Monthly Archives: January 2020

Air France Shopping presents its new vintage collection

After reissuing the iconic 1950s small suitcase, Air France Shopping unveils new items, enhancing its chic vintage collection. The new essential accessories featuring an ideally-sized bowling bag and beach bag for those wintertime sunny getaways made of navy blue with white print cotton canvas are the perfect travel companion. A large transparent pouch made from […]

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announce international partnership

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced today an exclusive partnership designating Air Canada as Official Airline for Big Top and Arena shows for Canada, the U.S., Europe, and select countries around the world. As the most recent major international marketing sponsorship for the airline, the multi-year agreement will see the two brands bringing the world […]

Nordic Aviation Capital finalised order for 20 A220 Family aircraft

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the leading lessor of regional aircraft, signed at the end of 2019 a firm order for 20 A220 Family aircraft. This latest order from NAC, counted in the 2019 order-book, is a huge endorsement and affirms the strong market demand for the state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient A220 Family. “NAC’s order for the A220 […]

Delta launches innovative solution for pet travel

Through an exclusive partnership with CarePod, Delta launches a new standard of travel with a state-of-the-art pet travel carrier that provides real-time updates for customers. A phased U.S. rollout will begin, following a successful two-month trial. Delta is ushering in a new best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners with the exclusive launch of […]

CORONAVIRUS: AirAsia, Cathay Dragon, Temporarily Cancel All Flights to and from Wuhan, China

Both AirAsia and Cathay Dragon have announced they will temporarily suspend all flights to and from Wuhan, China during the Coronavirus outbreak. AirAsia on their website announced: ‘In light of the recent health situation and government announcement, all AirAsia flights from Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok and Phuket to Wuhan, China are temporarily cancelled until 28th January […]

737 MAX Not Expected To Fly Again ’til Mid 2020

Boeing yesterday released a statement advising customers and suppliers they did not expect to see the 737 Max return to service until mid 2020, although the company emphasised this was an estimate with the FAA and other global regulators determining the exact date. The full statement read: ‘As we have emphasized, the FAA and other […]

SAA’s New Airbus A350-900 Takes to the Skies

South African Airways (SAA) new Airbus A350-900 operated its first international flight from O.R Tambo International (ORTIA) airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport. “This inaugural flight was the first that we plan to introduce on our international routes in the near future. We are excited that our passengers will enjoy the […]

ANA Conducts Real-world Testing for Autonomous Electric Bus at Haneda International Airport

Autonomous electric bus allows simplified travel within the airport, boosting convenience for both passengers and staff. Trials demonstrate how ANA continues to promote technological innovation in the aviation and airline industry. ANA illustrates the commitment to the environment by using eco-friendly electric buses to reduce carbon emission. All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star […]

Airbus to add A321 production capabilities in Toulouse

Following its strategy to keep its overall production system at the leading edge of technology and to increase industrial capacity and flexibility, Airbus has decided to create new A321 production capabilities at its site in Toulouse. By mid-2022 the current A380 Lagardère facility in Toulouse will accommodate a digitally-enabled A321 line as a step to […]

AAIB Release Anniversary Statement Regarding Emiliano Sala Aircraft Crash

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch today released a statement on the anniversary of the accident involving Piper PA-46-310P Malibu N264DB, that claimed the lives of footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.  Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector of Air Accidents, Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said: “Today marks the anniversary of the accident involving Piper PA-46-310P […]