Qantas to drop Shanghai
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
After resuming its Sydney-Shanghai, China route in October last year after Covid, Australia's Qantas will again drop the run from July 28, 2024, this time citing low demand.
Russian plane makers struggling to cope
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Reports say that due to Western sanctions and impacts from the Ukraine war, Russia's planned Yakovlev MC-21-300 jet will be almost six tons heavier than planned and will have a smaller payload and a lesser range.
COMAC to add two widebodies and two C919 variants?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) reportedly has started development work on two twin-engine widebody jets. The first is the C939 with seating for about 400 passengers that would compete with Airbus's A350 family and Boeing's still-under-development B777.
Thinktank calls aviation's SAF ambitions 'greenwashing'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
So-called 'replacement fuels' (aka sustainable aviation fuels or SAFs) for jets are unlikely to cut carbon pollution and would require production to increase by nearly 19,000 per cent to be viable, a new report says.
Global Airlines starts building its fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Second-hand A380 fleet startup Global Airlines says it still hopes to start transatlantic operations from the UK with two jets flying to New York and Los Angeles later this year.
Bonza's fate could be known by end May
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The administrator for Australian airline Bonza has told its staff they will remain stood down for at least another two weeks while talks continue with parties interested in bailing out the airline, which has debts of more than A$116 million.
Buttigieg rendered 'speechless' by airline suit
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
US Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says a lawsuit by major airlines concerning the new rule that requires airline companies to reveal extra fees on purchases has left him "speechless".
IndiGo to add 100 more 'smaller planes'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Indian budget airline IndiGo wants at least 100 more small planes for its regional network and is in discussions with manufacturers ATR, Embraer and Airbus.
Qantas, Virgin Australia launch sales
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia have launched sales.
Qantas has cut the price on around 600,000 seats across more than 300 destinations with fares from A$105.
Cathay adds more flexible rewards
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Overseas Cathay Pacific members travelling to Thailand can now convert between OneSiam Coins and Asia Miles to access rewards on the ground and in the air. Members from selected countries can also enjoy the convenience of points conversion from outside Thailand.
The partnership with Siam Piwat covers four popular shopping malls in Thailand under the Siam Piwat Group banner, namely IconSiam, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery.
Best Cities destinations rate in ICCA rankings
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has released its Country and City Rankings covering over 10,000 meetings that took place in the calendar year 2023.
Townsville Airport Master Plan approved by Canberra
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The 2023 Townsville Airport Master Plan has been given the green light by the Australian government for the expansion of the airport terminal and development of the surrounding precinct.
USDoT in court over airline fees disclosure
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Major US airlines and lobby group Airlines for America (A4A) have filed suit against the US Department of Transportation USDoT) over a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees, Yahoo reports.
Qantas to drop Shanghai
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
After resuming its Sydney-Shanghai, China route in October last year after Covid, Australia's Qantas will again drop the run from July 28, 2024, this time citing low demand.
Russian plane makers struggling to cope
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Reports say that due to Western sanctions and impacts from the Ukraine war, Russia's planned Yakovlev MC-21-300 jet will be almost six tons heavier than planned and will have a smaller payload and a lesser range.
COMAC to add two widebodies and two C919 variants?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) reportedly has started development work on two twin-engine widebody jets. The first is the C939 with seating for about 400 passengers that would compete with Airbus's A350 family and Boeing's still-under-development B777.
Thinktank calls aviation's SAF ambitions 'greenwashing'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
So-called 'replacement fuels' (aka sustainable aviation fuels or SAFs) for jets are unlikely to cut carbon pollution and would require production to increase by nearly 19,000 per cent to be viable, a new report says.
Global Airlines starts building its fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Second-hand A380 fleet startup Global Airlines says it still hopes to start transatlantic operations from the UK with two jets flying to New York and Los Angeles later this year.
Bonza's fate could be known by end May
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The administrator for Australian airline Bonza has told its staff they will remain stood down for at least another two weeks while talks continue with parties interested in bailing out the airline, which has debts of more than A$116 million.
Buttigieg rendered 'speechless' by airline suit
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
US Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says a lawsuit by major airlines concerning the new rule that requires airline companies to reveal extra fees on purchases has left him "speechless".
IndiGo to add 100 more 'smaller planes'
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Indian budget airline IndiGo wants at least 100 more small planes for its regional network and is in discussions with manufacturers ATR, Embraer and Airbus.
Qantas, Virgin Australia launch sales
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia have launched sales.
Qantas has cut the price on around 600,000 seats across more than 300 destinations with fares from A$105.
Cathay adds more flexible rewards
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Overseas Cathay Pacific members travelling to Thailand can now convert between OneSiam Coins and Asia Miles to access rewards on the ground and in the air. Members from selected countries can also enjoy the convenience of points conversion from outside Thailand.
The partnership with Siam Piwat covers four popular shopping malls in Thailand under the Siam Piwat Group banner, namely IconSiam, Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery.
Best Cities destinations rate in ICCA rankings
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has released its Country and City Rankings covering over 10,000 meetings that took place in the calendar year 2023.
Townsville Airport Master Plan approved by Canberra
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The 2023 Townsville Airport Master Plan has been given the green light by the Australian government for the expansion of the airport terminal and development of the surrounding precinct.
USDoT in court over airline fees disclosure
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Major US airlines and lobby group Airlines for America (A4A) have filed suit against the US Department of Transportation USDoT) over a new rule requiring upfront disclosure of airline fees, Yahoo reports.
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