https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/aviation/ Aviation News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T13:36:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-launches-landmark-study-on-the-future-of-customer-expe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-launches-landmark-study-on-the-future-of-customer-expe/ Breaking Travel News (BTN), in partnership with customer experience transformation specialists Raven, has announced a major new study into the future of customer experience (CX) in the aviation sector. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-industry-to-add-45900-aircraft-worth-3.3-trillion-over-the-next-20/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-industry-to-add-45900-aircraft-worth-3.3-trillion-over-the-next-20/ Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, has published its annual Fleet Forecast, revealing the future outlook of the global commercial passenger and freighter aircraft market. The independent forecast, now in its twelfth year, reveals that 45,900 aircraft are predicted to be delivered globally over the next 20 years, equating to a total value of $3.3 trillion USD, as airlines continue to invest in newer and more sustainable aircraft. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:41:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-demonstrates-a330neo-performance-during-high-altitude-test-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-demonstrates-a330neo-performance-during-high-altitude-test-campaign/ Airbus’ A330-900 flight-test aircraft – MSN1795 / F-WTTN – recently flew to Toluca in Mexico, and then to La Paz in Bolivia. There it conducted a fortnight long ‘Hot and High’ flight test campaign to prove aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid airport environments. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:33:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-changes-to-aircraft-routings-could-reduce-environmental-impact/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/small-changes-to-aircraft-routings-could-reduce-environmental-impact/ In one of the largest international studies of its kind, 4AIR, the aviation sustainability solution leader, has found that small altitude adjustments on business aviation flights could have a substantial impact on reducing their contrail impact on the environment without CO2 trade-offs. Thu, 30 May 2024 05:39:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aether-a-first-for-uk-aviation-is-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aether-a-first-for-uk-aviation-is-announced/ aether is an innovative new development exclusively located at Manchester Airport, delivering a UK first as the Private Terminal, accessible to all airline passengers aether has re-imagined the airport journey with a seamless and elevated experience, usually reserved for first and business class; it’s now open to everyone as a purchasable service for all passengers Fri, 10 May 2024 06:06:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-experts-at-arabian-travel-market-highlight-the-pivotal-role-of-inn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-experts-at-arabian-travel-market-highlight-the-pivotal-role-of-inn/ As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the market is changing, outlining their predictions for the future of air travel. The session, ‘Looking Skyward for Innovation: How Technology is Disrupting Aviation’, was moderated by travel expert Mark Frary and included panellists from Cirium, IATA, AviationXLab, and Riyadh Air. Wed, 08 May 2024 13:49:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-finalises-order-for-33-a350s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-finalises-order-for-33-a350s/ Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-launches-air-craft-initiative-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-technologie/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-launches-air-craft-initiative-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel-technologie/ The consortium, Air-CRAFT, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and comprises eight founding entities: ADNOC, Boeing, Emirates, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:17:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-announces-new-aircraft-engine-and-investment-milestones/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-announces-new-aircraft-engine-and-investment-milestones/ Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, announced multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs. Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:38:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-middle-east-fleet-to-more-than-double-by-2042/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-middle-east-fleet-to-more-than-double-by-2042/ Boeing forecasts widebody airplanes will comprise 45% of deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20 years ─ the highest percentage of the 10 global regions featured in Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) forecast. Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:34:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ampaire-makes-aviation-history-with-first-hybrid-electric-flight-into-silic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ampaire-makes-aviation-history-with-first-hybrid-electric-flight-into-silic/ Ampaire Inc., a leader in electric aviation technology, has achieved a historic milestone and unprecedented leap toward sustainable aviation, as CEO Kevin Noertker flew in the company’s flagship aircraft on the first-ever hybrid electric flight into Palo Alto Airport, to meet with investors in the heart of Silicon Valley. Sat, 11 Nov 2023 09:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-showcase-state-of-the-art-aircraft-at-dubai-airshow-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-showcase-state-of-the-art-aircraft-at-dubai-airshow-2023/ Qatar Airways is gearing up to make a significant presence at the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2023, scheduled from November 13 to 17, 2023, at Dubai World Centre. The airline plans to reaffirm its position as a global aviation pioneer by presenting its cutting-edge aircraft, including the Boeing B787-9, Airbus A350-1000, and Gulfstream G650ER. