Hawaiian Airlines and Par Hawaii (Par Hawaii) an affiliate of Par Pacific Holdings, Hawaiʻi’s largest supplier of energy products have announced plans to join forces to study the commercial viability of locally produced sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) — to replace all or a percentage of traditional kerosene-based jet fuel with fuel that is made with
Hans Airways, the UK’s newest long-haul airline, has attracted a highly experienced and diverse group of cabin crew as its front-of-house ambassadors looking after passengers on its planned long-haul flights between the UK and India. Its second group of new cabin crew recruits commenced ground training on the Airbus A330 at Birmingham last week, overseen by
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline. Global demand, measured in cargo
SITA has signed an exclusive agreement with UKi Media & Events to trace and repatriate lost items at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo, the world’s biggest airport exhibition being held in Paris from June 15-17. Using SITA WorldTracer® Lost and Found Property, attendees will be able to use their mobile device to register any
Engine Lease Finance Corporation has announced that it is rebranding as elfc with a completely new look, including its logo, corporate colours and website. The company logo and brand identity has undergone a significant transformation and while this is a major change, its core values and commitment to all its stakeholders remains absolutely the same.
Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have reached a tentative agreement for Southwest’s aircraft appearance technicians. “This agreement rewards our appearance technicians for the contributions they make to our company’s success,” said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. “It’s also a result of the hard work exemplified by both
United Airlines is expanding its Flight Training Center as the airline seeks to hire an additional 10,000 pilots by 2030. The airline will add a new four-story building on the 23-acre campus in Denver’s Central Park neighbourhood that will house 12 additional advanced flight simulators, training classrooms, conference rooms and offices. The expansion project is
The current shortage of ground handling staff which has been highlighted by the recovery of the commercial aviation industry has led IATA (International Air Transport Association) to recommend reforms to manage long-term requirements for a stable base of talent for the ground handling sector. While many left the ground handling sector of the industry as
Back in February, Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair made it clear it needed Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to reduce its aircraft handling fees in order to help as it recovers from the disastrous effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week Ryanair has repeated the demand: “The government and Berlin Airport should act now,” the carrier said,
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its all-new flagship SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, following a S$50 million (£28.9 million) re-design, upgrade and expansion project. This will further enhance the on-ground customer experience at the airline’s main hub and comes as the demand for international air travel from and through
