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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 16, 2022

Lufthansa Group equips aircraft with aerodynamic sharkskin film

Following nature’s example, Lufthansa Technik and BASF have jointly developed the functional surface film AeroSHARK for commercial aircraft. Lufthansa Group...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 16, 2022

Ethiopian Airlines to resume Addis Ababa to Singapore direct flight

The flight will expand Ethiopian’s network in Asia and create air connectivity for passengers travelling between Africa and Singapore. Ethiopian...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 15, 2022

Wizz Air: New route from London to Amman Jordan

Passengers can now fly direct to Amman in Jordan from London Luton with fares starting at just £36 on Wizz...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 15, 2022

Lufthansa: 5,200 flight connections to 205 destinations in 2023

In total, in 2023, Lufthansa offers more than 205 destinations worldwide, almost as many as before the global COVID-19 pandemic....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 15, 2022

India public safety users to receive Airbus’ Tactilon Agnet solution

Airbus is to supply additional Tactilon Agnet licenses to BSNL network operator in India. Over a 3-year period, 20 000 additional...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 15, 2022

Air Marakanda joins Airports Council International Europe

Air Marakanda, the operator of Samarkand International Airport, announces it received silver membership at the European branch of Airports Council...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 14, 2022

New Frankfurt to Belfast flight on Lufthansa now

Lufthansa is entering Northern Irish market for first time and will operate flights from Belfast City Airport to Frankfurt from...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 14, 2022

Airbus Board of Directors announces new appointment

Tony Wood’s appointment for a three-year mandate will be submitted for approval at the next Annual General Meeting of shareholders....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 14, 2022

Lufthansa Group overhauls its status program in 2024

All changes and adjustments to Lufthansa Group’s status program will apply to flights from 1 January 2024. Lufthansa Group overhauls...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 13, 2022

New Abu Dhabi to Samarkand flight on Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is the second prominent UAE carrier to launch a new route to Samarkand, Uzbekistan in Q4...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 13, 2022

New Toronto to Edmonton flight on Porter Airlines

Edmonton is the newest destination for Porter’s new Embraer E195-E2 jet service, which currently includes Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal. New...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 13, 2022

Five major global travel trends for 2023

Travel sentiment for the year ahead is extremely positive, with most respondents being comfortable with international travel. Five major global...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 13, 2022

Record order: United Airlines to buy up to 200 Boeing 787 jets

United expects to take delivery of the new widebody planes between 2024 and 2032 and can choose among the 787-8,...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 13, 2022

Frankfurt Airport: High passenger demand marks start of winter

With the start of the winter flight schedule, business travel experienced a noticeable rebound at Germany’s largest aviation hub. Frankfurt...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 12, 2022

China Southern Airlines renews distribution agreement with Sabre

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of a...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 12, 2022

Heathrow prepares for Christmas getaway

5.6 million people travelled through Heathrow in November, down from 5.9 million in October. Over 55 million people have travelled...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 12, 2022

Milan Bergamo Airport poised for success in 2023

The past year has seen Milano Bergamo Airport’s (BGY) recovery solidify its position as Italy’s third busiest gateway as results...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 12, 2022

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY selects MOST’s payment solution

PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has selected MOST, makers of technology for a world on the move, to provide it...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 12, 2022

New Cancun, Puerto Vallarta & Mazatlán flights from Canada

Swoop adds new frequencies from Hamilton to Punta Cana, Toronto to Cancun, Winnipeg to Puerto Vallarta, Edmonton to Mazatlán. New...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 10, 2022

MCC Worldwide to Build a Multi-Commodity Center at SirSeretse Khama International Airport

US-based MCC Worldwide has signed a long-term MOU to enter into a 99-year lease agreement with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 10, 2022

Etihad Airways is bringing back The Residence First Class cabins

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it is reintroducing four of its A380s from...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 10, 2022

Miami to Havana, Cuba flight in 2023 on Delta Air Lines

With this restart, customers traveling through Miami will have access to 203 weekly nonstop flights at 10 US airports. Miami...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 9, 2022

How Air Traffic Management systems should function in the future

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) today outlined its views on how the Air Traffic Management system should function in...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 9, 2022

Mega operation in the India skies

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has acquired 25% of Air India with the first tranche of investments equal to 250 million dollars....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 9, 2022

