tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89287539268342676232024-03-19T05:30:32.734+00:00Air101Global commercial aviation, airline and travel news site......Jason Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097132229638807046noreply@blogger.comBlogger18888125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-92183257331362537712024-03-19T05:30:00.001+00:002024-03-19T05:30:00.133+00:00Belfast City Airport named Most Punctual UK Airport in 2023<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0Y3PXmQtCzrkQNX3sDrd4ZfEe7YAycpM8gxMXFYndBRQV5PKp9trEUhN7QazCt9iEmVfLMYiHDWFMt6IM3xkRYZXH9ihDsrVVoEHJYuLu0NFXiTqfPGgd7Sed2ODtZlKv9airy9VJT485XkVVpkAI64G_83FbunK46qUilmc_J10N7kVjuOF_jEbBunj/s2048/on%20time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Belfast City Airport named Most Punctual UK Airport in 2023" border="0" data-original-height="1385" data-original-width="2048" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0Y3PXmQtCzrkQNX3sDrd4ZfEe7YAycpM8gxMXFYndBRQV5PKp9trEUhN7QazCt9iEmVfLMYiHDWFMt6IM3xkRYZXH9ihDsrVVoEHJYuLu0NFXiTqfPGgd7Sed2ODtZlKv9airy9VJT485XkVVpkAI64G_83FbunK46qUilmc_J10N7kVjuOF_jEbBunj/w320-h216/on%20time.jpg" title="Photo Belfast City Airport" width="320" /></a></div>George Best Belfast City Airport has been confirmed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for 2023 following the publication of the latest performance figures from the Civil Aviation Authority.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights throughout the year, with results revealing that Belfast City Airport was the most punctual of the 25 UK airports included in the survey.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mark Beattie, Chief Operating Officer at Belfast City Airport</span></b> said: <span style="color: #0b5394;">“At Belfast City Airport we always aim to deliver a passenger experience that is convenient and hassle free, and we are thrilled to have the best on-time-performance of any airport in the UK across the calendar year 2023.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">This achievement is owing to our team’s dedication to going above and beyond to maximise performance and efficiencies to ensure our passengers can move through the airport, and get to their destination, as quickly as possible.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Our unrivalled punctuality combined with our prime location, only five minutes from the heart of Belfast City Centre, and an average security processing time of just 6 minutes allows our passengers to enjoy a smooth start to every journey.”</span></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Belfast City Airport currently operates routes to 30 destinations across the UK and beyond in partnership with its six airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, Lufthansa, and charter partners Royal Caribbean, Travel Solutions and TUI.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines & Dublin Aerospace said "As George Best Belfast City Airport’s largest airline, serving 11 destinations in the UK, for Aer Lingus Regional. Emerald Airlines are very proud to have been part of this achievement. Well done to all the hard-working crews, engineers and handling agents who made this happen."</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Jason Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097132229638807046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-86133068239515236462024-03-18T15:56:00.000+00:002024-03-18T15:56:00.121+00:00Phenix Jet adds Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft to its fleet<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSwj8VVFlqcrfjeXjb9LzZjvUOFeI1yAE64SVacBAWskYUYmVerzQEmRvLYmiuySE7TORR35VZpqmNmgjqjWUZ2cCIsAovAIRaBagSDpInDn7zEnJZopjFNb7TXrdrp89te2Rgp2wiEDeDekiPO2D4pTzO7i4M8AxyU_iacS7bIOtL28ZUJYo3GVu2XHn/s1200/Phenix%20Jet%20Global.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSwj8VVFlqcrfjeXjb9LzZjvUOFeI1yAE64SVacBAWskYUYmVerzQEmRvLYmiuySE7TORR35VZpqmNmgjqjWUZ2cCIsAovAIRaBagSDpInDn7zEnJZopjFNb7TXrdrp89te2Rgp2wiEDeDekiPO2D4pTzO7i4M8AxyU_iacS7bIOtL28ZUJYo3GVu2XHn/w430-h242/Phenix%20Jet%20Global.jpg" title="Images Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong)" width="430" /></a></div>Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong), a leader in luxury private aviation, has added a new jet to its Asia-based charter fleet: a brand-new Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft. This state-of-the-art, ultra-long-range jet is now ready to provide unparalleled luxury travel experiences to meet clients.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Global 7500 is the pinnacle of private aviation, offering the ultimate in comfort, speed, and range. It is capable of non-stop flights between distant continents, ensuring that Phenix Jet's clients can reach their global destinations with ease and efficiency. The aircraft boasts a spacious and opulent cabin, configured to provide an environment of productivity and relaxation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"We are very excited to add another top-of-the-line, brand new, offering to our ultra-long haul fleet. We continue to demonstrate our commitment to providing the best lineup of luxury aircraft to our beloved clients." said Andrew Svoboda, CEO at Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As Phenix Jet continues to enhance its offerings, the addition of another Global 7500 reinforces its commitment to providing an elite selection of ultra-long-range aircraft for its clients. The fleet expansion is a testament to its commitment to meeting the growing demand and travel needs of its customers, providing them with the most exclusive and bespoke charter services available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Global 7500 is immediately available for charter. We invite you to experience the epitome of luxury air travel, with the reliability and service excellence that is synonymous with Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong).</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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</script><be><br /><img border="0" height="0" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/2215815/1699527/18979" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></be><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-62207786487486971922024-03-18T14:40:00.001+00:002024-03-18T14:40:00.236+00:00Air Samarkand gets ready for scheduled flights launch and appoints a new CEO<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI251umSUeUOccsHFgcdSC5Zx4es67_g0GcnOS-75j10uG1Nw50SrrEY9nIqJVEawhxIRFxCZh7ssdV2Ph0USkv1Pxib7gEOzLagHI453qLM2pzThQ1pE4_fSo51V6VB6AllqHirgJ54LPA0E20EmYOf-rNuNpHRQ9Sepd1dadYSy3-A09kNfvoUa6rJ3O/s400/air%20samarkand%20at%20airport.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Photo Air Samarkand" border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI251umSUeUOccsHFgcdSC5Zx4es67_g0GcnOS-75j10uG1Nw50SrrEY9nIqJVEawhxIRFxCZh7ssdV2Ph0USkv1Pxib7gEOzLagHI453qLM2pzThQ1pE4_fSo51V6VB6AllqHirgJ54LPA0E20EmYOf-rNuNpHRQ9Sepd1dadYSy3-A09kNfvoUa6rJ3O/w320-h214/air%20samarkand%20at%20airport.jpg" title="Based at Samarkand International Airport, Air Samarkand has been founded to support a major tourism and commercial drive for the historic city of Samarkand. The airline's primary goal is to provide residents of Samarkand and its neighboring regions with the opportunity to travel direct to in-demand city destinations, removing the need for time-consuming intermediate stops elsewhere, while also enabling new overseas visitors to explore Samarkand and surrounding areas." width="320" /></a></div>Air Samarkand is to commence its scheduled flight programme on Thursday, 21st March, operating on the Samarkand - Istanbul - Samarkand route with its Airbus A321neo aircraft. In the initial phase, return services will operate twice a week, departing on Mondays and Thursdays from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul International Airport (IST), with a scheduled flight time of about 5 hours.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Air Samarkand has also announced the appointment of Zafar Butaev as its new CEO, succeeding Anton Khodiayan, who will continue serving as an advisor to the airline while reverting to his position as Director General of the airport management company Air Marakanda. Zafar Butaev is an Uzbekistani entrepreneur who has spent more than 15 years working in the tourism, hospitality and service sectors, creating two companies that together now employ more than 500 people. Currently, he is also CEO of Silk Road Samarkand, the first multi-functional international tourism centre in Asia. Mr Butaev is a business degree graduate of Tashkent State Economic University and is fluent in four languages.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Istanbul is one of the most sought-after destinations from Samarkand, connecting the largest city in Turkey with Uzbekistan through centuries-old cultural, business and tourism ties. Istanbul airport also offers extensive onward travel opportunities to cities worldwide, and Air Samarkand plans to add further flight options on the city pairing in the near future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Departures from Samarkand are scheduled for 8 am, arriving in Istanbul at 11.10 am, with return services departing from Istanbul at 12:30 pm and arriving back in Samarkand at 7:00 pm (all are local times).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The inaugural scheduled service marks a significant milestone for any airline, and Air Samarkand will offer passengers a world-class standard of comfort and service on the direct flights. There is also significant demand for tourism, cultural and business customers on this route and Air Samarkand looks forward to developing close commercial ties in Turkey as it establishes this new service.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Its modern Airbus A321 is widely used by leading airlines globally and has a proven record for safety, reliability and exceptional passenger comfort. Air Samarkand will operate the latest 'neo' variant of the A321, which is equipped with the new generation CFM International LEAP-1A engines that ensure low noise levels during the flight. The aircraft accommodates 221 passengers in a full economy-class cabin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Air Samarkand will be offering customers an unprecedented baggage allowance of two checked bags weighing up to 23kg each, plus 8kg of carry-on cabin baggage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tickets for flights to Istanbul are available for purchase at easybooking.uz, as well as at travel agencies connected to the Easy Booking system, and at biletbank.com. Further sales will soon open on the airline's own airsamarkand.com website, as well as on other popular online ticket platforms and aggregators.