Ashanti Airlines outbids suitors, named partner of Ghana’s new flag carrier
The Government of Ghana has chosen Ashanti Airlines as a strategic investor in its pursuit to establish a new national… Read More »
Canada’s Air Transat reveals delivery date of Airbus A321XLR jets
Focused on fleet renewal and expansion, Air Transat awaits for delivery of new Airbus A321XLR planes. The Canadian airline has… Read More »
New Saudi Arabia Airline RIA eyes Etihad’s Tony Douglas as CEO
When reports came out that Saudi Arabia would launch a new multi-billion dollar airline named RIA, it was not known… Read More »
Airbus removes remaining 19 Qatar Airways A350s from backlog
A new chapter opens in the long-running dispute between Qatar Airways and European plane manufacturer Airbus over the surface erosion… Read More »
IATA data shows July 2022 passenger demand remains strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues… Read More »
Emirates goes Avant Up for its A350 IFE
Emirates has opted to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350s with Thales’ Avant Up inflight entertainment (IFE) systems. The… Read More »
Avensis Aviation awarded STC For Medius PTF conversion
Avensis Aviation (Avensis), a passenger-to-freighter (PTF) conversion solutions provider, has been awarded a permanent freighter aircraft STC (Supplemental Type Certificate)… Read More »
Aeroflot maps future direction with order for 339 Russian-built UAC aircraft
The sanctions imposed upon Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine have impacted the country’s aviation sector, with access… Read More »
Air traffic in southeast Europe breaks records
Air travel to the southeast corner of Europe substantially exceeded pre-pandemic (2019) levels in the peak summer months of July… Read More »
FACC grows workforce to 3,000 employees
Aircraft interiors supplier, FACC, says the aviation industry is recovering according to plan. This market confidence has driven the company… Read More »
Victoria Foy appointed as president of Safran Seats
Effective the 1st of January, 2023, Victoria Foy will serve as the new president of Safran Seats, succeeding Vincent Mascré,… Read More »
EASA grants A320 STC for ACES cabin air monitoring system
EASA has granted Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for installation of Teledyne Controls’ ACES cabin air monitoring system on… Read More »
EasyJet receives full IATA IEnvA accreditation for Environmental Management System
easyJet is now the first low-fare carrier in the world with a fully IATA IEnvA certified Environmental Management System (EMS)…. Read More »
Quark Expeditions Announces September Sale
Quark Expeditions announced a September Sale featuring discounts as high as 35 percent off on polar voyages in its Antarctic… Read More »
Sailing the South Pacific With Paul Gauguin
French Polynesia is the ultimate destination to turn a vacation into an adventure. The desire to explore the South Seas… Read More »
Viking Confirms Four More Cruise Ships with Fincantieri
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will build four more cruise ships for Viking, based on options dated March 2018. Fincantieri and Viking… Read More »
Margaritaville at Sea Offering Free Cruises to Military Members, First Responders, Police Officers and Educators
Margaritaville at Sea announced it would offer free cruises to active and veteran military service members, first responders, law enforcement… Read More »
Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Riviera Maya, which comprises three all-inclusive properties, is celebrating it 20th anniversary with an… Read More »
Hyatt’s Adding 5 Bulgarian All-Inclusive Resorts To Inclusive Collection
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive… Read More »
Want Cheap Holiday Flights? Book Right Now
A new study found that airfares for the Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday travel periods are likely to be much higher… Read More »
Lawmakers seek investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds
Two House Democrats are calling for an investigation into airlines’ use of federal pandemic funds meant for employee retention, asking… Read More »
Hotels hear wake-up call for most in-demand meal
Hoteliers are embracing breakfast’s solid status as most-favored meal by expanding menus and extending hours, with an eye toward healthier… Read More »
Hotels, leisure brighten dim Beige Book growth outlook
The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report noted a “generally weak” growth outlook, with “contacts noting expectations for further softening of… Read More »
Diversity initiatives aim to change the face of hospitality
Marriott, Nobu and the Ritz-Carlton are partnering with hospitality programs at schools like Howard University and Florida International University to… Read More »
Utah firm’s $76M bid tops auction of Vermont resort
Utah-based Pacific Group Resorts posted the winning bid of $76 million for Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort in an auction Wednesday… Read More »
Sands fuels Singapore hospitality with $1M scholarship effort
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its Singapore resort have created a $1 million scholarship program to promote hospitality careers and… Read More »