Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet – Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa Boeing and Air Peace of Nigeria today announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.Air Peace already operates Boeing 737s between major cities in […]
In celebration of 85 successful years, Turkish Airlines has unveiled a fresh look with a new uniform specially designed for its cabin crew. The new uniforms will begin to be used following the opening of the Istanbul New Airport, the “new home” of the flag carrier airline. Inspired by many classic elements of Turkish design […]
TAP’s second Airbus A321neo, and the third of 71 new Airbus aircraft TAP is to receive by 2025, started commercial operations today. On this its first day, the aircraft is to fly to Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, in tribute to the person it is named after. Gonçalo Velho Cabral (1400-1460) was the Portuguese navigator […]
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) unveils 2017 findings Crowning Norwegian as the undefeated Leader. The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its white paper analysing the fuel efficiency of the 20 leading airlines on routes between Europe and the United States in 2017. Norwegian once again rose to the top as […]
Emirates airline’s fully-enclosed First Class Private Suites, launched in November last year on its Boeing 777 aircraft, has been awarded gold by Future Travel Experience (FTE) in the “Up in the Air” category. The FTE Global Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of organizations that have gone the extra mile to improve the passenger experience both […]
Aeroflot and United Aircraft Corporation have signed an agreement for the delivery of 100 Superjet 100 aircraft. The document was signed by Aeroflot chief executive Vitaly Saveliev and president of PJSC United Aircraft Corporation, Yury Slyusar, during the Eastern Economic Forum in the presence of president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Under the agreement, […]
British all-cargo airline, CargoLogicAir (CLA), has confirmed new appointments to its executive and management teams to supports its growth strategy, as it prepares to take delivery of its next Boeing 747 freighter. Frank De Jong joins CargoLogicAir as Chief Operations Officer. With a background as part of the Air France/KLM Cargo platform, Frank previously held […]
Ryanair announced its first ever flights from Exeter, its newest airport, with 3 new routes commencing in April, as part of its Summer 2019 schedule. Ryanair’s Summer 2019 Exeter schedule will deliver 3 new routes to Malaga, Malta and Naples, with 6 weekly flights flying an estimated 80,000 customers per year. The announcement makes the […]
The FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 will see human and equine athletes compete from 11-23 September for 29 medals in the Olympic disciplines of Eventing, Jumping and Dressage, the Paralympic sport of Para-Dressage, alongside Driving, Endurance, Reining and Vaulting Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has successfully transported the first group of 67 horses […]
As part of Alaska Airlines’ ongoing efforts to fly greener and expand use of sustainable aviation fuels, Neste and Alaska have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In addition to Alaska’s efforts to increase fuel-efficiency and adopt innovative flight technology, the agreement will allow Neste and Alaska to more closely work together to design, create […]
