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IATA and UNEP to Address Key Environmental Challenges in Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to address sustainability challenges in the aviation industry.
2023 Winners of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the 2023 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
Local to global connectivity increased as Loganair partners with Aer Lingus
Loganair has increased its global connectivity options for its passengers thanks to a new interline agreement with Aer Lingus.
New national airline announced by Saudi Crown Prince unveils stunning design
Riyadh Air livery is displayed on Boeing 787-9 and the carrier has secured ‘RX’ airline designator code from IATA
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines sign a codeshare agreement
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement. With this agreement, the two airlines will be providing seamless connections to their customers and expand the number of destinations on both carriers’ networks.
14 years of flydubai
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, tearler this week marked 14 years of operations. On 01 June 2009, the carrier welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut.
Airline Profitability Outlook Strengthens
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023. Highlights include:
Willie Walsh Report on the Air Transport Industry
Airlines are en route to a profitable, safe, efficient, and sustainable future.The pandemic years are behind us, and borders are open as normal. Despite economic uncertainties, people are flying to reconnect, explore, and do business.
Brussels Airlines’ A320neo Rolls Out Of Paint Shop
The first of five A320neos destined for Belgium’s flag carrier.
BACK TO BEIJING! BRITISH AIRWAYS RESTARTS FLIGHTS TO THE CHINESE CAPITAL, DEBUTING NEW ‘CLUB SUITE
British Airways’ first flight from London to Beijing in more than three years touched down at Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday.
LATAM Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 146 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, announced today that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM”) has selected GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, adding to their initial order selecting GTF engines to power more than 40 aircraft in 2013
Air Tanzania receives Africa’s first direct Boeing 767F
Boeing and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s – and Africa’s first 767-300 Freighter.