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:44:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2023-boeing-to-showcase-innovations-in-sustainable-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2023-boeing-to-showcase-innovations-in-sustainable-aviation/ Boeing will show its market-leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the 2023 Dubai Airshow, with its new wide body 777-9 jet appearing in the flying display. The company also will demonstrate the state-of-the-art F-15QA (Qatar Advanced) fighter, the first time the digitally advanced Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15 has performed at an air show. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:40:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-achieves-milestone-in-hydrogen-research-for-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-achieves-milestone-in-hydrogen-research-for-aviation/ Rolls-Royce announces a further key milestone, a world industry first, has been achieved in its hydrogen research project. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:50:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pratt-whitney-gtf-engines-surpass-800-orders-and-commitments-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pratt-whitney-gtf-engines-surpass-800-orders-and-commitments-in-2023/ PARIS AIR SHOW—Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has announced more than 800 GTF engine orders and commitments, including spare engines, since the beginning of 2023. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:50:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-signs-deal-for-90-genx-engines-to-power-boeing-787-dreamliner-fl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-signs-deal-for-90-genx-engines-to-power-boeing-787-dreamliner-fl/ Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, Riyadh Air has signed a deal for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:40:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-takes-off-with-historic-plane-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-takes-off-with-historic-plane-order/ Airbus announced a record 500-plane deal with Indian airline IndiGo on day one of the Paris Airshow on Monday, as strong demand for jets and air defences vied for attention with the industry’s supply chain problems. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:04:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-selects-pratt-whitney-gtf-engines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-selects-pratt-whitney-gtf-engines/ Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced today that United Airlines (“United”) has selected the GTF engine to power 70 Airbus A321neo and 50 A321XLR firm aircraft orders, the first of which is expected to be delivered this year. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 06:13:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-forecasts-demand-for-42600-new-commercial-jets-over-next-20-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-forecasts-demand-for-42600-new-commercial-jets-over-next-20-years/ Air travel demand outpacing economic growth as domestic markets fully recover; international traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:21:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honda-aircraft-company-announces-plan-to-commercialize-new-light-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honda-aircraft-company-announces-plan-to-commercialize-new-light-jet/ Honda Aircraft Company has announced that it will commercialize the HondaJet 2600 Concept, an all-new light jet that was first introduced at the 2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:21:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/next-generation-experimental-aircraft-becomes-nasas-newest-x-plane/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/next-generation-experimental-aircraft-becomes-nasas-newest-x-plane/ NASA and Boeing said Monday the aircraft produced through the agency’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project has been designated by the U.S. Air Force as the X-66A. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:24:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-chief-walsh-urges-planemakers-to-fix-aircraft-delivery-delays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-chief-walsh-urges-planemakers-to-fix-aircraft-delivery-delays/ The head of a group representing global airlines renewed pressure on planemakers to speed up plane and parts production on Sunday, warning the delays would curtail airline capacity as demand for air travel nears a full recovery from the pandemic. Sun, 04 Jun 2023 15:59:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-takes-flight-with-recaros-bestselling-seats-putting-comfort-in-the-s/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indigo-takes-flight-with-recaros-bestselling-seats-putting-comfort-in-the-s/ First airline in the Indian sub-continent to be outfitted with the bestselling economy class seat Mon, 08 May 2023 06:21:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-aviation-industry-looks-to-a-net-zero-future-at-atm-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-aviation-industry-looks-to-a-net-zero-future-at-atm-2023/ Panel discussion at ATM 2023 addressed how the airlines can keep pace with a green future   The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is key to a greener tomorrow but supply and cost are currently a challenge for the industry Wed, 03 May 2023 14:42:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirits-fit-fleet-flies-forward-with-200th-delivery-from-airbus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirits-fit-fleet-flies-forward-with-200th-delivery-from-airbus/ Spirit Airlines has welcomed a landmark delivery for the airline’s growing Fit Fleet with its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:27:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-airbus-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/icelandair-and-airbus-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding/ Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with purchase rights for additional 12 aircraft Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:22:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abtas-aviation-forum-to-tackle-the-key-issues-facing-the-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abtas-aviation-forum-to-tackle-the-key-issues-facing-the-sector/ ABTA – The Travel Association will be hosting an Aviation Forum on Tuesday 25 April 2023, bringing together a senior line up of speakers from regulators, airlines, operators and associations to discuss the future of aviation. