05 December, 2021
Budget airline Norwegian and UNICEF Norway extend collaboration
United Airlines Aviate Academy's First Class to Start Dec. 6 at New Training Facility in Phoenix
Schools STEM challenge to build accessible flight simulator launched......
The Falcon2 challenge builds on the success of the previous RAeS build-a-plane challenge which was designed to enable young people to develop and demonstrate key skills which future employers and training providers look for and to learn more about opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and aviation.
Alongside the Royal Aeronautical Society the partners in Falcon2 are Boeing, the disabled flying charity, Aerobility, and Middlesex University.
We are today inviting young people aged 6-19 to use their science and engineering skills to design, develop and build a real-life mobile flight simulator which will travel to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools and public events around the UK to introduce people from all backgrounds to the wonder of flight.
For many people, the opportunity to fly a plane may seem impossible, particularly to those with disabilities. However, Aerobility has developed a range of programmes and aircraft adaptations that allow many disabled people to do just that – learning to fly an aircraft and gain their pilot’s licence, providing the ultimate feeling of freedom, pride and independence.
The challenge is split into two phases:
PHASE 1 – The Design Brainstorm Challenge
A poster competition to present design and technology ideas for an accessible flight simulator, with the chance to win prizes for school or youth groups. Prizes include fully funded educational visits and vouchers for schools and groups.
There are two age categories for Phase 1 – one for primary ages 6-11 and one for secondary ages 11-19.
The Helicopter Company expands fleet with the purchase of 26 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters
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British Airways and Phillips 66 partner for sustainable fuel deal.
British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited.
“This agreement marks another important step on our journey to net zero carbon emissions and forms part of our commitment, as part of International Airlines Group, to power 10% of flights with SAF by 2030.“The UK has the resources and capabilities to be a global leader in the development of SAF and scaling up the production of SAF requires a truly collaborative approach between industry and government.“We are excited to develop our relationship with Phillips 66 Limited further with a view to growing production capacity and using a wider range of sustainable waste feedstocks to supply our future flights. The development of sustainable aviation fuel is a major focus for us and forms part of our commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 through a series of short-, medium- and long-term initiatives.”
03 December, 2021
KLM receives World Class Award as best airline for passengers
The last 20 months have pushed new values to the fore that are explicitly important to customers. The focus on health and safety well-being in the overall customer experience has increased strongly, as has the importance of responsible and sustainable travel. With the World Class Award, APEX (the Airline Passenger Experience Association) measures and assesses airlines against new customer-experience benchmarks using more extensive and intensive data auditing. In addition to safety well-being and sustainability, high standards are also set for service, comfort, catering and performance.
"We are honoured and proud to receive this World Class Award. Over the last two years, we have done everything in our power to carry our passengers as safely, sustainably and comfortably as possible – from the start of their journey to their arrival at their destination. The fact that our passengers appreciate this to such a high degree makes this award extra special. Justifiably, they also expect our operations to be as green and sustainable as possible. This award is, above all, a huge compliment to all our employees, who have continued to work so hard with great dedication and passion throughout these difficult times. This acknowledgement also offers encouragement to KLM staff around the world to carry on the good work to achieve a sustainable recovery."
APEX is the largest international aviation organisation auditing airline-passenger experience. It has developed a renowned research and assessment organisation in this field. The World Class Award is being presented for the first time this year to seven airlines: KLM, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, Emirates, Saudia, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
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American Airlines gets APEX five star rating for the fourth consecutive year
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02 December, 2021
Ready for Takeoff: Air Canada and Chase Officially Launch New U.S. Chase Aeroplan Credit Card
Opportunities to earn Aeroplan points on everyday categories:3X points for every dollar spent on dining, takeout, and eligible delivery services3X points for every dollar spent at grocery stores3X points for each dollar spent directly with Air Canada1 point for each dollar spent on all other purchasesPlus, 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a calendar month (up to a maximum of 1,500 points per calendar month)Carbon offsets: Aeroplan will purchase carbon offsets to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions associated with cardmember travel when they fly Air Canada using an Aeroplan flight reward. Applies to Chase Aeroplan primary cardmembers and travel companions on the same reservation for flight segments with Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge.Unprecedented access to Aeroplan travel benefits:
Ethiopian Airlines Wins ‘Best African Airline’ Award at the 2021 Business Traveller Awards
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Response to Omicron threatens the aviation industry's emerging recovery bemoans IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets. It also warned that the imposition of travel bans by governments, against the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO), could threaten the sector’s recovery. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted all comparisons are to October 2019, which followed a normal demand pattern.
