Ethiopia converting Dash-8s to freighters
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a proposal for two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits from De… Read More »
Afrijet orders one ATR 72-600
ATR has finalised the sale of another ATR 72-600 to Gabonese airline Afrijet, to be delivered before the end of… Read More »
Qantas 737 pilots issue mayday call to get emergency landing due to low fuel
Qantas chief pilot says plane landed safely in Perth with 40 minutes’ fuel left as regulator investigates The Australian Safety… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Offering 2022 Holiday Bonus Incentives for Advisors and Their Clients
Villas of Distinction is offering a new “Festive in July” promotion and travel advisor booking incentive for those who book… Read More »
CDC Releases New Cruise Ship COVID-Safety Recommendations
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new set of recommendations for the cruise industry… Read More »
Cargolux orders Boeing 777-8 freighters to replace its 747-400F fleet
Cargolux announced on Jul. 21 that it has selected the Boeing 777-8 Freighter as the preferred solution to replace its… Read More »
NYC tourism rebound reflected in Ritz Carlton debut
Marriott International will cast its vote of confidence in the return of New York City tourism with the Manhattan debut… Read More »
Suit over Nevada hotel taxes may proceed, judge rules
A judge has given the green light to a lawsuit accusing top online travel companies of bilking the state of… Read More »
$172.4M acquisition swells Station’s Las Vegas holdings
Red Rock Resorts subsidiary Station Casinos has added to its Las Vegas area real estate accumulation with the $172.4 million… Read More »
Study: Testing halt boosts flights to US, but lag persists
The lifting of the pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement has spurred a resurgence of international visits to the US, new figures… Read More »
Get a sense of the city by savoring hotel breakfast
A traveler wishing to learn about the destination of the moment would do well to start with the hotel breakfast… Read More »
Southwest integrates flight tracker, destination videos
Southwest Airlines has added “destination reels” of some network cities to its onboard flight tracker, an industry first for the… Read More »
Alaska plans to intro electronic luggage tags this year
Alaska Airlines will begin to offer passengers electronic luggage tags later in 2022 to help reduce the time spent dropping… Read More »
App helps visually impaired get around Phoenix airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor is offering visually impaired or blind travelers a new app to help them navigate the busy airport…. Read More »
Air Canada will fly seven 767 freighters in 2023
Air Canada expects to have two new, purpose-built 767-300 freighters in operation by April 2023, and add three more converted… Read More »
JetBlue deploys Embraer aircraft maintenance software
JetBlue is putting Embraer’s Beacon platform for maintenance coordination into use, beginning with the airline’s hubs in Boston and New… Read More »
Delta plans to provide free onboard Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines plans to offer Wi-Fi without any charges on mainline US flights “soon” and bring it to international… Read More »
Atlas VP named among most influential Black executives
Savoy Magazine has recognized Atlas Air Senior Vice President Lillian Dukes as one of this year’s Most Influential Black Executives… Read More »
Aviation leaders: Increasing SAF supply is crucial
Aviation leaders speaking at the 2022 Farnborough Airshow agreed that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is key to achieving emissions reduction… Read More »
$550M Loews Hotels project built by J.E. Dunn tops out
The $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center has topped out. The project, being built by general contractor J.E…. Read More »
(Multi-)state fair outings will net $15K from hotel chain
Some lucky family will get to sample the fun and fare at state fairs throughout the Midwest this summer, and… Read More »
United, American report high summer travel demand
The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines have both noted booming demand for air travel, and United reported its… Read More »
Bad news, good news flow through hotel pipeline report
Hotel construction declined significantly worldwide in the second quarter but volume in the planning stage was a bright exception, according… Read More »
EasyJet confirms order for 56 A320neo aircraft
easyJet has confirmed a firm order for 56 A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. The order is part of easyJet’s fleet renewal… Read More »
ZeroAvia secures $30million in funding from big-name investors
ZeroAvia has announced that it has USD$30 million in funding from new investors: Barclays, NEOM, and AENU, with International Airlines… Read More »
MHIRJ announces Authorized Service Facility Agreement with Air Nostrum
Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance and MHIRJ have signed an agreement appointing the former as a MHIRJ Authorized Service Facility… Read More »