Monthly Archives: January 2025

TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will advance the airline’s fleet modernization plans and long-haul capabilities, bringing more travelers and trade to Angola Boeing [NYSE: BA] (www.Boeing.com) delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery. The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the […]

SAS introduces free, next-generation high-speed Wi-Fi across its entire fleet

SAS is introducing a totally new in-flight connectivity with the introduction of free, high-speed Wi-Fi. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink is the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit that will provide SAS passengers in all travel classes high-speed, low-latency internet for free. SAS will begin the phased rollout on their entire […]

Aircraft Maintenance: Careers Driving Air France’s Pursuit of Excellence

Guaranteeing flight safety every day At Air France Industries, 7,600 experts accomplish an essential daily mission: keeping the more than 200 aircraft in the Air France fleet – as well as those entrusted to the teams by customer airlines – in top-notch condition. These passionate, specialized teams carry out preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities […]

SWISS to start training its first pilots for the new Airbus A350

SWISS is to commence the training of cockpit crew members to fly the new Airbus A350 at the beginning of February. The training will utilize the new A350 full-flight simulator which was recently installed by Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland at its Opfikon training facility. SWISS plans to train more than 50 of its pilots on the […]

Aer Lingus reopens Future Pilot Programme for applications

Aer Lingus has announced the reopening of its Future Pilot Programme, which offers aspiring aviators a chance to realise their dreams of flying for the airline. Through a competitive selection process, candidates will be selected to join the Future Pilot Programme, a 14-month pilot training course which is fully sponsored by the airline. Aer Lingus […]

Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet

Korean Air is set to begin operations of Airbus A350-900 beginning from January 27. The first aircraft will operate on the Seoul Incheon-Osaka route twice daily, while a second A350-900 will serve the Seoul Incheon-Fukuoka route once daily. The A350-900 is a next-generation aircraft that offers exceptional comfort and an enhanced travel experience. Its superior […]

Hong Kong Airlines Achieves Immediate Savings with Accelya’s BIDT Audit Solution to Optimize GDS Costs and Prevent Inventory Abuse

Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, announces that Hong Kong Airlines, a leading regional airline based in Hong Kong, has selectedAccelya’s BIDT Audit to optimize its operations, reduce GDS costs, and address inventory abuse.    Under the new agreement, Accelya will audit millions of transactions for Hong Kong Airlines across multiple Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), […]

Lufthansa Cargo exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2025

Industry meeting in Berlin, 5-7 February 2025 Lufthansa Cargo booth in hall 25, booth C-08 Focus on more sustainable transport solutions for perishable goods The airfreight of temperature-sensitive perishables requires the utmost precision in planning and a specially customized infrastructure. With its globally recognized expertise, Lufthansa Cargo ensures reliable compliance with temperature and quality standards […]

AF001, Air France’s signature fragrance by Francis Kurkdjian

For the first time in its history, Air France has launched its signature home fragrance, AF001. To create this fragrance, the airline called on the talents of Francis Kurkdjian, master perfumer and artistic director of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. This is yet another opportunity for Air France to showcase the excellence of French expertise all over […]

Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Announce a Major Digitalisation Partnership

The partnership will see the digitalization of the carrier’s entire fleet of ULDs (unit load devices) DOHA, Qatar –  Qatar Airways Cargo, the leading air cargo carrier and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, announce their partnership for the digitalisation of the airline’s fleet […]