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British Airways' owner IAG and Travelport reach new distribution capability agreement
ITA Airways firms up order for 28 Airbus aircraft
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos, the latest version of the most popular A330 widebody airliner. The order confirms the Memorandum of Understanding announced on 30th September 2021. In addition, the airline will pursue its plans to lease A350s to complement its fleet modernisation.
LCI Acquires Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland)
LCI, a leading aviation leasing company has announced an agreement to acquire Nova Capital Aviation (Ireland) Limited, a division of the Nova Capital Group.
WestJet announces schedule for new service between London Heathrow and Calgary
Details of WestJet's service between Calgary and Heathrow:
Route | Frequency | Start Date |
Calgary – Heathrow | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday | March 26 – October 28, 2022 |
Heathrow – Calgary | Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | March 27 – October 29, 2022 |
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Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America for Third Straight Year by Global Traveller
- Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America for the third straight year
- Global Traveler's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the second straight year
- APEX Five-Star rating reflects performance based on passenger feedback
- Business Traveler Magazine's Best North American Airline for International Travel
- Air Canada also sweeps StudentUniverse's six Canadian travel awards voted in annual airline survey
Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the third straight year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the second consecutive year in the 18th edition of the GT Tested Reader Survey of the magazine's readership of frequent business and luxury travellers.
Additionally, in its annual ratings for 2022, APEX has reaffirmed Air Canada as a Five-Star Global Airline in the APEX Official Airline Ratings, based on customer feedback. For the 2022 awards, nearly one million flights were evaluated by passengers across more than 600 airlines from around the world using a five-star scale. The APEX Official Airline Ratings were created based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt from Concur and independently certified by an external auditing company.
"Thank you to our passionate employees who've worked tirelessly as we welcome our customers back. Without these dedicated employees and our loyal customers, being recognized with Global Traveler's Best Airline in North America and Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness, as well as APEX's five-star rating and Business Traveler's Best North American Airline for International Travel wouldn't be possible," said Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.
"The award-winning corporate culture we have built and cultivated over the past decade, rooted in resilience, teamwork, and empathy, is a key strength. It is our culture that allowed us to pivot quickly while keeping customers at the centre of everything we did as we responded early in the pandemic, and this continues. Our positive culture, combined with the appeal of Air Canada's iconic brand, is enabling us to reinvent ourselves to seize the many opportunities in the post-COVID marketplace."
01 December, 2021
NEOM and Volocopter establish joint venture to create the world's first bespoke public eVTOL mobility system
United to Become First in Aviation History to Fly Aircraft Full of Passengers Using 100% Sustainable Fuel
Game-changing flight - in partnership with Boeing, CFM International, Virent and World Energy - set to travel today from ORD to DCA with more than 100 passengers;Airline also announces new corporate participants joining the Eco-Skies Alliance, an effort to collectively purchase 7.1 million gallons of SAF this year including Microsoft, Salesforce and VisaUnited has already committed to purchasing nearly twice the size of the rest of the world's airlines' publicly announced SAF commitments combined
United will be the first airline to resume service between Scotland and the United States
The U.S. mega-carrier United Airlines has confirmed it will resume daily nonstop services between Scotland and the United States starting 5 March 2022. United says it will resume its year-round daily nonstop service between Edinburgh and New York - Newark.
Edinburgh (EDI) – New York/Newark (EWR)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of operation |
UA37 | EDI | EWR | 09:40 | 12:20 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 5 March 2022 onwards |
UA36 | EWR | EDI | 20:20 | 08:05 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 4 March 2022 onwards |
All times are local and subject to change.
Edinburgh (EDI) – Chicago O’Hare (ORD)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of operation |
UA119 | EDI | ORD | 11:30 | 13:55 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 7 May 2022 onwards |
UA118 | ORD | EDI | 18:15 | 7:50 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 6 May 2022 onwards |
All times are local and subject to change.
Edinburgh (EDI) – Washington D.C. (IAD)
Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft | Dates of Operation |
UA979 | EDI | IAD | 12:30 | 15:10 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 7 May 2022 onwards |
UA978 | IAD | EDI | 22:25 | 10:40 +1 | Daily | Boeing 757-200 | 6 May 2022 onwards |
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