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A&M planning traffic management satellite network

: BTN News; Tuesday, 24 April 2018

Aerial & Maritime says it intends to build a global satellite network capable of providing air traffic management and ship tracking services by 2021.

Wizz Air adds to Luton fleet

: BTN News; Monday, 23 April 2018

Low-cost European carrier Wizz Air now has four aircraft based at the UK's Luton airport and has launched three weekly flights to the Albanian capital of Tirana operating Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Chicago airports extend free wifi

: BTN News; Monday, 23 April 2018

In the USA, advertising is paying for 'free' wifi at Chicago's O’Hare and Midway international airports, replacing time-based free wifi sessions.

IATA names key ground-handling priorities

: BTN News; Monday, 23 April 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three key priorities for the ground handling industry to support the growing demand for air travel: Harmonising global standards to improve safety, improving collaboration between stakeholders and developing talent.

Cathay to upgrade business class meals

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 April 2018

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific is upgrading long and ultra-long haul business class meals to make the experience closer to restaurant-style dining, following customer input that indicated improving quality, presentation and the choice of food served on board were important.

Alibaba en route to driverless van fleet

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 April 2018

Chinese on-line giant Alibaba’s logistics unit Cainiao has released photographs from a road test of a self-developed driverless van, which it plans to have on the road this year.

Latam Express cancels more flights as union backflips on agreement

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 April 2018

Latam's chilean subsidiary Latam Express has cancelled an additional 441 flights after a flight attendant union rejected its latest wages and conditions offer, extending a strike that already has affected more than 200,000 passengers.

Alaska to code share with Finnair

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 April 2018

USA-based Alaska Airlines and Finland's Finnair have inked a code-share agreement that builds on their frequent flier partnership.

Eurowings to end Laudamotion partnership

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 April 2018

Germany's Eurowings is to end its co-operation agreement with Austrian airline Laudamotion on May 31 following the Austrian's announcement that it was partnering with Ireland's Ryanair, a major Eurowings competitor.

Vale Stella Lucas

: BTN News; Friday, 20 April 2018

The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism community is in shock following the death of Solomon Islands Visitor Bureau (SIVB) marketing officer Stella Lucas.

Airbnb moves into MICE accommodation space

: MICE News; Thursday, 19 April 2018

Accommodation alternative Airbnb has released its Airbnb for Events tool, offering event organisers and conference planners the ability to create an interactive map of Airbnb listings near their venues.

The maps can be embedded on event web sites and used to help delegates and attendees find nearby homes.

ICC Sydney Theatre offers naming rights

: MICE News; Thursday, 19 April 2018

Australia’s International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is seeking its first commercial naming partner for the world class ICC Sydney Theatre.

Ryanair now has best airline 'no fatalities' record

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 April 2018

The emergency landing of a Southwest jet at Philadelphia this week after an engine exploded has left Ireland's Ryanair with the best 'no fatalities' airline record based on numbers of passengers carried.