Monthly Archives: September 2018

British Airways Enhances its Service for Connecting Customers

123,000 customers travel with the airline every single day, with a large proportion transferring The airline has invested in new technology and new vehicles in Terminal 5 to enhance the experience Dedicated connections staff will help customers travel through the airport The airline has come up with a number of innovations to make its customers’ […]

Airbus delivers first aircraft from Mobile powered by sustainable jet fuel blend

Airbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. will this week deliver its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due to depart Mobile on 20 September with 15 percent sustainable jet fuel in its tanks. In total, five A321 aircraft are due to be delivered to JetBlue […]

First ANA Airbus A380 takes to the skies

The first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) took to the skies yesterday, completing a maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France to the Airbus site in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft is now being prepared for cabin installation and painting in the airline’s special A380 livery. ANA HOLDINGS INC. placed a […]

World’s first electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration handled at Frankfurt Airport

Lufthansa Cargo the first airline to support the eDGD standard · Pilot phase of Dakosy’s INFr8 shipping portal successfully launched. Lufthansa Cargo, using the INFr8 platform, has handled the world’s first dangerous goods shipment with an electronic Dangerous Goods Declaration (eDGD) at Frankfurt Airport. A shipment from the globally active healthcare company Abbott based in […]

“Beer on tap” on board Lufthansa’s traditional costume flights

Fresh draft beer available on board again after 50 years to celebrate Oktoberfest  Lufthansa traditional costume flights taking off from Munich to New York, Singapore and Shanghai  “Leberkäse”, pretzels, white sausage available in Lufthansa Lounges during Oktoberfest Lufthansa crews are soon taking off in traditional Bavarian costume – just in time for Munich’s Oktoberfest. As […]

Cathay Pacific & Boeing to donate world’s 1st 777 to aviation museum

B-HNL expected to fly into retirement on 18 September from Hong Kong Cathay Pacific and Boeing announced today that they are donating the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace. The iconic 777-200 airplane (line number WA001 and registered […]

Saudia Introduces Free ‘Social Messaging’ for All Guests

Airline First in EMEA and Asia Regions to Introduce Free-of-Charge Social Messaging Plan OnBoard WiFi Connected Aircraft. Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) introduced a new ‘social messaging’ plan yesterday (September 15) which provides guests – regardless of class of travel – with free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. SAUDIA is the first airline in […]

TUMI’s First Pop-Up Store in the Middle East Launches at Qatar Duty Free

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has partnered with TUMI to launch TUMI’s first ever duty free pop-up store in the Middle East. The TUMI store will be the ultimate destination for travellers looking for a unique brand experience whilst transiting or departing from the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA). The internationally known brand is recognised for […]

First Delta Air Lines A220-100 rolls out of painting hangar in Mirabel

Delta Air Lines first Airbus A220-100 was introduced this week after rolling out of the painting hangar at the A220 final assembly line in Mirabel, Québec. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to take delivery of the A220, featuring a state-of-the art interior and delivering best-in-class fuel performance. Now that the aircraft is decked […]

Air Peace orders 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Nigerian airline Air Peace ordered ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the manufacturer announced on September 13, 2018. The deal could be worth approximately $1.17 billion at list prices. “Africa is a growing market for commercial airplanes and we are proud that airlines like Air Peace are selecting Boeing aircraft to be part of that […]