Global technology company, Travelport has “renewed its low-cost carrier (LCC) content agreement with Flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East.” This multi-year deal confirms that “Travelport’s agency customers will have continued access to the wide range of products and ancillaries from Flynas through the Travelport+ platform.” As the leading LCC in the Middle East continues to grow with rapid …
ATR, world’s regional aircraft manufacturer has signed a “firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC.” ATR says the deliveries of the aircraft are “scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products to serve the regional aviation market. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034.” According to ATR, this order …
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, has “completed a sale agreement for a further eight aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).” This portfolio of aircraft, “comprising one Dash 8-400 and seven E190s, will increase TrueNoord’s fleet of new and young in-production turboprop and regional jets to 94 aircraft.” The integration of all eight aircraft is targeted to be completed during Q2 2024. …
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, says “it will be processing payments for Travelwings Nigeria, an online travel agency operating in over 100 destinations worldwide.” With an extensive reach across the world, “Travelwings is well positioned to enhance travel experiences for millions of Nigerians traveling for business, education, and pleasure.” By consistently providing an end-to-end travel experience for travelers, including …
Autoflight says the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has accepted its “application for the Type Certificate (TC) of their Prosperity 5-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.” The certification process commenced on April 26, 2024. According to Autoflight, “Prosperity is equipped with a pure electric propulsion system, has a maximum take-off weight of 2,200 kg, and features a …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.” According to the data, African airlines saw “14.2% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in March.” IATA says “demand on Africa–Asia market increased to 22.9%, however this was a 19.8 ppt decrease compared to February’s performance and the …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action to “deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails to develop effective mitigation measures.” The newly released IATA report ‘Aviation Contrails Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties & Enabling Solutions’ calls for “a strengthening of collaboration between research and technological innovation, coupled with policy frameworks to address aviation’s …
The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have “published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss.” Launched on Earth Day 2024, “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action is the creation of the high-level Nature Positive Tourism Partnership, made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World …
SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has launched its “trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, which harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimise various airport operational, financial and sustainability functions.” According to SITA, “Over the past decade, airports have tried to optimise individual airport functions, most of which are not well-synchronised with each other. …
Ethiopian Airlines says it is launching a “new four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens.” According to the airline, “the inaugural flight is scheduled as of June 16, 2024, expanding the airline’s European destinations to 24.” ET’s Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew shared the airline’s excitement to further grow its presence in the European market with the …
