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Forthcoming Aviation Convention in May set to change the narrative of African airline Industry
In light of Africa’s vast landmass, its population accounting for 16% of the world population, and its low share of global trade of 2%, the continent is an excellent opportunity to develop air transport.
Emirates Skywards partners with Dilmah Tea
Members can now bid Skywards Miles for an exclusive opportunity to visit the home of Dilmah and explore the lush tea plantations in Sri Lanka
Qatar Airways Resumes Services to Birmingham, England, Ahead of Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2023
Passengers travelling from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East on the “World’s Best Airline” to Birmingham now have even greater connectivity to thrilling global sports events such as the British Grand Prix in Silverstone a short train ride away.
BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES AVIOS-ONLY FLIGHTS, OFFERING EVEN MORE REWARD SEATS
In a first for the airline, British Airways has launched flights that are made up exclusively of Reward Seats for Executive Club Members
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF MENTORING BETWEEN PILOTS AND STUDENTS
Airline dedicates aircraft to the Adopt-A-Pilot Program that has inspired thousands of fifth-grade students with an early interest in aviation
AirAsia Malaysia to expand China flights with direct routes to Shantou and Beijing in June and July
AirAsia Malaysia’s (AK) China expansion continues, with the resumption of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou starting 16 June and a new direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Beijing (Daxing) on 1 July this year.
Etihad Airways goes daily to Toronto
Following the recently expanded air services agreement between the UAE and Canada, Etihad Airways has announced it will increase flights to Toronto.
50,000 reasons to celebrate the first anniversary of Jetstar’s Busselton Margaret River flights
Last week Jetstar celebrated the one-year anniversary of the country’s first direct commercial service between Melbourne and Busselton Margaret River.
Ryanair Celebrates 10 Years In Nuremberg With Launch Of Biggest Ever Summer Schedule For Summer ’23
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, celebrated its 10 years of operations at Nuremberg with the launch of its biggest ever schedule for Summer ’23, with 30 routes incl. 2 new routes to Seville and Tenerife
Air Canada and Amadeus Expand Strategic Partnership
As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership.
Turkish Technic provides aircraft maintenance service to Emirates Airlines
One of the world’s biggest aircraft maintenance-repair service suppliers, Turkish Technic and Emirates, the United Arab Emirates based airline company which has the world’s largest Boeing 777 fleet, have signed an aircraft maintenance agreement.
Lufthansa LEOS takes delivery of second all-electric aircraft tractor Phoenix E
Lufthansa ground handling specialist LEOS has added the second Phoenix E all-electric aircraft tractor from German manufacturer Goldhofer to its fleet of tow tractors.