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Emirates Begins Operating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Flights in Dubai
Emirates has commenced the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation for its flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Shell has provided 315,000 gallons of blended SAF to Emirates, enabling the airline to power several flights using this eco-friendly fuel.
Air Canada First to Offer Disney+ Originals In-Flight Entertainment Worldwide
Air Canada has made aviation history by becoming the first airline globally to provide Disney+ Originals as part of its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This collaboration with Disney offers passengers, both young and old, the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of Disney+ Originals, including popular series like Loki Season 1 and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Qatar Airways Partners with United for Wildlife
Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner for The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme
BRITISH AIRWAYS INTRODUCES FESTIVE MENUS FOR DIWALI AND THANKSGIVING
British Airways introduces a variety of special touches to its onboard experience, including sweet desserts for Diwali and Thanksgiving-inspired menus with traditional roast turkey and pumpkin pie The airline will also offer special treats and bespoke dishes in its lounges at London Heathrow
EFTA spreads its wings to expand pilot pipeline
The current batch has 290 – 23 nationalities, 27 women – and there are over 120 graduates who’re now flying full-time for Emirates. All these dreamers and ambitious high-flyers are Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) cadets, who form the new generation of pilots critical to the future of aviation.
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.
Riyadh Air and IBM Sign Collaboration Agreement to Establish Technology Foundation
The airline to work with IBM Consulting to create and build mission-critical technology and business capabilities to support the path to their first flight
ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS STUNNING NEW LOUNGES AT ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL’S NEW TERMINAL A
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled flagship premium lounges at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A. This follows Etihad making history when it operated Terminal A’s first commercial flight on 31 October, and the new lounge is revealed ahead of the airline’s full transition to the new Terminal which is phased to take place between 9 and 14 November.
Increased airlift will cement Barbados as ‘must-see’ destination
Barbados’ tourism minister is hopeful an increase in airlift will cement the island’s reputation as a “must-see” destination for UK travellers. Speaking at a trade event in London to mark the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill hailed the “crucial” partnerships the island has with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which are both raising their capacity to the island in 2024.
EASYJET IS ALL SET TO LAUNCH S.FLEET PERFORMANCE +
S. Fleet Performance + (S.FP+) is a brand new digital solution aimed at reducing airlines’ unplanned maintenance and the associated effects and costs.
RYANAIR REPORTS STRONG HALF YEAR PROFITS OF €2.18BN DUE TO RECORD SUMMER TRAFFIC
Ryanair Holdings today (6 Nov.) reported a strong half-year profit of €2.18bn, compared to a prior year H1 PAT of €1.37bn, thanks to a strong Easter in Q1, record summer traffic and higher fares which offset significantly higher fuel costs in the half year.
Fiji Airways launches its latest flight sale to Fiji and beyond
Fiji Airways has launched its latest sale to Fiji and beyond, offering Americans the chance to save money on 2024 travel, if they get in quick and book before 17th November, 2023.