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Qatar Airways Cargo Unveils ‘My Allotments’: A Key Feature Introduced on the Digital Lounge Platform

This new enhancement is testament to the airline’s commitment to simplify cargo booking services through digital transformation. Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the “My Allotments” feature on its website within the Digital Lounge portal, setting a new standard in cargo booking efficiency and intuitiveness. The allotment dashboard signifies a big leap in the airline’s digital […]

Air Lease Corporation Announces Delivery of First of Ten New Boeing 787-10 Aircraft to Korean Air

Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 787-10 to Korean Air. This aircraft is the first of ten 787-10s confirmed to deliver to the Korean flag carrier from ALC’s orderbook with Boeing. “ALC is thrilled to announce delivery of the first of ten new Boing 787-10 aircraft leased to our […]

ANA takes off again from Vienna: Three non-stop flights to Tokyo each week

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s biggest airline, once again links Vienna with Tokyo Haneda Airport starting 2 August 2024. The airline deploys a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for this flight connection three times per week throughout the entire year. In March 2020, ANA decided to suspend flight service on the Vienna-Tokyo route due to the […]

Will Air Cargo’s Tailwinds Hold Out Into Peak Season, As July Marks a Sixth Consecutive Month of Rates Increases

The quick recovery of July’s global IT outage produced no significant ongoing disruption to resurgent air cargo demand, with rates rising for a sixth consecutive month, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta.     Global average air cargo spot rates reached USD 2.66 per kg in July, +20% higher year-on-year. This was again driven […]

Cathay fully repays the Hong Kong SAR Government’s HK$19.5 billion investment

Closing a significant chapter in Cathay’s history as it reaches another major milestone on its journey to rebuild On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, ​ Cathay Group reached another major milestone on its rebuild journey as it fully repaid the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government’s HK$19.5 billion investment. The Cathay Group has now bought back the […]

Schiphol and KLM test self-driving shuttle service for flight crew

The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses starts today at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron. Crew from KLM Cityhopper arriving at Schiphol can use the shuttle service. Earlier this year, Schiphol […]

Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO

Respected industry veteran with more than 35 years of aerospace experience Boeing today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this […]

United Is First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for O’Hare International Airport

Governor Pritzker joins United leaders to highlight the role that Illinois SAF tax credits played in paving the way for SAF at O’Hare in 2024; first supply to arrive in August United will receive up to 1 million gallons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ through end of 2024  United led U.S. airlines in annual […]

Air France unveils a brand new episode of the TV series ‘Miraculous’ on board its long-haul flights

Starting 1 August 2024, Air France, in partnership with Mediawan, is offering young travellers and their parents the chance to enjoy a brand new episode of the famous French animated series Miraculous™, available exclusively on board its long-haul flights. Air France and Mediawan, Europe’s leading independent production and distribution company, are teaming up for the […]

Next-gen ancillaries could save airlines from post-summer plunge, says InterLnkd

With inflation squeezing customers and airlines scrambling to fill seats, industry giants like Ryanair and Cathay Pacific are sounding the alarm: yields are likely to soften at the end of the summer. According to InterLnkd – the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner – savvy airlines are already ahead of the curve, embracing innovative concepts […]