Emirates to place A350 on Edinburgh run from January 3
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has accelerated the daily introduction of its A350s on the Edinburgh, Scotland run to January 3, 12 days ahead of the earlier schedule.
China Southern to sell its B787-8s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
As it upgrades and renews its fleet, China's China Southern Airlines wants to sell all 10 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two spare GEnx-1B70/P2 engines through open bidding and will deliver them to buyers between 2025 and 2026, pending board approval.
It is believed the jets will be replaced with B787-9s.
EasyJet to boost pilot training
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
Europe’s easyJet is expanding its flight training operations across Europe in partnership with simulation technology partner CAE.
Senate to investigate US airline fees
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
A US Senate panel has criticised rising airline fees (for seat assignments and luggage) and has scheduled a December 4 hearing titled 'The Sky’s the Limit -- New Revelations About Airline Fees', with senior executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier to testify.
Inter airport Southeast Asia returns to the Sands
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Inter Airport Southeast Asia is returning to Singapore's Marina Bay Sands from 25 to 27 March 2025.
SIA changes ex-Darwin timetable
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
For the upcoming Northern Summer commencing March 30, 2025, Singapore Airlines is changing its Darwin, Australia timetable and introducing a split schedule with a late-night departure three days a week at 0155, arriving in Singapore at 0510 on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Submissions open for Incredible Impacts 2025
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have opened submissions for the 2025 Incredible Impacts Program, which honours the value of international association meetings that leave a positive, lasting impact in their host destinations.
Russia's aviation industry facing a sanctions crisis?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Russia’s aviation industry is facing a major crisis as Western sanctions continue to take their toll, msn.com reports.
BA A380s to have new 'First Class' seating
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 26 November 2024
As part of its A380 fleet refit, British Airways (BA) will have a new first class cabin from mid-2026 including 36.5-inch wide seats with a bed length of 79 inches that have an ottoman and stowable table.
BestCities finalises 2025 Global Forum program
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 26 November 2024
BestCities Global Alliance has finalised its 2025 Global Forum program, set for January 24-26 in Dublin, Ireland.
Canadian fund to exit multiple airport investments?
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 26 November 2024
London City Airport and other airports reportedly have been put up for sale by Canadian pension fund owner Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP).
Its GBP10 billion stakes in Birmingham, Bristol, Copenhagen, Brussels and London City Airport all could go or be diluted.
Aussies consider 'a new type of Xmas gift'
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The latest Amex Trendex report says 63 per cent of respondents would prefer experiential gifts such as live events or travel over material items and 74 per cent would like to share experiences such as a trip or an event with their loved ones instead of exchanging physical gifts.
ICC Sydney offers more AV training
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Australia's International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has opened its sixth Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program.
