Monthly Archives: July 2021

British Airways & Partners Shortlisted for Government Funding for Projects to Decarbonise Aviation

Eight projects have been shortlisted for funding by the Department for Transport’s Green Fuels, Green Skies competition – part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, announced in November 2020  The grants will drive meaningful progress towards the development of sustainable aviation fuel plants in the UK and the decarbonization of the aviation industry  Projects […]

airBaltic introduces digital SKY Service

Latvian airline airBaltic announces that as of July 2021 it has improved its onboard service, by introducing airBaltic SKY Service – a platform that will be available for all passengers during the flight via their mobile devices. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “As an airline we are constantly working to improve the passenger […]

Air France awarded 5-star Covid-19 safety rating by Skytrax

On 27 July, 2021, Air France received a 5-star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax, the international air transport rating agency. Since obtaining a 4-star rating in January 2021, the company has now attained the highest rating in this global benchmark for certifying covid-19 air travel health and safety standards. Air France is the first […]

Airbus commences flight tests with fourth BelugaXL

Airbus has carried out the maiden flight of its fourth BelugaXL high-capacity transport, which took off from Toulouse on 20 July. The Rolls-Royce Trent 700-powered aircraft is one of six being constructed by Airbus for its logistics transport division. Airbus has been gradually withdrawing its older A300-600ST Beluga fleet from service as the larger XL […]

How many flights does it take to transport 247 horses from Liege to the Tokyo Olympics?

On Emirates SkyCargo’s modern and efficient Boeing 777 freighter aircraft capable of transporting around 100 tonnes of cargo per flight, it takes only eight flights to move 247 horses in 131 specially designed horse stalls, 59 grooms to look after the horses, 100 tonnes of special equipment and most importantly 20 tonnes of food and […]

Qatar Airways Named Airline of the Year and Best Business Class by the 2021 AirlineRatings Awards

Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering, and the Best Business Class awards. This marks the third year in a row Qatar Airways has achieved the Best Business Class accolade, recognising its patented Qsuite product. The AirlineRatings ‘Airline […]

Airbus delivers first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China

Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China. The A350-900 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines, the largest Airbus operator in Asia and second largest in the world. At […]

Etihad launches 65th destination with first flight to Vienna

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched its inaugural flight to Vienna, the City of Music, the first of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and the Austrian capital. Flight EY147 departed Abu Dhabi International Airport at 7.30am on 18 July and landed in Vienna Airport at approximately 11.20am, […]