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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The airline will gradually be replacing its ground vehicles at Heathrow, such as vans and cars, cargo transporters and passenger steps, moving towards hybrid or electric alternatives where available. Already, more than 90% of British Airways’ vehicles and ground equipment at Heathrow are either zero emissions electrical equipment when being used or driven, (hybrids) or are operating on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Improvements include: </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Replacing more than 750 pieces of ground equipment, including fuel bowsers from fossil fuel to HVO. HVO is an interim measure whilst the airline gradually transitions to zero-emissions (when being used or driven) or hybrid equipment. Supplied by the airline’s current sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier, Phillips 66, the use of HVO is anticipated to save more than 6,000 tonnes of CO2 per year compared to traditional diesel fuel, the equivalent of more than 8,000 round-trip economy passenger journeys between London Heathrow and JFK*. </div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Replacing all diesel passenger aircraft steps with electric alternatives. This aims to reduce fuel consumption by more than 370 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, based on previous diesel usage, which is the equivalent of more than 500 round-trip economy passenger journeys between London Heathrow and JFK*. Many of the electric steps will be in full service by the end of the year. </div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Phasing out its fleet of 20 diesel-powered vehicles which support the loading and unloading of cargo containers onto aircraft, replacing them with Hybrid Electric models. </div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Introducing 135 new electric baggage tugs, accounting for 40% of our tugs, to transport customer's luggage. This improved battery and charging technology utilises highly efficient lithium-ion battery technology, requiring less energy and producing 30% less C02 when in use compared to traditional lead acid batteries. We are working closely with our supply chain in order to recycle as many battery components as possible at the end of life. </div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;">Gradually phasing out all 38 diesel passenger buses over the next two years, with 23 expected to be fully electric and the remaining 15 operating on HVO fuel, with a large charging park at Heathrow now in the early stages of development. The use of these vehicles is expected to save 800 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, helping to reduce negative air quality impacts around the Heathrow area. </div></blockquote></div></blockquote><div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tom Moran, British Airways’ Director of Heathrow, said: “At British Airways, we are committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and our focus isn’t just about reducing emissions in the air, but on the ground too. This major investment into our vehicles at Heathrow is our largest investment in more sustainable airport ground operations to date and is part of our wider environmental objective to minimise emissions from our airside ground operation. We’re proud of the work we are doing in this space and are excited to continue improving the running of our ground operations at Heathrow.” </div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/british-airways-is-embarking-on-multi.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-86120512522775247232024-03-18T13:49:00.005+00:002024-03-18T13:49:34.398+00:00 Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer<div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Everyone remembers a good teacher. However, a flight instructor for the commercial aviation industry is mentoring students who will go on to be responsible for thousands of people's lives over the course of their careers. <a href="https://www.artemisaerospace.com">Artemis Aerospace</a> looks at the work of the people who teach pilots to fly.</b></span></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div><span style="white-space: normal; white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk10nw9fwt2NiaANodt5v0yh8Ym4SQgXL3AFBxwZWfR6jgyMp5nJ_LPuSG3_dAH8k3YUPkw-ZeAellRPE_XgIBzDmYGbWilc9rNuzkC-E4AmrzRDMLUXdLmiCMGnp7Zp9-0_SOiU0QnjwMdKw1TDwDlDjp-CWmncUll5yZeFZAE55nNZAefPav3ZqwEaUL/s400/unnamed%20(29).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Artemis Aerospace explores a day in the life of a flight trainer" border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="400" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk10nw9fwt2NiaANodt5v0yh8Ym4SQgXL3AFBxwZWfR6jgyMp5nJ_LPuSG3_dAH8k3YUPkw-ZeAellRPE_XgIBzDmYGbWilc9rNuzkC-E4AmrzRDMLUXdLmiCMGnp7Zp9-0_SOiU0QnjwMdKw1TDwDlDjp-CWmncUll5yZeFZAE55nNZAefPav3ZqwEaUL/w288-h226/unnamed%20(29).jpg" title="Photo Artemis Aerospace" width="288"></a></div>Becoming a qualified pilot is a major undertaking, and for many people, it's the realisation of a lifelong dream. The responsibility of getting them to that stage falls on the flight instructor, and it's a complex, but incredibly rewarding job. Currently, there's a shortage of both pilots and trainers, so now is a great time for pilots to consider utilising their flying skills to bring on the next cohort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To become a flight instructor, you will need to undertake a course lasting around five or six weeks if done on a full-time basis. There are stringent pre-entry requirements for this, and applicants are usually required to have:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">A UK CAA CPL (Commercial Pilot's Licence) or PPL (Private Pilot's Licence) plus at least 200 hours flying time of which 150 should be as PIC (Pilot in Command).</span></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">A pass in CPL-level theoretical flight knowledge exams.</span></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Ten hours instrument flight training and twenty hours VFR (Visual Flight Rules) cross country flying as PIC including landing at different aerodromes.</span></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">A required number of hours of SEP (Safety and Emergency Procedures) training.</span></div></blockquote></div><div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">A pass in a pre-course flight test no longer than six months before entry to the course.</span></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A flying instructor's course will usually involve around 30 hours of teaching and learning tuition, 100 hours of theory, and 30 hours of flight training, leading to a final exam and FI certification.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There isn't a typical day in the life of a flight instructor. As a multi-crew co-operation instructor, you will be training students to operate as both pilot and co-pilot in a multi-engine commercial aeroplane, involving VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) and all the complexities associated with optimum decision-making, communication, teamwork, and flying in all weather conditions and emergency situations.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">An instructor at British Airways' Global Learning Academy might be tutoring students from airlines all over the world on a Flight Technical Training conversion course, designed for pilots to familiarise themselves with a specific type of aeroplane such as an Airbus A380 or a Boeing 787.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BA's Speedbird Pilot Academy has instructors teaching 60 future BA pilots a year – aside from flying, this will involve systems checks, cockpit instrumentation lessons, practical skills, customer service and leadership development.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A crucial part of all pilot training is time spent on an aircraft simulator. A synthetic flight instructor teaches the basic principles of flight, take-off and landing, safety, and instrument familiarisation within a safe environment. Students can practise approaching every airport in the world, fly any type of aeroplane and encounter every possible weather condition and emergency scenario. In addition, all qualified pilots must undergo regular evaluation by an instructor in a simulator in order to renew or revalidate their licence.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/artemis-aerospace-explores-day-in-life.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-18947155704949523012024-03-18T13:31:00.002+00:002024-03-18T13:31:14.043+00:00IAG Cargo launches new service between Barcelona and Miami<div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;">IAG Cargo announces a new service between Barcelona and Miami with flights operating up to three times a week from 31st March</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;">Miami is IAG Cargo’s fifth connection between Barcelona and the U.S. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: medium;">IAG Cargo also restarts services between Barcelona and San Francisco from 31st March</span></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFZ15OJkvXwH0sy2RdhXP50VdSF6kZWIg92JyB0k_Wbp_kGhyphenhyphenNJmipDYRKgJ2JSFJK8NfIp3lkmJVdEu4p2uAMwL1qO9pI0giIzJoJyeZBAAyNFrSKunrWYrElid4VU0F0QzMcMw0y88CpsrrS5f9FXFtoT4QbK05iABlJwIdqgUR7elM-S-ZCJwVa_QL/s7687/LEVEL%20aircraft%20side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Photo LEVEL / IAG Cargo" border="0" data-original-height="5125" data-original-width="7687" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFZ15OJkvXwH0sy2RdhXP50VdSF6kZWIg92JyB0k_Wbp_kGhyphenhyphenNJmipDYRKgJ2JSFJK8NfIp3lkmJVdEu4p2uAMwL1qO9pI0giIzJoJyeZBAAyNFrSKunrWYrElid4VU0F0QzMcMw0y88CpsrrS5f9FXFtoT4QbK05iABlJwIdqgUR7elM-S-ZCJwVa_QL/w401-h267/LEVEL%20aircraft%20side.jpg" title="new service between Barcelona and Miami" width="401" /></a></div>IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a new service between Barcelona and Miami. The route will run three times a week to Miami International Airport from 31st March 2024, increasing to four services from June to September. