Monthly Archives: January 2025

TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will advance the airline’s fleet modernization plans and long-haul capabilities, bringing more travelers and trade to Angola Boeing [NYSE: BA] (www.Boeing.com) delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery. The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the […]

European Aviation Industry publishes toolkit to fast-track Sustainable Fuel production in Europe and accelerate decarbonisation

Key players in Europe’s aviation industry, including airlines, airports and manufacturers* have outlined to EU policymakers seven critical measures to stimulate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in Europe and overcome the challenges facing the European SAF industry. The measures are contained in a new report from global advisory firm ICF and should form part of […]

Joint ACI World-ICAO Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have released a joint Passenger Traffic Report, Trends, and Outlook offering insights into the evolving air transport landscape. Key highlights: In 2024, global passenger traffic is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, reaching 9.5 billion passengers(104% of 2019 levels). Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) are […]

VINCI Airports signs a strategic partnership to study and implement a sustainable synthetic fuels supply chain (e-SAF) with the companies H2V and Hy2gen

E-SAF produced from low-carbon hydrogen will be distributed in Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Lyon Bron and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airports by 2030 The provision of SAF is an integral part of VINCI Airports’ strategy for supporting the decarbonization of the aviation sector Sustainable fuels are already distributed on several platforms operated by VINCI Airports in France and Europe […]

Aviator Reopens Renovated Lounge at Copenhagen Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services across the Nordics and a member of Avia Solutions Group, has announced the reopening of its newly renovated business lounge at Copenhagen Airport (CPH). This lounge has long been an essential part of the airport’s ecosystem, welcoming tens of thousands of passengers annually. After a brief […]

Korean Air introduces Airbus A350 to fleet

Korean Air is set to begin operations of Airbus A350-900 beginning from January 27. The first aircraft will operate on the Seoul Incheon-Osaka route twice daily, while a second A350-900 will serve the Seoul Incheon-Fukuoka route once daily. The A350-900 is a next-generation aircraft that offers exceptional comfort and an enhanced travel experience. Its superior […]

Hong Kong Airlines Achieves Immediate Savings with Accelya’s BIDT Audit Solution to Optimize GDS Costs and Prevent Inventory Abuse

Accelya, a global leader in airline technology, announces that Hong Kong Airlines, a leading regional airline based in Hong Kong, has selected Accelya’s BIDT Audit to optimize its operations, reduce GDS costs, and address inventory abuse. Under the new agreement, Accelya will audit millions of transactions for Hong Kong Airlines across multiple Global Distribution Systems […]

SF Airlines awards annual ‘Outstanding Partnership Award’ to WFS for LAX and JFK

Celebrating WFS achievement are Romne lJean Jacques WFS and William Lee of SF Airlines   China-based cargo airline, SF Airlines, has awarded its annual ‘Outstanding Partnership Award’ to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) for the quality and reliability of its freighter […]

Cathay Pacific and SITA Announce Agreement to Expand Network Connectivity Across 51 Global Airports

SITA will enhance Cathay Pacific’s operations with high-speed connectivity across its airports worldwide, optimizing access to its Cloud technology.  SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, and Cathay Pacific have announced a significant milestone with an agreement supporting substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports, improving current capacity by up to five times […]

Expert Strategies for Handling Unruly Passengers and the Hidden Costs to Aviation Safety

The aviation industry is facing a growing challenge with unruly passengers, as reports show that 70% of these incidents involve aggressive behaviour. Recognizing this, Aviator Airport Alliance is applying expert strategies to address passenger behaviour issues, ensuring a safe and efficient experience for all passengers, crew, and ground handling staff. Unruly passengers, who disrupt order […]