Tags: Aviation

VoltAero signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Swiss-based SKY2SHARE business mobility provider for the pre-order of 15 Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

30th May 2023

VoltAero’s customer base for its Cassio aircraft family has further expanded with a pre-order for 15 of its electric-hybrid airplanes from SKY2SHARE, a Swiss-based aviation company that offers fractional ownership and is focused on radically decreasing the CO2 footprint of its operations. This commitment begins with the five-seat Cassio 330, while also incorporating the flexibility for […]

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

4th May 2023

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

3rd May 2023

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 […]

Avolon Announces Pricing of US$750 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

2nd May 2023

Avolon Holdings Limited (“Avolon”), the international aircraft leasing company, announces the pricing of a private offering (the “Offering”) by its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Funding Limited, for a principal aggregate amount of US$750 million of 6.375% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Avolon, and […]

Avolon Commits to Ordering 40 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

27th April 2023

Aircraft valued at over $4 billion at current list price Delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2030 Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announces a commitment to order 40 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030; and are valued at over $4 billion at current list price. Avolon delivered […]

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

26th April 2023

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 […]

Boeing to Advance Aerospace Innovation through Korean Industry Partnerships

26th April 2023

Boeing expands R&D collaboration in Korea, including tech development on advanced production systems, urban air mobility, aerospace semiconductors Agreement signed with the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology Boeing has signed a new partnering agreement with Korean industry to expand joint research and development activities and further […]

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

26th April 2023

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

26th April 2023

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 […]

Air Canada Cargo’s First Freighter Flight to Basel Touches Down

21st April 2023

Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo mark the start of freighter operations to Basel, Switzerland, connecting one of Europe’s premiere pharmaceutical hubs to the carrier’s extensive network through its Toronto global hub. The flights will operate twice per week using Air Canada Cargo’s Boeing 767 freighters. “We are excited to be returning to Basel, this […]