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Air New Zealand is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its game-changing aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 for which it was the launch customer. In the years since the aircraft has redefined long-haul travel for millions of passengers. Air New Zealand has carried over 11 million customers on 59,000 Dreamliner flights, resulting in a remarkable 475,000 flying …
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Indonesia AirAsia announces that it has once again attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). “IOSA is crucial for airlines as it ensures compliance with globally recognised operational security and safety standards,” stated Veranita Yosephine, CEO of Indonesia AirAsia, in Jakarta on Wednesday (10/06). The renewed certification comes hot on the heels of …
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have received the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore’s (CCCS) approval of their commercial joint venture agreement. With this approval, the airlines will be able to deepen their strategic partnership on a wider range of commercial activities that will bring greater benefits to both airlines, as well as Indonesia …
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Emirates has released a no-nonsense safety video that hits the mark being short at just under four minutes and to the point. The Flight Attendant explains “if you’re expecting dancers, movie stars and singers, we’ve saved that for our inflight entertainment. We take your safety seriously. So here’s our refreshed, no-nonsense safety video for your …
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Emirates has unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors. The airline plans to introduce its refurbished B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels, offering customers more opportunities to experience the airline’s signature Premium Economy on this aircraft, and for the first time Emirates’ next-generation Business …
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Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’s largest airline has signed a binding Memorandum of Understandingwith Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft for U$24 billion based on list prices,the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. CEB has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power the future aircraft. The MOU covers firm …
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A flight affected by “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, resulting in injuries to 30 passengers. Incredibly one passenger even ended up in the overhead bin. The Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, en route from Madrid to Montevideo, encountered the turbulence mid-air, according to the airline. Flight UX045 was diverted to Natal airport …
El Al, Israel’s national airline, reported on Sunday that its flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was not permitted to refuel at Antalya airport, Turkey, after making an emergency landing to evacuate a passenger needing medical attention, according to Agence France-Presse. Turkish workers at Antalya airport refused to refuel flight LY5102 before it could continue …
Virgin Australia has launched its mega mid-year sale with more than one million fares on offer from just $49* one-way. Included in the Virgin Australia sale are domestic hotspots like Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Gold Coast and international destinations such as Fiji, Tokyo and Bali. With extensive travel dates covering school holiday periods and with …
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Korean Air has highlighted its safety and operational excellence including its Operations & Customer Center (OCC) at its headquarters in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, as well as its maintenance hangar, Cabin Crew Training Center, and Aeromedical Center. The upgraded facilities, featuring advanced technology and equipment following extensive remodelling, demonstrate its unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence. …
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Preliminary May 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show solid expansion in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets, in tandem with an acceleration in economic activity globally. The AAPA said that in May, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 27.9 million international passengers, 23.9% …
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Lufthansa has introduced an environmental surcharge to its ticket prices, making it one of the first airlines in Europe to take this step, potentially signaling a trend for others. The German airline group cites the necessity of meeting EU emissions reduction regulations as the reason for this new fee. Passengers will see an additional charge …
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Cathay Pacific Airways is adding five more flights to its Perth service from October 28 bringing the total to 11 a week. One additional night flight will take the overnight service to daily and the airline is adding four new daylight flights to Hong Kong. The additional flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. …
Korean Air will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program through the partnership with global logistics company CEVA Logistics. Korean Air’s customer-participation SAF program was launched in September 2023 to engage industry partners in supporting sustainable practices. The signing ceremony took place at the Air Cargo China Conference 2024 in Shanghai. Under the agreement, …
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Reuters reports that Qatar Airways is in talks to buy up to a 20% stake in Bain Capital-owned Virgin Australia, citing a report from the Australian Financial Review (AFR). It notes that U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital had aimed for an A$1 billion ($665.5 million) listing of Virgin on the Australian Securities Exchange but the plan …
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Qantas will roll out classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth, Australia and Paris from next month. Taking off on 12 July, Qantas will be the only airline to offer direct flights between Perth and Paris, adding more than 75,000 seats between Australia and …
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Qatar Airways has been awarded the ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax, returning to the top for the eighth time. The airline also won ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. Last month, Qatar Airways was awarded AirlineRatings.com Airline of the Year. Recently, Qatar …
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Cirium has issued the on-time performance figures for May which show Vietnam Airlines and AirAsia Group airlines leading the way. In May, Vietnam Airlines led the region with an OTP of 85.11%, a 3-point improvement over last month’s OTP of 81.85%. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), a hub of Vietnam Airlines, turned in an OTP …
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In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad, said: “It is an exciting month for Etihad as we …
Korean Air will increase capacity by resuming and adding services to China, and increasing frequencies on select routes to Japan to meet rising demand. China and Northeast Asia: Network restoration and increased frequencies The airline will resume its Busan-Shanghai Pudong and Jeju-Beijing routes with daily flights starting July 1. Additionally, the Seoul Incheon-Hefei service will …
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To celebrate its inaugural domestic flights to Perth from June 28, Rex is offering travellers a one-off $99 sale fare* to Australia’s sunniest capital, just in time for the winter school holidays. Rex Chairman the Hon. John Sharp AM said due to the cost of living pressures, many families are choosing to holiday domestically instead …
AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has been interviewed by CNN about the Boeing US Senate hearings into alleged production and safety issues. Boeing CEO David Calhoun was grilled by US Senators about ongoing production lapses and the speed of change and culture at the aerospace giant. Mr Thomas said that changing culture and repairing production and …
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Preliminary financial performance figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed a strong rebound in the earnings of Asia Pacific airlines in 2023, following three consecutive years of losses. Combined net earnings totaled a solid US$8.8 billion for the calendar year, on the back of healthy travel demand in both leisure …
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, today announced an improvement in the air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage. The newly launched SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 reports the number of bags mishandled by the industry falling from 7.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 passengers in 2023. This is despite …
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The Airbus A380 is experiencing something of a renaissance, with its huge capacity required by a resurgent aviation sector. Australia’s Qantas is no exception, with the carrier bringing ten of its twelve super jumbos back to life. By early 2023, each aircraft has been given an extensive internal refurbishment, with a focus on enhancing the …
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Passengers on a Lockheed Constellation of BOAC (now British Airways) enjoy some magazines. Geoffrey Thomas Collection colorized by Benoit Vienne When you weren’t reading, mealtime was a grand affair even in economy. Passengers on a DC-8 enjoy an economy meal. Boeing Historical Archives For those in First Class, the meal was preceded by drinks in …
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