03 August, 2022
Two new Airbus A321neo aircraft for Qanot Sharq Airlines of Uzbekistan
SWISS expands its customers’ carbon-neutral air travel options
SWISS is introducing a new ‘Green Fare’ for customers flying from Denmark, Sweden or Norway which ensures that the carbon dioxide emissions generated by their air travel are fully offset through the use of sustainable aviation fuel and investments in climate protection projects. SWISS customers’ use of the carbon-neutral flying option has increased tenfold since this was integrated into the flight booking process. All SWISS long-haul guests will also be able to make their flight carbon-neutral via an onboard carbon offset option by the end of this year.
Integration into booking process raises popularity
Bonza becomes first Australian airline to take delivery of the new 737 MAX
Brussels Airlines introduces a Green Fare for passengers flying from Denmark, Sweden and Norway
New fare including full offsetting of CO2 emissions introduced for passengers flying from Denmark, Sweden and Norway as pilot project.
Increasing success of sustainable options
7Pines Resort Sardinia Opens
Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed the opening of 7Pines Resort Sardinia, a luxury beachfront resort overlooking the archipelago of La Maddalena. Offering unparalleled tranquillity and laid-back luxury on one of Europe’s most distinctive coastlines, 7Pines Resort Sardinia represents the first hotel in Italy to join the Destination by Hyatt portfolio, as well as the first Hyatt-affiliated hotel in Sardinia. The official opening demonstrates Hyatt’s ongoing commitment to growing its luxury brands in the most sought-after destinations.
Truly Immersive Guest Rooms
Inspired Culinary Options
Twenty-Four Seven Hotels celebrates grand opening of the 108-room Hampton Inn & Suites Rancho Cucamonga
Manchester Airport issues statement on Dispatches TV programme.
Manchester Airport has issued a strongly worded statement in response to Channel 4's Dispatches documentary programme - "Airport Chaos Undercover: Dispatches" with Jane Moore. The airport complained that the programme refused them a right to reply and was already outdated and was inaccurate. A small number of complaints have already been raised against the show which has been removed from the channel's online streaming service all 4.
BARIG Continues its Involvement within the Air Cargo Community Frankfurt
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02 August, 2022
Virgin Galactic secures land for new astronaut campus and training facility
Jetblue reports latest figures and embarks on cost cutting programme.
“I’m very pleased we found a path forward with Spirit, and we can’t wait to welcome their incredible 10,000 Team Members to JetBlue as we create a true, national low-fare challenger to the dominant ‘Big Four’ airlines. Together we will expand our uniquely disruptive combination of award-winning service and competitive low fares to more customers across the country as we combine the best of both airlines,” said Robin Hayes, JetBlue’s Chief Executive Officer.
Uniform rule changes at airBaltic - now allow showing tattoos
Air101: During June 2022, Latvian airline airBaltic carried 349 700 passengers
Air Canada carried 9.1 million passengers customers during the second quarter of 2022.... nearly 8 million more than the second quarter of 2021
Air Canada reported the following financial results for the second quarter of 2022:
- Operating capacity, measured by Available Seat Miles (ASMs) increased about five times from the second quarter of 2021. Capacity in the second quarter was 73 per cent of the second quarter of 2019, in line with projections in Air Canada's first quarter 2022 earnings release dated April 26, 2022.
- Passenger revenues of $3.441 billion increased about eight times from the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating revenues of $3.981 billion increased almost five times from the second quarter of 2021.
- Operating expenses of $4.234 billion increased $2.264 billion from the second quarter of 2021.
- Cost per available seat mile (CASM) decreased to 20.8 cents from the second quarter 2021 CASM of 49.3 cents.
- Adjusted cost per available seat mile (Adjusted CASM)* of 13.1 cents compared to second quarter 2021 adjusted CASM of 41.5 cents.
- Operating loss of $253 million, an improvement when compared to an operating loss of $1.133 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
- EBITDA* (excluding special items) or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $154 million, better than the negative EBITDA of $656 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Net loss of $386 million or $1.60 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $1.165 billion or $3.31 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2021.
