Volotea Wins PSO For Sardinian Operations After Alitalia’s Demise
Spanish carrier Volotea has launched subsidized air services from mainland Italy to Sardinia after winning a tender to pick up routes previously operated by Alitalia.
Airblue’s First A321neo A Sign Of The Times For LCCs In Pakistan
Pakistan-based LCC airblue has received its first of two Airbus A321neo, becoming the first operator of an Airbus neo aircraft in the country.
British Airways To Hire New Cabin Crew For Summer 2022
The recruitment drive comes after BA said that it is finally seeing a demand for travel return.
Aegean Airlines Takes Majority Stake In Romania’s Animawings
Under the arrangement Aegean will co-manage the airline and send three of its aircraft to support the leisure carrier for the summer 2022 season.
Etihad Airways Raises $1.2B In Sustainability-Linked Loan
Etihad Airways has raised $1.2 billion in the first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets in global aviation.
JetBlue Aims To Strengthen UK Sales For Its Transatlantic Flights
After launching its first transatlantic service to London Heathrow in August, JetBlue Airways is taking steps to build brand awareness to bolster point of sales in the UK.
Nov. 8 Set As Date Vaccinated International Air Travelers Can Enter U.S.
Vaccinated air travelers from 33 foreign countries will be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning Nov. 8, according to a White House official.
ST Engineering, UPS Team For Technicians Training Program
The plan will see prospective ST Engineering aircraft technicians undergo an accelerated three-year on-the-job training dedicated to UPS aircraft works.
Eurocontrol Sees Recovery To Pre-Pandemic Flight Numbers By 2023
Eurocontrol said a recovery to 2019 levels of passenger and cargo flights in Europe could come as early as 2023.
Uzbekistan’s First Private Airline Expands Network
Qanot Sharq, the first private passenger airline in Uzbekistan, is quickly growing its network.
Qantas Accelerates Long-Haul Restart As Border Rules Ease
The Australian state of New South Wales plans to remove quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated residents returning home, prompting Qantas to bring forward its resumption of key long-haul flights.
Daily Memo: Cargo’s Star Power Shows No Signs Of Fading Anytime Soon
With cargo demand projected to exceed 2019 levels both in 2021 and 2022, it’s not surprising that passenger airlines will continue to lean on their cargo operations to supplement their revenue for the foreseeable future.
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