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WestJet and Swissport are expanding their cooperation in Hawaii. The Canadian airline now relies on Swissport’s ground services at all four destinations it serves on the islands. The expansion also brings the addition of a new airport to Swissport’s vast and growing global network: Kona Airport on the Big Island. Swissport began providing services at

Air New Zealand has announced Mission Next Generation Aircraft – an accelerator programme to progress two ambitious goals: firstly, to fly its first commercial demonstrator flight from 2026 and secondly to begin replacing its Q300 domestic fleet with a more sustainable aircraft – likely green hydrogen or battery hybrid systems – from 2030. These goals follow the

Sabre Corporation has announced the implementation of a distribution deal with THAI Smile, to support the hybrid carrier’s growth strategy.   Joining Sabre’s global marketplace will enable THAI Smile to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure and corporate traveller segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal experiences for their

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling, aircraft fuelling and logistics services and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines. Under the new contract, BGS will be providing SkyUp Airlines with ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania as well

WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo have announced the successful launch of their state-of-the-art air cargo management platform. The partnership will provide a comprehensive digital solution that will transform and strengthen WestJet Cargo’s business and user experience for customers, in advance of the upcoming arrival of its dedicated freighters.     SmartKargo is a leading Cloud provider of

American Airlines and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (Spartan) have announced a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations.

Textron Aviation has broken ground on its 180,000 ft² expansion to its parts distribution facility. As announced during NBAA-BACE, the project will allow the company to better support customers who own and operate Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker products. This expansion will provide additional space for warehouse storage, customer support analysts and offices. The expansion will also enable