Monthly Archives: August 2026

Qantas Group Opens Flagship Training Centre

The Qantas Group has opened its new Emergency Procedures Training Centre (EPTC) in Sydney, part of a $100 million investment in pilot and cabin crew training facilities across Qantas and Jetstar. Located at Qantas’ Mascot campus, the centre will be used to train more than 10,000 Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink pilots and cabin crew every […]

easyJet more than doubles over 50s cabin crew and is now launching a new recruitment drive encouraging more to join

Today around one in ten (12%) easyJet cabin crew are over the age of 50 Since 2022, the airline has boosted the number of over 50s cabin crew by 127%, while over 60s have almost quadrupled easyJet is encouraging more to join as part of new recruitment drive after new research revealed 80% of UK […]

Condor officially opens new Condor Technik Training Center

Investing in the next generation: On Monday, August 24, 2026, Condor officially opened the new Condor Technik Training Center in Mörfelden-Walldorf. Covering almost 1,000 square meters, the airline has created a modern, practice-oriented training facility, taking an important step toward securing its long-term demand for skilled professionals. The new Condor Technik Training Center combines theoretical […]

Austrian Airlines renews EMAS validation and releases 2025 Environmental Report

Austrian Airlines successfully completes its first three-year EMAS validation cycle  The renewed validation confirms the effectiveness of the airlines’ environmental management system  The 2025 Environmental Report highlights measurable environmental progress and continuous improvement  Austrian Airlines has renewed its registration under the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) successfully completing its first three-year validation cycle. The […]

United Airlines Expands Denver Pilot Training Centre with 40 New CAE Devices

United Airlines has completed the first phase of a major expansion of its Flight Training Center in Denver, adding 40 CAE training devices as the airline continues to expand its pilot workforce and operations. The 700,000-square-foot facility now houses 86 CAE training devices, comprising 52 full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices. The centre […]

American Airlines Expands Flagship Dining with New Wine and Chocolate Pairing

American Airlines expands Flagship® Dining access, bringing its premium sit-down dining experience to more eligible customers at DFW and MIA beginning Sept. 15, with plans to reopen at LAX in late 2026. A refreshed Flagship® Dining menu debuts with chef-inspired dishes, regionally influenced flavors and seasonal ingredients. Chef Thomas Keller, co-founder of K+M Extravirgin Chocolate […]

STARLUX Airlines Expands Japan Network with New Kobe–Kaohsiung Service

Image provided by STARLUX Airlines STARLUX Airlines to operate charter flights to Taiwan from January 2027 KOBE, JAPAN — Kobe Airport will launch a new international route to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with STARLUX Airlines introducing charter services between the two cities from 1 January 2027. The new service will be Kobe Airport’s first direct connection to […]

Vitsab® Unveils Freshtag® Flight Label Time-Temperature Monitoring Device to Ensure Food Quality and Safety During Transit

Revolutionary Time-Temperature Indicator Offers Universal Visual Assurance, Compliance, and Profit Protection for Airline Caterers Vitsab® International AB, a global leader with over 20 years of temperature monitoring expertise, is proud to highlight Freshtag® Flight Label, a color-changing smart label designed to monitor airline meals and perishable in-flight catering for time and temperature at every stage, […]

Air France launches its new La Première cabin on flights to San Francisco

Starting today,  Air France is introducing its brand-new La Première cabin on flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and San Francisco International Airport. Available on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, this exceptional new product will now be available daily on this route. Flight schedule (in local time) – daily service featuring the new La Première cabin AF084: […]

KLM welcomes passengers to ‘Grand Café KLM’

Starting in October, KLM will introduce a new onboard service concept on European flights: Grand Café KLM. Under this new concept, passengers will enjoy greater choice in food and beverages, with the option to pre-order a meal before departure or select items from an onboard menu during the flight. With this enhancement, KLM is responding […]