- Cash from operations of $1.077 billion compared to cash used in operations of $1.377 billion in the second quarter of 2021. This improvement of $2.454 billion was driven by better operating results and strong advance ticket sales in the second quarter of 2022, and considers the refund of eligible non-refundable tickets, which amounted to $997 million in the second quarter of 2021.
"The past three months have been very challenging for our company, our employees, and customers from an operational perspective. The path to recovery from any serious event is rarely straight and easy. I thank our employees for their incredibly hard work, demonstrated professionalism and commitment as we safely transported over 9.1 million customers in the quarter, nearly 8 million more than the second quarter of 2021 or about 70% of total customers carried in the full year 2021," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
"The industry worldwide is facing unprecedented conditions as it emerges from pandemic-related restrictions. The situation is particularly challenging in Canada, where we have gone from a near two-year shutdown of air travel to rebuilding our capacity back to close to 80 per cent of 2019 levels in just a few months. Despite meticulous planning and projecting, participants involved in the air transport system are facing significant pressure in restarting. We continue to work together to restore the travel experience to expectations and are encouraged by recent improvements."
American Airlines Pushing Cancer Research to New Heights With Fundraising Campaign
Mandy Moore joins American and SU2C to launch this year’s fundraising campaign with video alongside airline team members.Customers earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations to SU2C during two-month campaign.
RAF Chinook support to exercise Vigilant Fox in Finland
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Two Aviation Task Force 3 Chinooks from RAF Odiham have been supporting Exercise VIGILANT FOX in Finland.
Photo RAF / Crown copyright |
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Brussels Airlines launches new eye-catching safety video
Belgian band creates a catchy song with the lyrics of the safety instructions
Brussels Airlines has issued a new eye-catching safety video to draw the attention of passengers to the important safety briefing as well as giving them a true taste of Belgium. From now, the video will be rolled out on all of the airline's long-haul aircraft.
Hooverphonic creates a unique song for Brussels Airlines
Hooverphonic reveals the new song to passengers at Brussels Airport
New initiative from Turkish Airlines to combat climate change: Co2mission
Royal Air Force's newest aircraft fleet reaches full-service capability
The Royal Air Force’s newest aircraft fleet has reached full-service capability with the delivery of a second Envoy IV CC Mk1 jet transport.
Airlines 4 Europe issue statement on its position on EU data act.....
This paper outlines the sectoral needs and views of airlines linked to the use of data generated during the operation of an aircraft. Such data is not only used to provide Air Navigation Services, which is regulated within the Single European Sky framework — but also for internal airline analytics and processes linked to aircraft maintenance, operational improvements, safety management or reducing the environmental impact of flying.
The general view of airlines is that the data generated in-flight (and in general during aircraft operation) should be owned and controlled by the airline.
Introduction
“As a horizontal proposal, the Data Act envisages basic rules for all sectors as regards the rights to use data, such as in the areas of smart machinery or consumer goods. However, the rights and obligations on access and use of data have also been regulated to varying degrees at sectoral level. The Data Act will not change any such existing legislation, but future legislation in these areas should in principle be aligned with the horizontal principles of the Data Act.”1.This document will deal with the sectoral view of airlines and aircraft operators (hereinafter jointly referred to as “aircraft operators”) as they rely heavily on data, its sharing, and analysis in two different areas:
- Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Service Provision
- Aircraft operator’s internal analytics and processes
Aircraft operators’ internal analytics and processes are directly linked to the EU Data Act. Aircraft operators use data analytics for optimising fuel consumption and technical operation, which can extend into other modes of transport. Aircraft MRO organisations use such data to develop and improve predictive maintenance tools helping aircraft operators to become more cost-efficient and sustainable. Unfortunately, retrieval and sharing of data is taxing and sometimes impossible, as dominant manufacturers of aircraft and connected products restrict access to “their” data.
Hong Kong’s home airline will resume direct flights from Dhaka to Hong Kong on 3 December
Flight schedule*
Day of the week | Flight | Departure | STD | Arrival | STA |
Saturday | CX667 | Hong Kong | 19:35 | Dhaka | 22:00 |
Saturday | CX662 | Dhaka | 23:10 | Hong Kong | 04:45+1 |
*Visit the website for the most updated flight schedule.