Menzies Aviation announces contract win with Ultra Air
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist has secured a contract with Ultra Air, a new ultra-low-cost carrier launched in… Read More »
Teen jet tracker launches account to follow Russian oligarchs planes
Jack Sweeney first gained notoriety for his account that keeps tabs on Elon Musk’s private jet. Jack Sweeney, the 19-year-old… Read More »
U.S. FAA expands use of review boards in certifying airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday Feb. 28 it is expanding the use of independent safety expert groups… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia is negotiating the terms its jet deals with Airbus and Boeing
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is negotiating the terms its aircraft deals with manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, with cancellation of the… Read More »
Jet Airways Boeing 737 nearly crashes after pilot performs six go-arounds
A Jet Airways 737-800 performed an unprecedented six go-arounds before landing safely on the seventh approach, albeit with insufficient fuel…. Read More »
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raise concerns over a fifth of air freight
Global supply chains, already hit hard by the pandemic, face new disruption and cost pressure as airspace bans following Russia’s… Read More »
Teleport is restoring its cargo-only network with the launch of 12 destinations in Asia
Asian logistics company Teleport is restoring its cargo-only network with the launch of 12 destinations. The logistics venture of Capital… Read More »
Etihad Airways 2021 cargo revenues increase by 49%
The carrier saw cargo revenues last year increase by 49% year on year to $1.7bn – more than half its… Read More »
U.S. to extend international minimum flight requirement waivers over COVID
The United States government on Monday Feb. 28 proposed extending temporary waivers of international minimum flight requirements at some U.S…. Read More »
Boeing and U.S. Space Force are building the latest version of the Wideband Global SATCOM satellite system
Boeing has begun building the latest version of the Wideband Global SATCOM satellite system, WGS-11+, using advanced techniques to effectively… Read More »
Etihad Airways records strong surge in passenger volumes
Etihad Airways recorded a strong recovery in passenger operations for 2021 in addition to a significant improvement in financial performance,… Read More »
Cranfield University and Inmarsat report shines a light on future of aviation
Cranfield University and Inmarsat have published a new report highlighting the critical role of digital connectivity in accelerating aviation’s long-term… Read More »
IHG’s 50th avid hotel heralds pipeline of 165
The new avid hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport — Cruise in Florida is the 50th property of the brand IHG Hotels… Read More »
Fla.’s Walt Disney World opens new “Star Wars” hotel
The new Star Wars — Galactic Starcruiser hotel debuted Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. The “Star… Read More »
Crown follows Blackstone deal with more legal troubles
Australian casino-resort operator Crown Resorts Ltd., which accepted a $6.3 billion takeover offer from US private equity firm Blackstone Inc…. Read More »
Host Hotels ranks high in REIT sustainability
Kilroy Realty, Host Hotels & Resorts and Boston Properties claimed the first three spots in a Barron’s ranking of the… Read More »
Vinpearl partnership boosts Melia’s Vietnam presence
Spain’s Melia Hotels International has become Vietnam’s second-largest hotel operator in room total by assuming management of 12 properties owned… Read More »
Wee Cho Yaw’s Pan Pacific Hotels bets big on recovery
UOL Group plans to spend at much as $294 million to add more than 4,000 rooms across 18 new and… Read More »
Grim China factory forms setting for laid-back grandeur
Architects from Milan, Italy, have refashioned a defunct Beijing industrial building into a five-star hotel that retains the stark character… Read More »
Paris intends to ban cars, become more walkable
Starting in 2024, Paris will ban most vehicular traffic from the historic section of the city in an effort to… Read More »
American Airlines Cargo increases health care shipping options
American Airlines Cargo is offering a new suite of products to make it easier for customers to book life sciences… Read More »
Ammonia borane revisited as potential green jet fuel
An alternative to hydrogen to help reduce jet emissions is being explored by researchers at the University of California, Riverside…. Read More »