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Barcelona is one of IAG Cargo’s four hubs, alongside London Heathrow, Madrid, and Dublin, and is home to two of the IAG Group’s airlines, LEVEL and Vueling. Miami will mark IAG Cargo’s fifth direct connection to the United States from Barcelona, which already encompasses Boston, Los Angeles, New York’s JFK and San Francisco. This new route adds to almost 200 weekly connections between Spain and the United States. Barcelona is well positioned to connect the United States and the rest of Europe, with an extensive trucking network into nearby countries. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Miami is the world’s largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean and offers two-way cargo traffic, linking the Americas with Europe. It is renowned as a hub for the distribution of perishable products, hi-tech commodities, telecommunications equipment, textiles, pharmaceuticals and industrial machinery. The introduction of this service is being made possible by adding a sixth aircraft to LEVEL’s fleet. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at IAG Cargo said: “The transatlantic corridor is an important part of our network and supports so many of our customers. Miami is a thriving logistics hub, strategic for air freight. With our already well-established network connecting major cities in the United States with Europe, this new route will enhance our connectivity even more.” </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">IAG Cargo also restarts services between Barcelona and San Francisco from 31st March, with four weekly frequencies. In 2023 IAG Cargo had a commercial revenue of €1,156 million. It has a combined workforce of more than 2,250 people. Its parent company, International Airlines Group, is one of the world's largest airline groups with 582 aircraft at 31st December 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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<a href="https://aff.rosettastone.com/c/2215815/1699527/18979" id="1699527" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/18979-1699527" width="600" /></a><img border="0" height="0" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/2215815/1699527/18979" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></be><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-21777536349674668892024-03-18T13:23:00.001+00:002024-03-18T13:23:06.147+00:00IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">The test demonstrates a commitment to supporting greater use of SAF</span></h2><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoS4l9rX2hN8ha3xdx9QBw3mL9S-xbLV1UraoLZwOAlOWHx6bYJInb-PsimNtb0eysomArYOGqDtva5jOgxtrZNzJLI6urgjwOfj-A23ltw0vm40HO28oQG3LuH72fpThN3g3DgRK_6jsymBfJTvkIt4S4a8BRyYvTW7JoPLKbrig9mKBwLyTJzzQjBqoL/s800/V2500_SAF_Test_Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo IAE / Pratt & Whitney" border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoS4l9rX2hN8ha3xdx9QBw3mL9S-xbLV1UraoLZwOAlOWHx6bYJInb-PsimNtb0eysomArYOGqDtva5jOgxtrZNzJLI6urgjwOfj-A23ltw0vm40HO28oQG3LuH72fpThN3g3DgRK_6jsymBfJTvkIt4S4a8BRyYvTW7JoPLKbrig9mKBwLyTJzzQjBqoL/w320-h240/V2500_SAF_Test_Image.jpg" title="IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel" width="320"></a></div>IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG. The V2500 engine currently powers the A320ceo family aircraft and the Embraer C-390 Millenium.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel</span></div></h3><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"This test with 100% SAF demonstrates that V2500 engines can continue contributing towards making aviation more sustainable in the decades ahead," said Kim Kinsley, president, IAE AG, and vice president, Mature Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "With nearly 3,000 V2500-powered aircraft in service today, IAE recognizes our important role in supporting the industry's goal to meet net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. We anticipate the majority of our eight IAE company shops will be prepared to use SAF in their operations in the next few years."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The V2500 engine test was run on 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) fuel supplied by Neste. HEFA-SPK is produced by hydrotreating renewable raw materials, such as waste oils or fats, into an aviation turbine fuel and is a prominent sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuels. Pratt & Whitney continues collaborating closely with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) and ASTM International towards the goal of developing future specifications for 100% SAF.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"MTU Maintenance Hannover is the first maintenance, repair and overhaul facility worldwide to carry out a 100% SAF test on a V2500," said Michael Schreyögg, Chief Program Officer, MTU Aero Engines. "This test demonstrates our commitment to supporting greater use of SAF across both our entire network and the broader industry. We remain dedicated to working with IAE, suppliers and partners to ensure not only that our products are capable of operating with SAF but also that our maintenance, repair and overhaul infrastructure can support all operators and owners with their SAF testing requirements."</div><span></span><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/iae-ag-successfully-tests-v2500-engine.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-4534826004549826502024-03-18T09:00:00.001+00:002024-03-18T09:00:00.145+00:00Passenger numbers rise at Vinci Airports. <div>The airport operating arm of the Vinci group has released the latest figures from February 2024 which show passenger numbers are on the rise. Globally, the number of passengers in February 2024 exceeds its pre-pandemic level by more than 3%</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSuNOGWN4hs00FhO3k9dN68l9TLpAqd0sX-jHp-ftamU5tiv4OVIfVgzKmGCuI7ItQxLp66M9DIERAKaQQgUrxXfkII8Ufrg7I52_ItxTA7dwMHoVq_V73cpXHqK4UYogP-_dYsaSGhKfzTpypLBMDQdjMTb7QYShxuzj11PVfyvOfELCXf5rLBa2L9mO/s789/v%20feb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="739" data-original-width="789" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSuNOGWN4hs00FhO3k9dN68l9TLpAqd0sX-jHp-ftamU5tiv4OVIfVgzKmGCuI7ItQxLp66M9DIERAKaQQgUrxXfkII8Ufrg7I52_ItxTA7dwMHoVq_V73cpXHqK4UYogP-_dYsaSGhKfzTpypLBMDQdjMTb7QYShxuzj11PVfyvOfELCXf5rLBa2L9mO/w640-h600/v%20feb.png" title="1Data at 100%, irrespective of percentage held, including airport passenger numbers over the full period. 2 Traffic data (including historical data) excluding Orlando Sanford Airport which has been removed from the VINCI Airports network from 29 February 2024." width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Change in VINCI Airports commercial movements (ATM)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1ZxhJxn9-PGJLi7IBkwk1x4pizVZQQuk5Y9IKP34xMlXvukEFX8CjJvDZfYxis2Hte5EpDwEeq59ZITJeVMuI0-OpIKKPUa0dNXQos-X9bR5iEgBI64lXbfMzPFiscWDUBhOXe_LYq56hECSS1_9v530ogqq-lpzqZ8vRL9GVXTzRrAiB0KcjdJTFHJj/s734/V%20feb%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="734" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1ZxhJxn9-PGJLi7IBkwk1x4pizVZQQuk5Y9IKP34xMlXvukEFX8CjJvDZfYxis2Hte5EpDwEeq59ZITJeVMuI0-OpIKKPUa0dNXQos-X9bR5iEgBI64lXbfMzPFiscWDUBhOXe_LYq56hECSS1_9v530ogqq-lpzqZ8vRL9GVXTzRrAiB0KcjdJTFHJj/w640-h540/V%20feb%202.png" title="3Data at 100%, irrespective of percentage held, including commercial movements over the full period. 4 Commercial movements data (including historical data) excluding Orlando Sanford Airport which has been removed from the VINCI Airports network from 29 February 2024" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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It has over 5,000 logistics vendors and over 50,000 registered payers (mostly freight forwarders) in its network. Cathay Cargo Terminal will become PayCargo’s launch cargo terminal partner in the Hong Kong market." width="424"></a></div>Cathay Cargo Terminal</span> </b>Chief Operating Officer Mark Watts said: “We are delighted to have selected PayCargo as our ePayment solution, providing more choice and convenience for freight forwarders and their trucking agents. This marks yet another milestone in our digital journey after enabling eAWBs (electronic airwaybills) and introducing eSRF (electronic Shipment Release Forms) at our terminal, reaffirming our commitment to digital leadership.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Benefits to freight forwarders include the convenience of settling transactions anytime anywhere, eliminating queuing for cash payments, enhanced security, and expediting the entire cargo release process. This initiative has also been welcomed by the terminal’s customer airlines, who value the ease with which their customers will be able to settle payments in future.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/cathay-cargo-terminal-first-air-cargo.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Adam Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11174879963720575771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-47298100654063012182024-03-18T07:30:00.002+00:002024-03-18T07:30:00.132+00:00Icelandic budget airline PLAY picks new CEO<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWma7M6nDA1MAOW0HIhx3Oyb48WS6jJC3LSer-uIke3QovHvV_PLFXTcrNzYxbkktnE8ZxHPIB8-7-gqnicqHe2KzFuknXKeItHtWy1mkTBAnD359c7Wfps0k_dwMD2g7HC0VkRRBs8KGS7icvipgo7LR6SWim1NvWY9_ct3OWpnhe1ZgxqkIA66crw_Z/s500/Play%20Stj%C3%B3rn1950%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Einar Örn Ólafsson Chairman" border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="500" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWma7M6nDA1MAOW0HIhx3Oyb48WS6jJC3LSer-uIke3QovHvV_PLFXTcrNzYxbkktnE8ZxHPIB8-7-gqnicqHe2KzFuknXKeItHtWy1mkTBAnD359c7Wfps0k_dwMD2g7HC0VkRRBs8KGS7icvipgo7LR6SWim1NvWY9_ct3OWpnhe1ZgxqkIA66crw_Z/w320-h214/Play%20Stj%C3%B3rn1950%20(1).jpg" title="Photo PLAY" width="320" /></a></div>In an unexpected move, the Icelandic budget airline PLAY has picked a new CEO in the shape of its biggest shareholder and Chairman Einar Örn Ólafsson. He is also chairman of the board at Terra hf. Einar was previously the general manager of Fjarðlax, CEO of Skeljungur and before that held various management positions in banking.