AirBaltic expands A220 fleet with order for 10 additional aircraft
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6M ago
Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed an order for 10 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total firm order to 90 planes. The latest purchase, announced on 13 August 2024, marks airBaltic’s fourth reorder of the A220 model. The carrier is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the biggest A220-300 operator globally, with a ..read more
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Teleport and Etihad Cargo partner to boost Southeast Asia-Middle East freight capacity
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6M ago
Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have announced a partnership to increase cargo capacity and frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, responding to growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. The collaboration, which began in May, has seen Teleport deploy freighters for Etihad to transport goods such as machines ..read more
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Singapore Airlines boosts flight frequencies for 2025 summer season
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6M ago
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase flight frequencies and passenger capacity across its network for the 2025 Northern Summer operating season, responding to higher travel demand. The airline announced several key changes to its schedule for the period from 30 March to 25 October 2025. SIA will offer a daily service to London Gatwick, up from ..read more
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British Airways expands Southeast Asian destinations through Bangkok Airways partnership
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by Newsdesk
6M ago
British Airways has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, giving UK travelers easier access to popular holiday spots in Thailand and Cambodia. Key points: British Airways customers can now book single tickets from London via Bangkok to five new destinations: Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai in Thailand Phnom Penh and Siem Reap ..read more
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Cathay Group orders 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft
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by Newsdesk
6M ago
Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft from Airbus. The order, announced on 7 August 2024, follows an evaluation by the airline as part of its mid-size widebody fleet renewal program. Cathay plans to use the new aircraft to modernise its older A330-300 fleet and expand operations on ..read more
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Aircraft charter firm opens first Irish office in Dublin
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by Newsdesk
6M ago
Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in Ireland. The new branch, located in Dublin’s city centre, began operations on 1 August. Justin Bowman, ACS’s Chief Executive, said the move had been long anticipated by the company. “Ireland has always been on our list of where we wanted an ..read more
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Singapore Airlines unveils revamped Heathrow lounge after six-month renovation
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by Newsdesk
6M ago
Singapore Airlines has reopened its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 following a six-month refurbishment. The modernised 10,689 square-foot facility now offers increased seating capacity and upgraded amenities for travellers. Located in Terminal 2B, the lounge features separate areas for First Class and Business Class passengers and can accommodate up to 242 customers ..read more
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Vietjet celebrates 200 millionth passenger and announces new India-Vietnam route
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by Newsdesk
6M ago
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its 200 millionth passenger at the Vietnam – India Business Forum in New Delhi. The airline also announced a new route connecting Ahmedabad, India, with Da Nang, Vietnam, set to begin operations in October 2024. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh congratulated Vietjet ..read more
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AirAsia Group adopts SITA flight tracking system across seven airlines
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by Newsdesk
7M ago
AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia X have implemented SITA Mission Watch across their operations, enhancing flight tracking and safety measures for seven airlines within the group. The industry-leading flight monitoring solution has been deployed to manage over 200 aircraft serving more than 130 destinations in 22 countries. Datuk Captain Chester Voo, Deputy Group CEO (Airline ..read more
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Vietjet signs major deals with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik
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7M ago
Vietnamese airline Vietjet has announced two significant agreements at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, strengthening its fleet capabilities and maintenance operations. The carrier signed a deal with Rolls-Royce for 40 Trent 7000 engines and TotalCare engine services to power its recently ordered 20 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft. Rob Watson, President of Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace, said ..read more
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