Emirates placed a US$ 52 billion wide-body aircraft order at Dubai Airshow 2023. Emirates kicked off the Dubai Airshow 2023 with a substantial order for 95 additional Boeing wide-body aircraft. The order brings their total order book to 295 planes. As the world’s largest operator of wide-body passenger aircraft, Emirates…
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, recently announced that the airline has chosen the 737 MAX to support its future growth. As part of their commitment to expanding their operations, the leading leisure carrier in Turkey intends to acquire up to 90 fuel-efficient…
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and kapers, the union representing cabin personnel, have worked collaboratively to negotiate and finalize this new collective labor agreement. Both parties are confident that this agreement will significantly improve the working conditions and benefits for SWISS cabin crew members. In the latest update to the…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently announced that the upward trajectory of passenger traffic, observed since the post-pandemic period, has strengthened in September. This positive trend in airline passenger demand signifies a notable recovery in the aviation industry. In September 2023, there was a significant increase in total…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated its 20th anniversary last night in Dubai. The event featured a stunning illumination of the iconic Burj Khalifa. A spectacular light and sound show highlighted the airline’s history and ambitions. This special moment marks the 20th anniversary of Etihad’s first commercial…
After thirteen years since the last uniform change, Aerolinas Argentinas has unveiled new uniforms prioritizing comfort and safety with slacks and sneakers. Let’s dive into the details of this much-needed revamp. Gone are uncomfortable heels and skirts for women, requiring problematic pantyhose. (These can be a hazard during a fire…
United Airlines has applied to become the first U.S. carrier to offer nonstop flights between Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. The proposed daily flights will give travelers from 64 communities across the Southern U.S. more options for visiting Tokyo. This new route aims to strengthen ties between…
Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft during the Dubai Airshow. It includes the airline’s latest retrofitted A380 and game-changer Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates B777-300ER and A380 aircraft will have the airline’s newest signature livery. The A380 is one of the first ten units that got a full make-over during…
Norwegian is encouraging Norway’s travelers to nip over to the UK as the weather turns to Christmas. Every year, Norwegians flock to Christmas markets all over Europe to get into the Christmas spirit. This year, Norwegian has collected the best Christmas markets the UK offers. Norwegian flies to three cities…
The Asia Pacific Airlines Association seeks greater dialogue with governments on regulatory initiatives. Airline leaders at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 67th Assembly of Presidents, which took place in Singapore this week, expressed their satisfaction with the strong revival of air travel in the Asia Pacific region. During…