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Birgir Jónsson, who will continue to work at PLAY until 2nd April said: "Being involved in building up PLAY airlines has been a real adventure. In a relatively short period of time, we have created a powerful Icelandic low-cost airline with outstanding products, services and a bright future. A competitive landscape in the aviation industry will result in lower fares, a diverse selection of destinations and valuable foreign tourists, which is especially important for an island like us."</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Adding: "I’d like to thank our passengers and partners for this particularly enjoyable period. I will say goodbye to my incredible colleagues in person in the next few days."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Einar Örn said: "I am really looking forward to this new role. After a great ramp-up phase these past few years under Birgir’s strong leadership, the Company is now at a turning point. As the Company’s largest shareholder, I’d like to see my investment through."</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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<a href="https://aff.rosettastone.com/c/2215815/1699527/18979" id="1699527" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/18979-1699527" width="600" /></a><img border="0" height="0" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/2215815/1699527/18979" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></be><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-70281262523581651852024-03-18T07:00:00.001+00:002024-03-18T07:00:00.129+00:00World-first high-tech time-capsule lands at East Midlands Airport<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALaohIrjBuDsDpdBlz0KZWAc-z7pajIeP0eR-HVI4fMs8Q0CvgKY9RNqV14SZEICJCZbwYn4ihD364GMHH0vzJg_kOR0anBb3knuKKCDkxiGHyLLIA1GcxQUaSNfA1a0_djq-SyJxfmuPGhbkM_tgiqp_B1Q7dJ5x4r_ZyhE2cnkHVOG8jMjHVZq062ET/s500/DHL%20time%20capsul.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="World-first high-tech time-capsule lands at East Midlands Airport" border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALaohIrjBuDsDpdBlz0KZWAc-z7pajIeP0eR-HVI4fMs8Q0CvgKY9RNqV14SZEICJCZbwYn4ihD364GMHH0vzJg_kOR0anBb3knuKKCDkxiGHyLLIA1GcxQUaSNfA1a0_djq-SyJxfmuPGhbkM_tgiqp_B1Q7dJ5x4r_ZyhE2cnkHVOG8jMjHVZq062ET/w409-h272/DHL%20time%20capsul.jpg" title="Photo EMA" width="409"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>High-tech time capsule arrives</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Hundreds of children have submitted their predictions of the future to the UK’s children’s radio station, Fun Kids, to be locked into the time capsule to be discovered by future generations. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Created by US design studio CW&T, the capsule is made from a decommissioned scuba tank with custom electronics. Once sealed, a countdown clock in the capsule’s lid displays how long remains before the time capsule unlocks itself. It’s the first-ever electronic time capsule and can seal its contents for up to 100 years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The time capsule was delivered from Brooklyn NY to East Midlands Airport via DHL. It’s due to be displayed at We The Curious Science Centre in Bristol when it reopens later this year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lloydie James Lloyd, Content Controller at Fun Kids said: “We’ve had entries about everything from futures where homework tastes like strawberries to the invention of teleportation devices! It’s great that they’re going to be kept safe in a time-capsule that’s as high-tech as these predictions.”</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/world-first-high-tech-time-capsule.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-75576090372135250952024-03-18T06:00:00.002+00:002024-03-18T06:00:00.242+00:00Going on holiday to sleep.....<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><blockquote><blockquote style="text-align: center;">Hilton Caters to Rising Number of Sleep Tourists with Debut of Hilton Sleep Retreats</blockquote></blockquote></span></h3><div><br></div><div><br></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Robbins to host snooze‑worthy series at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort’s Kilolani Spa.</div></div></blockquote></blockquote><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqf0tmPuq0YPWWERXO4JKvs1XM6mvEf_nih2D7IWQR1-gDobRZE6qBZJ-wyg9mf8Z794wAdaAXM1-H-uUyDd1TuDksKPV5wmOwcagkPpKCE5ln6Av2KbkwbVikigLzTqFC2u1Q_sqNYL6V75KyuyBAZnDzD0q-z9lra3wh4D5BjWdR0laSpQ-zUzrfDuv/s640/Kilolani-Spa-at-Grand-Wailea-A-Waldorf-Astoria-Resort-Kilolani-Reflections-Lounge.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Photo Hilton Hotels" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="640" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBqf0tmPuq0YPWWERXO4JKvs1XM6mvEf_nih2D7IWQR1-gDobRZE6qBZJ-wyg9mf8Z794wAdaAXM1-H-uUyDd1TuDksKPV5wmOwcagkPpKCE5ln6Av2KbkwbVikigLzTqFC2u1Q_sqNYL6V75KyuyBAZnDzD0q-z9lra3wh4D5BjWdR0laSpQ-zUzrfDuv/w640-h450/Kilolani-Spa-at-Grand-Wailea-A-Waldorf-Astoria-Resort-Kilolani-Reflections-Lounge.webp" title="Kilolani Spa at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort" width="640"></a></div><br><p></p><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://stories.hilton.com/releases/2024-trends-report" target="_blank">Hilton’s 2024 Trends Report</a> found the No. 1 reason people of all generations want to travel this year is to rest and recharge. In fact, some travellers are even building their entire trip around sleep, which is a trend now known as “sleep tourism.” Sleep tourism first picked up speed in 2023 and has accelerated this year – in its recent report, the<a href="https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/globalwellnesseconomymonitor2023/" target="_blank"> Global Wellness Institute</a> cites Wellness Tourism as one of the fastest-growing segments of travel, projected to reach $1.4 Trillion USD by 2027.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To address this demand and in celebration of National Sleep Month in March, Hilton has partnered with sleep science expert Dr Rebecca Robbins to offer expert insight into ways Hilton can lead the industry in providing the best night’s rest possible across the portfolio. This includes new programming like the launch of Sleep Retreats at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, with the potential to expand to additional markets in the coming months. Dr. Robbins, an assistant professor in medicine and associate scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, is also an acclaimed author and sleep expert featured in national print and television. She deeply understands the importance of sleep and which behavioural changes can help travellers get the most Zzzs when staying in unfamiliar environments. Together with Hilton, she will help guests put these insights into practice during a series of one-of-a-kind retreats, with the first launching in Maui at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort’s Kilolani Spa, an all-new open-air luxury spa adorned by the natural beauty of Hawaii. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Understanding the vital role sleep plays in our lives goes much deeper than just knowing we need it. It's about nurturing and prioritizing it, especially in our fast-moving world where being constantly on the go is the norm," said Dr. Robbins. “Collaborating with Hilton to bridge the gap between sleep science and its practical, everyday application excites me and our retreats serve as a wonderful demonstration of how this knowledge can be brought to life – whether travelling or at home.” </div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/going-on-holiday-to-sleep.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Editorial Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05426174401405179310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-24590255487764738682024-03-16T06:30:00.001+00:002024-03-16T06:30:00.125+00:00Viasat and Deutsche Telekom Boost European Aviation Network In-flight Broadband Coverage in Mediterranean Sea<div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-weight: normal;"><blockquote><span style="font-size: large;"><blockquote>- Additional ground stations enhance Viasat’s award-winning connectivity solution.<br></blockquote></span></blockquote></span></h3></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-weight: normal;"><blockquote><span style="font-size: large;"><blockquote>- Airline customers, including the Greek flag carrier AEGEAN, to benefit from improved service on flights to and from Cyprus.</blockquote></span></blockquote></span></h3></div></blockquote></blockquote><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtL4oTNGjyjAq12vZw8t-X9Hd81hB0PBacaUC3IehsRunEpaD4Zph6vHyNG0Di4nMlXgNDP7JAMPDkOSgwnM54OAWdH-HKewQaUw1gg5wMdYYYD9d7d6wbY0o7XBMNPSY5lLEMaVatEMRouV4spWzqaGD0F_PAlJH85NpPf8L9fEgY0iQc4MQHi8g8g-n/s1732/AEGEAN%20%20bright%20in%20th%20sky.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="1732" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtL4oTNGjyjAq12vZw8t-X9Hd81hB0PBacaUC3IehsRunEpaD4Zph6vHyNG0Di4nMlXgNDP7JAMPDkOSgwnM54OAWdH-HKewQaUw1gg5wMdYYYD9d7d6wbY0o7XBMNPSY5lLEMaVatEMRouV4spWzqaGD0F_PAlJH85NpPf8L9fEgY0iQc4MQHi8g8g-n/w358-h238/AEGEAN%20%20bright%20in%20th%20sky.jpg" title="Photo AEGEAN" width="358"></a></div>Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, and Deutsche Telekom, announced this week a ground network expansion for Viasat’s award-winning <a href="http://www.europeanaviationnetwork.com/" target="_blank">European Aviation Network</a> (EAN) to further support in-flight broadband service in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Set to meet growing demand from airline passengers, three new ground stations are now operating in the region to complement more than 300 ground network antenna sites already set up across Europe. These sites will provide enhanced capacity to EAN’s existing satellite coverage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The enhanced capacity is particularly beneficial for passengers flying to and from Cyprus with the award-winning Greek airline AEGEAN. The airline launched its in-flight connectivity service, powered by EAN, in 2022 to enhance its onboard passenger experience; since early this year, AEGEAN is offering free Wi-Fi access to all its passengers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To date, more than one million passengers have enjoyed the in-flight connectivity service since launch. The service is being installed on AEGEAN’s Airbus A320 and A321, covering both existing aircraft and upcoming deliveries. </div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/viasat-and-deutsche-telekom-boost.