A special moment today for KLM at Schiphol: the first of the 29 electric equipment tow tractors, the ‘Goldhofer Sherpa’, was put into use. With the arrival of the Goldhofer Sherpas, half of KLM’s equipment tow tractors on the platform have been electrified. As a result of this expansion, KLM has now electrified just over […]
Hong Kong’s home airline is named Design Airline of the Year, Asia and wins Best New Business Class for Aria Suite and Best New Premium Economy Thursday, December 12, 2024 Cathay Pacific is proud to announce that it has been honoured with three prestigious awards at TheDesignAir Awards 2024, including Design Airline of the Year, […]
From January 2025, Business Class passengers on Brussels Airlines’ long-haul flights will enjoy a new gastronomic experience. The menu has been carefully concocted by Michelin-starred chef Arabelle Meirlaen, of the eponymous restaurant in Marchin. She becomes the fifteenth Michelin-starred chef in a series of Belgian top chefs, with whom the airline has been delighting its […]
Image: Airbus Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia, has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will enable Aircalin to support fleet adaptation and the carrier’s long haul network expansion. Currently the airline’s widebody fleet comprises two A330neo aircraft. The airline plans to […]
Accessible through the Delta Sky Club on Concourse E at Boston Logan International Airport, the 6,700-square-foot exclusive dining lounge will offer guests a one-of-a-kind culinary experience and includes details that pay homage to Boston’s maritime heritage. Delta continues to elevate the premium ground experience with the opening of the third Delta One Lounge, located at […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on various battery-powered electronic devices to monitor […]
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020. On December 12, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, representing a 63.88% ownership stake and making Asiana Airlines a subsidiary of Korean Air. The completion follows Korean Air’s payment of KRW 800 […]
SWISS is to receive five further new Airbus A350-900 aircraft from 2027 onwards, in addition to the five which it already has on order. The new SWISS Airbus A350 fleet will be gradually delivered – complete with the new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin interior – between summer 2025 and the end of 2031. Swiss International Air […]
Alaska Air Group to unlock significant short- and long-term value creation to drive double digit margins of 11-13% and EPS to at least $10 by 2027; acquisition synergy estimates increased to at least $500 million by 2027 Launching a new global gateway from Seattle with nonstop routes to Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Seoul Incheon (ICN), […]
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing and most environmentally sustainable airline*, is proud to announce that it has been named ‘Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” at the inaugural Carbon Awards 2024, hosted by World Finance. Wizz Air was celebrated for its exceptional contributions to reducing carbon emissions intensity and its efforts in developing more sustainable aviation practices. […]
