Wheel falls off Boeing jet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 passenger jet suffered a nose wheel loss as the plane readied for takeoff from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in the USA.
UK to tighten 'hidden fees' laws
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
New UK laws will force businesses to be more open with consumers, meaning fake reviews and 'unavoidable' hidden on-line charges worth GBP2.2 billion a year to shoppers will be banned.
Middle East conflict hits easyJet results
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Conflict in the Middle East has cost UK-based easyJet more than GBP40 million due to flight suspensions and weakening demand, it says.
CFM wins easyJet engine order
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Europe's easyJet has selected CFM to provide 314 engines to power its order of 157 Airbus aircraft, together with spare engines and secured pricing for 200 engines for the 100 purchase rights.
The agreements for new aircraft and engines are part of easyJet’s fleet renewal order of 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft for delivery between FY2029 and FY2034.
TWU backs Virgin Australia's Indo flights bid
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) will support Virgin’s recent application to the International Air Services Commission to add two new routes between Australia and Indonesia, which would add more local jobs for the Australian aviation industry.
UNWTO now 'UN Tourism'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has changed its name and branding and now is known as UN Tourism.
Alaska, United rethinking MAX 9 fleet?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
After both major US Boeing MAX 9 operators Alaska Airlines and United said they found loose bolts during fleet inspections, Alaska’s chief executive Ben Minicucci says he's already had 'conversations' with Boeing, hoping to pressure the airframe maker to improve its in-house quality programs. He said his company is adding 'extra oversight' on the plane maker’s production line.
Tourism comeback continues
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
The latest UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer indicates a full recovery is likely by the end of this year.
Many UK airports to miss scanner deadline
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Britain’s biggest airports say despite missing the June 2024 deadline to install new security scanners, they will have them in place next year and the ban on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage will be relaxed.
Avia buying Skytrans
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Ireland's Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) company Avia Solutions Group, with a fleet of 199 aircraft, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Australia's Skytrans airline, with the buy planned to be completed in March 2024.
FAA expands B737 'plug' check
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended airlines begin visual inspections of door plugs installed on Boeing 737-900ER planes, which use the same door plug design as the company’s newer 737 MAX 9.
Air China resumes Munich-Shanghai route
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
After a break of almost four years due to Covid 19, Air China has resumed flights between Munich, Germany and Shanghai, China using A350-900 aircraft three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Zangari promoted to ICC Sydney senior role
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
In Australia, Michelle Zangari has been promoted to the role of senior manager, Live Events, International Convention Centre Sydney. She previously was manager, ticketing and bookings.
Wheel falls off Boeing jet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 passenger jet suffered a nose wheel loss as the plane readied for takeoff from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in the USA.
UK to tighten 'hidden fees' laws
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
New UK laws will force businesses to be more open with consumers, meaning fake reviews and 'unavoidable' hidden on-line charges worth GBP2.2 billion a year to shoppers will be banned.
Middle East conflict hits easyJet results
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Conflict in the Middle East has cost UK-based easyJet more than GBP40 million due to flight suspensions and weakening demand, it says.
CFM wins easyJet engine order
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Europe's easyJet has selected CFM to provide 314 engines to power its order of 157 Airbus aircraft, together with spare engines and secured pricing for 200 engines for the 100 purchase rights.
The agreements for new aircraft and engines are part of easyJet’s fleet renewal order of 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft for delivery between FY2029 and FY2034.
TWU backs Virgin Australia's Indo flights bid
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) will support Virgin’s recent application to the International Air Services Commission to add two new routes between Australia and Indonesia, which would add more local jobs for the Australian aviation industry.
UNWTO now 'UN Tourism'
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 January 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has changed its name and branding and now is known as UN Tourism.
Alaska, United rethinking MAX 9 fleet?
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
After both major US Boeing MAX 9 operators Alaska Airlines and United said they found loose bolts during fleet inspections, Alaska’s chief executive Ben Minicucci says he's already had 'conversations' with Boeing, hoping to pressure the airframe maker to improve its in-house quality programs. He said his company is adding 'extra oversight' on the plane maker’s production line.
Tourism comeback continues
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
The latest UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer indicates a full recovery is likely by the end of this year.
Many UK airports to miss scanner deadline
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Britain’s biggest airports say despite missing the June 2024 deadline to install new security scanners, they will have them in place next year and the ban on passengers carrying liquids in their hand luggage will be relaxed.
Avia buying Skytrans
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Ireland's Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) company Avia Solutions Group, with a fleet of 199 aircraft, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Australia's Skytrans airline, with the buy planned to be completed in March 2024.
FAA expands B737 'plug' check
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended airlines begin visual inspections of door plugs installed on Boeing 737-900ER planes, which use the same door plug design as the company’s newer 737 MAX 9.
Air China resumes Munich-Shanghai route
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
After a break of almost four years due to Covid 19, Air China has resumed flights between Munich, Germany and Shanghai, China using A350-900 aircraft three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Zangari promoted to ICC Sydney senior role
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 23 January 2024
In Australia, Michelle Zangari has been promoted to the role of senior manager, Live Events, International Convention Centre Sydney. She previously was manager, ticketing and bookings.Latest Issue
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