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Adam Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11174879963720575771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-57458713351360869622024-03-15T20:00:00.002+00:002024-03-15T20:00:00.241+00:00SAS and the Norwegian armed forces signs new agreement for strategic evacuation<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EZ0QeEJEo-Yy6RrBxdrOYmxqX9Qnap4ZupeSt2nAaRWEVG3pPe1TreCJEi37yjL1ONwxpfyouphZdLNOgREqdvt8AhWtWDhB5e8zxc7hDccfJkl-PcRXCyete29FB4bdB5kyF4MajboVuEvrelJRuG8c6Y_4aFknKnBNVJ__9ccnK5HcOXR4f32bp_H-/s800/SAS%20evacuation%20cabin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="An Airbus A320neo jet will be used for evacuation needs" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EZ0QeEJEo-Yy6RrBxdrOYmxqX9Qnap4ZupeSt2nAaRWEVG3pPe1TreCJEi37yjL1ONwxpfyouphZdLNOgREqdvt8AhWtWDhB5e8zxc7hDccfJkl-PcRXCyete29FB4bdB5kyF4MajboVuEvrelJRuG8c6Y_4aFknKnBNVJ__9ccnK5HcOXR4f32bp_H-/w441-h293/SAS%20evacuation%20cabin.jpg" title="Photo SAS" width="441"></a></div>The Norwegian Armed Forces have on March 4 signed a new agreement with SAS for strategic air evacuation. The agreement ensures continued capacity for strategic air evacuation using SAS’ latest Airbus A320neo aircraft. This will follow the phase-out of the current aircraft and transition to the new agreement will take place in 2025.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The agreement between Norwegian Armed Forces and SAS consists of two parts: a cooperation agreement to design a A320neo based solution and an agreement covering operational assignments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“We are honoured that the Norwegian Armed Forces have selected SAS for future evacuation missions, building on several years of joint assignments across the world. While the currently used aircraft has served us well, it is now time for the next-generation, lower-emission A320neo to continue these proud assignments together with our highly skilled and dedicated staff. Contributing to the safe transport of citizens across the world when crisis strikes is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we are grateful for the trust placed in us by the Norwegian Defense through this work,” says Paul Verhagen, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The A320neo is a regular passenger plane and – once the new design is finalized – can be converted into a flying hospital, with medical equipment and hospital beds. SAS’ Airbus A320neo has around 18% lower CO2 emissions compared to the aircraft it replaces. Additionally, there is 30% less noise in these aircraft, creating a more favourable environment for evacuees and crew on board.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SAS has a 25-year history of taking part in evacuation assignments, with missions such as the tsunami in Thailand, and evacuation missions from Afghanistan, Moira refugee camp and Ukrainian patients.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/sas-and-norwegian-armed-forces-signs.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Adam Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11174879963720575771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-50599284743018224632024-03-15T18:30:00.001+00:002024-03-15T18:30:00.134+00:00AirAsia X partners Kazakh Tourism to elevate tourism and further boost the economy between Malaysia and Kazakhstan<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJni3Y8uef2I26zXAQzJlQ_v0U4edI_-2MuVz9XzCE3ZhbAn-eQIVxUiIqthcsCM6nJUy_HutpR5SfjkjX4CRi8k2Vi1LinLmbuMTy7bhWjSquPCipBBjWCw35SiLJJ3ihkNF_kikif46W4w7Ul1c-ymvEf6d442jTniv4SnwZPc3T-GIxaQtRqE6Nb9WX/s2500/air%20asia%20signing%20deal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Photo Air Asia X" border="0" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="2500" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJni3Y8uef2I26zXAQzJlQ_v0U4edI_-2MuVz9XzCE3ZhbAn-eQIVxUiIqthcsCM6nJUy_HutpR5SfjkjX4CRi8k2Vi1LinLmbuMTy7bhWjSquPCipBBjWCw35SiLJJ3ihkNF_kikif46W4w7Ul1c-ymvEf6d442jTniv4SnwZPc3T-GIxaQtRqE6Nb9WX/w384-h256/air%20asia%20signing%20deal.jpg" title="H.E Mohd Adli Bin Abdullah, Ambassador of Malaysia to Kazakhstan, Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X, Kairat Sadvakassov, Chairman of Kazakhstan Tourism & Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman of Capital A at the MOU signing ceremony" width="384"></a></div>Following its successful inaugural flight celebration to Almaty, Kazakhstan, AirAsia X (AAX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kazakhstan Tourism for strategic collaboration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The MOU encompasses greater commercial collaboration and partnerships between the airline and the organisation in promoting tourism between Kazakhstan and Malaysia, creating new business opportunities, developing joint sales and marketing campaigns, as well as boosting both countries’ economies through tourism.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a strategic partner, AirAsia will not only fly travellers from Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries to Almaty but also connect travellers from Almaty to 130 destinations across the region via Kuala Lumpur. The airline is also looking to extend both Malaysian and Kazakh tourism product promotion across the region through conferences, travel marts, and other exciting events.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The MoU was signed by Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X, and Kairat Sadvakassov, Chairman of Kazakhstan Tourism, witnessed by H.E Mohd Adli Bin Abdullah, Ambassador of Malaysia to Kazakhstan; Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman of Capital A; and Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Chairman of AirAsia X. Also in attendance were representatives from Almaty Airport, Civil Aviation Authority of Kazakhstan, and other key industry players.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X said: “This strategic alliance is a significant leap for both Malaysia and Kazakhstan. It is not just about enhancing travel experiences, but also about bolstering our economies. This partnership opens up more opportunities for travellers, leading to growth for both nations. Our competitive fares stimulate air travel wherever we fly, contributing to the tourism sector, a major engine for job creation and a driving force for economic growth.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/airasia-x-partners-kazakh-tourism-to.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-43176606217930365412024-03-15T17:54:00.002+00:002024-03-15T17:54:21.320+00:00Boeing warns airlines to check 787 flight deck seat switches following LATAM mishap.<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT3UZsjOr1zgYSpbbmT6wfwbRL9r3HNff54MIJJXWIjKCgH6zSsfEw0lN_fKkXcJyBrNMmhiLJjPVLDJPFnEvu5TekjK3geMyF2SbBBc5cErQ_8FsQ9Q6qbc0ovU4dYqMEU-JI6BLKeQ-LNxwWaauPFNoFgg08YNyYMHG_J4GCaWWaGg9r-SFzzLD4b1v/s3600/Boeing%20787%20cockpit%20%20simulator%20%20%20The%20787%20full%20flight%20simulator%20shown%20here%20is%20one%20of%20two%20located%20at%20the%20Boeing%20Flight%20Services%20Seattle%20training%20campus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Photo Boeing" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTT3UZsjOr1zgYSpbbmT6wfwbRL9r3HNff54MIJJXWIjKCgH6zSsfEw0lN_fKkXcJyBrNMmhiLJjPVLDJPFnEvu5TekjK3geMyF2SbBBc5cErQ_8FsQ9Q6qbc0ovU4dYqMEU-JI6BLKeQ-LNxwWaauPFNoFgg08YNyYMHG_J4GCaWWaGg9r-SFzzLD4b1v/w389-h259/Boeing%20787%20cockpit%20%20simulator%20%20%20The%20787%20full%20flight%20simulator%20shown%20here%20is%20one%20of%20two%20located%20at%20the%20Boeing%20Flight%20Services%20Seattle%20training%20campus.jpg" title="The 787 full-flight simulator cockpit shown here is one of two located at the Boeing Flight Services Seattle training campus. There are eight 787 training suites at five Boeing campuses -- Seattle, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai and London Gatwick. The 787 full-flight simulator includes dual heads-up displays (HUD) and Electronic Flight Bags (EFB). The simulator is designed to train pilots to become proficient in visual maneuvers, instrument landing system (ILS) and non-ILS approaches, missed approaches using integrated approach navigation, non-normal procedures with emphasis on those affecting handling characteristics, and wind shear and rejected takeoff training." width="389" /></a></div>The U.S. planemaker Boeing has warned all customer airlines flying its 787 Dreamliners to check flight deck crew seat switches following the sudden mid-air fall by a LATAM Airlines 787 jet that resulted in over 50 people injured.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Boeing and regulators are investigating the incident on LATAM flight 800 flying between Sydney and Auckland where it appears that a flight attendant accidentally hit a switch on the pilot’s seat while serving their meal. The switch powers the pilot's seat movement and on this occasion pushed him into the controls of the jet leading to a devastating plunge which caused more than 50 people to be injured. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This incident has forced Boeing to warn airlines they should check the crew seats in the cockpits of 787 aircraft for loose covers on switches. The seats are supposed to have a spring-loaded seat back switch guard which may jam or become loose and activate the rocker switch, resulting in seat movement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Boeing said today that it was taking the precautionary measure of alerting customer airlines of the issue and reminding them of a 2017 service bulletin which has details of how to inspect and maintain the flight deck seat switches. "We are recommending operators perform an inspection at the next maintenance opportunity," Boeing said.