08 October, 2021
Birna Osk Einarsdottir steps down as Chief Commercial Officer of Icelandair.......
Air Belgium has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900
Air Belgium, the full-service international destination carrier headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Belgium, has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900.
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United Airlines putting plans in place for the largest U.S. domestic schedule since March 2020
The U.S. mega-carrier United Airlines has announced it has a plan for the biggest domestic schedule since the start of the pandemic to meet an expected surge in holiday travel. The carrier wants to emphasise connecting the Midwest to warm-weather cities like Las Vegas and Orlando as well as offering nearly 70 daily flights to ski destinations, including new service between Orange County and Aspen.
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Global Medical Response orders 21 new Airbus helicopters
ACJ highlights the ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation at NBAA
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Spirit Airlines signs new lease deal for 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft
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Air Canada to start daily service between Toronto Billy Bishop and Ottawa from the end of this month
New route to complement existing service to Montreal from Billy Bishop Airport
Air Canada has announced that it will launch a new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa beginning October 31, 2021. The route will commence with four return trips daily, increasing to up to eight return trips daily starting in summer 2022."Air Canada's new service from Toronto Island to Ottawa will conveniently link Canada's capital directly with the centre of the country's leading business centre. This new route is designed to meet customer demand in this heavily travelled market, with a large business travel component, and complement our recently resumed Montreal-Toronto Island airport service. It is a further example of how Air Canada is rebuilding its network, including by adding new routes and destinations in our determination to emerge from the pandemic an even stronger airline," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
Air Canada presently operates five return flights daily between Toronto Island and Montreal. The schedule for the new Toronto Island-Ottawa service beginning October 31, 2021 is:
Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days of Operation |
AC 8950 | Toronto Island at 07:00 | Ottawa at 07:59 | Daily |
AC 8954 | Toronto Island at 08:35 | Ottawa at 09:34 | Daily |
AC 8960 | Toronto Island at 17:00 | Ottawa at 17:59 | Daily |
AC 8962 | Toronto Island at 18:00 | Ottawa at 18:59 | Daily |
AC 8953 | Ottawa at 07:00 | Toronto Island at 08:04 | Daily |
AC 8955 | Ottawa at 08:30 | Toronto Island at 09:34 | Daily |
AC 8961 | Ottawa at 16:25 | Toronto Island at 17:29 | Daily |
AC 8963 | Ottawa at 18:30 | Toronto Island at 19:34 | Daily |
The service will be operated by Air Canada Express Jazz with a De Havilland Dash 8-400 featuring a complimentary snack and drink. All customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan Points through Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges where available at Canadian airports, priority boarding and other benefits. Air Canada's commercial schedule may be adjusted as required based on the COVID-19 trajectory and government restrictions.
Air Canada offers its customers a complimentary shuttle bus service between downtown and the Toronto City Airport. The shuttle brings travellers to and from the west entrance of The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, located at the corner of Front and York streets, directly across from Union Station.
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New nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City
Starts | City Pair | Departs | Arrives | Frequency | Aircraft |
June 18 | Anchorage – Salt Lake City | 12:40 p.m. | 7:10 p.m. | Sat, Sun | 737-900 |
June 18 | Salt Lake City – Anchorage | 8:30 a.m. | 11:10 a.m. | Sat, Sun | 737-900 |
All times are local times |
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Electric Aircraft Market worth $27.7 billion by 2030
07 October, 2021
The Heart of Transport and Communication will Beat at Ataturk Airport
Air Canada takes multiple awards for people and products
Skytrax Best Airline Staff in North AmericaSkytrax Best Airline Staff in CanadaSkytrax Best Business Class Lounge in North AmericaSkytrax COVID-19 Airline ExcellenceSix Global Traveler Leisure Awards
Weather satellite MetOp-SG B passes another crucial step in the integration process
The MetOp-SG B satellite structure being integrated with the propulsion module. Photo Airbus/ M. Pikelj |
England's red list will reduce to just 7 countries from 11th October.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "With half-term and winter sun around the corner, we’re making it easier for families and loved ones to reunite, by significantly cutting the number of destinations on the red list, thanks in part to the increased vaccination efforts around the globe.Restoring people’s confidence in travel is key to rebuilding our economy and levelling up this country. With less restrictions and more people travelling, we can all continue to move safely forward together along our pathway to recovery."
BA confirms the return of the Airbus A380
British Airways is set to welcome back its first A380 aircraft in November
British Airways is set to welcome back its first A380 aircraft in November and operate its biggest schedule since March 2020, with additional services to cities across the globe, including the US.
British Airways’ A380 aircraft will re-join the airline’s fleet earlier than expected as US borders re-open, initially operating to Los Angeles, Miami and DubaiThe airline is increasing flights to the US by adding more services to key cities including New York, with up to eight daily services by DecemberThe airline will also be bringing forward planned restart dates to a number of US destinationsThis October the airline has added 13,000 additional seats to short-haul family leisure destinations and has increased flights to popular European citiesLooking ahead to Christmas, British Airways is adding extra services to winter sun destinations including the Maldives, Mauritius and Caribbean islands
15 additional A321neos for UK holiday airline Jet2
Air101 can confirm that Jet2 has placed a further order for 15 A321neos following its initial one for 36 placed in August 2021. It takes the total order by the Leeds, United Kingdom, based airline to 51 A321neos. The two orders reflect Jet2.com’s ambitious fleet expansion and renewal plans. Engine selection will be made at a later date.
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World View enters the space tourism and exploration market...........Balloons in space....
Stratospheric Balloon Flights Launching from Iconic Global Landmarks, Beginning with Grand Canyon National ParkCitizen Astronauts Selected by Non-Profit Space for Humanity Will Be First to Experience Inaugural Commercial Flights
Mission: Rediscover Earth
Grand Canyon, United States
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Serengeti, Kenya
Aurora Borealis, Norway
Amazonia, Brazil
Giza Pyramids, Egypt
Great Wall of China, Mongolia
Jetcraft expands presence in Asia with new Singapore office
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Air France wins four Skytrax World Airline Awards 2021, including Best Airline in Europe and the COVID Airline Excellence Award
Air France named Best airline in Europe, Western Europe and France at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 202110th best airline in the world and only European airline in the top 10COVID Airline Excellence Award
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