Monthly Archives: June 2022

Airbus signs Memorandum of Cooperation with ACI EUROPE

Memorandum of Cooperation signals commitment to bringing alternative energy sources to market Airbus and ACI EUROPE have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance cooperation in the area of new aircraft energy ecosystems. The joint goal is to enable the broader use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and to develop the hydrogen ecosystem required for […]

Groundforce Portugal renews ISAGO until 2024

After three thorough audits right after the Covid-19 pandemic, and while the operation levels resume, Groundforce Portugal is again certified for IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO), aiming to ensure continuation of all station accreditations Groundforce Portugal, national leader in providing services and innovative solutions to airlines, has announced that the company has been […]

Norwegian concludes agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

In May, Norwegian and Boeing announced an agreement in principle for the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with options for another 30 aircraft. On 22nd June, 2022, Norwegian announced that the various closing conditions related to agreement have been met. Following this, Norwegian estimates that it will record a net gain of […]

Finnair and Gevo Enter into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sales Agreement

Finnair has signed a new fuel sales agreement with Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, Inc. The agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years starting from 2027. The expected value for the agreement is $192 million over the five-year period, including associated […]

Allegiant Becomes Official Airline of the Detroit Pistons Basketball Team

Allegiant and the Detroit Pistons today announced they are entering a multi-year partnership designating Allegiant the “Official Airline of the Detroit Pistons.” With two of Allegiant’s permanent bases located in Flint and Grand Rapids, Michigan is a key market for Allegiant’s network. The partnership with the Pistons – which begins July 1 – demonstrates the airline’s ongoing […]

Alaska Airlines partners with like-minded brands to offer guests products made with care

Care guides us in pursuit of brands that care about people and the planet. They share a meaningful purpose and spark joy simply by focusing on the little things that matter. Behind every pretzel twist or chocolate covered almond or truffle and even soap in our bathrooms, there’s a meaningful purpose and reason why brands […]

Air France wins awards at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg

On 14 June 2022, at the 2022 OnBoard Hospitality Awards* at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Air France received the award for the Best Comfort Kit for Children and Babies and the Bronze Award for the Best Travel Cabin Concept for the design of its Airbus A220. First place for children’s and babies’ comfort […]

Korean Air awarded Air Transport World’s Cargo Operator of the Year

Korean Air was awarded Air Transport World’s (ATW) “2022 Cargo Operator of the Year ” at its awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar on June 21. The airline’s continued innovation and agility, investment and application of technology and digitalization, and strong financial performance over the course of the pandemic were key points that the global panel […]

easyJet first airline partner for Iris programme to further reduce aviation’s carbon emissions

Inmarsat and ESA’s Iris programme will provide next-generation technology to supply the communication capacity for ATC to better manage air traffic and help airlines to reduce carbon emissions through cutting-edge route optimisation easyJet will be the first evaluation partner for next-generation communication service Evaluation will take place on 11 newly delivered easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft, […]

Delta connects generations, cultures with WWII veterans charter to Normandy

Delta makes its historic landing in Normandy and is welcomed with a water cannon salute. What does it mean to say no one better connects the world? It means fostering the Delta Difference on a global scale across generations, cultures, faiths, nationalities and beliefs. It means pulling out all the stops – in conjunction with […]