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZELcgjUhx9vH-NAVD17-2QERy0nMV3WO2QPkO4-zYXqfHx01uEbm2QMlxe-qftxrqeHrtEp9m5p2PVuocPuC99oueCMkMvoRI5T8UWrD34LXFz1EF7YuGmgl8nV69EQf2E8NwYs6Ee6oko3qsw3xXElVrVc4hQcqKvNsDFUkOqYCjAA1KAh4PPsUDPKVD/s5568/Boeing%20787%2010%20in%20Boeing%20Colours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="787-10 on its first test flight" border="0" data-original-height="3712" data-original-width="5568" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZELcgjUhx9vH-NAVD17-2QERy0nMV3WO2QPkO4-zYXqfHx01uEbm2QMlxe-qftxrqeHrtEp9m5p2PVuocPuC99oueCMkMvoRI5T8UWrD34LXFz1EF7YuGmgl8nV69EQf2E8NwYs6Ee6oko3qsw3xXElVrVc4hQcqKvNsDFUkOqYCjAA1KAh4PPsUDPKVD/w640-h426/Boeing%20787%2010%20in%20Boeing%20Colours.jpg" title="Photo Boeing" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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</script><be><br /><img border="0" height="0" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/2215815/1699527/18979" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></be><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Adam Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11174879963720575771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-52566024738726377832024-03-15T17:42:00.000+00:002024-03-15T17:42:00.126+00:00IATA Announces Winner of 2024 FACE-UP Competition<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDJItXlGd5djOMKB-mOBKta8z1WGsLg_8Kh4H5ELJOAjSCX9iIMD9MA8H3rVA8QrZDFjWUsBK4A8x68rem8ktJWV5W12oH4CYtcCI3Z8mSNNN-6c1FVHPxXfK6zTPhJMLdStzr3DnXtHr_aB_ECLNNVNGrMuSDSp7GaGAz_9Pg5UjUbWi_bdcxdnIJj9_/s280/face-up-2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="184" data-original-width="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDJItXlGd5djOMKB-mOBKta8z1WGsLg_8Kh4H5ELJOAjSCX9iIMD9MA8H3rVA8QrZDFjWUsBK4A8x68rem8ktJWV5W12oH4CYtcCI3Z8mSNNN-6c1FVHPxXfK6zTPhJMLdStzr3DnXtHr_aB_ECLNNVNGrMuSDSp7GaGAz_9Pg5UjUbWi_bdcxdnIJj9_/s16000/face-up-2024.jpg" title="Photo IATA"></a></div>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Erik Goldenstein was the recipient of the IATA FACE-UP award for 2024. <a href="https://www.iata.org/contentassets/81987ad3bb1a4985ab04e1981f739340/face-info-presentation.pdf" target="_blank">FACE-UP</a> is a competition for recent university graduates who have developed innovation and transformation solutions in air transport logistics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Goldenstein was voted as the winner for his role in creating the NE:ONE Play app built on the ONE Record Data Standard. The app provides a visualization of ONE Record data giving a very simplified overview of complex air cargo data. This allows organizations to browse through their shipment data as easily as browsing the web, facilitating optimization of their operational processes. The award was presented at the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">FACE-UP is a competition that provides recent graduates from around the globe a unique opportunity to present their solution on addressing the challenges of the air cargo supply chain to industry executives.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Goldenstein is a research assistant, data scientist and software engineer in the Aviation Logistics department of Fraunhofer IML at Frankfurt Airport, currently working on a variety of topics in the field of aviation digitalization.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/iata-announces-winner-of-2024-face-up_0194922045.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-66555250352449747912024-03-15T16:35:00.004+00:002024-03-15T16:35:55.009+00:00Delta puts New York-JFK - Tel Aviv flights back on the schedule from 7th June<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbMUn98yV8vhJHTaawpBz64j_zlQ0TLf_v0y7SpJBWUauIKcmwO-vD2w81KtGuwogY8szXYerwVXthhEiVpwT6Im4gRJgCMo99ZdcjlO4fdq0cDgKmJjajuNgVY9BySqCeMqNL9p1buVrnTByrQM6s3dWSn57POtV0rMhg2lfQK8Mmr1xMtO6xQ5pamaU/s1176/Delta%20Airbus%20A330%20nose%20side.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Airbus A330 jets to fly the route." border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="1176" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbMUn98yV8vhJHTaawpBz64j_zlQ0TLf_v0y7SpJBWUauIKcmwO-vD2w81KtGuwogY8szXYerwVXthhEiVpwT6Im4gRJgCMo99ZdcjlO4fdq0cDgKmJjajuNgVY9BySqCeMqNL9p1buVrnTByrQM6s3dWSn57POtV0rMhg2lfQK8Mmr1xMtO6xQ5pamaU/w381-h198/Delta%20Airbus%20A330%20nose%20side.png" title="Photo Delta" width="381" /></a></div>Delta has decided it is safe enough to restart flights from New York's JFK airport to Tel Aviv from 7th June after pausing the service back in October last year. <p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The U.S. mega-carrier will operate the route on an Airbus A330-900neo aircraft that will provide customers with nearly 2,000 weekly seats from New York to Israel. It said it had made the decision following an extensive security risk assessment and was working in conjunction with government and private-sector partners. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In recent months, Delta has strengthened its presence in Israel through a codeshare arrangement with EL AL Israel Airlines. Delta customers have access to EL AL’s direct services to Tel Aviv from major U.S. cities like New York-JFK, New York-Newark, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Fort Lauderdale.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The carrier had initially hoped to bring the route back on 1st May this year, customers currently booked on flights prior to 7th June restart will be proactively notified by the airline and reaccommodated accordingly.</p>
<div data-gyg-partner-id="XSB4OWE" data-gyg-widget="auto"></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-5125278673434863642024-03-15T15:45:00.003+00:002024-03-15T15:45:54.552+00:00Air New Zealand to pause Chicago service from late March due to engine issues with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes. <div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGed2UwqrpO46vs83Q5MYfMGCKkyp6rDoi_Z0kiuhV3Ek4hq0T45niCaz0Qt0HsxB08zGA8R0CiBDAs5uFXUCKoXGfXXg2u6E4qMeyI5sf9omWt3mf4SyslkWQNO-5PGKP1fDnAvgmTVeL7_jRC3VH-g-1m71GwvtAJCS6F-4s2xIUeEI63QQqi_pcitMz/s1200/Air%20New%20Zealand%20787%20sunset%20nose%20on.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Engine shortage offered as excuse for pausing Chicago route." border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGed2UwqrpO46vs83Q5MYfMGCKkyp6rDoi_Z0kiuhV3Ek4hq0T45niCaz0Qt0HsxB08zGA8R0CiBDAs5uFXUCKoXGfXXg2u6E4qMeyI5sf9omWt3mf4SyslkWQNO-5PGKP1fDnAvgmTVeL7_jRC3VH-g-1m71GwvtAJCS6F-4s2xIUeEI63QQqi_pcitMz/w380-h253/Air%20New%20Zealand%20787%20sunset%20nose%20on.jpg" title="Photo Air New Zealand" width="380"></a></div>Air New Zealand has confirmed it will put a pause on its Auckland – Chicago non-stop service between 31st March to 25th October 2024.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Kiwi airline advises the route is being put on hold because of the ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines it uses on its Boeing 787 aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines normally require heavy maintenance, during which they are taken off the aircraft and sent to the manufacturer for inspection, after 1000 engine cycles (take-offs and landings). During regular inspections, Air New Zealand engineers identified that the engines required maintenance after 750-850 cycles. Rolls-Royce has been unable to provide Air New Zealand with spare or replacement engines to deliver the level of service needed, leading to a reduction in the amount of flying Air New Zealand can deliver via its 787 fleet. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The airline's Chief Customer and Sales Officer, Leanne Geraghty claims it was a difficult decision to make, but chose the route that would impact the least number of customers. “We know this will be disappointing for customers travelling to and from Chicago during this period, especially to those travelling over the upcoming April holiday break. It’s not a decision we’ve made lightly and we’re sorry to make this change so close to the time some customers plan to fly.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr40ZmNA_UGo1S4ryNQL0JbdT0zP87ztV4-bk8CPq76HJlivROcZla_VlL-MBcI1o5AMNEXQA42wMW0qybyHOx_8GpfogDKnW60mQ-g-KbtBK-O7RA-ELoPAJXnkd42i57dR5c0jemaubkOa4_0v7QTe1ETRCS5jM9425jSU9wQEzQjXCn6XJ6KaNfEuKE/s952/Air%20New%20Zealand%20787%20side%20view.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="952" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr40ZmNA_UGo1S4ryNQL0JbdT0zP87ztV4-bk8CPq76HJlivROcZla_VlL-MBcI1o5AMNEXQA42wMW0qybyHOx_8GpfogDKnW60mQ-g-KbtBK-O7RA-ELoPAJXnkd42i57dR5c0jemaubkOa4_0v7QTe1ETRCS5jM9425jSU9wQEzQjXCn6XJ6KaNfEuKE/w320-h81/Air%20New%20Zealand%20787%20side%20view.png" title="Image Air New Zealand" width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Unfortunately, Air New Zealand continues to be impacted by challenges with availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, meaning we will now have up to three aircraft unavailable for an extended period, so we’ve had to review our schedule."</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The airline says that passengers affected by the Chicago service pause will be rebooked on another international service and a connection through another US airport. Passengers who booked directly with Air New Zealand will get a new itinerary within 72 hours and those who booked via a travel agent or tour operator should contact their holiday company or agent to confirm the changes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BtAYJyVolXLhKQlOSwMoNxsAC47rTJsUbeU1V7Gh5o00o-YwBl5-kTL0fG1Ajvmokwz4hxDIz9n78z-NPG21Z9JyGrWahwDJ04l3ct-VgdRJyYvQHSyfsR_70DlzCK-iW4_kLC5H8lEU4hbtB9qrl7SQp9Rh2unPDgzRhjSwRqJaHoVMNoRHCoPWv6FP/s1280/ANZ%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="1280" height="38" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BtAYJyVolXLhKQlOSwMoNxsAC47rTJsUbeU1V7Gh5o00o-YwBl5-kTL0fG1Ajvmokwz4hxDIz9n78z-NPG21Z9JyGrWahwDJ04l3ct-VgdRJyYvQHSyfsR_70DlzCK-iW4_kLC5H8lEU4hbtB9qrl7SQp9Rh2unPDgzRhjSwRqJaHoVMNoRHCoPWv6FP/w220-h38/ANZ%20logo.png" width="220"></a></div></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Geraghty said "We need to ensure our aircraft and engines are maintained to the highest standard. These challenges do not present a safety risk to customers flying on our 787 fleet."