Air Canada has awarded a passenger, ramp, and cargo handling contract to SATS as it prepares to resume flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for the first time in over 30 years. The airline will launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore, starting 4 April 2024. SATS currently handles all the […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. Capacity, measured in […]
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a new business program called “JAL Corporate SAF Program” from April 2024, which certifies the environmental value of CO₂ reduction achieved through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and provides it to corporate customers in Japan using JAL flights. JAL has been working on reducing its direct (Scope 1) […]
Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s. Offering the longest range of any aircraft, the A350 will be able to operate any of the airline’s current intercontinental routes with a 25% […]
UPS have announced the company has been awarded a significant air cargo contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS). This award is effective immediately and greatly expands the existing relationship between the two organizations. Following a transition period, UPS will become the USPS’s primary air cargo provider and move the majority of USPS air […]
From April 2024, Air France will be unveiling new in-flight menus, created by distinguished new names in the world of cuisine. As an ambassador for French fine dining, the company continues to showcase French haute cuisine around the world. On departure from Paris, the triple Michelin-starred French chefs Glenn Viel and Arnaud Lallement will be […]
Korean Air has unveiled new eco-friendly uniforms for its maintenance, aerospace, cargo and ground handling employees. Scheduled for rollout starting April 1, the renewed uniforms have been designed to cater to the diverse needs of the airline’s staff. The new uniforms prioritize safety and functionality. Specialized fabrics mitigate risks of electrical accidents, and the new […]
Air France and KLM inaugurated their fully refurbished Air&Rail Terminal in the Belgian capital. The lounge, located at Brussels-Midi/Zuid train station, offers new spaces in an elegant atmosphere. This investment reflects both airlines’ commitment to offering the best experience to passengers connecting by rail to their respective hubs, at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Amsterdam […]
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 […]
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 […]
