Monthly Archives: August 2022

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo transports Dutch Solar Team’s car

On Saturday 6 August, the Nuna 11s – the car that the Dutch Brunel Solar Team will drive in South Africa’s Sasol Solar Challenge – departed Schiphol Airport for Johannesburg on a Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP), the team’s logistics partner this year.  AFKLMP has partnered with this year’s […]

Lufthansa Group back to black with operating profit of 393 million euros and Adjusted free cash flow of 2.1 billion euros in the second quarter

Strong increase in average yields and successful cargo segment drive positive quarterly result Boom in demand for airline tickets continues Load factors in premium classes above 2019 levels – recovery of business travel continues Group will be hiring around 5,000 new employees in the second half year of 2022 First European airline group: SBTi validates […]

IndiGo introduces a global-first, innovative “Three-Point Disembarkation System” to mark its sixteenth anniversary

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, today introduced a new revolutionary Three Point Disembarkation process which will enable its customers to exit the aircraft faster than ever before. The new Three Point Disembarkation process will be carried out from two forward and one rear exit ramp, making IndiGo the first airline in the world to use this […]

Forbes recognizes Delta as a Best Employer for Women for 2022

The Forbes ranking reflects Delta’s ongoing efforts to be a great workplace for women in hiring and recruitment and executive representation. Delta is one of Forbes’ Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. for a second year in a row, with employees giving top marks to the airline’s working conditions, benefits and representation of women […]

American Airlines Admirals Club Lounges Are About to Get Really Dreamy

Multiyear project kicks off at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport American Airlines is taking the ability to relax and unwind during travel to the next level through the redesign of its Admirals Club lounges across the United States. Customers will first experience the new look of the design at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) […]

SWISS expands its customers’ carbon-neutral air travel options

SWISS is introducing a new ‘Green Fare’ for customers flying from Denmark, Sweden or Norway which ensures that the carbon dioxide emissions generated by their air travel are fully offset through the use of sustainable aviation fuel and investments in climate protection projects. SWISS customers’ use of the carbon-neutral flying option has increased tenfold since […]

Emirates invites First Officers to let their careers take flight and enjoy the Dubai lifestyle

Emirates, the world’s largest operator of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, is looking to recruit First Officers who meet the airline’s exceptional standards in safety, technical prowess and customer experience. Successful candidates can look forward to climbing new career heights with Emirates’ all wide-body fleet and ever-expanding global route network, and enjoy an excellent lifestyle […]

Brussels Airlines extends options for CO2-neutral flying

New fare including full offsetting of CO2 emissions introduced for passengers flying from Denmark, Sweden and Norway as pilot project. Brussels, August 2 – Brussels Airlines introduces a Green Fare for passengers flying from Denmark, Sweden and Norway from August, which includes full offsetting of CO2 emissions using sustainable fuel and investment in climate protection […]

Etihad Airways scales up its cargo operations with Airbus’ new generation A350F freighter

Image: Airbus Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. The freighters will upgrade Etihad’s freight capacity by deploying the most efficient cargo aircraft available in the market. This order of the A350F sees the national carrier of the […]

Delta, Team USA A330 land at world’s largest aviation celebration

Delta brought its state-of-the-art Team USA Airbus A330-900neo to EAA AirVenture to help inspire future aviators. For the first time ever, a Delta jet touched down on the runway at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to take part in EAA AirVenture. The chartered Airbus A330-900neo, wearing a special Team USA livery, featured prominently both […]