</span></div><div><br></div></div><div>The airline didn't rule out the possibility that further schedule changes may be required later in the year when more aircraft and engines come in for heavy maintenance. The company currently has<a href="https://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/fleet" target="_blank"> 14 Boeing 787 jets</a> with a further 8 on order. </div><div><br></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">More jobs at Rolls-Royce</h3><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rolls-Royce has said it plans to create hundreds of new jobs in Derby following a £55m cash injection which will be split between the firm's operations in Derby and Dahlewitz, Germany.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/air-new-zealand-to-pause-chicago.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-54881710199829942252024-03-15T14:56:00.003+00:002024-03-15T14:56:43.979+00:00Air France-KLM - state aid appeal<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtJfPBIFdgZoQc2S-TcWv4U5iyUuuIGZqCfU6M_CCxo2dyfdrrhrQTV7GpJeStqWj5NJMvwNvw1mP-QSnjQtFDg9PWucF7ZDS4mgl6NgRfR9OOcUCBJrlPXGN20scD1q27E4Edx2ICSiJczLwNo-haPeajpsSX0qkDNPvHqbl_hWr4k304ZrZESrRO02-/s1640/Air%20France%20KLM%20Group%20banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="1640" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtJfPBIFdgZoQc2S-TcWv4U5iyUuuIGZqCfU6M_CCxo2dyfdrrhrQTV7GpJeStqWj5NJMvwNvw1mP-QSnjQtFDg9PWucF7ZDS4mgl6NgRfR9OOcUCBJrlPXGN20scD1q27E4Edx2ICSiJczLwNo-haPeajpsSX0qkDNPvHqbl_hWr4k304ZrZESrRO02-/w640-h130/Air%20France%20KLM%20Group%20banner.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Air France-KLM and Air France confirm having lodged two appeals before the Court of Justice of the European Union of two judgments of the General Court of the European Union rendered in December 2023, annulling a 2020 Commission decision and a 2021 Commission decision which approved various French State aid measures during the Covid 19 crisis.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Air France-KLM reminds that Air France-KLM and Air France have fully refunded all State aid received, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-22884305628804266892024-03-15T14:51:00.007+00:002024-03-15T14:51:53.401+00:00Leadership Award for Pegasus Airlines’ CEO at Aviation Week Network’s 66th Laureate Awards<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOWa6aDMUUj56umf9A2E0YfFXXIRL7kgxrXFDQ56MEWeL4Htgu-h9rbQiw-PzNVc5ZY1Ju56_8Juqwr3AX6Vv0X0nVwmIqC1i9x_HLWJ2-GZqFFnMi5OkZoBjA_xwrRVJT3QKDvi2nkSJ6XhejMt7jjak2g1sKwFtYPJvC_s9yY_yoqKNedRC7kECYvxi/s1240/G%C3%BCliz%20%C3%96zt%C3%BCrk,%20CEO%20of%20Pegasus%20Airline.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airline" border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="1240" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOWa6aDMUUj56umf9A2E0YfFXXIRL7kgxrXFDQ56MEWeL4Htgu-h9rbQiw-PzNVc5ZY1Ju56_8Juqwr3AX6Vv0X0nVwmIqC1i9x_HLWJ2-GZqFFnMi5OkZoBjA_xwrRVJT3QKDvi2nkSJ6XhejMt7jjak2g1sKwFtYPJvC_s9yY_yoqKNedRC7kECYvxi/w320-h213/G%C3%BCliz%20%C3%96zt%C3%BCrk,%20CEO%20of%20Pegasus%20Airline.png" title="Photo Pegasus Airlines" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, has received the 2024 Aviation Week Laureate Award for Leadership in the Commercial Aviation category. The award was presented at a black-tie gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on 14 March.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Highlighting Pegasus Airlines’ successful post-pandemic recovery, strong financial results and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion under Güliz Öztürk's leadership, Aviation Week Network stated: “Güliz Öztürk has led the remarkable comeback of Pegasus Airlines as CEO since 2022. Pegasus is one of the most profitable airlines globally, following a highly successful low-cost carrier model mainly from its biggest base at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport. Öztürk has not only delivered strong financial results but is also a keen supporter of gender equality and diversity.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdzT5rFoIrkGq14gBrVThE63VUel7oHpyttC0_9ziQaZ7VTdllfa1cFDygdFXM9whUViTqS40oFyY3T91atTFoOBZp-OymgBem6FxwBk88KcepkFP-gXlZmWDeNkY4cMHaidbasfn_NBmGkBhFfVBRatAvkH8kNXAfupHw5Oy0dPOoRKLWX_3rO_V0Kod/s1272/Pegasus%20A321%20new.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1272" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdzT5rFoIrkGq14gBrVThE63VUel7oHpyttC0_9ziQaZ7VTdllfa1cFDygdFXM9whUViTqS40oFyY3T91atTFoOBZp-OymgBem6FxwBk88KcepkFP-gXlZmWDeNkY4cMHaidbasfn_NBmGkBhFfVBRatAvkH8kNXAfupHw5Oy0dPOoRKLWX_3rO_V0Kod/w320-h172/Pegasus%20A321%20new.png" title="Photo Pegasus" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aviation Week Network is the largest multimedia information and services provider for the global aviation, aerospace, and defense industries. Aviation Week Network’s 66th Laureate Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in aerospace by innovators that represent the values and vision of the global aerospace community across industry sectors including commercial, defence, space and maintenance, repair, and overhaul.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br />
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<a href="https://aff.rosettastone.com/c/2215815/1699527/18979" id="1699527" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/18979-1699527" width="600" /></a><img border="0" height="0" src="https://imp.pxf.io/i/2215815/1699527/18979" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden;" width="0" /></be><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Reporterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505404256084167725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-27200254784380352592024-03-15T13:30:00.001+00:002024-03-15T13:30:00.129+00:00UK orders long-range Chinook helicopters<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Capability boost for UK's global military operations as contract confirmed for new Chinooks</span></h3></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Fredericka the Great; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">The new helicopters will have double the range of the existing Chinooks in service among the UK Armed Forces</span></h3></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Britain’s heavy-lift capability will be bolstered with the purchase of 14 extended-range Chinooks (CH47-ER), which will pump an estimated £151 million into the UK economy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div></div></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote><div><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>14 state-of-the art Chinook helicopters to provide versatile heavy-lift capability over double the range of a standard Chinook.</b></span></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote><div><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Programme now confirmed to bring in an estimated £151 million of extra investment to UK economy.</b></span></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote><div><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>UK companies will produce components critical for manufacturing and maintaining the helicopters.</b></span></div></blockquote></div></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHz-qOOGg5x09CyfC8Sdsf2jQAOWOJm-ViFbPnY91ZUCYV4GzmyA2sXIN_zfhaPtQ_bBAW9j3mm9voOsLbpCbjnGQxZVsncWqIYutJtxdnPQ5_uWdZRHghmujDzECgIriQ6ugCnEDSqjE9uR-L6x4wpgUrXFNp1H9zsGGCdThMMLpuH4-pnYsoNjsP0TFs/s300/s300_Grant_Shapps_meets_Chinook_crew_3.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Grant Shapps meets the crew of a Chinook already in service." border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="300" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHz-qOOGg5x09CyfC8Sdsf2jQAOWOJm-ViFbPnY91ZUCYV4GzmyA2sXIN_zfhaPtQ_bBAW9j3mm9voOsLbpCbjnGQxZVsncWqIYutJtxdnPQ5_uWdZRHghmujDzECgIriQ6ugCnEDSqjE9uR-L6x4wpgUrXFNp1H9zsGGCdThMMLpuH4-pnYsoNjsP0TFs/w352-h229/s300_Grant_Shapps_meets_Chinook_crew_3.jpg" title="Photo RAF / Crown copyright" width="352"></a></div>The new Chinooks significantly enhance the UK’s strategic mobility with its ability to operate in challenging environments. From the desert to the arctic, the helicopter has double the range of a standard Chinook and is capable of air-to-air refuelling, with the ability to carry up to 55 personnel or 10,000 kg of cargo.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With a top speed of 300 kilometres per hour, the new helicopters will have a range of new capabilities, including an advanced digital cockpit and a modernised airframe to increase stability and survivability.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced the commitment to proceed with the contract after meeting crew members from one of the Chinooks in the Royal Air Force’s existing fleet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Through successful negotiations between MOD’s procurement arm - Defence Equipment & Support - and the US Government, the UK has reduced costs for elements of the programme by more than £300 million, ensuring value for money whilst providing our armed forces with a cutting-edge heavy lift capability.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said: </span></b>"Procuring these Chinook helicopters will mark a significant milestone in our efforts to modernise and enhance the agility of the UK Armed Forces, cementing our ability to respond at pace to situations and threats across the globe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Chinook is one of our most iconic aircraft, having been operated in every major conflict since the Falklands War. Delivering on this deal not only enhances our capability, but will boost UK industry and skills."</div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Defence Secretary also visited Poland yesterday and met his counterpart to discuss international support for Ukraine, and made a further visit to meet British troops currently exercising in Poland. </div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/uk-orders-long-range-chinook-helicopters.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Adam Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11174879963720575771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-29171702572410879342024-03-15T08:30:00.001+00:002024-03-15T08:30:00.127+00:00Hilton to Accelerate Expansion in Fast-Growing Lifestyle Category with Addition of Graduate Hotels to Global Brand Portfolio<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiun1P0PwojGErZ3CAoJ-jg2eQjtr6gZbhwQH-SQ1lfDKo7YAnp86kO3myPLCN8uvecfxNo4bZUv_ugvylk-RwGnubg28OvluDvtpQnspcP0Gl_lr2GWSUfq09xk02n9rWOM-4D8i5eXMQjh2xKa6wSRbeddVDQHVKsItMqf7EGD896ogATbAbL75zHcdAZ/s1920/Graduate-Cambridge-Check-In-Desk-Photo-Credit-Graduate-Hotels.