Monthly Archives: June 2022

Lufthansa reactivates Airbus A380

Lufthansa is reactivating the Airbus A380 in response to the steep rise in customer demand and the delayed delivery of ordered aircraft. The airline expects to use the long-haul aircraft, which is popular with customers and crews, again from summer 2023. The company is currently assessing how many A380s will be reactivated and which destinations […]

ANA Expands SAF Flight Initiative as Leading Japanese Companies Join as Partners

Itochu, the Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute and Nomura Holdings join as the inaugural corporate partners in ANA’s SAF Flight Initiative. In addition, MITSUI-SOKO EXPRESS Co., Ltd. and MITSUI-SOKO Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. have joined the cargo program launched last October. The initiative, a first-of-its-kind among Asian airlines, will allow companies to reduce their […]

airBaltic receives gold rating in Sustainability index 2022

Latvian airline airBaltic has received rating in Gold category in the Sustainability index 2022. This is the second time that airBaltic has participated in the evaluation procedure. Previous year airBaltic received rating in the Silver category. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Sustainability is one of the key drivers for our operations. Therefore, we are […]

Airbus’ successful ILA Berlin air show: a major Eurofighter order and new sustainability agreements

Airbus made headlines during this week’s ILA Berlin with key developments spanning the company’s military, civil, air mobility and cybersecurity businesses – led by a landmark contract for Spain’s acquisition of 20 latest-generation Eurofighter combat aircraft. ILA Berlin was the first major European air show since 2019, and this event enabled Airbus to underscore how […]

KLM: Shrinking Schiphol highly detrimental and not in line with coalition agreement

KLM and the Dutch government both support greater sustainability in air transport KLM is surprised by the government’s sudden resolve to substantially cut back operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol The proposed cutback is not in line with the coalition agreement between the ruling parties This strongly undermines the hub function that KLM and Schiphol have […]

Qatar Airways and Airlink sign comprehensive codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity across Southern Africa

Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. This new codeshare agreement means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single […]

Turkish Cargo to offer 3 new services for shipment

Being one of the most reliable solution partners in the global air cargo industry, Turkish Cargo has been investing in infrastructure and technology to provide cost saving, flexible and privileged shipment offers by means of 3 new services; “TK SMART, TK PREMIUM, and TK URGENT.” TK SMART, one of the most preferred services in routine […]

Turkish Technic Completes Its First Boeing 777-300ER Landing Gear Overhaul

A leading provider of technical services and solutions for commercial aircraft and their components, Turkish Technic has recently completed its first Boeing B777-300ER landing gear overhaul. The completion of the landing gear overhaul of one of the Boeing’s new generation long range aircraft, 777-300ER, makes Turkish Technic one of the most competent landing gear overhaul […]

Korean Air renews IATA ‘CEIV Pharma’ Certification

Korean Air has once again received certification from IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma (CEIV Pharma), demonstrating its highest service quality and expertise in pharmaceutical transportation. IATA’s “CEIV Pharma” is an international standard that recognizes an airline’s capability to manage pharmaceuticals. More than 280 checklists, including transportation handling procedure, storage facilities, equipment, and […]