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Turkish Technic Has Reached a Milestone in its First A330P2F Conversion

Turkish Technic, a leading MRO company certified as Part 145 and Part 21 J&G organization, has embarked on A330P2F conversions in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the center of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions.  As the first MRO company to operate as a conversion house directly collaborating with EFW for A330P2F, Turkish Technic […]

Air France to operate new special flights connecting Los Angeles to the French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco F1 Grand Prix

Air France will operate two special flights on May 13 and 27, 2024, offering a direct service between Los Angeles (USA) and the city of Nice (France). These flights will support the high demand from US West Coast customers who want to enjoy the French Riviera and its famous Cannes International Film Festival, of which […]

Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch partnership

Codeshare between the two SkyTeam carriers launched yesterday. Partnership opens up six new destinations in China including Chengdu and Shenzhen. The two airlines co-locate at Shanghai Pudong Terminal One. Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business and leisure connections to East Asia and providing greater access […]

British Airways’ New Routes 2024

British Airways has announced the launch of various long-haul and short-haul routes from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Edinburgh for 2024. In addition, the national flag carrier is returning to London Stansted for the first time since the pandemic as it continues to increase the choice available to its customers globally. London Heathrow: Abu Dhabi, […]

Korean Air gets approval from Japan on Asiana merger

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) approved Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the two airlines’ merger process. To date, Korean Air has received approvals from 12 of 14 competition authorities. The approval process commenced in January 2021, when Korean Air submitted its intent to the JFTC. Subsequently, a […]

Cathay welcomes the launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition as co-initiator

Collaborating with like-minded organisations to further promote the development and use of SAF in Hong Kong Cathay further demonstrated today its steadfast commitment to contributing towards the decarbonisation of the aviation industry and establishing itself as a sustainability leader as it proudly welcomed the successful launch of the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) […]

SWISS to provide internet on its short-haul aircraft fleet

SWISS plans to gradually equip its entire short-haul aircraft fleet with broadband internet access from Winter 2024/2025. The installation programme will extend to 59 Airbus A220 and A320-family aircraft. As with its long-haul fleet, SWISS’s customers travelling on European flights will in future enjoy free internet chat access, along with attractive product offers for more […]

Wizz Air Reaches New Record with 60.3 Million Passengers in 2023

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, today reveals they transported 60.3 million people in 2023. The result is the highest ever yearly passenger traffic numbers for WIZZ, and a 32% increase compared to 2022. In 2023, Wizz Air launched nearly a hundred new routes, took delivery of 32 brand new […]

Silk Way West Airlines expands ULD agreement with ACL Airshop

Silk Way West Airlines, the leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, proudly announces the extension of its longstanding strategic collaboration with ACL Airshop, the leading worldwide Unit Load Device (ULD) provider. This renewal encompasses a comprehensive multi-year ULD agreement, reinforcing a mutual commitment to enhancing the efficiency of air freight operations. […]

Wizz Air Fully Compliant with Commitments Made to Customers, UK Civil Aviation Authority Confirms

●       Wizz Air made several commitments to the regulator regarding customer claims ●       The UK Civil Aviation Authority has now finalised its review of claims and is satisfied the airline is compliant ●       Wizz Air fully co-operated with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and has invested £90m in improving operations ●       […]