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JAL and Wisk Aero Sign Agreement on Joint Study for Social Implementation of Autonomous Aircraft in Japan

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “JAL”) and Wisk Aero (hereinafter “Wisk”) have entered into a basic agreement to study the system such as maintenance management for autonomous aircraft without pilots in order to realize a society in which people are able to move safely and freely across the sky. JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “JALEC”), […]

Ryanair Places Its Biggest Boeing Order for up to 300 737 MAX Jets

Deal includes 150 firm orders and 150 options for 737-10 model Selection of largest 737 MAX jet helps Ryanair expand business with more seats and better environmental performance 737-10 complements Ryanair’s 737-8-200 fleet, advances sustainability goals Boeing and Ryanair announced Europe’s leading low-cost airline has selected the largest 737 MAX model to power its future […]

Philippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Under the Philippine carrier’s Ultra Long Haul Fleet project, the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and Canada. The new aircraft will join […]

Avolon Delivers 100th Airbus A320neo to Cebu Pacific

Continued growth in new technology fuel-efficient aircraft in Avolon’s delivered fleet Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces it has completed the delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo. The delivery to Cebu Pacific is the second A320neo delivery under an agreement made earlier this year for the Philippines low-cost carrier to lease three new A320neos. […]

Korean Air Showcases a Special Livery in support of South Korea’s World Expo 2030 bid

Korean Air hosted an event at the airline’s hangar at Incheon International Airport to showcase a special livery in support of Korea’s successful bid to host the World Expo 2030 in South Korea’s second largest city, Busan. Han Duck-soo, Prime Minister of Republic of Korea, Walter Cho, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air, Tae-won Chey, […]

European airlines to shake off consumer gloom in upcoming results season: Bloomberg Intelligence analyst gives earnings preview

European airlines’ quarterly results are likely to confirm a significant reduction in winter losses vs. last year while defying recession fears with strong summer bookings as consumers still pay up for travel, says Bloomberg Intelligence (BI). BI calculate the spot price of jet fuel has almost halved since June’s peak, which provides cost relief and […]

BA Euroflyer Offers New Onboard Menus and Buy-On-Board Options

British Airways’ Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (economy) and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe (business class). The airline, working with its retail partner Tourvest, has expanded its onboard offering by introducing new options for customers to purchase during the flight. Customers […]

Historic Summit Between the European Union & India, Paving the Way for Low-Cost Airline Expansion

In a major move for the airline industry, leaders of the European Union and India met at the EU-India Aviation Summit to establish a comprehensive aviation agreement to liberalise traffic rights and boost regulatory alignment, including the acceleration of decarbonisation policies between the two regions. Wizz Air participated in the discussion to foster negotiations and […]

Allegiant Launches New Pilot Pathway Program for University Students

Allegiant Travel Company today announced the launch of its Accelerate Pilot Pathway, a new program for university students who want to become pilots at a major airline. Allegiant is partnering with universities that have a Part 141 flight training program – including Purdue University, Kent State University, and Western Michigan University – to offer the […]

Wizz Air Invests £5M in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Producer Firefly

First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028 The £5m investment will support the development and certification of SAF produced from sewage sludge Partnership with Firefly has the potential to save 1.5m tonnes of CO2-eq[1] Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and […]