aerial drone photography of islands of FIJI in the South Pacific Ocean

Sabre to grow footprint in Fiji and the South Pacific islands

August 24, 2023

Sabre Corporation has entered into a new strategic alliance with Sydney-headquartered Airline Rep Services, part of CVFR Travel Group, which will see Airline Rep Services promote Sabre’s solutions to travel agents in Fiji and the wider South Pacific islands. This new alliance will bring local representation into Fiji, while growing Sabre’s distribution presence across the South Pacific region. With the help of Airline

Spirit AeroSystems not guilty of misleading investors

August 23, 2023

The United States Court of Appeal has decided to uphold an earlier decision to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Spirit AeroSystems’ investors. A three-judge panel of the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that investors pursuing the proposed class action against Spirit had not met the “stiff burden” required for allegations of

SAF+ Consortium and eFuel Alliance join forces to promote e-SAF

August 23, 2023

SAF+ Consortium and the eFuel Alliance are cooperating on the ramp-up of climate-neutral electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF). Greater cooperation among members of the two organisations aims to leverage their respective efforts, strengthen connections and deliver a unified and global message about the many benefits of e-SAF. “The global aviation sector is facing a huge transformation.

American Airlines pilots approve enhanced labour agreement

August 22, 2023

Following successful negotiations, American Airlines pilots have ratified an improved labour agreement, positioning the carrier as the second major U.S. airline to successfully conclude a revised contract with its highest-compensated employee group. The agreement translates into immediate salary increases of 21% for over 15,000 pilots at American Airlines, with total compensation rising by more than

Heart Aerospace joins RAA

August 22, 2023

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace joins the Regional Airline Association (RAA), a trade association for North American regional airlines and associated businesses. As the leading trade body for the North American regional market, the RAA’s connections and relationships with policy makers will give Heart Aerospace a unique insight and ability to help shape the

Milan Bergamo’s strong alliance with Air Arabia

August 21, 2023

Milan Bergamo Airport welcomed the addition of Air Arabia’s connection to Sharjah last December – significantly the airport’s first direct link to the United Arab Emirates – and fortified an already strong alliance with the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC). The development of the Italian gateway’s partnership with the

Delta is expanding its China flight offerings for the winter season

Delta will expand China flight offerings

August 17, 2023

Delta Air Lines (Delta) is expanding its flight schedule to China later this year, offering ten weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG) from its Seattle (SEA) and Detroit (DTW) hubs. Beginning October 29, the airline will operate daily flights from SEA and a three-times-weekly service from DTW. And next March, Delta will resume a

IAG signs agreement with Microsoft for global purchase of SAF

August 15, 2023

International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft have signed the largest co-funded purchase agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emission reductions globally, where both parties are funding part of the cost of the supply. IAG’s industry-leading SAF programme has seen it commit to US$865 million in future SAF purchases and investments as of the end of

Southwest Airlines to add crew base at Nashville International Airport (BNA)

August 15, 2023

Southwest Airlines has furthered its commitment to Nashville by announcing the addition of a crew base at Nashville International Airport (BNA) in the second quarter of 2024. Nashville will become the 12th crew base in the Southwest system with approximately 150-250 pilots, growing to 500-600 pilots and an estimated 500-700 flight attendants based in the new crew location

Members of the Tarahumara tribe in Chihuahua use materials from old aircraft to make artisan crafts

Avolon and Soisa partner to recycle used materials

August 14, 2023

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has partnered with Soisa Aircraft Interiors on a project to turn scrap material from old aircraft into craft products. Waste materials, including over 800 kg of leather, are donated to members of the Tarahumara tribe in Chihuahua, Mexico, who make them into traditional artisan products like wallets, bags,

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