China takes first steps to okay the B737 MAX
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
China's aviation authority the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued an airworthiness directive on the B737 MAX that tells airlines what they need to do before the type returns to service in Chinese air space.
Norwegian leases two B737 MAX on 'power by the hour' agreements
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian has signed a nine-year ‘power-by-the-hour’ leasing agreement for two B737 MAX aircraft.
Ita firms up Airbus order
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Italy’s newest airline, Ita (Italy's Alitalia replacement) has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 new aircraft - seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos.
BA sues Chicago
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
British Airways has launched a court case against the city of Chicago, seeking US$3 million for three B787s that it says were damaged by debris and foreign objects left on the taxiways and runways of O'Hare airport after resurfacing and expansion work there.
VietJet set for Moscow
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet is to launch direct services between three Vietnamese cities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang - and Moscow, Russia from the middle of next year using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
United operates half-SAF flight
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 03 December 2021
US carrier United Airlines has operated its first commercial flight 'full of passengers' using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine. The carrier also has announced the second round of corporate participants in the airline’s Eco-Skies AllianceSM program to collectively contribute towards the purchase of SAF.
WTTC offers global Covid passport solutions
- BTN News
- Friday, 03 December 2021
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a report that provides clear recommendations to governments and identifies four key digital solutions to restore international mobility.
IATA slams Omicron knee-jerk reactions - they 'threaten recovery'
- BTN News
- Friday, 03 December 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports 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.
IAG inks NDC solution with Travelport
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Travelport and International Airlines Group (IAG), have agreed a distribution agreement to enable modern travel retailing by bringing New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling to Travelport-connected travel agencies around the world.
WA blocks travel from South Australia
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Western Australia has elevated South Australia's Covid risk ranking to medium effective12.01am Friday, December 3, 2021 to protect the Western Australian community.
Allegiant ready to invest US$50m in Viva Aerobus
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Seeking to capitalise on demand for travel between the two countries, US budget airline Allegiant and Mexico's Viva Aerobus are asking for antitrust immunity from their governments and if granted, they will implement an alliance and work together to set schedules and routes across the border.
CDC asks airlines to provide data on passengers from Southern Africa
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
The USA's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is asking airlines flying to and from Southern Africa to submit information about passengers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in an attempt to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The requested data include the passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth and flight information.
Asian countries tighten entrance rules
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Across Asia-Pacific, countries are responding to the new Covid Omicron variant by tightening entry rules for foreign visitors.
China takes first steps to okay the B737 MAX
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
China's aviation authority the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued an airworthiness directive on the B737 MAX that tells airlines what they need to do before the type returns to service in Chinese air space.
Norwegian leases two B737 MAX on 'power by the hour' agreements
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian has signed a nine-year ‘power-by-the-hour’ leasing agreement for two B737 MAX aircraft.
Ita firms up Airbus order
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Italy’s newest airline, Ita (Italy's Alitalia replacement) has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 new aircraft - seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos.
BA sues Chicago
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
British Airways has launched a court case against the city of Chicago, seeking US$3 million for three B787s that it says were damaged by debris and foreign objects left on the taxiways and runways of O'Hare airport after resurfacing and expansion work there.
VietJet set for Moscow
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 December 2021
Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet is to launch direct services between three Vietnamese cities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang - and Moscow, Russia from the middle of next year using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
United operates half-SAF flight
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 03 December 2021
US carrier United Airlines has operated its first commercial flight 'full of passengers' using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in one engine. The carrier also has announced the second round of corporate participants in the airline’s Eco-Skies AllianceSM program to collectively contribute towards the purchase of SAF.
WTTC offers global Covid passport solutions
- BTN News
- Friday, 03 December 2021
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a report that provides clear recommendations to governments and identifies four key digital solutions to restore international mobility.
IATA slams Omicron knee-jerk reactions - they 'threaten recovery'
- BTN News
- Friday, 03 December 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports 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.
IAG inks NDC solution with Travelport
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Travelport and International Airlines Group (IAG), have agreed a distribution agreement to enable modern travel retailing by bringing New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling to Travelport-connected travel agencies around the world.
WA blocks travel from South Australia
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Western Australia has elevated South Australia's Covid risk ranking to medium effective12.01am Friday, December 3, 2021 to protect the Western Australian community.
Allegiant ready to invest US$50m in Viva Aerobus
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Seeking to capitalise on demand for travel between the two countries, US budget airline Allegiant and Mexico's Viva Aerobus are asking for antitrust immunity from their governments and if granted, they will implement an alliance and work together to set schedules and routes across the border.
CDC asks airlines to provide data on passengers from Southern Africa
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
The USA's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is asking airlines flying to and from Southern Africa to submit information about passengers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in an attempt to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The requested data include the passenger's name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth and flight information.
Asian countries tighten entrance rules
- BTN News
- Thursday, 02 December 2021
Across Asia-Pacific, countries are responding to the new Covid Omicron variant by tightening entry rules for foreign visitors.
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