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Singapore Airlines Elevates Premium Travel with S$1.1 Billion Airbus A350 Cabin Retrofit Programme

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2024 0
Singapore Airlines is set to redefine the premium travel experience with a significant investment of S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to retrofit 41 Airbus
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to elevate premium travel experience with S$1.1 billion Airbus A350 cabin retrofit programme

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024
Singapore airlines (SIA) is investing S$1.1 billion in a multi-year programme to install its all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range (ULR)…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s flagship A350 makes ultra long-haul debut on Delhi-New York (JFK) route

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2024
Air India, India’s leading global airline, has introduced its flagship A350-900 aircraft on daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad brings more to Toronto with start of A350 service, while Boston goes daily

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024
Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350 on Sunday, October 27, 2024, marking a further upgrade to the national airline of the UAE’s daily services…
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Japan Airlines Expands Free Inflight Wi-Fi and Celebrates A350 Milestone

Joe Cusmano Oct 16, 2024 0
Japan Airlines has announced an exciting expansion of its free inflight WiFi service to all cabins on international flights. This enhancement ensures that passengers across all classes
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Cathay Pacific releases statement following A350 engine component failure

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024
Cathay Pacific released a statement regarding its inspection of the A350 used to operate flight CX383 yesterday, 2nd September.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines completes financing of two Airbus A350 aircraft in Swiss Francs with KfW IPEX-Bank

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024
Turkish Airlines, flying to more international destinations than any other airline, continues to expand its fleet with new aircraft acquisitions.
Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s flagship A350 to operate New York JFK and Newark flights from this winter

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2024
Air India has announced its flagship A350-900 aircraft will operate Delhi-New York JFK flights from 1 November , 2024, and Delhi-Newark flights from 2 January, 2025.
TDM Guest Contributor

Fiji Airways Set to Fly with New Airbus A350 Service to Dallas

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0
In a bid to expand its North American footprint, Fiji Airways is seeking approval for a new route to Dallas. This route will join the airline's other US destinations, which include Honolulu,…
TDM Guest Contributor

Air India’s Game Changer: The A350-900’s Debut on the Delhi-Heathrow Route

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2024 0
Air India, India’s flag carrier, has announced a significant upgrade to its Delhi-Heathrow route. Starting from 1 September 2024, the airline will roster its flagship
Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s flagship A350 to fly twice daily on Delhi-London Heathrow route from 1 September

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024
Air India is set to transform the on board experience for its guests on twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow with the deployment of its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates, IATA and Airbus launch an enhanced A350 type rating conversion course for pilots

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2024
Emirates, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus have joined forces to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the A350 type…
Airlines and Aviation

India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

Kanchan Nath May 20, 2024
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines embarks on a new era with Airbus A350, connecting Delhi to Vietnam

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024
Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam proudly announces the commencement of commercial operations of the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 aircraft, connecting the vibrant capital city of…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service

Kanchan Nath May 13, 2024
Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2024
Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.
Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo enters the wide-body space with an order for 30 Firm Airbus A350-900 aircraft

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024
IndiGo, India's most preferred airline, is further defining its long-term future by strengthening its fleet with the introduction of wide-body aircraft to its fleet.
Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to sign contract with Airbus for A350s

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2024
Korean Air will sign a contract with Airbus for the procurement of 33 state-of-the-art A350 family aircraft. The deal, which includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, is valued at USD 13.7…
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines to operate A350 on New Delhi route

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024
Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, is set to deploy its Airbus A350 from New Delhi to Vietnam.
Airlines and Aviation

Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024
Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern  efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will  be a new aircraft type in…
TDM Guest Contributor

Delta Places Order for 20 A350-1000 Planes

Joe Cusmano Jan 23, 2024 0
Delta will use its fuel-efficient aircraft to provide world-class customer experience on long-haul routes and international hubs. The post Delta Places Order for 20 A350-1000 Planes first…
Airports

Mumbai International Airport welcomed India’s first Airbus A350-900 Air India aircraft on its inaugural flight to Mumbai

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), on 22nd January 2024 warmly welcomed India's first Airbus A350-900 Air India on its inaugural flight from BLR to BOM at 8:50 hrs.
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay orders next-generation A350F freighters strengthening Hong Kong as the world’s number one Air Cargo hub

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023
Cathay Cargo has taken another important step towards achieving its vision of becoming the world’s most customer-centric air cargo service brand with the announcement of its selection of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Japan Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-1000 

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-1000  from Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. The A350-1000 is set to become the airline’s new international aircraft,…
Air

Emirates places order for 15 A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023

Joe Cusmano Nov 20, 2023
Emirates announced a $6 billion purchase for fifteen additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023. This brings Emirates’ total A350 order book to 65 units. “The A350-900s…
Eturbo News

Philippines Airlines Orders Nine Airbus A350s

Binayak Karki Jun 28, 2023 0
eTurboNews: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for the firm order of nine A350-1000 long range aircraft. Captain Stanley K signed the agreement during…
Reports

495 Airbus A350s are in service across the globe: Cirium

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2023
With today marking 10 years since the A350 first took flight, the aviation analytics firm Cirium have revealed data showing the success of the Airbus aircraft.
Eturbo News

Philippine Airlines to Buy 9 A350-1000s for Ultra Long Haul Fleet

Harry Johnson May 10, 2023 0
eTurboNews: New aircraft will join two A350-900s already in service and currently flying to destinations in North America, Asia and Australia Read more: Philippine Airlines to Buy 9…
Air

Qatar Airways, Airbus Reach Settlement In A350 Legal Dispute

Joe Cusmano Feb 6, 2023
A long-running court battle between Qatar Airways and Airbus over the safety of the A350 aeroplane and massive orders for more aircraft has been resolved. The settlement was “amicable…
Air

Airbus Redesigns A350 Over Qatar Airways Disagreement

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2023
Recent reports indicate that Airbus has altered the design of the A350 wide-body passenger aircraft’s tail section. The work is being done despite a $2 billion lawsuit filed by Qatar…
Air

Is Airbus’ Flagship Airliner The A350 Worthy To Replace The A380?

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2022
Back in 2019, at their annual conference, Airbus officials announced that the A350 would replace the A380 as the company’s premier passenger plane due to financial factors. The A380…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus Cancels Remaining Qatar’s A350 Order

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2022
Airbus cancelled the entire outstanding order for A350 passenger aircraft from Qatar Airways.

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350

Joe Cusmano Apr 10, 2022
Etihad Airways debuted its latest Airbus A350-1000, on a special first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris.

Sustainability50 is here! Etihad Airways adds first Airbus A350 to fleet

Megha Paul Apr 5, 2022
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000, registration A6-XWB, on a special inaugural commercial flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris

Etihad Cuts Losses, Plans A350 Launch In Q2 2022

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2022
In 2021, Etihad Airways saw a reduction in losses thanks to its best-ever year for cargo, and it predicts a comeback in tourism in the spring and summer of 2022.
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways Order For 2 A350 As Dispute Deepens

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022
A dispute over surface paint has forced Airbus to cancel Qatar Airways’ purchase of two A350-1000 aircraft.

French Bee A350-1000 Will Carry Nearly 480 Passengers

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2022
A brand-new Airbus A350-1000 with 480 passenger seats has just arrived at French Bee, the low-cost airline’s that flies long-haul from its hub in Toulouse.

The A350 defects reports is not limited to Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Dec 10, 2021
There have been continuous conflicts between Qatar Airways and the manufacturer of its A350 aircraft, Airbus, regarding cosmetic faults, but the problem is not unique to Qatar Airways.
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing delays might push Emirates to pursue Airbus A350s

Joe Cusmano Nov 20, 2021
Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has said the Gulf airline might consider speeding deliveries of Airbus SE A350 planes if Boeing Co. fails to deliver the rival 777X model on time.

Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2021
Qatar Airways grounded 13 Airbus A350s on Thursday due to fuselages “degrading at an accelerated rate” in the long-range aircraft, escalating a months-long dispute with the European…

Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2020
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…

First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020
Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…

SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…

Qatar Airways to display Airbus A350-1000 and Gulfstream G500 at Kuwait Aviation Show

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2020
Qatar Airways has announced its participation in the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020, where it will display its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 fitted with its multi award-winning business…

“Rationalising and modernising”: Air France–KLM increase A350-900 order

Alastair Newport Dec 16, 2019
The Air France–KLM Group has announced today that it will be enhancing its fleet by issuing a "firm order" for ten more A350-900s, which will take its total order for the aircraft up to 38.…

Fiji Airways takes receipt of first A350 XWBs in South Pacific

Alastair Newport Nov 26, 2019
Fiji Airways has unveiled two A350 XWBs as the latest additions to its fleet, becoming the first South Pacific carrier to receive the new wide-body aircraft. Delivering new levels of fuel…

Touch down in Toronto: British Airways’ new A350 arrives

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019
British Airways commenced the first North American long-haul service of its new A350 aircraft from Toronto, following extensive trials and the launch of its first long-haul service to…

BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai

Alastair Newport Aug 15, 2019
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September. The airline took delivery…
Air

British Airways’ first A350 touches down at Heathrow

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019
British Airways’ first Airbus 350, registration G-XWBA, touched down at London Heathrow featuring the airline’s newest generation business class seat, Club Suite. The airline will take…
Air

Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019
Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…
Air

China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Japan

Japan Airlines takes delivery of first A350 XWB

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone…
Air

Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 19, 2019
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways A350-1000s: “Proven outstanding reliability and efficiency”

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018
Qatar Airways has revealed it has upgraded its order for five new A350-900s by opting to switch up to five the larger A350-1000 version instead.
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900

Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2018
Following the news earlier this week that Lufthansa had invested up to USD 3 billion on the development of its fleet, the German carrier has announced it will be introducing the Airbus…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Tian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000

Tian Tolentino Jun 20, 2018
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Air

Vietnam Airlines’ receives 12th Airbus A350, the first of its type to wear Skyteam livery

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018
Vietnam Airlines has announced the arrival of its twelfth Airbus A350 this week, the very first aircraft in the series to feature the SkyTeam Alliance livery.
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur

Jill Sayles Jan 16, 2018
Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).
Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways’ new A350 XWB takes off

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 18
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently introduced the Airbus A350 XWB on its non-stop, double-daily route from London to Bangkok at a launch event that was held at…
Airlines and Aviation

SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city. The modernisation of…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017
Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse. The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017
Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month. The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year. Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft. The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
Airlines and Aviation

THAI welcomes fifth A350 with “Goodwill Flight”

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017
Thai Airways International has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A350 aircraft, which came filled with a cargo of charitable goods for underprivileged children in Thailand's southern…
Airlines and Aviation

SIA starts flying A350 to India

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017
Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft. Entering service in the fourth…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific welcomes “green” A350

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350 aircraft, following a "green" delivery flight that saw the jet's fuel tanks filled with biofuel. The Asian carrier's 15th…
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline. The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
Airlines and Aviation

国泰航空新增A350飞往温哥华

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2017
周二起，国泰航空每星期加开3班来往香港与温哥华的航班，并启用了空中客车的新型Airbus A350-900客机。 国泰航空温哥华来往香港航班，即日起增加至每周17个班次。自2014年空中客车A350系列客机在温哥华首次亮相，新增的国泰香港班次，是A350-900首次在加拿大飞行定期航班。A350客机与竞争对手波音梦想客机（Boeing…
Airlines and Aviation

Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
UK

Finnair to take Heathrow A350 XWB service daily

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017
Finnair has confirmed its flagship long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB, will operate a daily service between London Heathrow and Helsinki replacing the current Airbus A320 aircraft on…
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa reveals new A350-900

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017
Lufthansa’s new A350-900 has been presented to the public in Munich with a spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar. A media show with…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.    The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad prepares for landmark network announcement

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024
Etihad Airways is gearing up for one of its most ambitious projects ever, as it prepares to go BIG, unveiling 10 new destinations on a single day.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair marks a decade of flights to Phuket

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024
Finnair celebrated a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket, having operated its first flight between the cities back in 2014. 
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines elevates suites and first-class experience by exclusively offering Cristal 2015 champagne

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house Louis Roederer.
Air

Philippine Airlines goes with Airbus S. Fleet Performance+ suite

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024
Philippine Airlines and its subsidiary PAL Express selected Airbus’ S. Fleet Performance + (S.FP+) suite to support predictive maintenance and health monitoring across their entire Airbus…
Air

Japan Airlines flying the flag high for Expo 2025 Osaka

Mark Glanville Nov 14, 2024
Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating international routes.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines records US$1.3 billion profit for Q3 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024
Turkish Airlines carried 24.5 million passengers and recorded a US$1.3 billion profit in Q3 of 2024, despite global geopolitical tensions and aviation industry challenges.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines selects NSG for high-speed connectivity

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF-owned company and Saudi Arabia’s leading provider of satellite communication services, has been chosen by Turkish Airlines to equip its upcoming fleet of 14 A350…
Global

Air India gears up for merger day with multiple initiatives for Vistara customers

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024
Air India, India’s leading global airline, is undertaking multiple steps to ensure a smooth on-ground experience for customers as Vistara merges with Air India on November 12, 2024.
Air

Philippine Airlines issues advisory regarding NAIA Terminal 2

Marga Manlapig Nov 4, 2024
Philippine Airlines (PAL) advised travellers to expect higher passenger volume at Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila beginning tomorrow.
TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Soars Ahead with Starlink-Equipped Fleet

Joe Cusmano Oct 30, 2024 0
Qatar Airways has improved in-flight connectivity by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London. This milestone solidifies Qatar Airways’ position
Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways launches daily direct flights from Dubai to Rome

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024
ITA Airways has inaugurated its first route to the United Arab Emirates with a nonstop flight between Dubai and Rome Fiumicino.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to reduce its carbon emissions intensity by 34.5 % by 2033

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024
Finnair has redefined its climate commitments and set a new science-based target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 % by 2033 from a 2023 baseline.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways signs agreement with Thales

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024
Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip Qatar Airways’ new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® award-winning Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic takes off with second daily flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2024
Virgin Atlantic has officially launched its second daily direct service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Unveils Next-Generation Cabin Upgrades for A330 Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2024 0
Qantas has announced a significant upgrade to its Airbus A330 fleet, promising passengers a more comfortable and technologically advanced experience. This multimillion-dollar refurbishment…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta unveils new cabin interior across its fleet

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024
Debuting on a narrowbody Boeing 757 aircraft that will begin flying on domestic and short haul international routes later this fall, followed by a widebody Airbus A350 in early 2025.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates cabin crew to step into the virtual world for safety training

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024
In a smart move, Emirates is now extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to the airline’s number one priority – safety.
Air

Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly travel fair returns this month

Marga Manlapig Oct 9, 2024
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) popular Time To Fly travel fair returns in October 2024,  offering discounts on more than 200,000 Business Class, Premium Economy Class,  and Economy Class.
United States

Delta launches first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024
Delta is boosting its global footprint with the launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) on June…
Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh welcomes first refurbished Emirates Boeing 777

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024
Riyadh has become Emirates’ first GCC destination to welcome the refurbished Emirates Boeing 777, offering passengers the all-new Business Class cabin and highly acclaimed Premium Economy…
India

SBI Card partners with Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2024
SBI Card, India’s largest pure-play credit card issuer, in partnership with Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), the national carrier of Singapore, has launched the KrisFlyer SBI Card.
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly new route to Dallas Fort Worth 

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024
Cathay Pacific announces further expanding its North America  network with the launch of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort  Worth International Airport (DFW) for the very…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta’s record 2025 trans-Atlantic expansion in Italy and beyond

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2024
Delta is gearing up for an unforgettable summer in 2025, offering more opportunities than ever to explore Europe’s most captivating destinations, from the sun-soaked beaches of Catania,…
Global

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to roll out to six US cities

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024
Emirates will be introducing its refurbished Boeing 777s on six routes in the US, providing customers with an elevated experience across all cabins, including the debut of its latest…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India appoints Oscar Travel Services as passenger GSA in Malaysia 

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024
Air India has selected  Oscar Travel Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oscar Holidays, to serve as its Passenger General  Sales Agent (GSA) in Malaysia. 
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Sydney from 4 December

Kanchan Nath Sep 17, 2024
 Turkish Airlines has announced it will launch flights to Sydney from 4 December, adding a second Australian destination to the carrier’s global network.
Breaking News

BREAKING: Cathay Pacific to resume regular operations by 7th September

Marga Manlapig Sep 4, 2024
Cathay Pacific released a new statement advising the public that its current maintenance exercise is going smoothly and that it will resume regular operations by Saturday, 7th September.
Breaking News

BREAKING: Cathay Pacific announces flight cancellations for 4 September

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024
As of 2:53pm (GMT+8), Cathay Pacific released a statement advising that its ongoing maintenance activity for its A350 fleet is well in progress.
Annual and Interim Reports

Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024
Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…
Air

Malaysia Airlines and Amadeus deploy NDC content for Indian travel agents

Marga Manlapig Aug 28, 2024
Malaysia Airlines and travel technology solutions firm Amadeus recently strengthened their partnership through the deployment of the former’s new distribution capacity (NDC) content to…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India introduces ‘Vista’

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024
Air India recently launched its wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service, Vista, across the existing wide-body fleet* to provide customers with uninterrupted entertainment until the…
Airlines and Aviation

‘Lufthansa Allegris’ takes off to Shanghai 

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2024
Lufthansa flight LH726 with Allegris onboard took off August 14 at 10:15pm from Munich to Shanghai, the metropolis in East China.
Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo’s celebrates its 18th anniversary

Kanchan Nath Aug 6, 2024
Marking a significant milestone in its journey, IndiGo  celebrated its 18th anniversary by making announcements that herald  a new era for the airline and its 100 million+ annual customers.…
TDM Guest Contributor

Cutting-Edge Airport Services: Beyond Imagination

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2024 0
Pet therapy, beauty services, and clothing rental: airports worldwide are becoming more innovative, offering travellers an array of imaginative and luxurious services.
Global

Vietnam Airlines augments fleet with Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Marga Manlapig Aug 2, 2024
Vietnam Airlines recently received its fifth Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. 
TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas’ Project Sunrise: Balancing Comfort and Cost in Ultra-Long-Haul Flights

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0
Drawing from my experience as a past executive in the aviation sector, I’ve been keenly tracking the progress of Qantas’ audacious ‘Project Sunrise’. This pioneering
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Turkish Airlines Unveils New Crystal Business Class Suite

Joe Cusmano Jul 29, 2024 0
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has unveiled its brand-new state-of-the-art Crystal Business Class suite at the Farnborough International
Airlines and Aviation

Vistara becomes India’s first airline to offer complimentary Wi-Fi onboard its international flights

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024
Vistara now offers 20 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard international flights, operated using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft, across all…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines celebrates 20th anniversary of flights to Ahmedabad

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which commenced operations to Ahmedabad on 28 July 2004, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair boosts flights from London

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2024
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.
Global

Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio

Marga Manlapig Jul 25, 2024
Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.
Airlines and Aviation

British Airways releases its new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama”

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024
May we haveth one’s attention please? British Airways premieres its brand-new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama” inspired by some of Britain’s famous period literature, TV and…
TDM Guest Contributor

All Nippon Airways Expands Its Network with Three New Destinations

Joe Cusmano Jul 24, 2024 0
The expansion will cater to the growing demand for travel and strengthen bilateral exchanges between Japan and each country. Stockholm will be the first scheduled flight destination operated…
Global

Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024
Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for 'Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines showcases its new luxurious Crystal Business Class Suite

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has revealed the details of its brand-new state-of-the-art Business Class suite at the Farnborough International…
Awards

IndiGo CEO – Pieter Elbers wins ‘Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award’

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2024
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo, has been honored with the 'Executive Leadership: Asia Pacific Award' at the 2024 Airline Strategy Awards.
TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Introduces Unique Cabin Lighting for Project Sunrise Flights

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2024 0
Qantas has announced a unique and customisable cabin lighting design for its upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights. The design, inspired by the colours of the
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Emirates SkyCargo orders 5 Boeing 777Fs, for immediate delivery in FY 25/26

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2024
Emirates SkyCargo has announced a firm order for an additional five Boeing 777 freighters, with immediate delivery between 2025 and 2026.
TDM Guest Contributor

Etihad Airways: Elevating North American Travel Experience

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2024 0
Arriving just in time for the winter travel season, the airline's premium services offer passengers additional flexibility and convenience.
TDM Guest Contributor

The Flying Kangaroo Returns to Paris: A New Era of Ultra-Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are about to commence, the iconic tail-wing livery of Qantas, affectionately known as the Flying Kangaroo, is returning triumphantly
TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Two-for-One Fare to Hong Kong

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0
Are you a Hong Kong enthusiast? Cathay Pacific has some exciting news for you! The airline has just announced a new offer to make your
Recruitment

Emirates to hold cabin crew recruitment drive in Singapore on 16 July 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024
Emirates will be holding a recruitment drive in Singapore on 16 July 2024 for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates views Malaysia as key market

Kanchan Nath Jul 9, 2024
 Emirates Airways  views Malaysia as a key market for the airline to tap into the feeder traffic from Southeast Asia as it looks to expand and strengthen its network in the region.
TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets

Joe Cusmano Jul 8, 2024 0
Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will
Global

Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024
The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.
TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Soars to New Heights: A Record-Breaking Year

Joe Cusmano Jul 7, 2024 0
The Qatar Airways Group has created a new chapter in aviation history. The airline group that has won several awards has announced that it has achieved the highest financial success in its…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Group celebrates a record-breaking net profit of QAR6.1 Billion (US$1.7 Billion)

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2024
Qatar Airways Group has today reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) in its Annual Report for the…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024
Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates makes its grand debut at The Championships, Wimbledon

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024
Emirates steps onto the court for the first time as Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon.
Training

Etihad Airways launches international roadshow in major pilot recruitment drive

Kanchan Nath Jul 1, 2024
Etihad Airways is set to recruit hundreds more pilots this year to support its expanding fleet and network, delivering on the airline’s ambitious growth plans and supporting its purpose to…
TDM Guest Contributor

Air India Elevates In-Flight Experience with Three-Class Configuration

Joe Cusmano Jun 27, 2024 0
Starting from 1 July, guests can fly in Premium Economy on select domestic routes. The new A320neo aircraft will be configured with 8 seats in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy, and 132…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils its newly designed, premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2024
Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to launch services  to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport  

Kanchan Nath Jun 25, 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport on 11 November 2024, subject to regulatory  approvals.
TDM Guest Contributor

Finnair’s €200 Million Cabin Revamp: Elevating Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2024 0
In a symphony of innovation and elegance, Finnair has unveiled its €200 million cabin refresh across its long-haul fleet of A350 and A330 aircraft. This transformative investment
TDM Guest Contributor

Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2024 0
Cathay’s Theatrical Triumph: VIP Lounge Unveiled at London Palladium">In a harmonious fusion of aviation and artistry, Cathay Pacific has taken centre stage alongside Lloyd Webber…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair completes rollout of its €200 million new long-haul cabin 

Kanchan Nath Jun 24, 2024
Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million-euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished. 
TDM Guest Contributor

Fiji Airways Sets Sights on Expanding Australian and US Networks

Joe Cusmano Jun 20, 2024 0
Fiji Airways, the national airline of Fiji, is riding high on the jet stream of success after a record-breaking year in 2023. With over 2
TDM Guest Contributor

Project Sunrise: A New Dawn for Ultra-Long-Haul Travel

Joe Cusmano Jun 19, 2024 0
After a period of uncertainty, the skies have cleared for Qantas’s ambitious Project Sunrise. The Australian flagship carrier has confirmed that its groundbreaking initiative is
TDM Guest Contributor

Turkish Airlines’ Strategic Expansion: A Fleet for the Future

Joe Cusmano Jun 17, 2024 0
In a bold move that underscores its ambition to become one of the world’s largest carriers, Turkish Airlines has entered discussions with Boeing for a
TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Relaunches Daily Nonstop Service to Venice

Joe Cusmano Jun 17, 2024 0
As the summer sun casts its golden glow over Europe, travellers are spoilt for choice, with many destinations to explore. This year, however, there’s a
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Air China sign a new freesale codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024
Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare…
Global

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights connecting Hong Kong and Riyadh 

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024
Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce the launch of direct passenger flights to  Riyadh, the capital and financial centre of Saudi Arabia, from 28 October 2024,  further enhancing…
TDM Guest Contributor

Etihad Airways Soars High with Record Awards at World Travel Catering Expo

Joe Cusmano Jun 5, 2024 0
Etihad Airways, the national flag carrier of the UAE, has set a new benchmark in the aviation industry by clinching an unprecedented 16 awards at
Airlines and Aviation

oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024
oneworld®, the world’s airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2024
Emirates has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. It will also be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version…
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa flies from Munich Airport to Seattle for the first time

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2024
On Friday afternoon, 218 passengers flew with Lufthansa from Munich to Seattle for the first time. The airline is now offering three weekly flights from Munich to the US metropolis on the…
TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas and Perth Airport Seal Deal to Propel Australian Travel into New Heights

Joe Cusmano Jun 3, 2024 0
In a landmark move set to revolutionise air travel and tourism in Australia, Qantas and Perth Airport have inked a historic 12-year commercial agreement. This
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways announces global cabin crew hiring

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024
This World Cabin Crew Day, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is embarking on a global recruitment campaign seeking remarkable people to join its cabin crew team, to work…
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines named among world’s best 25 airlines for 2024

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2024
Vietnam Airlines secured 11th place in world’s best 25 airlines for 2024 as named by AirlineRatings.com.
TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Ascends to Global Acclaim as the Best Airline of 2024

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2024 0
In a remarkable return to form, Qatar Airways has once again been crowned the world’s best airline, according to the latest rankings by AirlineRatings.com. The
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways named ‘Airline of the Year’ by Airline Ratings for 2024

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2024
Qatar Airways has been named the ‘Airline of the Year’ for 2024 by the leading industry organisation, Airline Ratings. In addition to the ‘Airline of the Year’ accolade, Qatar Airways has…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2024
Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair and IAG Loyalty expand partnership

Kanchan Nath May 21, 2024
Finnair and IAG Loyalty have taken to the skies with an expanded partnership, offering customers the opportunity to link their loyalty programme account.
TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Elevates In-Flight Experience with Further Extensive Fleet Retrofit

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2024 0
Emirates is soaring to new heights with the announcement of an ambitious retrofit plan for an additional 43 Airbus A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

SIA Group posts record full year net profit of $2,675 million

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2024
The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group announces 2023-24 results

Kanchan Nath May 14, 2024
The Emirates Group released its 2023-24 Annual Report, hitting new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels. 
TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Wins Nine Awards at Three Prestigious Travel Events

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2024 0
Emirates has once again proven its dominance in the aviation industry by clinching top honours at three major award ceremonies: the Business Travel Middle East
TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Introduces New Bulgari Amenity Kits for First and Business Class

Joe Cusmano May 9, 2024 0
Emirates is delighted to offer First—and Business-Class customers a new collection of exclusive Bulgari amenity kits for summer. The new range, gradually introduced on select
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce to strengthen partnership

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2024
Celebrating the historic order for 150 A321neo and 80 A350 Family aircraft placed in December 2023, Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines, Airbus and Rolls-Royce came together at Turkish…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair unveils 100 sustainability efforts to commemorate 100 years

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024
Finnair has revealed it’s launched more than 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives in the last 12 months as part of the carrier’s centennial celebrations.
TDM Guest Contributor

Lufthansa Allegris: Elevating the Skies with Luxury and Innovation

Joe Cusmano Apr 23, 2024 0
The seat map for Allegris' inaugural flights beginning on 1 May is currently available through all booking channels. The first destination from Munich is Vancouver, Canada, with further…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to bring even more experience enhancements designed with customers in mind

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2024
Cathay Pacific is bringing customers more of what they love with continuous enhancements that ensure their every journey is one to remember. 
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic reaffirms commitment to India with new services  to Bengaluru and Mumbai  

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024
Virgin Atlantic signals its continued commitment to India this week as its new daily  service to Bengaluru touched down and the airline also announced a second daily  flight to Mumbai taking…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India transforms ‘Flying Returns’ loyalty programme to offer more to members 

