Aeronology in Qantas NDC move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Australian travel tech firm Aeronology has launched 'Aeronology-Qantas NDC', which enables live NDC Direct bookings via the Qantas Distribution Platform.
Air France Group to boost KLM's single-aisle fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Against a background of a commitment to expand low-cost operations, Air France-KLM has started talks with Airbus and Boeing for 160 single-aisle planes for KLM’s Europe operations and its Transavia budget division.
Qatar in Seychelles recovery pact
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Qatar Airways and Tourism Seychelles have partnered in a marketing deal aimed at a tourism recovery in the Seychelles based on visitors using the airline's global network.
In anticipation, Qatar Air has increased ex-Doha flights from three weekly to daily on B787s.
Korean Air says Asiana takeover will take years
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Korean Air says the acquisition of Asiana Airlines could take until 2024, despite support by the Korean Development bank.
Flydubai cuts MAX order
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
As part of a fleet review, UAE-based flydubai has reduced its order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 237 to 172.
United in electric plane buy
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
USA-based United Airlines is to buy 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish startup Heart Aerospace for use on short regional routes.
Hill to head Tourism Fiji
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Tourism Fiji has appointed Brent Hill as its new ceo.
Tourism Fiji chairman Andre Viljoen said: "Brent shone through in the extremely rigorous recruitment process initiated and conducted by the Board with PwC’s assistance, for a ceo to lead Tourism Fiji in these unprecedented times, where international tourism activity has been zero for over a year now. His proven expertise, experience and ideas for the industry’s revival are a perfect fit for Fiji’s current requirements."
NSW lockdown prompts call for government assistance for airlines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
As the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) moves into what could be a lengthy Covid lockdown period, Regional Express (Rex) deputy chairman John Sharp says the country's lockdowns and border closures have cut the airline's business by 80 per cent.
Australia-NZ 'bubble' stumbles as NSW locks down
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Air New Zealand is operating ‘Covid repatriation’ flights to carry New Zealanders back from Australia, with passengers required to undergo tests before they leave and then a two-week quarantine in the country’s government-run, limited-space, managed isolation facilities (MIQ).
Airlines consider their Australia options
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Some airlines with scheduled passenger flights to Australia say they may fly freight-only services due to the passenger caps applied by the government there.
Aviation cyber and ransomware attacks on the rise
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Commercial airlines accounted for 61 per cent of all reported aviation-related cyber attacks last year, with 775 cited by Eurocontrol, using data collected from the European Air Traffic Management Computer Emergency Response Team (EATM-CERT).
Porter buys 30 E195-E2s plus 50 options
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Toronto, Canada-based Porter Airlines plans to extend services to destinations throughout North America with a firm order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50. The deal will be included in Embraer’s second quarter backlog, and is worth US$5.82 billion at list price with all options exercised.
King is new AIPC vp
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Peter King, chief executive Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Australia has been appointed vice president of the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Executive Council, joining representatives from Colombia, South Africa, Denmark, Thailand, Sweden and the USA.
Aeronology in Qantas NDC move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Australian travel tech firm Aeronology has launched 'Aeronology-Qantas NDC', which enables live NDC Direct bookings via the Qantas Distribution Platform.
Air France Group to boost KLM's single-aisle fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Against a background of a commitment to expand low-cost operations, Air France-KLM has started talks with Airbus and Boeing for 160 single-aisle planes for KLM’s Europe operations and its Transavia budget division.
Qatar in Seychelles recovery pact
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Qatar Airways and Tourism Seychelles have partnered in a marketing deal aimed at a tourism recovery in the Seychelles based on visitors using the airline's global network.
In anticipation, Qatar Air has increased ex-Doha flights from three weekly to daily on B787s.
Korean Air says Asiana takeover will take years
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
Korean Air says the acquisition of Asiana Airlines could take until 2024, despite support by the Korean Development bank.
Flydubai cuts MAX order
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
As part of a fleet review, UAE-based flydubai has reduced its order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 237 to 172.
United in electric plane buy
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 14 July 2021
USA-based United Airlines is to buy 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish startup Heart Aerospace for use on short regional routes.
Hill to head Tourism Fiji
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Tourism Fiji has appointed Brent Hill as its new ceo.
Tourism Fiji chairman Andre Viljoen said: "Brent shone through in the extremely rigorous recruitment process initiated and conducted by the Board with PwC’s assistance, for a ceo to lead Tourism Fiji in these unprecedented times, where international tourism activity has been zero for over a year now. His proven expertise, experience and ideas for the industry’s revival are a perfect fit for Fiji’s current requirements."
NSW lockdown prompts call for government assistance for airlines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
As the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) moves into what could be a lengthy Covid lockdown period, Regional Express (Rex) deputy chairman John Sharp says the country's lockdowns and border closures have cut the airline's business by 80 per cent.
Australia-NZ 'bubble' stumbles as NSW locks down
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Air New Zealand is operating ‘Covid repatriation’ flights to carry New Zealanders back from Australia, with passengers required to undergo tests before they leave and then a two-week quarantine in the country’s government-run, limited-space, managed isolation facilities (MIQ).
Airlines consider their Australia options
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Some airlines with scheduled passenger flights to Australia say they may fly freight-only services due to the passenger caps applied by the government there.
Aviation cyber and ransomware attacks on the rise
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Commercial airlines accounted for 61 per cent of all reported aviation-related cyber attacks last year, with 775 cited by Eurocontrol, using data collected from the European Air Traffic Management Computer Emergency Response Team (EATM-CERT).
Porter buys 30 E195-E2s plus 50 options
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Toronto, Canada-based Porter Airlines plans to extend services to destinations throughout North America with a firm order for 30 Embraer E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50. The deal will be included in Embraer’s second quarter backlog, and is worth US$5.82 billion at list price with all options exercised.
King is new AIPC vp
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Peter King, chief executive Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Australia has been appointed vice president of the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Executive Council, joining representatives from Colombia, South Africa, Denmark, Thailand, Sweden and the USA.
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