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Qatar Airways Named ‘Airline of the Year’ by Airline Ratings for 2024
Qatar Airways receives top honors as the ‘Airline of the Year’ by Airline Ratings, alongside awards for ‘Best Business Class’ for the fifth consecutive year and ‘Best Catering’. Recognized for exceptional customer experiences and service excellence, Qatar Airways stands out among 25 global carriers assessed based on various criteria including fleet age, passenger reviews, safety, and innovation.
Finnair blossoms with return to Nagoya
Finnair’s first flight to Nagoya since pre-pandemic, officially took to the skies yesterday morning, as the airline continues to extend its route network. Flight AY79 departed Helsinki at 12:15am , before touching down in the Japanese city at 6:29pm local time.
Aviation Leaders Assemble in Dubai for IATA’s 80th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4 2024).
DISCOVER THE WORLD ANNOUNCES A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SAUDIA TO ENHANCE TRAVEL TRADE ENGAGEMENT
Discover the World, the renowned global specialist in travel representation, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Discover the World brings to the table an impressive track record in business development with many leading industry brands making them a logical partner to elevate Saudia’s iconic brand, exciting new product and guest experience and unique destination network.
PANASONIC AVIONICS’ ASTROVA SELECTED BY AIR CANADA FOR OVER 80 NARROWBODY AND WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT
Aircraft Interiors Expo - Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), a world-leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, has signed an agreement with Air Canada to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on 80+ aircraft starting in 2025.
Turkish Airlines Unveils New Sleeping Set for its Guests
Turkish Airlines has revamped its sleeping sets for long-haul flights, giving passengers a delightfully dreamy travel experience. The new, elegantly designed set, which elevates the airline’s hospitality to new heights, offers home-like comfort and warmth – providing customers a superior sleeping environment and an unmatched flight experience on transatlantic flights.
Air Cargo Demand Continues Strong Growth into Q2
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter (Q2).
Cirium’s Emerald Sky set to transform aircraft emissions and fuel burn data accuracy
Cirium, the leader in aviation analytics, has introduced the industry’s most precise independent standard for measuring aircraft emissions and fuel burn. This groundbreaking and revolutionary methodology analyses each flight’s specific aircraft type and design specifications, combined with real-time operational data and flight conditions, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and reliability in emission tracking.
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.
Aer Lingus selects new JFK Terminal 6 for operations beginning in early 2026
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class, $4.2 billion Terminal 6, and Aer Lingus today announced that the airline will make Terminal 6 its new home at JFK and begin operations on the first day of the Terminal’s opening to passengers in early 2026.
Vietnam Airlines Named Among Top 5 Most Punctual Airlines in Asia Pacific
Vietnam Airlines has been named among the top 5 most punctual airlines in Asia Pacific as of April 2024 by Cirium, a leader in aviation analytics. The definition of an on-time arrival is when a passenger flight arrives at the gate within 15-minutes of the scheduled arrival time. Based on data from 11,108 flights, Vietnam Airlines achieved an on-time arrival percentage of 81.85 percent.
Azul and GOL Announce Codeshare Agreement
Azul and GOL airlines announce today a commercial cooperation agreement that will connect their flight networks in Brazil through a codeshare agreement. This partnership covers all domestic routes operated exclusively, meaning rotes operated by one of the two companies but not the other.