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024
Air India launched its transformed Flying Returns loyalty programme, introducing a simplified new structure, more customer-friendly features, renamed tiers, and an updated identity.
Awards

Turkish Airlines receives three Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2024
Turkish Airlines, the globally renowned aviation provider, was a recipient of three financing awards at the 13th Airline Economics Aviation 100 ceremony held in Dublin— following the…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay achieves target of 70% of pre-pandemic passenger flights, covering around 80 destinations by the end of 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 19, 2024
We bring you excerpts from the Cathay Pacific Airways Limited 2023 Annual Results report, where Ronald Lam Chief Executive Officer stated that “We are ready to unleash the potential and…
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Etihad Airways Soars High with Strong Results in 2023

Joe Cusmano Mar 13, 2024 0
Passenger revenue increased by AED 4 billion (U.S.$1.1 billion) to AED 16.7 billion (U.S.$4.5 billion). The post Etihad Airways Soars High with Strong Results in 2023 first appeared on…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair takes-off with Avios

Kanchan Nath Mar 12, 2024
Finnair Plus loyalty members will now use Avios as their new loyalty currency, as the program enters a new era
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Turkish Airlines Becomes Melbourne Victory’s New Principal Partner

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2024 0
Turkish Airlines, a global leader in aviation, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club a week after it landed for The post Turkish Airlines Becomes…
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Thai Airways Installs Royal Silk Business Class Seats on A320s

Joe Cusmano Mar 7, 2024 0
Thai Airways has announced a series of upgrades and expansions as part of its ongoing rehabilitation plan. The airline confirmed installing Royal Silk business class The post Thai Airways…
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines becomes Melbourne Victory’s new principal partner

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2024
Turkish Airlines is glad to announce its partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club, becoming the Principal Partner of the esteemed professional sports team for the next three years,…
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Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Osaka

Joe Cusmano Mar 5, 2024 0
Qatar Airways proudly announces the resumption of its services to Osaka, Japan. The new non-stop daily flight connects Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India launches its new brand track: ‘India takes Flight’

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024
India, India’s  global airline, unveiled a signature track defining its sonic identity, ‘India Takes Flight’, reflecting the sound of a bold, vibrant, and confident India.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways resumes daily service to Osaka Kansai

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024
Qatar Airways resumed services to Osaka with a a non-stop daily flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Hamad International Airport (DOH).
TDM Guest Contributor

Turkish Airlines Touches Down in Melbourne, Eyes Sydney Next

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2024 0
Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Melbourne landed on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The new route connects Australia to Istanbul, a city The post Turkish…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges

Joe Cusmano Feb 26, 2024 0
Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges
Airlines and Aviation

Three new 787-9 Dreamliners join the Etihad Airways fleet

Kanchan Nath Feb 26, 2024
Etihad Airways is celebrating the arrival of three new Boeing 787-9 aircraft this weekend. The national airline of the UAE welcomed the latest additions to its expanding fleet at Abu Dhabi…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India launches new inflight safety video celebrating Indian Classical and Folk Dance forms

Kanchan Nath Feb 26, 2024
Air India, India’s leading global airline,  unveiled ‘Safety Mudras’, the airline’s new inflight safety video that seamlessly blends safety instructions with the kaleidoscope of India's…
Global

Singapore to charge green jet fuel levy on departing flights

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2024
Singapore has announced plans to impose a levy on departing flights, shifting the cost burden of transitioning to green jet fuel onto travellers.
TDM Guest Contributor

Finnair Encourages Customers to Step on the Scales in the Interest of Safety

Joe Cusmano Feb 13, 2024 0
Finnair is going to the extreme by requiring customers to weigh themselves in addition to their carry-on bags, which most travellers hate to do. Guests on The post Finnair Encourages…
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Finnair Encourages Customers to Step on the Scales in the Interest of Safety

Joe Cusmano Feb 13, 2024 0
Finnair is going to the extreme by requiring customers to weigh themselves in addition to their carry-on bags, which most travellers hate to do. Guests on The post Finnair Encourages…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates readies to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2024
Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?

Tony Harrington Jan 18, 2024
When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to…
TDM Guest Contributor

Thai Airways Resumes Non-Stop Flights to Perth

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2024 0
Thai Airways will resume its daily service between Bangkok and Perth in March 2024, providing more than 93,000 additional inbound seats to Perth annually. The post Thai Airways Resumes…
Global

Turkish Airlines carried 6.1 million passengers with an increase of 10.1% in December 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 15, 2024
Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for December with 19.4% higher passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometers compared to that of 2022.
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Airbus Reports Strong Sales and a Backlog of Orders for 2023

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2024 0
Airbus has surpassed Boeing with a great year, delivering 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers globally in 2023 while registering 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 nett) and an 8,598 aircraft…
Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air places landmark order with Airbus

Kanchan Nath Jan 12, 2024
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo.
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches new year sale on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has just launched its New Year Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 40 destinations across…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches ‘Gatwick Gateway’ to Southeast Asia and beyond

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023
Singapore Airlines announces a five-times weekly direct service from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport, offering greater choice and connectivity to Southeast Asia and beyond.
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines expands fleet with historic Airbus order

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2023
Turkish Airlines, proudly announces a monumental expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of 355* state-of-the-art Airbus aircraft.
Eturbo News

Air India Unveils New Uniform Designs  

Joe Cusmano Dec 18, 2023 0
Air India has unveiled new uniforms for its cabin crew and pilots. The new designs are the next step in the airline’s rebranding as it restructures and The post Air India Unveils New…
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Finnair continues Summer 2024 expansion

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has added even more flights to its growing Summer 2024 schedule, due to increased global demand for travel.
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s award-winning inflight entertainment just got better with Disney+ 

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023
Cathay Pacific continues to deliver on its commitment to provide customers with  an unrivalled inflight entertainment experience by bringing them the best of Disney,  Pixar, Marvel, Star…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2023
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways renews longstanding partnership with FIFA, extending through to 2030

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2023
The renewed collaboration will include the FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™, and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as youth tournaments starting with FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in…
Air

Turkish Airlines Negotiating an Eye-Watering 355 Aircraft Order with Airbus

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2023
Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkiye, is reportedly negotiating with Airbus to significantly boost its fleet with an order for 355 new aircraft. If the deal goes through,…
Air

Emirates Signs Agreements with Safran Worth US$1.2 Billion

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2023
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced a series of contracts totalling more than US$1.2 billion awarded to Safran. This includes a $1 billion* deal for the next…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates wraps up a successful 2023 Dubai Air Show, with significant investment announcements for its future operations

Kanchan Nath Nov 20, 2023
Emirates has wrapped up a successful 2023 Dubai Air Show, concluding a week of significant investment announcements in its future fleet and capabilities, and inking new partnerships that…
Air

First Airbus A321neo Joins ITA Airways Fleet

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2023
A delivery ceremony for ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo was held last Friday at the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg in the presence of Francesco Presicce, ITA Airways…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates signs agreements with Safran worth US$1.2 billion combined

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has  announced a series of contracts awarded to Safran, worth over US$1.2 billion combined.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways takes the stage on the first day of the Dubai Airshow 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023
On the first morning of Dubai Airshow 2023, Qatar Airways showcased a selection of its state-of-the-art aircraft in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways’ journey 2030 charts course for sustainable growth

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2023
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow.
Global

Emirates set to showcase full family of commercial and training aircraft at Dubai Airshow

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023
Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft consisting of the airline’s latest retrofitted A380, game-changer Boeing 777-300ER , Diamond DA42-VI and Cirrus SR 22 training aircraft…
Air

Singapore Airlines Increases Sydney Frequency to 5 Daily Flights

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2023
Singapore Airlines announced that from 27 October 2024, it will add a new daily flight from Sydney to Singapore, departing at 0645 AM, with the company saying that this will be available…
Global

Strong demand over summer peak season drives record half-year results for SIA Group

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2023
The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR,…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India to add 400+ weekly flights to route network over next six months

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2023
Air India announced its intent to add more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic India and international route network until March 2024, as part of the Winter Schedule ’23.
Airports

Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi International Airport welcome first guests to Terminal A

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2023
UAE’s national airline, Etihad Airways operated the first commercial flight from Abu Dhabi International’s highly-anticipated new Terminal A recently.
Airlines and Aviation

British Airways partners with DJ Cuppy

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023
British Airways is bringing Nigerian-born musician, Cuppy’s Afrobeats to flyers, with an exclusive playlist available onboard from November 1.
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023
Amadeus signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to take advantage of its enhanced passenger service system (PSS) technology.
Air

Oman Air Is The Best Airline For Business-Class Travellers

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2023
According to a study conducted by Tipalti, a renowned global financial firm, Oman Air is the best airline for business-class travel. The skies are getting hotter as competition heats…
Air

After 27 years, Akbar Al Baker steps down as Group CEO of Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2023
His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, has announced his intention to resign as Group Chief Executive effective 5 November 2023. He will be succeeded in…
Airlines and Aviation

The Singapore Airlines Group celebrates 20 years of flying to Hyderabad

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2023
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, which commenced operations to Hyderabad on 29 October 2003, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its services to the city this year.
Air

Lufthansa Offers Special Fare With 100 Percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel For Delegates Traveling To The UN World Climate Conference In Dubai

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2023
The Lufthansa Group has developed an exceptionally environmentally friendly offer package for customers attending this year’s UN World Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai: They can take…
Air

Qatar Airways Disappointed By Australia’s Decision To Reject Additional Flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2023
Qatar Airways executives spoke before an Australian Senate enquiry into the airline industry after the government denied the company’s request for extra flights to the country. Qatar…
Air

