SWISS First Suite Plus Mockup A350 SWISS presented the new First and Business Class seats of its ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin concept at Zurich Airport. The new seats will come into service together with the company’s brand-new Airbus A350-900s from this fall onwards. SWISS Senses promises guests in all seating classes an even more personal and […]
Lufthansa and Fraport AG have signed an agreement to further optimize aircraft handling at Frankfurt Airport. Together with Lufthansa subsidiary zeroG, the partners are introducing the innovative AI-based camera solution “seer”. The goal is to use real-time data to make the turnaround process– i.e., the procedures involved in aircraft handling – more transparent, punctual, and […]
In today’s dynamic and often unpredictable operating environment, adaptability and collaboration are essential. At Air France-KLM, the Group’s airlines are joining forces more than ever to meet operational challenges, ensure business continuity, and build long-term resilience. From sharing pilot resources to deploying common tools and systems, recent initiatives highlight how cross-entity cooperation is becoming a […]
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo have announced the introduction of its redesigned eBooking platform, providing an optimized booking experience for customers and new tools to self-manage shipments. “We are excited to reveal our updated eBooking experience, which provides a more user-friendly interface and a smoother experience for our customers booking their cargo online. With […]
Virgin Atlantic has put a spicy spin on a British tradition, announcing the launch of a new fiesta-fuelled afternoon tea, inspired by the flavours and the airline’s new destination – Cancun, Mexico Created by Virgin Hotels Chef, Barry Vera, the Afternoon Tea-quila lives up to its name with a watermelon and steak finger sandwich, a […]
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has unveiled a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the inauguration of three state-of-the-art facilities: a new Component Maintenance Workshop, a Central Warehouse, and a 2-Bay General Maintenance Hangar. The new infrastructure is set to be a game changer in enhancing operational efficiency […]
WestJet has announced a new interline partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, significantly enhancing connectivity across both carriers’ networks. The agreement allows WestJet guests to seamlessly travel to Nairobi, and beyond, with expanded access to 35 destinations across Africa, through the Canadian airline’s extensive network of European and transborder connections. On the other side of the […]
For travelers looking for extra comfort when traveling between New York and Los Angeles, American Airlines will begin offering Premium Economy service on the transcontinental route in October. “We are excited to provide customers the opportunity to experience our Premium Economy service on our premier domestic route,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “With […]
Lufthansa Aviation Training and Airbus developed new software to enhance pilot trainings Brussels Airlines now uses Virtual Reality (VR) as an integral part of A320 type rating training for pilots. Lufthansa Aviation training and Airbus collaborated for two years to develop the new software, and Brussels Airlines is the launch customer within Lufthansa Group. After […]
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo. This incremental order brings Avolon’s total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos. Andy Cronin, Avolon CEO, commented, “This order demonstrates our strong confidence in the long-term demand for new aircraft. Our scale and balance […]
