Avianca Takes Delivery of Its First 787 Dreamliner
95-year old Avianca, Colombia, has taken delivery of its first 787-8 Dreamliner.
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Second Inmarsat GX Comes One Step Closer to Launch
Inmarsat confirms its second Global Xpress (GX) satellite (Inmarsat-5 F2), due to launch early in 2015, has arrived at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Inmarsat-5 F2 is the second of three satellites that will form Inmarsat’s GX fleet, providing seamless, global, […]
Improvements and Cautions as IATA Releases Premium and Economy Travel Assessment for October
IATA has released its October Premium and Economy travel assessment which reveals growth for both classes of service is about even for the year. Though Premium demand rose at a slower rate than Economy passengers, it is rising. When you […]
Baby Born On SWA Flight Reminds Us How Vital Crew Really Are
In my latest feature on Skift,‘Why Disrespecting Flight Attendants Is Totally Nuts’, I shared insights from seasoned flight attendants on the long-standing misconceptions of their roles and duties onboard, with an emphasis on the vital role that airline crew play […]
Boeing Renton Now Powered By 100% Renewable Energy
With winter advancing on the state of Washington, bringing colder temperatures and shorter days, Boeing reports that its 737 manufacturing facility is now powered by 100% renewable energy.
Etihad Airways Announces Codeshare Agreement with Hong Kong Airlines
Etihad Airways continues to build strategic partnerships with airlines around the world. The latest development in its global strategy is the announcement of a codesharing agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, pending regulatory approval. Together, the partners will provide enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East and Europe.