Lufthansa Relies On The A380s To Grow Its Network

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023
Due to factors such as delayed deliveries of new Boeing 777-9s, Lufthansa intends to continue flying its recommissioned Airbus A380s into the late 2020s or early 2030s. According to…
Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Announces The Resumption Of Service To Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023
China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane. China’s second-largest airline will start with…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific Launches Premium Lifestyle Brand “Cathay”

Joe Cusmano Sep 21, 2023
Cathay Pacific has introduced a new premium travel lifestyle brand that will be distributed internationally. Under the “Cathay” umbrella, the brand’s mission will be to promote a…
Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways to buy up to 95 new jets as per sources

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2023
Thai Airways is in talks with Boeing and Airbus on a potential order of more than 90 jets as it pursues restructuring and gears up for booming travel markets, industry sources told Reuters. 
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches “Global Getaway Sale” on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Global Getaway Sale on fares to Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Air

Emirates Announces Capacity Boost To Australia

Joe Cusmano Sep 14, 2023
Emirates has announced that, beginning 4 November, all Sydney flights will be operated by A380 aircraft. The move is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance customer connectivity and…
Air

Vietnam Airlines To Connect Perth With Ho Chi Minh City

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2023
Vietnam Airlines will begin three weekly nonstop flights on December 7, 2023. The announcement was made in Perth on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to go all A380 to Sydney by November, plans return to Adelaide

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023
Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop services to Brussels in April 2024 

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and  Brussels, the capital of Belgium, from 5 April 2024, returning to the city after more  than 20 years.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair looks into the eye of the Thai-ger

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023
Finnair has added more flights between Helsinki and Bangkok this winter, in response to increased demand for travel to Thailand.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair starts summer on a high

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023
Finnair has announced its July traffic performance, with the airline surpassing the one million monthly passenger mark for the first time since the pandemic.
Global

Air India unveils new Logo and Aircraft Livery

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023
Air India, a Tata Group-owned airline, unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its Vihaan.AI …
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to boost services in 2024 northern summer season  

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2023
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network  during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26  October 2024), supporting the strong…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair showcases its new look to destinations

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023
Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary later this year. 
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines to operate direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Prague twice weekly  

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023
Prague is the sixth European city to which China Airlines operates direct flights from Taipei. With a direct connection to the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, Prague now stands alongside…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to temporarily increase seat capacity from Kolkata during Durga Puja holiday period

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is pleased to announce a temporary upgauge of its Boeing 737-8 services to Airbus A350-900 services from 17-20 October 2023, and again on 26 and 27 October 2023.
Eturbo News

Delta Orders 12 Additional Airbus A220 Aircraft

Harry Johnson Jul 13, 2023 0
eTurboNews: In service with Delta, the A220 has proven to be a game changer in its size category in highly competitive North America markets. Read more: Delta Orders 12 Additional Airbus…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group ramps up recruitment globally

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023
The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles.
Airlines and Aviation

Air India firms up orders for 470 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023
Air India, a Tata Group-owned global airline, signed purchase agreements to acquire 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, going one step further in its $70 billion (based on list prices)…
Eturbo News

Air India Orders 250 Airbus Aircraft

Harry Johnson Jun 20, 2023 0
eTurboNews: Air India will also be counting on Airbus to help ensure highest level of fleet availability with Integrated Materials Solutions from Satair. Read more: Air India Orders 250…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways takes QVerse to new heights

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023
QVerse users will be offered up to 10 per cent off on Premium and Economy Class fares to more than 160 destinations worldwide.
Air

Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2023
Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to resume daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha services starting 1 June

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023
Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport  ("Haneda") and Hamad International Airport, commencing on 1 June 2023.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023
Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates SkyCargo to double its capacity in next decade

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023
Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility.
Airlines and Aviation

Latest generation A220 arrives in Thailand

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023
The latest generation A220 passenger aircraft has arrived in Thailand as part of a demonstration tour of South East Asia.
Eturbo News

Italy’s ITA Airways Receives its First Airbus A330neo

Harry Johnson May 26, 2023 0
eTurboNews: By selecting A330neos, Italy's national carrier, ITA Airways, is further consolidating its strategy of being an all Airbus operator Read more: Italy’s ITA Airways Receives its…
Airports

Flight over Hong Kong marks grand finale of airline’s support  for HKSAR Government’s ‘Strive and Rise Programme’ 

Kanchan Nath May 23, 2023
Cathay proudly continued its longstanding commitment to supporting youth  development in Hong Kong with the successful return of its popular Cathay  Community Flight.
Airlines and Aviation

All Emirates passengers can now avail free Wi-Fi onboard

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023
A recent enhancement to Emirates’ inflight connectivity means that all Emirates passengers in every class of travel can enjoy some form of free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group Announces 2022-23 Financial Results

Joe Cusmano May 15, 2023
The Emirates Group has issued its 2022-23 Annual Report, indicating its most profitable year ever due to robust demand across all its operations. Emirates made record earnings,…
Airlines and Aviation

Now fly with Qatar Airways, direct Doha to Auckland

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023
Qatar Airways is re-introducing a direct Doha to Auckland flight, which commences on 1 September 2023 and will operate seven times a week/departing daily at 01:50 local time.
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2023
Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia. Melbourne…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates SkyCargo to double its capacity in the next decade

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023
Emirates SkyCargo has added 2 Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, showing its strong confidence in the global cargo market in a current environment of volatility.
Air

China Southern Boosts Flights To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 9, 2023
China Southern Airlines is planning to expand its operations to Australia further. The airline’s flights between Guangzhou and Sydney will begin operating twice daily starting early…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair raises a glass to its centenary

Kanchan Nath May 8, 2023
Finnair has launched a collection of new special celebratory wines, as it raises a glass to 100 years of flying.
Air

Etihad’s New 787 Dreamliner Seats Unveiled At Arabian Travel Market

Joe Cusmano May 5, 2023
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week. The airline…
Airlines and Aviation

Asiana Airlines Announces Seasonal Flights Increase to Sydney

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2023
Asiana Airlines is growing its presence in Australia. It has announced plans for a seasonal increase on its Sydney to Seoul route beginning August 2023. In addition, four of Asiana’s…
Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines Plans To Launch No-Stop Flight To Sydney

Joe Cusmano May 1, 2023
Turkish Airlines has announced intentions to extend its nonstop flight services with a new long-haul route from Istanbul to Sydney, which would take 17 hours. Turkish Airlines’…
Eturbo News

New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los Angeles Flights on Lufthansa

Harry Johnson Apr 27, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | Lufthansa will offer a total of five destinations to the Indian subcontinent from its two hubs in Frankfurt and Munich Full article: New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates 40 years of flying to the Land of the Rising Sun 

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023
Finnair’s first flight to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ took off on 22 April 1983, with a new non-stop service to Tokyo-Narita, becoming the only airline at the time to offer direct flights…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…
Eturbo News

Airbus ramps up cooperation with China aviation industry

Harry Johnson Apr 6, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | New agreement will contribute to Airbus’ overall rate objective of 75 aircraft per month in 2026 throughout its global production network Full article: Airbus ramps up…
Airlines and Aviation

Thailand’s new ‘Really Cool Airline’ to fly to Australia

Joe Cusmano Mar 29, 2023
Really Cool Airlines’ slogan is “We Fly the Future,” and the company aspires to provide a lifestyle product by prioritising customer satisfaction, innovation, safety, and the environment.
Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines Seeks More Widebodies And Aims For Profit

Joe Cusmano Mar 28, 2023
With a successful year in sight and high demand for air travel, Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to finalise an order for more widebody aircraft in the coming months. PAL CEO Stanley…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India to expand further in the UK with new services from London Gatwick

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023
Air India is expanding its UK presence in a move which reinforces the strong links between the UK and India, as it undergoes a massive modernisation programme to transform into a…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.
Air

Emirates Unveils New Signature Livery For Its Fleet

Joe Cusmano Mar 21, 2023
The unique livery of Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has been refreshed. Emirates debuted its new livery at Dubai International Airport with a freshly painted…
Air

Qatar Airways Announces Major Network Expansion

Joe Cusmano Mar 20, 2023
Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…
Airlines and Aviation

Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Eturbo News

New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 17, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers” Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates revs up pilot recruitment in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023
As the travel industry regains its footing, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is ramping up its operations to meet the strong surge in travel demand, and looks to recruit…
Air

Lufthansa Orders 22 Long-Haul Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2023
The Lufthansa Group is investing in additional cutting-edge long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, five Airbus A350-900 planes,…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair hops into spring with super schedule

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Air

Lufthansa Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product

Joe Cusmano Mar 6, 2023
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…
Eturbo News

Lufthansa orders new Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $7.5 billion

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | The Lufthansa Group is also in advanced negotiations to acquire further long-haul aircraft which could be made available at shorter notice Full article: Lufthansa…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023
Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs. For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
Training

Emirates invests USD 135 million in new pilot training centre

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023
Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft.…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023
The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.
Eturbo News

Check-in and Boarding for Lufthansa flights are now cancelled

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 15, 2023 0
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Lufthansa has had its share of strikes and other interruptions last year, and it's now staring…
Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates for the first time in BIT

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023
ITA Airways attended for the first time the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT), the International Travel Exhibition taking place through February 14 in Milan.
Airlines and Aviation

British Airways codeshares with Airlink

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa. 
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023
Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023. 
Eturbo News

Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 7, 2023 0
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2023
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China. The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
Airlines and Aviation

Heavier Finnair flights could lighten the financial load

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023
Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s to carry more customers and cargo as it continues to increase capacity across its popular Asian routes.
Air

Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2023
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways Increases Flights To Europe

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2023
Etihad Airways, the official airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced two new routes, flying passengers directly between Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen and Dusseldorf. The new…
Air

Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2023
Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year.  With a total of 1,078 gross…
Global

Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …
Air

United And Boeing Finalise 737 MAX And 787 Large Order

Joe Cusmano Dec 21, 2022
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes. United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 19, 2022
Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022. The flights will be operated…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2022
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo. This change will provide a…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan 

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Air

Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2022
Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities. Ever since the…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches a range of partnerships during WTM

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, has signed several strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key tourism partners such as Tourism Malaysia and state tourism…
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022
Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2022
Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
Airlines and Aviation

Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2022
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services. From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2022
Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver. After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…
Airlines and Aviation

Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.
Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways Doubles Melbourne-Bangkok Flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2022
Thai Airways is capitalising on the increase in international travel and Australia’s upcoming summer holiday season by increasing the frequency of its flights between Melbourne and…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2022
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb 

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
Airlines and Aviation

Fly Delta daily direct Cape Town to Atlanta

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022
Its new triangle route offers more flights from the Western Cape and Johannesburg to the U.S.
Airlines and Aviation

Delta goes daily from Cape Town to Atlanta

Kristin Mariano Sep 12, 2022
Delta Air Lines is expanding its South Africa network, introducing a new, seasonal “triangular” route from Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta starting December 2, 2022. The…
Air

Germany Pushes For ‘Pay As You Fly’ Model

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022
Lower Saxony, located in the north-west of Germany, has called for eliminating upfront payment for air tickets after thousands of cancellations this summer. Bernd Althusmann, the…
Air

Airbus highlights strong commitment to Thailand

Kristin Mariano Aug 30, 2022
Airbus sees great potential in its military and Space businesses in Thailand and has reiterated its commitment to the company’s presence in the country. Speaking to reporters in Bangkok…
Air

Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022
Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines upgrades Australian Routes To A330neos

Joe Cusmano Aug 22, 2022
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 19, 2022
To teach up to 4,500 new and current Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew per year beginning in early 2024, the Australian airline has announced that it will establish a…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways Makes A Record-Breaking First-Half Profit

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022
Etihad Airways published its financial and operational results for the first half of 2022, including a record-breaking core operating profit of US$ 296 million (H1 2021: loss of US$ 392…
Air

Etihad’s ‘Sustainable 50’ debut flight lands in New York

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2022
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways celebrated the launch of its new  'Sustainable 50' Airbus A350-1000 service to the US
Global

Airbus A380 makes a comeback at Lufthansa

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2022
The airline expects to use the long-haul aircraft, which is popular with customers and crews, again from summer 2023
Air

Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA and World Airport Transport Summit

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022
Taking place in Doha 19-21 June 2022, it will welcome the aviation industry’s leaders to reflect on the shifting political, economic and technological realities facing air travel as the…
Air

Qatar Airways unveils 2021 Sustainability Report

Megha Paul May 25, 2022
Qatar Airways Group has published its Sustainability Report for FY2019-21, a special 2-year edition themed “Response, Relief, Recovery, Resilience"
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways unveils new sustainability-driven Economy experience

Kristin Mariano May 13, 2022
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Economy class soft furnishings and tableware which will be launched on board in the fourth quarter of the year.
Air

Ahoy Sydney-London route! Qantas announces world’s longest direct commercial flight

Megha Paul May 3, 2022
The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling
Eturbo News

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York

Juergen T Steinmetz May 2, 2022
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York - Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair removes the face mask requirement on flights where it is not an authority requirement

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2022
Many countries are removing Covid-19-related restrictions due to the increasing vaccination coverage and the mild form of the recent virus variants. In line with this, Finnair is now lifting…
Air

Qatar Airways and IndiGo reactivate strategic cooperation

Megha Paul Apr 21, 2022
Qatar Airways and IndiGo have announced the reactivation of strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government

See the world differently! Virgin Atlantic unveils new advertising campaign

Megha Paul Apr 18, 2022
The campaign draws on the airline’s heritage of challenging the status quo – as well as recognising that the travel industry is entering an exciting new era

Qatar Airways announces Amy Stainlay as marketing manager, Australasia and North Asia

Kristin Mariano Apr 13, 2022
Qatar Airways today announces the appointment of Amy Stainlay as Marketing Manager, Australasia and North Asia.

SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2022
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
Air

Airbus Seeks $220 Million From Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2022
Airbus has asked the UK High Court for $220 million in damages from Qatar Airways after the airline rejected two Airbus A350 aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates President Threatens To Cancel Airbus & Boeing Orders

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022
Given the Dubai-based airline’s aircraft on order, Emirates President Tim Clark is dissatisfied with both Airbus and Boeing.
Air

Airbus Aims 720 Deliveries In 2022 Despite Pandemic Challenges

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022
In 2022, Airbus intends to deliver 720 commercial planes, up from the 611 planes it delivered in 2021.
Air

Asia-Pacific region will need over 17,600 new aircraft by 2040

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022
In the next 20 years, passenger traffic growth of 5.3% per annum and accelerated retirement of older less fuel-efficient aircraft will see the Asia-Pacific region require 17,620 new…

Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways And Boeing Sign Deal For 777-8 freighter and 737Max

Joe Cusmano Feb 3, 2022
Qatar Airways has committed to order up to 50 Boeing 777-8 cargo planes, including 34 firm orders and options for 16 more aircraft, for a total purchase price of more than $20 billion at…
Air

Will 2022 Be A Better Year For The Airline Industry?

Joe Cusmano Feb 2, 2022
The year 2022 will not be like any other year in the past, yet there are reasons for cautious optimism.
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus Cancels $6 Billion Deal With Qatar Airways Amid Law Suit

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022
Qatar Airways had agreed to buy 50 new Airbus A321neo aircraft from Airbus. Still, the two companies have now become entangled in a bitter court battle, and Airbus has cancelled the…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022
Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Is Claiming $600m In Damages From Airbus

Joe Cusmano Jan 13, 2022
A design fault, according to Qatar Airways, prevents Airbus from attempting any more deliveries of the jets unless it is corrected by British judges.
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2022
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad CEO Says Its A380s May Return To The Skies

Joe Cusmano Jan 7, 2022
According to Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas, the Airbus A380 may return to the sky if the global pandemic travel recovers rapidly and exceeds pre-pandemic levels.
Airlines and Aviation

The 123rd And Last A380 Has Arrived At Emirates’ Hangars

Joe Cusmano Jan 6, 2022
Emirates has taken delivery of its final A380, bringing the Airbus superjumbo’s production to a close.
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Offering Free Wi-Fi To Attract Customers

Joe Cusmano Dec 25, 2021
If you are flying with Singapore Airlines within the next three months, you can stay connected for free, at least for part of the flight.
Airlines and Aviation

As The Qatar Airways Jet Row Escalates Airbus Goes Legal

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021
An Airbus-Qatar Airlines dispute over A350 skin issues escalated sharply on Thursday when Airbus accused Qatar Airways of portraying the matter as a safety issue and called for independent…
Air

The New Aircraft That We Will Be Set To Fly In Starting 2022

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

Dreaming Of Working For One of The World Best Airlines?

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021
As the world will become more vaccinated against coronavirus, the border restrictions that have hampered travel for the previous two years are being lifted.

Biggest-ever Dubai Airshow reflects recovery of international aerospace sector

Megha Paul Nov 25, 2021
Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an incredible USD 78 billion worth of deals announced during the week
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad could scrap Airbus, Boeing aircraft orders

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2021
Etihad Airways’ chief executive indicated on Wednesday that the carrier might cancel billions of dollars in aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing, saying the airline has some time before…

The new Etihad’s business class suites

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2021
Etihad Airways flew one of its Airbus A350-1000s to the Dubai Airshow to showcase the carrier’s new business class product.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2021
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific increases frequency to Sydney from November

Joe Cusmano Oct 23, 2021
Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to announce plans to resume service to Sydney on November 1.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
Air

The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return

Joe Cusmano Oct 15, 2021
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.

Qantas to order more than 100 new jets to replace domestic fleet

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a multi-billion-dollar order for over 100 new aircraft to replace its ageing domestic fleet and new long-haul aircraft to fly nonstop to London and New York.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2021
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2021
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad CEO Says The A380 Doesn’t Make Economic Sense

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021
Airlines have been reviewing their fleet of widebody aircraft since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air

Back to the future? Airline sector poised to change post-COVID-19

Joe Cusmano Aug 2, 2021
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Air

Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Cusmano Jun 25, 2021
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Airlines and Aviation

NSW’s AUD50m bid to make project sunrise a Sydney-only venture

Joe Cusmano Jun 10, 2021
The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
Air

Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa orders 10 brand-new Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021
Lufthansa has announced that it will order ten brand-new wide-body jets to support its long-haul network, five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines boosts revenue with plane deal

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2021
Singapore has been keen to reopen its borders to help bolster an economy that fell into recession in 2020.
Airlines and Aviation

Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2021
There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.
Air

Qatar Airways unveils ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou to Hong Kong Airport

Megha Paul Apr 12, 2021
Qatar Airways announced the sea-to-air ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to the SkyPier in the airside of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
Features

Airbus launches new sustainable aviation fuel trial

Joe Cusmano Mar 25, 2021
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
Interviews

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Reopening updates

Qatar Airways is first global airline to offer fliers 100% touch-free ‘zero-touch’ in-flight entertainment technology

