Monthly Archives: June 2021

Three Airbus A320neo to join the Brussels Airlines fleet in 2023

The Lufthansa Group Executive Board and the Board of Directors of SN Airholding have authorised the allocation of three Airbus A320neo to Brussels Airlines. With these new state-of-the-art aircraft, Belgium’s home carrier makes an essential step in the further modernisation of the airline’s fleet and herewith significantly lowers the CO2- and noise-emissions on its medium-haul […]

Alaska Airlines launches new codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

As Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with our oneworld partners, we proudly announced the launch of a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the alliance, that further strengthens the partnership between the two airlines and provides travelers with exciting and convenient options. Beginning July 1, the agreement allows passengers on Qatar […]

United Airlines orders 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft

United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its “United Next” initiative.  The new order complements existing orders from United for 50 A321XLR aircraft, bringing the total commitment from the airline to 120 A321 aircraft.  “Such a significant […]

AirAsia Group ramps up cargo services with Freightchain’s digital interlining

In an effort to further strengthen its cargo footprint across the region, airlines under the AirAsia Group have made available cargo spaces on their flights on Freightchain, the world’s first digital air cargo network based on blockchain.  AirAsia’s cargo services are managed by its logistics venture, Teleport who has also adopted Freightchain in order to […]

Silk Way West Airlines to enter the global pharmaceutical logistics market with GDP certification

Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification. To further improve the company’s capacity in reliably handling time- and temperature-sensitive cargo, the carrier has successfully completed an in-depth GDP audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. This is […]

Sabre renews partnership with Virgin Australia

Sabre Corporation and Virgin Australia have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with the renewal of their global distribution agreement. Under the renewed agreement, Sabre will continue to distribute Virgin Australia flights and services through the Sabre GDS marketplace, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of Sabre-connected agencies will continue to have access to flights. “Although international borders […]

Finnair deepens Juneyao Air partnership

Finnair and Shanghai-based Juneyao Air will enter to a joint business partnership next month. The carriers will cooperate commercially on flights between Helsinki and Shanghai as well points beyond in China and Europe. Finnair and Juneyao Air started a codeshare cooperation in 2019, when Juneyao Air launched its Shanghai-Helsinki route. The joint business further deepens […]

Qatar Airways adds Côte d’Ivoire to network

Qatar Airways has welcomed Abidjan to its global network as its debut flight to the largest city in Côte d’Ivoire lands at Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport. With three weekly flights, the service between Doha and Abidjan via Accra will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 […]