Delta becomes the first airline in North America to receive the Airbus A220. Airbus welcomed Delta Air Lines as the first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft on 26th October, 2018. On hand for the delivery ceremony at the aircraft’s assembly line in Mirabel were members of the A220 team as […]
CargoLogicAir (CLA), the UK’s only maindeck cargo airline, is marking another year of growth with the delivery of its fourth Boeing 747 freighter. The latest 747-400ERF joins the airline’s fleet on an operating lease and will initially be used to meet customer demand on CLA’s U.S. routes. The delivery also keeps CLA on track with […]
At Copenhagen airport passengers traveling with SAS can now enjoy both upgraded lounges with innovative technology features, and new service products. The new products will make time spent in the airport more efficient and pleasant. Travelers can now beat the effects of jet lag and winter depression with light therapy, enjoy a barista-brewed coffee or try […]
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico on Friday unveiled LAFC Taking Off Collection, a limited-edition accessory line celebrating Los Angeles Football Club’s inaugural season and the team’s recent playoff berth. The airlines teamed up with sisters and renowned jewelry designers Phoebe and Annette Stephens of Anndra Neen to create accessory pieces in two styles – a […]
Delivery marks the first widebody airplane for a privately-held Chinese airline and with the long-range 787-9 Dreamliner the airline will enable the carrier to expand its international network. Boeing delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. The new, super-efficient Dreamliner will also be the first widebody commercial jet operated by a privately-held Chinese […]
Boeing Business Jets has delivered the first BBJ MAX airplane to a customer the company announced at the National Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition. The aircraft is scheduled to fly to an interior finishing centre. “We are excited to begin delivering a longer-range and more capable version of the world’s most popular business jetliner,” said […]
The Civil Aviation Authority has published new industry guidance on assisting passengers with hidden disabilities. The guidance to airlines follows similar advice given to airports in 2016 and has been formulated in association with disability groups. Acknowledging existing good practice by some carriers, the CAA expects to see passengers with hidden disabilities treated with an […]
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the state of Kuwait, has signed a Purchase Agreement (PA) for eight A330-800 aircraft. The agreement was signed by Yousef Al-Jassim, Kuwait Airways Chairman and Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer, at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse. Yousef Al-Jassim, Chairman Kuwait Airways said: “The A330-800 will seamlessly fit into our […]
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has delivered generators and a water purification system to Indonesia to support the international humanitarian mission dealing with the cataclysmic aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Sulawesi Island at the end of September 2018. The flight was performed by one of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ modernised IL-76TD-90VD freighters from Châlon Vatry Airport in […]
Chinese carrier Uni-top Airlines is planning to operate B747 freighter flight between Kunming in China and Dubai, according to Mr Yang Fan, Vice President of Uni-top Airlines. Addressing an air transport cooperation promotion conference held by Chinese Yunnan provincial delegation in Kempinski Hotel Mall of Emirates in Dubai, Mr Yang Fan said: “In order to […]