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="1920" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiun1P0PwojGErZ3CAoJ-jg2eQjtr6gZbhwQH-SQ1lfDKo7YAnp86kO3myPLCN8uvecfxNo4bZUv_ugvylk-RwGnubg28OvluDvtpQnspcP0Gl_lr2GWSUfq09xk02n9rWOM-4D8i5eXMQjh2xKa6wSRbeddVDQHVKsItMqf7EGD896ogATbAbL75zHcdAZ/w320-h315/Graduate-Cambridge-Check-In-Desk-Photo-Credit-Graduate-Hotels.webp" title="Graduate State College - Photo Credit: Graduate Hotels" width="320"></a></div>Hilton announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJ Capital”) to acquire the fan-favourite Graduate Hotels® brand, adding a significant growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel market. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hilton will pay $210 million to acquire all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, enter into franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and become responsible for the brand’s future development and growth. AJ Capital will remain the owner of the more than 35 operating and pipeline Graduate properties, each of which will be operated under long-term Hilton franchise agreements. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter, subject to customary closing conditions including review and approval pursuant to Hart-Scott-Rodino, will be immediately accretive to Hilton. The company expects the fee contribution for the first full year of ownership to be approximately $16 million.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Adding Graduate Hotels to our portfolio of award-winning brands accelerates our expansion in the lifestyle space by pairing an existing much-loved brand with the power of Hilton’s strong commercial engine to drive growth,” said Chris Nassetta, president and CEO, Hilton. “We have long had a high bar for adding brands to our portfolio, whether organically or through acquisition, and Graduate will be another driver of growth for us, presenting a unique opportunity to serve more guests in more sought-after destinations. With thousands of colleges and universities around the world, we believe the addressable market for the Graduate brand is 400-500 hotels globally.”</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/hilton-to-accelerate-expansion-in-fast.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Jason Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097132229638807046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-12052674231180751792024-03-15T06:30:00.001+00:002024-03-15T06:30:00.135+00:00BOC Aviation reports record earnings in 2023.....<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6YT99_gdE4lz55vC2blZF70t_x3OzVQ8VS2HbQZGHfHmNTtG3wMX_mgD87KmKWGre-lM-iYBYv1r9REHMbxBxEnZTfPk3H4tGqe2OCC3JFCUy18kDOGga4t1ryWm_7OeYyH4bt_AnSnyi0dbJkFO0BinpraK7PoW-obK4G6bBMqwUABgV9GJzv1y1A15/s326/BOC%20A320NEO%202020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="326" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6YT99_gdE4lz55vC2blZF70t_x3OzVQ8VS2HbQZGHfHmNTtG3wMX_mgD87KmKWGre-lM-iYBYv1r9REHMbxBxEnZTfPk3H4tGqe2OCC3JFCUy18kDOGga4t1ryWm_7OeYyH4bt_AnSnyi0dbJkFO0BinpraK7PoW-obK4G6bBMqwUABgV9GJzv1y1A15/w320-h224/BOC%20A320NEO%202020.jpg" title="Photo BOC Aviation" width="320" /></a></div>BOC Aviation Limited has released details of 2023 results, which show a net profit after tax of US$764 million for the year, exceeding 2019’s previous record of US$702 million. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The improvement reflected underlying growth across the business, combined with insurance settlements in respect of aircraft in Russia. The balance sheet grew by 10% during 2023 to more than US$24 billion, reflecting investment in new aircraft. In 2023, BOC committed to acquire 95 aircraft and ended the year with record total committed capital expenditure of US$12 billion and an orderbook of 224 aircraft.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">“We are delighted to report record earnings as we celebrate our 30th anniversary,” Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation, commented. “We achieved record fleet growth in 2023, which also drove our revenues, cashflows and asset values to record highs. With passenger travel growth expected to remain firm, we are well placed to leverage continued strong demand for the modern aircraft that comprise our fleet and orderbook.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HAewU9-ZdQPnu3iYB-HnQ6lehuqzwh7T5iVTxIuk1CicLSqnvUgqz7sw7foAbndq_jKbBWgss81be7uc7tMu0rZY_8gDpuJHlZUBYPwenuTkQVBh2fyjLMNCtBAGTr8joCN_lQuMuRgXETeC3JTnAXw1g1hAdRjvxMIMSfMCtXM_BmuxRANGg-3lnseL/s884/BOC%20Aviation%2030%20years%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="169" data-original-width="884" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HAewU9-ZdQPnu3iYB-HnQ6lehuqzwh7T5iVTxIuk1CicLSqnvUgqz7sw7foAbndq_jKbBWgss81be7uc7tMu0rZY_8gDpuJHlZUBYPwenuTkQVBh2fyjLMNCtBAGTr8joCN_lQuMuRgXETeC3JTnAXw1g1hAdRjvxMIMSfMCtXM_BmuxRANGg-3lnseL/w617-h118/BOC%20Aviation%2030%20years%20logo.png" width="617" /></a></div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Financial Highlights</h3><div>Our financial highlights for the year ended 31 December 2023 are:</div><div>• Total revenues and other income rose 7% year-on-year, to US$2.5 billion</div><div>• Record net profit after tax of US$764 million compared with US$20 million in 2022</div><div>• Earnings per share of US$1.10 and net assets per share of US$8.28</div><div>• Operating cash flow net of interest rose 8% to US$1.6 billion</div><div>• Total assets of US$24.2 billion at 31 December 2023, up 10% on 2022</div><div>• Raised US$4.1 billion of new debt financing comprising US$2.5 billion of loans and</div><div>US$1.7 billion of bonds</div><div>• Maintained strong liquidity of US$5.6 billion, comprising US$392 million in cash and</div><div>cash equivalents and US$5.2 billion in undrawn committed credit facilities at 31 December 2023</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• The Board recommended a final dividend for 2023 of US$0.2721 per share, pending</div><div style="text-align: justify;">approval at the AGM to be held on 30 May 2024. The final dividend will be payable</div><div style="text-align: justify;">to shareholders registered at the close of business on the record date, being 7 June</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2024, bringing the total dividend for the financial year 2023 to US$0.38521 per</div><div style="text-align: justify;">share, calculated at 35% of net profit after tax</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Portfolio and Operational Highlights</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As at 31 December 2023, BOC Aviation had:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• A total fleet of 684 aircraft owned, managed and on order, with an average aircraft</div><div style="text-align: justify;">age of 4.6 years and an average remaining lease term of 8.1 years for the 426</div><div style="text-align: justify;">owned aircraft fleet, weighted by net book value2</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• A customer base of 91 airlines in 45 countries and regions in the owned and</div><div style="text-align: justify;">managed portfolios</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Executed a record 348 transactions in 2023, including:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Commitments to purchase 95 aircraft</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Delivery of 65 aircraft (excluding two acquired by an airline customer on</div><div style="text-align: justify;">delivery)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Sale of 20 aircraft and one engine</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• 142 lease commitments</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• An orderbook of 224 aircraft</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Recorded aircraft utilisation of 99% for the owned portfolio for the year ended 31 December 2023</div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Jason Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097132229638807046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8928753926834267623.post-46264925037042650502024-03-15T05:30:00.001+00:002024-03-15T05:30:00.128+00:00IATA Announces First Signatories to Air Cargo Digitalization Leadership Charter<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBirdfPjQKM2ssdmgTpDS4-13VIJGEaq-UeAmhG-ykQmfSBLshvBEdRjXYIu_WQeQHeYNLqEKNOG3QtXF0Hl20lKJDzFJC2jPi8YodTJjAKdN8jhvYrRgNHfTDeJIisgM89jY0DsnzY9UdQ4-nk-jw6VCwvN3kljr4WrVZEjCrtnRWAEskGk-t1ASezEi8/s1506/iata%20c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="1506" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBirdfPjQKM2ssdmgTpDS4-13VIJGEaq-UeAmhG-ykQmfSBLshvBEdRjXYIu_WQeQHeYNLqEKNOG3QtXF0Hl20lKJDzFJC2jPi8YodTJjAKdN8jhvYrRgNHfTDeJIisgM89jY0DsnzY9UdQ4-nk-jw6VCwvN3kljr4WrVZEjCrtnRWAEskGk-t1ASezEi8/w385-h283/iata%20c1.jpg" title="Photo IATA" width="385"></a></div>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of the charter.</div><br><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Digitalization Leadership Charter aims to accelerate the air cargo industry’s digitalization journey by committing to five key guiding principles. Developed in consultation with IATA’s Cargo Advisory Council Members, airlines and the wider air cargo community, the charter seeks to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and promote a sustainable and harmonized digital transformation. Central to the charter is the importance of data sharing using IATA ONE Record for smooth and efficient data exchange.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Digitalization is imperative for the air cargo industry. It requires alignment to ensure a unified and effective approach. IATA has introduced the Digitalization Leadership Charter to spearhead this alignment. By adhering to the Charter's principles—adopting industry-wide standards, championing sustainability, ensuring ethical technology use, and upholding digital leadership—the charter sets a benchmark for excellence,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.</div><span></span></div><a href="http://www.air101.co.uk/2024/03/iata-announces-first-signatories-to-air.html#more">This story continues here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">This news story first appeared in full in http://air101.co.uk come and visit some time soon..... </div>Jason Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04097132229638807046noreply@blogger.com