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:26:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a321xlr-programme-completes-second-cold-weather-testing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a321xlr-programme-completes-second-cold-weather-testing-campaign/ This week the A321XLR development flight-test aircraft (“FT3”, MSN11080) dedicated to the cabin returned from its four-day cold-weather ground testing at Iqaluit in northern Canada Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:21:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-final-assembly-line-in-china-delivers-its-first-a321neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-final-assembly-line-in-china-delivers-its-first-a321neo/ Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 comfortable seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in support of the green aviation strategy in China. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:37:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-selects-737-8-to-grow-sustainable-world-class-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-selects-737-8-to-grow-sustainable-world-class-fleet/ Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient 737-8 jets. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 05:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-launches-the-first-airline-routes-tool-based-on-satellite-based-flig/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cirium-launches-the-first-airline-routes-tool-based-on-satellite-based-flig/ In an industry first, the Airline Routes tool analyses an airline’s routes using satellite-based flight tracking data to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type .Businesses can identify aircraft demand and where airlines are growing/reducing their network to factor development opportunities/risks into decision making Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proving-the-a321xlrs-airspace-cabin-design-in-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/proving-the-a321xlrs-airspace-cabin-design-in-flight/ The third A321XLR flight test aircraft – MSN11080 – also known as “FT3”, which is dedicated to the in-flight validation of its cabin-related aspects, is currently in the midst of its busy flight test schedule, following its first flight on 20th October 2022. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:39:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-announces-first-fleet-order-of-72-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riyadh-air-announces-first-fleet-order-of-72-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ NEW PIF-OWNED AIRLINE AIMS TO TRANSFORM SAUDI ARABIA INTO GLOBAL AVIATION HUB Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:20:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-signs-5-year-deal-with-ibs-software/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/malaysia-airlines-signs-5-year-deal-with-ibs-software/ Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) signs a five-year deal to migrate its crew management systems to IBS Software’s cloud-based platform, iFlight Crew, to further automate and upgrade its aviation operations with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning benefits. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:07:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxair-to-grow-single-aisle-fleet-with-boeing-737-jets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/luxair-to-grow-single-aisle-fleet-with-boeing-737-jets/ Luxair and Boeing have announced that the Luxembourgian airline has chosen the fuel-efficient 737-8 to expand its single-aisle fleet with an agreement to acquire four jets. Sun, 05 Mar 2023 06:42:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-announces-nomination-of-sabrina-soussan-as-new-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-announces-nomination-of-sabrina-soussan-as-new-director/ The Boeing Company Board of Directors have announced that it has nominated Sabrina Soussan to be elected as a new director at the company’s upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Sat, 04 Mar 2023 07:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-takes-delivery-of-africas-first-airbus-a321neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egyptair-takes-delivery-of-africas-first-airbus-a321neo/ EGYPTAIR took delivery of its first A321neo from Airbus’ Delivery Centre in Hamburg, making the airline the first African operator of the aircraft. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-and-lynn-university-launch-groundbreaking-pilot-pathway-pro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-and-lynn-university-launch-groundbreaking-pilot-pathway-pro/ Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics in Boca Raton, Florida. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:19:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-consortium-to-enable-zero-emission-aviation-to-take-off-in-aotearoa-new/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-consortium-to-enable-zero-emission-aviation-to-take-off-in-aotearoa-new/ The Hydrogen Consortium’s vision is to support the country to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:50:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zeroavia-shell-rhia-and-rotterdam-the-hague-airport-advance-plans-for-hydro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zeroavia-shell-rhia-and-rotterdam-the-hague-airport-advance-plans-for-hydro/ ZeroAvia, the leader in developing zero-emission solutions for commercial aviation, today announced signing a collaboration agreement with Shell, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:20:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-begins-construction-on-overture-superfactory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-begins-construction-on-overture-superfactory/ Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, kicked off construction of its Overture Superfactory today in Greensboro, North Carolina. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:50:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-celebrates-historic-first-graduating-class-of-flight-academy-pilots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-celebrates-historic-first-graduating-class-of-flight-academy-pilots/ United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight school, is celebrating the graduation of United Aviate Academy’s inaugural class of pilots, an important step towards training the next generation of talented, qualified, and motivated aviators Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:04:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-reports-2022-commercial-aircraft-orders-and-deliveries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-reports-2022-commercial-aircraft-orders-and-deliveries/ Airbus delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022 and registered 1,078 gross new orders. Airbus’ end December 2022 backlog stood at 7,239 aircraft. Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:54:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-unveils-historic-order-to-purchase-up-to-200-new-boeing-wid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-unveils-historic-order-to-purchase-up-to-200-new-boeing-wid/ United Airlines today announced the largest widebody order by a U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history: 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options to purchase 100 more Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:47:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-announces-symphony-the-sustainable-and-cost-efficient-engin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boom-supersonic-announces-symphony-the-sustainable-and-cost-efficient-engin/ Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, today announced Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimized for its Overture supersonic airliner. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:32:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-fly-the-new-technology-airbus-a350-900-from-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-fly-the-new-technology-airbus-a350-900-from-2025/ SWISS is to mark a new milestone in the modernization of its long-haul aircraft fleet: from 2025 onwards, the airline will gradually introduce five advanced, highly economical and carbon-efficient Airbus A350-900 twinjets to its intercontinental operations Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-c919-aircraft-delivered-to-china-eastern-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-c919-aircraft-delivered-to-china-eastern-airlines/ On Dec. 9, the world’s first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world’s first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines (CEA). Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-p-8a-poseidon-to-new-zealand/ New Zealand received the first of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in a ceremony at the Museum of Flight. Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:03:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-boeing-747-airplane-leaves-everett-factory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-boeing-747-airplane-leaves-everett-factory/ The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:47:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dr.-brendan-nelson-named-the-new-president-of-boeing-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dr.-brendan-nelson-named-the-new-president-of-boeing-international/ Boeing today announced that Dr. Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company’s international strategy and corporate operations. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:02:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-group-presents-its-innovative-private-aviation-and-aircraft-maintena/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudia-group-presents-its-innovative-private-aviation-and-aircraft-maintena/ SAUDIA Group has announced its participation in the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association show (MEBAA) which will take place at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow site, from 6-8 December. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:17:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-partners-with-hynet-to-secure-direct-supply-of-hydrogen/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/manchester-airport-partners-with-hynet-to-secure-direct-supply-of-hydrogen/ Manchester Airport has unveiled plans to become the first UK airport with a direct supply of low carbon hydrogen fuel, announcing a partnership with HyNet – one of the UK’s leading Government-backed industrial decarbonisation projects. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:52:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-summit-to-take-place-on-30-november-and-1-december-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-summit-to-take-place-on-30-november-and-1-december-2022/ The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers pace towards a more sustainable future. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:29:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-and-easyjet-set-new-aviation-world-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rolls-royce-and-easyjet-set-new-aviation-world-first/ Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:34:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-named-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-named-the-worlds-leading-airline-alliance-at-the-world-travel/ Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-final-assembly-line-asia-assembles-its-first-a321-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-final-assembly-line-asia-assembles-its-first-a321-aircraft/ Airbus has announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft to be assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The breakthrough expands and deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry, and demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China. Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:25:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magnix-powers-first-point-to-point-flight-of-an-all-electric-helicopter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/magnix-powers-first-point-to-point-flight-of-an-all-electric-helicopter/ magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, is pleased to have powered the first fully-electric helicopter flight between airfields, in partnership with Tier 1 Engineering. Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:49:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-most-innovative-economic-zone-launched-in-riyadh/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-most-innovative-economic-zone-launched-in-riyadh/ The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31st October 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:17:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-iag-shareholders-approve-boeing-737-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/international-airlines-group-iag-shareholders-approve-boeing-737-order/ International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that its shareholders approved an agreement with Boeing to order a total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-eyes-saudi-deal-for-almost-40-a350-jets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-eyes-saudi-deal-for-almost-40-a350-jets/ Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations to order almost 40 A350 jets from Europe’s Airbus as part of strategic efforts to launch a new airline and challenge heavyweight carriers in the Gulf, industry sources said Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2022-world-passenger-symposium-to-take-place-1-3-november-2022-in-bahrain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2022-world-passenger-symposium-to-take-place-1-3-november-2022-in-bahrain/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:07:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-and-hamburg-airports-to-build-infrastructure-for-green-hydroge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christchurch-and-hamburg-airports-to-build-infrastructure-for-green-hydroge/ Though 18,500 kilometres apart, the two airports have just signed a partnership to work on infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen in aviation. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:35:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-dreamliner-in-lufthansas-long-haul-fleet-is-named-berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-dreamliner-in-lufthansas-long-haul-fleet-is-named-berlin/ The capital has a new flying ambassador. The first Boeing 787-9 in the Lufthansa fleet, with the registration D-ABPA, was christened today at Berlin Brandenburg Airport by Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:55:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-and-boeing-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-africas-first-7/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-and-boeing-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-africas-first-7/ Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the first 787 Dreamliner delivery to the African carrier. Over the past decade, Ethiopian Airlines has utilized the outstanding capabilities of the 787 to sustainably grow its long-haul network across the world Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:50:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honda-aircraft-company-reveals-latest-aircraft-the-hondajet-elite-ii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/honda-aircraft-company-reveals-latest-aircraft-the-hondajet-elite-ii/ Honda Aircraft Company today revealed the “HondaJet Elite II” at the 2022 National Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), a new upgraded aircraft that features a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The company also announced the introduction of automation technologies. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:07:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a330neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-takes-delivery-of-its-first-a330neo/ Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft leased from Air Lease Corporation.  The A330neo will play a crucial role in the company’s fleet transformation and also marks the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:30:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-welcomes-the-agreement-on-a-collective-long-term-aspirational-goal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-welcomes-the-agreement-on-a-collective-long-term-aspirational-goal/ Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This is an historic agreement, and we are delighted that countries have chosen a common path towards a net zero carbon emissions goal for aviation. “Together with WTTC’s Net Zero Roadmap, the global Travel & Tourism sector is now leading the way to ensure a more sustainable future.” Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:17:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-most-accurate-flight-emissions-data-is-now-available-via-cirium-sky/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-most-accurate-flight-emissions-data-is-now-available-via-cirium-sky/ The air travel industry now has easy access to the most accurate carbon emissions data from the aviation analytics firm, Cirium, through its new aviation data warehouse, Cirium Sky. Cirium Sky leverages the latest technology to democratise data and unify it in one place to enable businesses to identify operational inefficiencies, lower costs, reduce financial risks, and identify new service opportunities.  Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:44:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-calls-on-on-all-governments-to-urgently-agree-an-emissions-reduction-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-calls-on-on-all-governments-to-urgently-agree-an-emissions-reduction-t/ Attending the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal this week, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation. ICAO’s 41st Assembly will see 193 countries gather for talks on the future of aviation. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:18:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-line-aviation-aims-to-ease-pilot-shortage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blue-line-aviation-aims-to-ease-pilot-shortage/ The pilot shortage is real, and is having staggering effects on the airline industry. Blue Line Aviation aims to ease pilot shortages with the fastest path to career pilot available. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:10:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-recovery-continues-despite-headwinds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-recovery-continues-despite-headwinds/ Against a backdrop of slowing economic growth, the recovery in global air travel continues to support forecasts of a return to 2019 levels of traffic in 2024 at the aggregate level, IATA Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen told the World Financial Symposium. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:57:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-air-expo-2022-chooses-etihad-airways-as-official-airline-sponsor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-air-expo-2022-chooses-etihad-airways-as-official-airline-sponsor/ Etihad Airways has been named the official Airline Sponsor of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. The national carrier for Abu Dhabi will be the exclusive sponsor of the anticipated 18,000 attendee event. