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First scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board takes off: 5/3/2024 6:56:47 AM; − A350-900 with 268 passengers on the way from Munich to Vancouver − Further destinations in late summer: Shanghai and San Francisco − From summer: Allegris flights can be booked for the winter timetable 268 passengers, 11 crew members, ten new seat options! The first scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board, LH476, took off this afternoon …
AirAsia Connects India’s First UNESCO City - Ahmedabad, to Kuala Lumpur: 5/3/2024 6:10:52 AM; AirAsia welcomed its inaugural flight from Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, further enhancing its India-Malaysia air connectivity.
easyJet celebrates sixth aircraft arrival at Glasgow Airport and launches first flights to Enfidha: 5/3/2024 6:03:35 AM; • easyJet has welcomed its sixth aircraft at Glasgow Airport where it will operate its largest ever flying programme this summer • Inaugural flights to Enfidha in Tunisia took off for the first time today and flights to Larnaca in Cyprus are set to take off for the first time later this week with great value fares still available for this summer from £39.99 …
German Passenger Tax Increase to Weaken Economy & Hamper Decarbonization: 5/3/2024 6:00:05 AM; Translation: Erhöhung der Luftverkehrssteuer schwächt die deutsche Wirtschaft und behindert die Umwandlung zum klimafreundlichen Fliegen (pdf) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sharply criticized the increase in German aviation taxes, which will weaken the German economy and damage aviation’s ability to decarbonize.
Southwest Airlines Ranked the Top Airline in Newsweek’s 2024 America’s Best Customer Service List: 5/3/2024 4:48:24 AM; Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced its No. 1 ranking on Newsweek’s 2024 America’s Best Customer Service List in the Airlines and Low-Cost Airlines subcategories.
Air New Zealand announces changes to Sustainability Advisory Panel: 5/3/2024 4:45:35 AM; Air New Zealand’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Kiri Hannifin, says James Shaw’s dedication to progressing New Zealand’s lower carbon future through the Zero Carbon Act has been transformational for future generations, as has the urgency and passion he has brought to the topic of climate change through his political career.
Pronto Introduces Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee to SFO: 5/1/2024 3:20:53 PM; Pronto, Elevate Gourmet Brands ’ community-driven grab n’ go marketplace, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Daybreak Vietnamese Coffee at their SFO locations.
Boeing Validates Software for Future Manned Unmanned Refueling Missions: 5/1/2024 1:04:05 PM; Boeing [NYSE: BA] has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology using a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing shows the software is maturing for future U.S.
Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Triples Progress: 4/29/2024 5:14:53 PM; The Boeing [NYSE: BA] T-7A Red Hawk achieved three recent milestones, propelling the advanced pilot trainer for the U.S. Air Force forward. Climate Chamber Test: T-7A aircraft APT-3, one of five engineering and manufacturing development aircraft, underwent rigorous testing at Eglin Air Force Base, enduring temperatures ranging from -25°F to 110°F.
Launching sneakers under KLM uniform: 4/26/2024 3:03:41 PM; Starting from May 6, our KLM colleagues are allowed to wear sneakers under their uniform. This means more comfort during work and a contribution to employee well-being.
‘The Beginning of a New Era’ Capital A and AirAsia Group sign a conditional sale and purchase agreement on the divestment of Capital A’s airline business: 4/26/2024 4:20:08 AM; • Total consideration for Capital A’s disposal and correspondingly, AirAsia Group’s acquisition amounting to RM6.8 billion, to be fulfilled with shares and debt settlement • Capital A’s shareholders’ equity to turn positive for the first time in 14 quarters following the divestment, while AirAsia X’s shareholders’ equity to also strengthen post-transaction • AirAsia …
Air France’s RECORD commitment in Toulouse: 4/26/2024 2:14:08 AM; For many years, Air France has been actively supporting a policy of equal opportunities and professional integration in the French regions. Thanks to the RECORD scheme, Air France was able to invite 15 pupils from the George Sand de Bagatelle secondary school to visit its La Barigoude site in Toulouse.
Lufthansa City Airlines starts ticket sales in April and flight operations in June: 4/23/2024 2:00:00 PM; As the newest airline in the Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa City Airlines will launch its flight operations on June 26, 2024 with the first flight from Munich to Birmingham.
RTX’s Collins Aerospace named a finalist for three Crystal Cabin Awards: 4/22/2024 9:48:36 AM; Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has been named a finalist for three Crystal Cabin Awards, the only international award recognizing excellence in aircraft interior innovation.
Boeing Donates $100,000 to Support Tornado Recovery and Relief Efforts in Louisiana: 4/19/2024 1:17:01 PM; Boeing [NYSE: BA] is committing $100,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with recovery and relief efforts following the recent tornado in Slidell, La.
DJI Presents Best-In-Class Creator Tools at the 2024 NAB Show: 4/17/2024 10:01:47 AM; DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, is returning to NAB, showcasing its comprehensive range of aerial, handheld, cinematography, and enterprise solutions.
Lufthansa Allegris takes off on May 1: 4/16/2024 8:02:32 AM; The time will soon be here! Lufthansa Allegris, the new travel experience on long-haul routes, will start its scheduled service on May 1. The first Airbus A350 equipped with Allegris will fly from Munich to the Canadian metropolis of Vancouver.
Finnair adds flights to Lapland: Experience a unique summer destination via Helsinki Airport: 4/15/2024 4:21:07 AM; Finnair is adding more weekly flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo, Ivalo and Kittilä for the summer holiday season. Both Finnair and Norwegian also provide flights to Rovaniemi, making Lapland even easier to reach in the summer.
Velocity Frequent Flyer amps up Points possibilities with new AGL partnership: 4/12/2024 9:18:06 AM; • Velocity Frequent Flyer and one of Australia’s leading energy retailers, AGL Energy, have entered into a new strategic partnership giving millions of Australians the opportunity to earn Velocity Points through electricity and gas plans.
eDreams ODIGEO’s AI-driven tech transformation takes stage at Next’24, the leading global innovation and Artificial Intelligence summit: 4/12/2024 5:46:33 AM; eDreams ODIGEO (hereinafter, ‘the Company’ or ‘ eDO ’ for short), the world’s leading travel subscription company and one of Europe’s largest e-commerce companies was a participant at Next’24.