ExpressJet Airlines leisure brand aha! launched service from its Reno, Nevada (RNO) base Oct. 24 with service to Pasco/Tri-Cities, Washington (PSC) and said it is on track to continue its planned ramp-up, starting with Bakersfield, California (BFK) Oct. 25.
Indian Government, Tata Group Sign Air India Purchase Agreement
The Indian government has taken another important step in the privatization process for Air India by signing a purchase deal with selected buyer Tata Group.
Airports Must Increase Charges To Stay Viable, ACI Europe Head Says
ACI Europe President Jost Lammers says airports will not be used as an “instrument of subsidization” for airlines.
Emirates To Recruit Additional 2,500 Staff As Restrictions Ease
Emirates Airline plans to boost its operational workforce by recruiting additional 2,500 staff over the next six months, as pandemic-related travel restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
Kenya Airways, British Airways To Codeshare
The agreement will allow British Airways passengers to connect to 20 destinations across Africa and opens up 26 points in the UK and Europe for travelers with Kenya Airways.
Dutch Plan Taxiing Emissions Reduction At Schiphol
The Netherlands aviation industry has presented the country’s government with what it says is the world’s first project for a large-scale sustainable taxiing plan.
New Bahraini Freight Carrier Preps For Action
A new Middle East cargo operator has received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Bahraini authorities.
JetBlue Says Its E190s Will Help Drive Margin Growth
JetBlue Airways believes the operating profile of its Embraer E190s under its partnership with American Airlines will result in the aircraft being positive contributors to its margins.
Singapore will expand its vaccinated travel lane (VTL) program to Australia and Switzerland starting Nov. 8, as the country gains confidence in opening up its borders to foreign visitors.
Shannon Airport Security Upgrade Cuts Passenger Wait Times
New security equipment installed at Ireland’s Shannon Airport will halve the time spent inspecting departing passengers, according to the airport’s owners.
Airports Form Company To Develop UAM Vertiports In Europe
Italian and French airport operators have formed a company, Urban Blue, with international ambitions to design, build and manage the vertiport infrastructure for urban air mobility.
Daily Memo: Downturns Hit Airlines Hardest, And Some Are Calling For Change
Airlines are on track to lose $50 billion in 2021, and more than $200 billion in 2020-2022 combined.
Alaska Air Group, ZeroAvia Team On Hydrogen-Electric Dash 8-400s
Alaska Air Group and startup ZeroAvia have partnered to develop a liquid-hydrogen fuel-cell power train capable of up to 5 megawatts to power part of Alaska Airlines’ fleet of 76-seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 regional turboprops.
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