GIG Aviation buys two ATR72 freighters to boost regional cargo services in Nigeria
Regional turboprop manufacturer, ATR, today announces an agreement for the acquisition of two ATR 72-500 freighters from its asset management… Read More »
The Boeing 737-800 leads converted freighter fleet growth in 2022
The Boeing 737-800 freighter has been the most popular cargo conversion model so far in 2022, according to the latest… Read More »
WTCE to shine a light on Passenger Experience Conference sessions
The organisers of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo have announced the sessions at this year’s Passenger Experience… Read More »
Emirates launches new hospitality strategy and wins ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award
Emirates got four wins at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards on May 9, 2022. At the ceremony, which was… Read More »
U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% in April as flights got even more expensive
U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% last month from March, according to a report from Adobe published Thursday, one of the… Read More »
Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 jet bursts into flames injuring several people
A Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 burst into flames during an aborted take-off May 12, in the southwestern city of Chongqing… Read More »
Amadeus to Integrate AppZen Auditing Tool into Cytric
Amadeus is partnering with AI-powered auditing technology provider AppZen to integrate with its Cytric booking and expense platform for a… Read More »
Traxo Grows with Two Exec Hires
Off-channel booking aggregator Traxo announced two key hires this week. Sarah Smith has joined in the new role of global… Read More »
AmTrav Adds Mtgs. Management Feature to Gather Tool
Travel booking and management provider AmTrav has expanded the capability of its Gather tool, launched earlier this year, to handle… Read More »
Sonder: Corp. Travel Play in ‘Early Innings’ but ‘Huge Opportunity’
Short-term hospitality provider Sonder called out corporate travel as a “huge opportunity” in its first-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. The… Read More »
A Boeing KC-46 Pegasus from the USAF 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew for more than 24 hours
A KC-46 Pegasus crewed by Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew for more than 24 hours, establishing a… Read More »
Long-haul low-cost PLAY launches inaugural flight to Boston Logan Airport
Icelandic long-haul low-cost carrier PLAY has launched its inaugural flight between Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Boston Logan International… Read More »
Low-cost airline Virgin Australia re-starts service as Virgin Blue
Low-cost airline Virgin Australia re-started service as Virgin Blue on August 31, 2000, with the backing of British businessman Richard… Read More »
The Walt Disney Co. posts over $6.6B revenue in Q1
The Walt Disney Co.’s Parks, Experience and Products division generated a total revenue of more than $6.6 billion, up from… Read More »
Miami buyer starts rebrand of Trump International Hotel
Miami-based CGI Merchant Group completed its purchase of the lease to the Trump International Hotel on Wednesday and immediately began… Read More »
N.C. city mixed-use project to begin building in June
Infrastructure work has been finished and vertical construction is set to begin next month on a $1 billion mixed-use development… Read More »
Durham, N.C., hotel changes hands for slashed price
An affiliate of Laxmi Hotels Group has paid $5.5 million for a Durham, N.C., hotel that sold for $9.78 million… Read More »
$100M project at Wis. casino to add gaming, dining options
An extensive renovation project at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee will feature an exclusive high-limit room, 1,800 slot machines,… Read More »
JetBlue hires new controller
JetBlue Airways has appointed Al Spencer vice president and controller, a position that oversees corporate accounting functions. Ursula Hurley, the… Read More »
House Committee approves legislation to advance aviation
The US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved a bill backed by nearly 200 organizations, including Airlines for America,… Read More »
Kimpton Hotels teams with Wag! to take pet parade lead
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is partnering with a mobile-based canine services company called Wag! to offer professional dog walking, sitting… Read More »
Cost hits $370M for Four Seasons in Jacksonville, Fla.
The estimated cost of a Four Seasons hotel development planned by pro football team owner Shad Khan on the Jacksonsville,… Read More »