrated the 35th anniversary of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing young aviation professionals. The event also marked the graduation of the first group of cadet pilots from its integrated programme in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and AeroGuard Flight Training Center.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AWARDED GLOBAL DESIGN AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2023
Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards. The UAE’s national airline also received DesignAir’s ‘Most Improved Airline Brand’. The awards follow in quick succession from the global edition of the World Travel Awards 2023 on Friday 1 December, where Etihad celebrated a hat-trick with Best Customer Experience, Best Economy Class and Best First Class Lounge.
Fiji Airways partners with JetBlue
Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Airline is proud to announce a new interline partnership with JetBlue based out of the United States.
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines Expand Cooperation on Air Cargo Transportation
On 29 November, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, under the witness of Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz, Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines signed an agreement to further foster cooperation in the field of air cargo transportation.
Cathay Pacific Redeems 50% of Hong Kong Government’s Preference Shares, Aims to Complete Buyback by
Cathay Pacific Group has achieved a significant milestone in its recovery plan by repurchasing 50% of the HK$19.5 billion preference shares issued to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in 2020 as part of the company’s recapitalization efforts during the pandemic. The airline plans to repurchase the remaining 50% by July 2024, contingent on market conditions and business performance.
AirAsia Honors Late Sabah Tourism Icon Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks with Special Tribute Livery
AirAsia, a prominent airline, has unveiled a special tribute livery dedicated to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks, a beloved Sabah tourism figure and former General Manager of the Sabah Tourism Board. Datuk Irene played a pivotal role in shaping and promoting Sabah’s tourism sector and had been a strong supporter of AirAsia since its inception 22 years ago.
Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners
Virgin Atlantic dishes up special Christmas treats for the holiday season with turkey meals and a choice of two festive desserts Air Canada will serve traditional Christmas dinners, while LATAM Airlines offers meals infused with holiday spices
ETIHAD AND TAP AIR PORTUGAL CODESHARE OPENS UP EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS
National carriers of UAE and Portugal team up to offer more destinations and greater choice Networks of both airlines complement each other unleashing seamless travel to destinations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Air New Zealand is chasing the Christmas spirit in latest video
High-flying action meets festive fun in Air New Zealand's new Christmas campaign, The Great Christmas Chase, where one flight attendant takes the airline's famous manaaki to new heights – all in the name of Christmas spirit.
easyJet collaborates with RTX to enhance operations
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is working with easyJet to activate GlobalConnectSM connected aircraft services on more than 330 Airbus aircraft in its fleet
TURKISH AIRLINES AND RIYADH AIR SIGN STRATEGIC COOPERATION MoU
Airlines signed an MoU to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests travelling between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and points beyond
RYANAIR LAUNCHES SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE WITH OVER 37 MILLION SEATS FOR THE UK
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has launched its highly anticipated summer 2024 schedule with over 37 million seats for UK holidaymakers looking to get away this summer to soak up some sun with family and friends and recharge with some well-deserved rest and relaxation.