Pilots union backs Air France's Boost
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Europe's Air France is to launch a new lower-cost airline targeting business and leisure traffic after the main SNPL pilots' union offered its support.
Disney set for huge expansion
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has confirmed a raft of new attractions and experiences for its parks and resorts around the world. "We have ambitious plans for our parks and resorts around the world,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Brisbane in line for A$70m boost
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Brisbane, Australia's economy will receive an estimated A$70 million injection over the coming years through conferences and business events secured.
Cairns Convention Centre draft overhaul plans released
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Queensland, Australia State treasurer and member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt has unveiled the initial draft concept drawings for how the A$176 million overhaul of the Cairns Convention Centre might look.“We are completely re-imagining the capacity and potential of the Cairns Convention Centre as part of the revival of our CBD to ensure it’s a legacy that will benefit our region long into the future,” said Pitt.
Travelport releases mobile product
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Travel IT company Travelport has launched Trip Assist, a new mobile product for agencies.
The new product enables travel agencies to meet the expectations of today’s mobile-first customer.
Air BP has new cco
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Aviation fuel products and services supplier Air BP has appointed Matt Elliott (left) as chief commercial officer.Elliott is based at the company’s global headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames, UK.
He will be responsible for Air BP’s global sales and marketing strategy, global supply strategy and also lead the compnay's digital and low carbon commercial agenda and will report directly to Air BP chief executive Jon Platt.
AirOps 2 scheduled for 20-21 September
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
The second edition of Air Ops Europe for business aviation flight operations professionals, including schedulers and dispatchers, will be held in Cannes, France, 20-21 September 2017.
GCBE going for gold
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events (GCBE) is going for gold with a Commonwealth Games-inspired exhibition stand at the Associations Forum National Conference in Sydney this week. Delegates attending the conference exhibition will have the opportunity to see Australian gymnast Brennon Dowrick in action.
Travelport launches smart rebooking tool
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Travel IT firm Travelport has launched Travelport Resolve - a new product for airlines that automates the sourcing and distribution of hotel rooms, air re-booking and meal and transport needs into a single, seamless and paperless experience when flights are cancelled or delayed.
Emirates, flydubai ink partner agreement
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Dubai-based Emirates and low-cost carrier flydubai have signed an 'extensive partnership agreement' covering code sharing, scheduling, their networks and frequent flyer programs.
Chinese carriers line up for 737MAX
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
US plane maker Boeing now has more than 60 orders and commitments from China for its 737 MAX 10.
Virgin America pulls Virgin Australia deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Virgin America will close its frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia in September 2017 as it prepares to be absorbed by new owner Alaska Airlines.
Hyperloop One tests sled
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Hyperloop One, the revolutionary new USA-based transportation system being developed for passenger and freight carriage, has run a sled on the company's Nevada test track for a total of 5.3 seconds at 70mph.
Pilots union backs Air France's Boost
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Europe's Air France is to launch a new lower-cost airline targeting business and leisure traffic after the main SNPL pilots' union offered its support.
Disney set for huge expansion
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has confirmed a raft of new attractions and experiences for its parks and resorts around the world. "We have ambitious plans for our parks and resorts around the world,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
Brisbane in line for A$70m boost
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Brisbane, Australia's economy will receive an estimated A$70 million injection over the coming years through conferences and business events secured.
Cairns Convention Centre draft overhaul plans released
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Queensland, Australia State treasurer and member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt has unveiled the initial draft concept drawings for how the A$176 million overhaul of the Cairns Convention Centre might look.“We are completely re-imagining the capacity and potential of the Cairns Convention Centre as part of the revival of our CBD to ensure it’s a legacy that will benefit our region long into the future,” said Pitt.
Travelport releases mobile product
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Travel IT company Travelport has launched Trip Assist, a new mobile product for agencies.
The new product enables travel agencies to meet the expectations of today’s mobile-first customer.
Air BP has new cco
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Aviation fuel products and services supplier Air BP has appointed Matt Elliott (left) as chief commercial officer.Elliott is based at the company’s global headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames, UK.
He will be responsible for Air BP’s global sales and marketing strategy, global supply strategy and also lead the compnay's digital and low carbon commercial agenda and will report directly to Air BP chief executive Jon Platt.
AirOps 2 scheduled for 20-21 September
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
The second edition of Air Ops Europe for business aviation flight operations professionals, including schedulers and dispatchers, will be held in Cannes, France, 20-21 September 2017.
GCBE going for gold
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Australia’s Gold Coast Business Events (GCBE) is going for gold with a Commonwealth Games-inspired exhibition stand at the Associations Forum National Conference in Sydney this week. Delegates attending the conference exhibition will have the opportunity to see Australian gymnast Brennon Dowrick in action.
Travelport launches smart rebooking tool
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Travel IT firm Travelport has launched Travelport Resolve - a new product for airlines that automates the sourcing and distribution of hotel rooms, air re-booking and meal and transport needs into a single, seamless and paperless experience when flights are cancelled or delayed.
Emirates, flydubai ink partner agreement
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Dubai-based Emirates and low-cost carrier flydubai have signed an 'extensive partnership agreement' covering code sharing, scheduling, their networks and frequent flyer programs.
Chinese carriers line up for 737MAX
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
US plane maker Boeing now has more than 60 orders and commitments from China for its 737 MAX 10.
Virgin America pulls Virgin Australia deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Virgin America will close its frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia in September 2017 as it prepares to be absorbed by new owner Alaska Airlines.
Hyperloop One tests sled
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 July 2017
Hyperloop One, the revolutionary new USA-based transportation system being developed for passenger and freight carriage, has run a sled on the company's Nevada test track for a total of 5.3 seconds at 70mph.
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