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Finnair participates in oneworld SAF purchase agreement

Members of the oneworld® Alliance plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from Colorado-based renewable fuels producer Gevo, in the second such joint commitment by the global airline alliance in four months. Delivery of the fuel will commence from 2027, for a five year-term. oneworld is the first […]

Eurowings and Smartwings start codeshare flights

Germany’s largest leisure airline Eurowings and Smartwings, the leading Czech airline, have launched the first phase of their codeshare agreement. With immediate effect, Eurowings connections from the new base in Prague to the destinations Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Bristol, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Athens, Larnaca, Heraklion, Málaga, Alicante, Stockholm, Faro, Rome and Mallorca will also be offered […]

Brussels Airlines launches new “Management Trainee” programme

Brussels Airlines is looking for bright and motivated young graduates who want to develop a deep understanding of the aviation business and start a career within the company. Thanks to a 24-month rotational programme, three young talents will be immersed into the different operational and administrative departments that run the airline business. Making use of […]

Lufthansa Cargo A321 freighter lifts off for first commercial flight

First flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin (DUB) with onward flight to Manchester (MAN) takes off • Freighter with registration D-AEUC christened “Hello Europe” • Europe’s leading cargo airline now offers attractive same-day and e-commerce solutions within Europe and to selected medium-haul destinations Lufthansa Cargo’s first Airbus 321 freighter took off for service for the […]

Emirates celebrates Holi with festive treats on India flights

Emirates’ customers travelling to and from select destinations in India on 17 and 18 March can enjoy festive treats that the airline will be offering on-board to mark Holi, the Indian festival of colours.  Customers on all classes travelling to and from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai will receive a specially packaged […]

British Airways Introduces Aviation American Gin Onboard

British Airways and Aviation American Gin are announcing a new partnership; with the gin launching on board.  Customers flying across the pond and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu and short-haul customers will be able to buy it from the on-board Speedbird café. The partnership builds on the opening […]

Boeing Begins Build on New Zealand’s First P-8A Aircraft

Boeing P-8A team members and Spirit AeroSystems employees have laid the keel beam for New Zealand’s first P-8A. This process, also called ‘keeling,’ was done at the Spirit AeroSystems facility where all Boeing 737 fuselages, nacelles and pylons are designed and built. Laying the keel is an important production milestone during the build of any […]

Lufthansa LEOS is the launch customer of the all-electric towbarless aircraft tractor Phoenix E

The Goldhofer Phoenix E moves aircraft with a take-off weight of up to 352 tons New e-vehicle powered by green electricity in operation at Frankfurt Airport for up to ten hours a day Lufthansa Group to be CO2-neutral on the ground in its home market by 2030 Lufthansa LEOS, the ground handling specialist of the […]

Arajet, New Airline in Caribbean, Orders 20 737 MAX Jets

Aircraft commitments include firm order, options and lease agreements for up to 40 jets Carrier launches in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to operate all-737 MAX fleet Boeing and Arajet announced today the new Caribbean airline has ordered 20 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the high-capacity 737-8-200 model, to deliver low operating costs and expand affordable travel options […]