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2021
Qatar Airways has announced it will soon become the first global airline to offer passengers 100 percent Zero-Touch technology for its award-winning Oryx One in-flight entertainment system…
Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
Airlines and Aviation

5 incredible ways how Qatar Airways weather the COVID-19 pandemic

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2021
Qatar Airways COVID-19 protocols serve to increase travellers’ confidence to restart travel and Qatar Airways is ready to welcome you on board!
Air

Flights between Munich and Singapore resume

Megha Paul Jan 21, 2021
Singapore Airlines is once again operating three flights per week between Singapore and the Munich hub
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2020
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%

Chris Head Nov 24, 2020
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights

Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple

TellMeWhere2Go Nov 23, 2020
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2020
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Raising a toast to Dirndls and Oktoberfest

Megha Paul Sep 15, 2020
Lufthansa is holding on to the beautiful tradition of the Trachtencrew flights from 22 September
Global

How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2020
British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services

Piia Karhu quits Finnair

Megha Paul May 21, 2020
Piia Karhu, senior vice president of customer experience, and a member of the Finnair executive board, will leave the company on 30 June 2020 as she has been appointed senior vice…
Features

Thailand Government Divest Share in Thai Airways

Andrew Wood May 21, 2020
The Thailand government will give up its controlling stake in Thai Airways as it approved a financial restructuring for the cash-strapped airline through bankruptcy protection. The airline…

Global Aviation in Crisis

Andrew Wood May 19, 2020
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…

Lufthansa lands twice daily with protective equipment from China

Megha Paul Apr 23, 2020
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…

Airbus to highlight top products at India show

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020
Airbus will highlight its class-leading products, technologies and services at India’s largest civil aviation show – Wings India. The biennial event will be held at Begumpet Airport in…

British Airways achieves Guinness World Records title for Sport Relief

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2020
British Airways’ week of Sport Relief fundraising events took off by achieving a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 metres’ by a team (mixed), made…

Qatar Airways sends 300 tonnes of medical supplies to China

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020
Five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters departed to China carrying approximately 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support Cornavirus relief efforts. The five flights…

How did Airbus fare in 2019?

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020
Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…

Iberia sponsors Spanish Olympic Committee

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020
Alejandro Blanco, president of Spanish Olympic Committee and Luis Gallego, executive chairman of Iberia signed a new cooperation agreement focused on the upcoming summer Olympic Games in…

Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020
Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…

Airbus to showcase latest products at Singapore Airshow

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020
Airbus will participate at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments.…

Airbus and the whale

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020
Airbus has announced the arrival of the Beluga XL into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft…

Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…

Malaysia Airlines launches offer for Heathrow Rewards members

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020
In celebration of a new decade, Malaysia Airlines, has partnered with Heathrow Rewards offering a special discount on flight to members. Until 25 January 2020, Heathrow Rewards members…

Soaring high: Finnair’s passenger traffic reaches 14.7 million

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2020
In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…

Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020
After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…

Airbus’ decade long partnership in the Middle East

Alastair Newport Nov 25, 2019
Airbus and Strata are celebrating a decade of collaboration this week,  ten years which have seen their partnerships shape UAE’s aerospace industry. As part of the UAE’s drive to create a…
Air

Cathay: “Our goal is always to move people forward in life”

Alastair Newport Nov 11, 2019
Cathay Pacific Group has revealed that it will be optimising the entire passenger fleet of all its airlines, namely Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon and HK Express. The move comes as part of…

Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide this winter

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2019
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…

Vietnam Airlines offers in-flight wifi

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…

Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019
Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…
Europe

Finnair: “Technological innovations are key in solving aviation’s CO2 emission challenge”

Alastair Newport Sep 27, 2019
A new Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft has been launched today with the help of Finnair. The Finnish flag carrier is part of a new platform funded by Nordic…

Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan

Megha Paul Sep 17, 2019
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…

Ethiopian rolls out onboard wifi offering

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019
Surfing the internet with seamless reliable connectivity has now become the new normal onboard Ethiopian Airlines flights, thanks to the onboard WiFi internet connectivity the airline…

Qatar Airways opens office in Amman

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019
Qatar Airways has now opened an office in Amman, Jordan. Talking about the importance of the new market, Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways said: “For Qatar Airways, Jordan is a key market.…

Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2019
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning. The flight departed Changi…

Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…

AirAsia receives its first A330neo

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
Air

Lufthansa expands US coverage for 2020

Alastair Newport Aug 7, 2019
Lufthansa has unveiled a tranche of new services from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Kicking off next summer, the main focus of the airline’s plans will centre around North America, with…
Air

Qatar Airways first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Botswana

Megha Paul Jul 19, 2019
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…
Air

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019
Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…
Airlines and Aviation

Europe’s first direct service to Busan, South Korea

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019
Finnair has unveiled its latest flight today, connecting Europe to South Korea. From next year the Nordic carrier will be the first airline to operate direct flights between Europe and…
Air

Virgin Atlantic’s next generation Airbus is now on sale

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019
Customers can now book flights on Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 aircraft, featuring an entirely redesigned upper-class cabin, as well as the airline’s unique social space - The Loft.…
Air

Vietnam Airlines introduces premium economy class on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh city route

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 1 July 2019, premium economy class will be offered on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City route, operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9. This…
Air

Arty affair: Hong Kong Airlines launched collectible kits of HK artists

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019
Hong Kong Airlines has announced a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaborative partnership with four Hong Kong artists. The…
Air

Malaysia Airlines on two-day sales blitz with spectacular seat giveaway for travel agents

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019
Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia launched a two-day sales blitz in the North of England with more than 140 travels agents. The initiative, which ran from 19-20 June, involved a…
Air

Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019
Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…
Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: “Expert knowledge and dedication”

Alastair Newport May 22, 2019
This week’s aviation round up has distinct TA theme running through it and includes a new agent dedicated hub, a DCC increase and more.
Air

Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air

Alastair Newport May 16, 2019
Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air. As…
Airlines and Aviation

Move beyond: Cathay Pacific announces new “leadership mindset”

Tian Tolentino May 14, 2019
Cathay Pacific is 'moving beyond' by introducing new offerings, routes and upgrades to its digital platforms.
Airlines and Aviation

Top 5 airlines for adventurers

Kristin Mariano Apr 30, 2019
There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…
Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Tian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
Air

Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2019
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa sells six A380s back to Airbus

Alastair Newport Mar 18, 2019
Lufthansa has revealed it is selling six of its eight Airbus A380’s back to the manufacturer, providing a death rattle of the ‘super-jumbo’ once destined to replace the Boeing 747 as the…
Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2019
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
Global

Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
Air

PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London

Alastair Newport Jan 23, 2019
Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.
Air

Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2019
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: Down to the crunch

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2019
This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?
Airlines and Aviation

Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity

Tian Tolentino Jan 8, 2019
Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.
Airlines and Aviation

A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018

Alastair Newport Dec 31, 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Airlines and Aviation

Carb on, carb off: China Airlines helps passengers go carbon neutral

Alastair Newport Dec 4, 2018
China Airlines has announced an “ECO TRAVEL Carbon Offsetting” service that allows travellers to learn about the carbon footprint and emissions generated during their flight.
Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2018
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
Airlines and Aviation

NDC is like buying a chocolate cake, says Finnair APAC GM

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2018
Everybody in the aviation industry is talking about New Distribution Capability (NDC), which has been floating before us since a couple of years now. If you are still struggling to wrap your…
Airlines and Aviation

For your tastebuds: Finnair announces summer routes in Europe

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 2, 2018
Further strengthening its summer holiday offering for leisure customers, Finnair will open three new routes to Bologna, Italy; Bordeaux, France and Porto, Portugal for the peak summer season…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair chooses Amadeus Network Revenue Management to drive profitability

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2018
Finnair has chosen Amadeus Network Revenue Management that uses data science to improve demand forecasts and optimise the airline’s Origin and Destination network.
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair boosts convenience on Edinburgh’s Asian connection

Alastair Newport Sep 25, 2018
Following my interview with Finnair’s CCO, where Juha Järvinen explained the importance of the Asian network to the company’s present and future, the airlines has released details of…
Global

Asia driving “fastest growth phase” in Finnair’s history, says CCO

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2018
Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…
Technology

THAI and Rolls-Royce’s new one-of-a-kind deal

Alastair Newport Sep 10, 2018
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Rolls-Royce held an opening ceremony to unveil the launch of their collaboration on the Trent XWB Engine Research and Development…
Technology

Hotelbeds and SIA announce holiday packaging partnership

Tian Tolentino Sep 6, 2018
Hotelbeds Group and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have come together to form a holiday packaging partnership, offering bundled flights and hotel accommodation solutions to SIA’s customers.
Airlines and Aviation

Looking east: Finnair increases frequency to Japan and China

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 30, 2018
Wishing not to be left behind, and continuing its strong growth in key Asian markets, Finnair announced it will be adding frequencies on many popular Asian routes for next summer.
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to treat Singapore and Tokyo to “the finest experience”

Tian Tolentino Aug 28, 2018
Qatar Airways has announced that the A350-1000, equipped with the airline’s luxury Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018
Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…
Airlines and Aviation

PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event

Tian Tolentino Aug 15, 2018
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
Air

Finnair goes green and in response to customer demand

Alastair Newport Jul 25, 2018
Finnair launches customer initiative to cut emissions after 94% of Finns say they want to reduce air travel emissions
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong

Tian Tolentino Jul 24, 2018
Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.
Airlines and Aviation

PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2018
Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.
Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa surpasses aviation industry efficiency gains target by 3%

Alastair Newport Jun 29, 2018
Lufthansa Group sets new fuel efficiency record
Airlines and Aviation

Qsuite launches in Sydney, coming soon to key cities worldwide

Tian Tolentino Jun 11, 2018
Redefining business and luxury travel, Qatar Airways' Qsuite is now available on flights to and from Canberra via Sydney and will soon be offered in destinations all over the world.
Airlines and Aviation

Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…
Air

SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy

Alastair Newport May 21, 2018
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2018
As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.
Air

Vietnam Airlines signs MoU for maintenance powered by virtual reality glasses, drones and robotics

Alastair Newport May 3, 2018
Click! I see through my headset that an armrest in the aeroplane cabin (that I'm not even inside) is faulty. Click! I send a message to automated manufacturing plant to 3d print a new…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service

Simon Willmore Mar 27, 2018
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair record breaking run continues with a powerful start to 2018

Alastair Newport Feb 9, 2018
Following the record breaking achievements of 2017, Finnair has powered into 2018, displaying the fastest growth in Finnair’s history - the number of passengers grew by 15.6 per cent in…
Airlines and Aviation

Despite difficult winter Finnair passenger volume keeps climbing

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
Airlines and Aviation

Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?