Domodedovo Airport: First flight in new segment of passenger terminal

This is a new milestone both in the history of Domodedovo Airport and in the history of domestic civil aviation....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 9, 2022

New Toronto to Vancouver flight on Canada Jetlines

Canada Jetlines will commence direct roundtrip Airbus A320 service from Toronto to Vancouver on Friday, December 9. New Toronto to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 8, 2022

NTTO: US international visitor arrivals up 159.6% in September

In September 2022, international visitor arrivals to the US totaled 4,874,485 – an increase of 159.6% compared to September 2021....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 8, 2022

Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 to fly Toronto-Vancouver, Ottawa- Montreal routes

Porter Airlines is introducing the first three routes with its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 8, 2022

New Milan to Sharjah flight on Air Arabia

Sharjah is the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates and UAE’s most family-friendly destination. New Milan to Sharjah flight...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 8, 2022

Munich and Berlin Airport Closed for Some Flights

They call them idiots. These idiots are self nominated climate protesters in Germany bringing aviation to a halt in Munich...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 7, 2022

Bahamas Flying Ambassadors to continue Fly-In series to Abaco

The Bahamas is the leading destination for general aviation in the Caribbean and on the Eastern Seaboard, a designation it...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 7, 2022

IATA: Sustainable Aviation Fuel production up 200% in 2022

Governments, who now share the same 2050 net zero goal, need to put in place comprehensive production incentives for SAF....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 7, 2022

Travelers want more inclusive, authentic content on social media

There is a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences....
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 7, 2022

Air Greenland becomes latest A330neo operator

Air Greenland has taken delivery of an A330-800 widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type. The A330neo will...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 7, 2022

Are you airport ready?

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travelers arrive at...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 6, 2022

Airlines cut losses in 2022, return to profit in 2023

Despite global economic uncertainties, there are plenty of reasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2023. Airlines cut...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 6, 2022

IATA establishes Modern Airline Retailing program

Airline industry must adopt modern retailing practices that will create additional value for travelers and reduce the hassles. IATA establishes...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 6, 2022

Airbus no longer maintains 2022 commercial aircraft delivery target

Airbus remains committed to delivering its financial guidance as provided at the Nine-Month 2022 results. Airbus no longer maintains 2022...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 6, 2022

CharterSync manages first cargo flights at Teesside International Airport

Award-winning air cargo charter business CharterSync has managed the very first ad hoc flights into the new cargo facility at...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 6, 2022

One ID: Arriving at the airport ‘ready to fly’

Under the One ID initiative airlines are working with IATA to digitalize the passenger experience at airports. One ID: Arriving...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 5, 2022

REAL ID stalled again due to COVID

The Department of Homeland Security has delayed the deadline for a REAL ID once again now pushing the cutoff date...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 5, 2022

H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani Officially Opened Maradona Fanfest

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani officially opened the Maradona Fanfest at Qatar Executive Premium Terminal at...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 5, 2022

New Tokyo, Barcelona & Edinburgh flights from Calgary on WestJet

WestJet unveils Tokyo, Japan, as its first destination in Asia with new service to Narita International Airport. New Tokyo, Barcelona...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 3, 2022

Airbus to stop buying titanium from Russia

For the time being, Airbus still procures a certain percentage of Russian titanium, but we are clearly on a track...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 3, 2022

New London to Cancun and Orlando flights on Swoop now

Swoop helped to bring affordable non-stop air service to exciting destinations for London and the surrounding region.  New London to...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 2, 2022

Canada and Colombia: Unlimited flights and destinations now

The expanded agreement will allow airlines of Canada and Colombia to better respond to the needs of this growing air...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 2, 2022

IATA: European air traffic management must cut emissions

European air traffic management must be judged by an independent referee, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA: European...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 1, 2022

United hires new Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

United Airlines today named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier’s maintenance operations, ground service equipment...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 1, 2022

Allegiant partners with Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Allegiant Travel Company announced today it is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation to celebrate the release of Puss in Boots:...
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Juergen Steinmetz·
Aviation Feature
·December 1, 2022

IATA: October passenger demand signals continuing recovery

People are enjoying the freedom to travel, and businesses recognize the importance of air transport to their success. IATA: October...
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