Monthly Archives: March 2024

Ryanair Purchases 1,000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Shell

Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, today (28 Mar) announced that it has purchased 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from global energy group, Shell, (enough SAF to fuel over 200 flights from Stansted to Madrid), which will be supplied to the airline at its Stansted Airport base. This purchase follows the MoU agreement made […]

Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal

The airline further strengthens its commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with 10% usage pledge for employee duty travel starting from 2024 Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon intensity by 12% from the 2019 level by 2030. ​ This move reinforces […]

Virgin Atlantic Kicks off 40th Birthday Celebrations Naming New Aircraft After Sir Richard Branson

Ruby Rebel is the airline’s newest Airbus A330neo named in honour of Sir Richard Branson. Aircraft will feature brand new flying icon with registration G-VSRB. Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 40th birthday on 22nd June 2024. In the year that Virgin Atlantic turns 40, the airline will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by […]

Air Canada Wins 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America

Air Canada is honoured to have earned the 2024 APEX Best in Entertainment Award in North America for its in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering, presented last night at the APEX Awards in Lisbon. This is the first time the airline has won this APEX award, which is based on ratings the organization received from thousands of […]

Wizz Air Empowers Gender Diversity with its Inaugural ‘Women on Air’ Event

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally[1], is thrilled to launch the inaugural “Women on Air” event, a pioneering forum for WIZZ employees. The groundbreaking initiative is a testament to the airline’s commitment to gender diversity and empowerment within the aviation industry, which has traditionally been a male-dominated field. Wizz Air’s […]

IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 – A closer look at this year’s program

  IGHC 2024: A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS YEAR’S PROGRAM. Many people have already signed up for the 2024 IGHC in Reykjavik, Iceland. ​​​​​If you’re still undecided we’re certain our sampling of the program’s sessions will convince you that you need to be there. So what’s on the menu this year?    

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun to step down as CEO at the end of 2024

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun today announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future. Board Chair Larry Kellner has informed the board that he […]

Air France to upgrade its Embraer 190 with brand new travel cabins

Air France continues to upgrade its range of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. The company and its regional subsidiary are thus preparing to renew the cabins of all the Embraer 190s operated by HOP! To design the aircraft’s future seats, Air France has teamed up with Expliseat, the French manufacturer of […]

WestJet achieves significant reductions in aircraft emissions

WestJet today reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 20191. The reductions align with the airline’s commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives […]

AEGEAN expands its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift program in main European airports

AEGEAN marks another important step towards reducing its environmental footprint by expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift program in main European airports. AEGEAN is joining forces with one of the world’s leading aviation fuel suppliers, Shell. Through its Greek JV with Motor Oil, Shell & MOH Aviation, AEGEAN has ensured the supply of significant […]