Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun today announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, and he will continue to lead Boeing through the year to complete the critical work underway to stabilize and position the company for the future. Board Chair Larry Kellner has informed the board that he […]
Air France continues to upgrade its range of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. The company and its regional subsidiary are thus preparing to renew the cabins of all the Embraer 190s operated by HOP! To design the aircraft’s future seats, Air France has teamed up with Expliseat, the French manufacturer of […]
WestJet today reported an 11 per cent reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 20191. The reductions align with the airline’s commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives […]
AEGEAN marks another important step towards reducing its environmental footprint by expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift program in main European airports. AEGEAN is joining forces with one of the world’s leading aviation fuel suppliers, Shell. Through its Greek JV with Motor Oil, Shell & MOH Aviation, AEGEAN has ensured the supply of significant […]
Korean Air will sign a contract with Airbus for the procurement of 33 state-of-the-art A350 family aircraft. The deal, which includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, is valued at USD 13.7 billion. The order will supplement the airline’s long-term fleet operations as it gradually retires its older aircraft. The procurement of the next-generation, eco-friendly A350 […]
Sterling, part of Kuehne+Nagel and a leader in global aviation logistics, has partnered with SATS Ltd. (SATS) to expedite first- and last-mile airside services for time-critical Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) shipments. While Singapore and London Heathrow airports have been identified for a trial phase, the companies plan to implement the services at other airports within Sterling’s network […]
Image Source: Silk Way West Airlines Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, has expanded its commitment to a modern and eco-friendly fleet by amending its contract with Boeing to purchase an additional Boeing 777 Freighter, scheduled for delivery in 2025. This amendment is an extension to […]
In today’s fast-paced world, airports are pivotal hubs of connectivity, where the delicate balance between stringent security measures and the efficiency of passenger processing plays a crucial role in shaping travel experiences. The notion that heightened security inevitably leads to longer waiting times is being challenged by the dawn of a new era in airport […]
Further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as the world’s leading air cargo hub Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) announced today that they had both successfully achieved IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, becoming the first cargo handling-companies to achieve IEnvA in Asia. IEnvA is a comprehensive certification programme developed by the […]
Ryanair, has renewed its partnership with Vistair, a market leading provider of advanced Operational Content Management and Safety Management Systems for the aviation industry, for a further 5 years. As part of this renewed agreement, Ryanair will continue to use Vistair’s industry leading document management system, DocuNet, to streamline the creation, distribution, and maintenance of […]
