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Virgin Australia wheels out Aussie airline-first baggage tracking tool

Virgin Australia will launch country first-ever airline baggage tracking tool across more than two thirds of its domestic network tomorrow, allowing guests to know where their bag is at every step of the journey. With digital tracking now part of everyday life, Virgin Australia’s new seamless travel experience is the latest instalment of the airline’s broader transformation p...

FL Technics certified by UK CAA to provide services for CFM56 engines

FL Technics achieved a new milestone by securing certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom to extend its Part-145 maintenance capabilities to the CFM56 family of engines. This accomplishment complements FL Technics’ existing approvals from EASA and FAA for engine repairs conducted at its facility in Kaunas, Lithuania. Valerij Deveikis, CEO o...

Pan-European dealer Atlas Air Service extends IADA presence on continent with German & Swiss facilities

The International Aircraft Dealers Association congratulates Atlas Air Service AG on its accreditation and membership in the dealer organization. Atlas Air Service has been a renowned presence in European aviation for over 50 years. It has extensive aviation facilities with its head office in Ganderkesee and aviation operations in Bremen, Augsburg and Stuttgart, Germany, and across the Swiss...

SWISS helps Zurich Airport mark its 75th anniversary

SWISS warmly congratulates its home hub of Zurich Airport on its 75 years of eventful aviation history. Switzerland’s largest airline is delighted to be part of the ‘Flughafenfest’ celebrations and help entertain its attendees with various activities and some unique insights into the fascinating aviation world. Visitors will be able to follow a series of aircraft turnarounds with...

WAI launches 9th annual Girls in Aviation Day

Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 23 will be able to experience the 9th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free Aviation for G...

BermudAir launches as Bermuda boutique airline

The history is made - BermudAir is the first Bermuda-based airline with year-round service and catering to business and tourism needs with comfort, connectivity, and convenience. BermudAir first three direct routes between Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; and Westchester County Airpo...

Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets

Qantas Group has selected Boeing 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas' global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions over the next decade and beyond. The 787 enables Qantas to meet its near- and long-term susta...

Boom Supersonic advances preparations for XB-1 first flight

Earlier this year, XB-1 was moved from company hangar in Centennial, Colorado to Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California to continue preparations for flight. The aircraft has undergone extensive ground testing since arriving, including taxi testing this week. In addition to the ongoing testing, XB-1 recently received an experimental airworthiness certificate from the ...

Air bp collaborates with ExecuJet at Berlin Brandenburg GA Terminal

Air bp is now offering Jet-A1 fuel at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) General Aviation terminal in a newly agreed agency collaboration with ExecuJet. Air will bp will refuel aircraft at the GA terminal supported by two Air bp tankers. ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, handles arriving and departing business aircraft at the airport’s GA terminal. Visiting pass...

Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever

Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August. Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network. Destination Dubai remained popular amongst travellers, even during the summer month...

Jet Center at Santa Fe opens first-in-class terminal building

Jet Center at Santa Fe completed construction on its new executive terminal facility and the renovation of its former FBO space at Santa Fe Regional Airport (KSAF). Guests to the FBO are now welcomed by a stunning facility matched only in quality by its award-winning customer service. The new, 6,200-square-foot customer terminal features a modern, luxurious southwest aesthetic with 18-fo...

Riga Airport and Lithuanian Airports to upgrade their electrical supply systems

In the next three years, Riga Airport and the Lithuanian airport company "Lietuvos oro uostai" will upgrade the electrical supply systems of their aerodromes by attracting European Union funding in the amount of 3.65 million euros in a joint project. Laila Odiņa, Chairperson of the Board of Riga Airport commented: "The goals of airport climate neutrality and environmental sustain...