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:14:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-could-the-worlds-largest-airline-become-even-larger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-could-the-worlds-largest-airline-become-even-larger/ American Airlines’ CEO, Robert Isom, has expressed his desire for the airline to continue to grow. Speaking at the Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference on Wednesday, Isom said, “we actually have the assets in place to fly a much larger airline.” Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:41:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-carriers-post-worlds-second-highest-growth-in-july-traffic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/middle-east-carriers-post-worlds-second-highest-growth-in-july-traffic/ The Middle East air travel market emerged as one of the strongest performers this summer, with passenger traffic in July nearly tripling last year’s numbers, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:15:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royaljet-abu-dhabi-launches-private-world-cup-flights-to-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royaljet-abu-dhabi-launches-private-world-cup-flights-to-qatar/ Premium private aviation company RoyalJet Abu Dhabi has announced match-day flights to Doha. RoyalJet has “launched these flights for football fans to not only provide for the high demand but also allow fans to travel at their convenient times on match days and return the same day if they wish”, the company said Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-opens-customer-panel-to-new-members/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-opens-customer-panel-to-new-members/ Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, reliability, and customer service, today opened applications to join its Customer Panel and help improve Ryanair’s customer experience. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 06:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-rolls-royce-join-forces-to-service-plane-engines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-and-rolls-royce-join-forces-to-service-plane-engines/ China’s leading airline and British aerospace firm Rolls-Royce have joined forces to create a maintenance, repair and overhaul entity for servicing the country’s plane engines. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:14:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nigerian-civil-aviation-authority-threatens-to-ground-airlines-with-outstan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nigerian-civil-aviation-authority-threatens-to-ground-airlines-with-outstan/ The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an ultimatum to local operators over unpaid debts. The agency ordered the airlines to begin repayment of debts over N45.29 billion ($108.8 million) or face suspension. Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:58:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabias-new-airline-may-be-called-ria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/saudi-arabias-new-airline-may-be-called-ria/ Saudi Arabia is launching a new national airline to be based out of the capital of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and, sources say, most likely take the name “RIA.” Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:47:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-bucks-regional-trend-with-profit-surge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-bucks-regional-trend-with-profit-surge/ Ethiopian Airlines, the leading African flag carrier, on Wednesday reported a surge in profit for the last financial year, in sharp contrast to the ailing fortunes of other airlines in the region. The state-owned airline saw a 79 percent jump in revenue to $5 billion for 12 months to July while profit skyrocketed 90 percent to $937 million Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:35:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-chief-financial-officer-dominik-asam-to-leave-the-company-in-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-chief-financial-officer-dominik-asam-to-leave-the-company-in-2023/ Dominik Asam, 53, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus has decided to leave the Company beginning of March 2023 after almost four years in the position to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial Officer of SAP the market leader in enterprise application software Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:31:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-to-purchase-16-new-boeing-787-9-passenger-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-airlines-to-purchase-16-new-boeing-787-9-passenger-aircraft/ China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engine today (8/30). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the next-generation aircraft will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:43:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-pilot-makes-history-as-uaes-first-female-emirati-captain-in-commerci/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-pilot-makes-history-as-uaes-first-female-emirati-captain-in-commerci/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, this week celebrated Captain Aisha Al Mansoori who has become the UAE’s first female Emirati Captain in a commercial airline. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:01:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-cargo-introduces-fly-greener-the-carbon-offset-programme-for/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-cargo-introduces-fly-greener-the-carbon-offset-programme-for/ Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a carbon-offset programme powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator, as part of the airline’s commitment to tackling climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:09:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-aviation-capacity-close-to-89-of-2019-levels-a-new-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europes-aviation-capacity-close-to-89-of-2019-levels-a-new-high/ Europe’s capacity recovery as a percentage of 2019 levels has broken out of its narrow 13-week range of 86%-87%, reaching close to 89%. This is the closest to 2019 capacity since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Europe’s total seat capacity is at 88.6% in the week commencing 22-Aug-2022, which is a shortfall of 11.4% against the equivalent week in 2019. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:43:24 +0000