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Pegasus Airlines closes the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan with Ex-Im support

19th January 2023

Pegasus Airlines closed the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan (“SLL”), which was guaranteed by UK Export Finance for the financing of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The transaction was led by Societe Generale, acting as global arranger, sustainability structurer, facility agent and security trustee. The highly innovative transaction is remarkable in several respects: it […]

Silk Way West Airlines signs air cargo transport memorandum with Nippon Express

19th January 2023

Silk Way West Airlines and Nippon Express Holdings have signed an Air Cargo Memorandum of Understanding to offer enhanced solutions to their customers and to respond more flexibly to changing supply chains. This agreement strengthens Silk Way West Airlines’ presence in the Japanese market whilst helping Nippon Express Holdings to expand its business globally by […]

Japan Airlines to introduce new inflight meal of “RED à table” with the theme of “Inflight meals for the future”

13th January 2023

JAL to introduce new inflight meal of “RED à table” with the theme of “Inflight meals for the future” to achieve the SDGs goals will be launched on international flights starting from October 1st. Under the theme of “Inflight meals for the future,” a new menu has been introduced for Premium Economy Class and Economy […]

Korean Air celebrates the Year of the Black Rabbit with traditional decorations

13th January 2023

Korean Air exhibits traditional good luck charms for the Lunar New Year To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Korean Air will display Bokjori, a decoration of good fortune, at various company sites in Korea from January 16 to 27. Hanging Bokjori is a traditional Korean custom to bring and share good luck and fortune for […]

Norwegian wins three awards at the Grand Travel Award

13th January 2023

The Grand Travel Award was established in 1995 and holds an annual prize giving ceremony for the Norwegian travel trade. Votes are cast by employees throughout the travel and tourism industry. The award ceremony took place in Oslo on Thursday evening. CEO Geir Karlsen awarded Leader of the Year. After receiving his award for Leader […]

Qantas Takes Frequent Flyers on Tour with Premium Holiday Packages

13th January 2023

Qantas is launching private and small-group tour packages for travellers looking for premium, ready-made holidays around the world.  A new addition to the Qantas Holidays product range, Qantas Tours will allow travellers to book travel experiences designed to showcase the best of each destination with planning and logistics managed by expert tour operators. Qantas Tour […]

Wizz Air Grows in Italy with Three Additional Aircraft Operating out of Rome and Milan

12th January 2023

A total of 11 aircraft to be based in Rome Fiumicino Three new routes from Rome and two new routes from Milan, starting from summer 2023 Wizz Air further grows its network from Italy to the total of 279 routes, operating the largest ever schedule in summer 2023 and reinforcing its position as the third […]

easyJet opens first continental European maintenance hangar at BER airport

12th January 2023

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has opened a new purpose built 4 bay hangar facility at Berlin-Brandenburg airport today The airline’s European, Austrian-registered, fleet comprised of 135 aircraft will all be maintained at the first continental maintenance facility The hangar opening represents a 20 million Euro investment in the Berlin-Brandenburg region and is a clear commitment […]

Airbus tests new technologies to enhance pilot assistance

12th January 2023

Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new, on ground and in-flight, pilot assistance technologies on an A350-1000 test aircraft.  Known as DragonFly, the technologies being demonstrated include automated emergency diversion in cruise, automatic landing and taxi assistance and are aimed at evaluating the feasibility and pertinence of further exploring autonomous […]

airBaltic to equip entire fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink

12th January 2023

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that it will equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system. Every passenger will benefit from complimentary, in-flight high-speed internet access during all airBaltic flights without hassles or login pages. From the moment passengers walk onto the plane, they’ll have access to the internet. Developed by […]