Alastair Newport Dec 26, 2017 0
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts Manchester-Hong Kong direct flights

Jill Sayles Dec 6, 2017 18
Marking three years since its inaugural flight from Manchester to Hong Kong in December 2014, Cathay Pacific is this week boosting its direct flights into a daily service. Increasing from…
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route

Jill Sayles Nov 27, 2017 13
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week. The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to Gogo-go online and rolls out wifi in 2018

Alastair Newport Nov 17, 2017 15
The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong International passes the hero test

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 16
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling contingencies.…
Airlines and Aviation

A right royal photo bomb

Alastair Newport Nov 9, 2017 13
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya recently visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) promotional stand at WTM 2017 in London, and was welcomed by Mrs.…
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines returns to the UK

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 17
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus. It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Airlines and Aviation

Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 15
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…
Airlines and Aviation

前长荣航空董事将成立星宇航空

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017
据台湾中央新闻社报道，前长荣航空董事长张国炜正在积极筹备星宇航空，预计年底向民航局申请设立，目前正积极征才。该航空公司的航线将包括飞往东南亚、北美等目的地。 在航空公司的新运营计划下，星宇航空将在未来6年里收购24架飞机，并雇佣3500名员工。在第二个六年里，预计将增加到26架飞机，员工数量也将增加至7千或8千名。…
Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines refurbishes B767-300 fleet

Jill Sayles Aug 14, 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully refurbished its Boeing 767-300 ER fleet utilised on routes to India, Middle East and Africa destinations.  It is fitted with new full flat-bed seats in…
Airlines and Aviation

Ex-EVA chief to launch new airline in Taiwan

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017
The former chairman of EVA Air is planning to launch a new airline in Taiwan, operating both short- and long-haul routes. Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reports that the…
Airlines and Aviation

卡塔尔航空新增飞往东南亚航班

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017
卡塔尔航空（Qatar Airways）日前开通了更多诶忘东南亚的航班。 总部位于多哈的卡塔尔航空将增飞越南胡志明、河内，以及泰国海岛甲米的航班。 “亚洲市场对我们非常重要，所以我们非常愿意增加飞往胡志明、河内和甲米的航班，”卡塔尔航空集团首席执行官Akbar Al…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds more flights to Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2017
Qatar Airways has launched more flights to multiple destinations in Southeast Asia. The Doha-based carrier has started adding extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh…
Airlines and Aviation

Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2017
Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted. According to Boeing's latest Current Market…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch US flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017
Hong Kong Airlines will start flying to the US this year, with the launch of a new direct trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles. Commencing on 18 December 2017, the airline will use its…
Airlines and Aviation

国航与松下合作 推新机上娱乐系统

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017
日前，中国国际航空（国航）已经选择松下航空电子公司(Panasonic Avionics Corporation)为其空客A350机队安装机上娱乐与连接(IFEC)解决方案。 根据协议条款，松下将在国航10架A350飞机上部署业界领先的eX3机上娱乐系统。首架飞机将于2017年12月交付。 松下航空电子公司首席执行官Hideo…
Airlines and Aviation

Air China chooses new in-flight entertainment system

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution. The Beijing-based carrier has…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines reveals patriotic new livery

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2017
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a patriotic new livery that reflects the design of the Malaysian national flag. The “Negaraku” livery forms part of a Malaysian government initiative…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2017
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia. The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines

Jill Sayles Jul 4, 2017
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.  The airline was ranked at six,…
Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year. The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia arrives in the USA

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time. Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus revamps interior of popular A320

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017
Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320. The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017
IndiGo boosts domestic network Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? IndiGo Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
Global

空客将推A380 Plus

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017
日前，空客于巴黎航展上宣布，将会推出A380的进化版：A380 Plus。 全新的A380 Plus和A380相比外观上没有多大的区别，主要是增加了分叉小翼，空客称这样子能够提升4%的燃油效率。新款翼尖小翼高度约4.7米，以翼尖为界分为上下两部分，上部高度3.5米，下部高度1.2米。…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair awarded best airline in Northern Europe

Maria Airey Jun 21, 2017
Finnair has been named as Northern Europe’s Best Airline, for the eighth consecutive year, at the World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show.  Finnair has investe in their growing A350…
Airlines and Aviation

Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport

Maria Airey Jun 19, 2017
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha. To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
Airlines and Aviation

Global aircraft fleet to double in next 20 years

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017
The number of commercial aircraft operating around the world will double in the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted. In its latest Global Market Forecast, the European planemaker said…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2017
SIA expands A350 network in Europe Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Singapore Airlines Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia’s new A380 airline to launch in 2018

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that its new pilgrimage charter airline will commence operations in the third quarter of 2018. The new subsidiary will utilise the national carrier's…
United States

China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco. The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
Airlines and Aviation

Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.  PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
Airlines and Aviation

新加坡航空可持续生物燃料飞美国

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017
新加坡航空公司正式试用可持续生物燃料供电的客机，首趟从美国加利福尼亚飞往新加坡的航班已顺利降陆。 新加坡航空和新加坡民航局（CAAS）将共同开展一系列措施，来优化其运营并改善新加坡－旧金山航线的生物燃料使用。为期三个月的“绿色配套”班机，共有12趟航班，将使用新加坡航空最新机型空客A350-900客机执飞。…
Airlines and Aviation

SIA goes green on flights to the US

Mark Elliott May 3, 2017
Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of "green" flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions. The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation…
Airlines and Aviation

China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft. The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.  Having announced in March that it would be…
Airlines and Aviation

SIA spreads wings in Africa

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017
Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Effective 1…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay flies new jet to Canada

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017
Cathay Pacific has deployed its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Canada for the first time. The long-haul jet touched down at Vancouver International Airport this week following a…
Airlines and Aviation

Iran Air enters new long-haul era

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year. The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Airlines and Aviation

航空公司设“飞行体验”机票搜索

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2017
近日，四家全球大型的航空公司日前表示，将为旅客在搜索机票时提供了“飞行体验”的选择，如飞机型号和机舱布置等。 空客（Airbus）与飞行商贸平台Routehappy展开了合作，帮助了航空公司创造了新的在线内容来突出其重要的一些细节卖点，包括座位宽度、腿部伸展空间，机上娱乐设施以及便利的链接等等。…
Airlines and Aviation

Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features. Airbus…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…
Airlines and Aviation

韩亚航空推出高端经济舱

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2017
韩亚航空（Asiana Airlines）将于2017年5月，推出其全新的高端经济舱座椅当其推出其首架空客A350客机后。 新座椅名为“Economy Smartium”，将成为韩国航空公司提供的第一个高端经济舱座位。…
Airlines and Aviation

Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2017
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017 The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair partners with Amadeus on new NDC capability

Aaron Greenwood Mar 2, 2017
Finnair has partnered with Amadeus to launch a new solution, Amadeus Altea NDC, which is based on  IATA's NDC (New Distribution Capability) XML-based messaging standard. Finnair is…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts New Zealand with seasonal South Island service

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017
New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Airlines and Aviation

国泰航空增开基督城航线

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017
国泰航空将于2017年12月开办由香港往返基督城的全新季节服务，首以直航航班连系这两个城市，配合现有往来香港及奥克兰航班服务。 每周三班的直航基督城服务，逢星期三、五及日由香港出发，以科技先进的空中巴士A350客机营运，将为坎特伯雷区域和南岛的旅游业增添动力，亦彰显国泰自1983年开办新西兰航班以来，一直对该市场的重视。…
Airlines and Aviation

SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017
Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing. The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Adrian Keating, regional manager, UK, Ireland & Europe, Malaysia Airlines

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017
What are your key priorities in your new role over the next 12 months?  I have three main priorities in 2017. Firstly, I want to raise the profile of Malaysia Airlines within the UK…
Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to reach new modernisation milestone

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017
Cathay Pacific's fleet modernisation plan will take another major step forward in April 2017, when the airline retires its last remaining Airbus A340s. The Hong Kong-based carrier…
India

Finnair announces new Goa route

Aaron Greenwood Jan 26, 2017
Finnair has announced that it will be adding the Indian coastal city of Goa to its winter schedule and adding extra frequencies to many other popular winter destinations. The extra…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair brings Alipay onboard for Chinese passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft. As part of its continued efforts to woo more Chinese travellers, the Finnish national carrier will…
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds Goa in long-haul expansion drive

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Finnair will launch its first flights to Goa this year, as part of a major expansion of its long-haul network. The Helsinki-based national carrier will start flying to the Indian…

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