Tags: Airlines

Alaska is investing in pilot technology to attract and retain world-class pilots

One day, our pilots are flying into remote communities above the Arctic Circle. The next, they’re flying into some of the busiest airports in the country. Our pilots must be able to handle any issue that might arise in flight – from blizzard conditions to congested air space – and we rely on rigorous pilot […]

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines, carried over 1 million passengers in first 12 months Now operating 30 routes in total from Dublin, Cork and Belfast, having most recently launched new routes to Liverpool and Brest (Brittany) from Dublin Aer Lingus Regional routes are vital in connecting smaller UK airports with growing Aer Lingus […]

SAUDIA to Grow Long-Haul Fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39 787s, with a further 10 options, utilizing the outstanding efficiency, range and flexibility of the Dreamliner to sustainably grow its global operation. […]

airBaltic improves technical apprentice internship program SkyTech

Complementing the diverse range of its training and internship programs, the Latvian national airline airBaltic announces the relaunch of its improved technical apprentice internship program SkyTech at the Technical Department. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced airBaltic technicians in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems. Andris Vaivads, SVP […]

High flying easyJet women bring daughters to work to inspire next generation of women in STEM

This Mother’s Day, easyJet invited daughters to join their high-flying mothers at work in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and data scientists 10 year old Harriet joined pilot mum Debbie Thomas at Luton airport to explore the flight deck of an A320 easyJet aircraft and budding young maths whizz, Amaryllis […]

AirJapan Unveils Inaugural Products and Services

AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA HOLDINGS INC., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights. AirJapan offers comfortable cabin space at affordable prices under the brand concept of “Fly Thoughtful” by leveraging the experience of ANA Group’s full-service and low-cost […]

Air France presents its new spring menu on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins

From March to June 2023, on departure from Paris, Air France offers a new series of exceptional dishes to be exclusively enjoyed on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins. The company is teaming up with a high-flying trio of chefs – Mauro Colagreco, Angelo Musa and Régis Marcon – to showcase French haute […]

Virgin Australia’s flight VA313 enters the history books to mark International Women’s Day

The first flight dispatched, operated and handled entirely by women has landed at Brisbane Airport this morning to mark International Women’s Day.  Virgin Australia’s VA313 from Melbourne entered the history books, when it arrived at Gate 46 at Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal. Female roles for VA313 include: Captain First Office Cabin Manager Cabin Crew Leading Hand […]

SAS enters into sale-leaseback agreements with Aviation Capital Group for ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft

SAS has entered into new sale and leaseback agreements with Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Through the new agreements, SAS has secured long-term financing for ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft, scheduled to be delivered through the first quarter of FY2024. “We continue to make progress with our transformation plan and these new sale and leaseback agreements […]