Vale Ben Baldanza
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
Ben Baldanza, who was perhaps best known in the aviation world for helping to pioneer discount air travel at the US's Spirit Airlines, has died aged 62.
Spirit announces more cuts
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
In an update to the US budget carrier market, Spirit Airlines is cutting 24 flights from major airports across America, but adding seven limited-time routes for the Mardi Gras season in February 2025.
Air India inks Sabre NDC contract
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre is now offering its agent community New Distribution Capability (NDC) content for India's Air India.
BAA Training expands cover
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
BAA Training, an international aviation training provider and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, is expanding its Pilot Runway program to Poland and Bulgaria.
SATS and WFS in joint brand move
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
SATS and its wholly-owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) have launched a branding initiative, though it retains the WFS brand name in the Americas and EMEAA.
Air Canada adds seasonals
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
Air Canada will add seasonal services and increase capacity on routes into popular destinations across Europe including Ottawa to London, which restarts intercontinental flying from Canada's capital.
Travelport grows Emirates' NDC coverage
- BTN News
- Friday, 08 November 2024
Dubai-based Emirates’ NDC content is now available on Travelport+ in more than 20 countries, including the United States, India, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany and Saudi Arabia, with a global rollout expected to be completed before the end of the year.
Boeing strike ends
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
US plane maker Boeing’s US West Coast factory workers have accepted the company's offer to end the seven-week strike that halted most of its jet production.
Lewis-Smith to leave BESydney
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Australia's Business Events Sydney (BESydney) ceo Lyn Lewis-Smith is stepping down in July 2025.
ATSG sold to investment firm for US$3.1bn
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
New York-based private equity firm Stonepeak is to buy Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a lessor of mid-size cargo jets that also provides flying and other services, for US$3.1 billion and will take the company private.
1,253 major Australian companies used Covid losses to avoid tax
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia were among 1,253 large companies there that were due to pay no federal income tax in 2022-23 due to carried-over Covid-19 losses, the ATO (tax office) says.
Nauru Air's Australia-North Pacific Connector’ route continues
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Nauru Airlines has secured a new Pacific Flights Program agreement with the Australian government, extending targeted support for an additional year until 31 October 2025 for the airline's ‘Australia-North Pacific Connector’ route, which runs from Brisbane through Nauru, Tarawa, Majuro, and Pohnpei to Palau.
Nunes now coo at Chapman Freeborn
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 06 November 2024
Bernardo Nunes has been appointed chief operating officer at air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn group including Magma Aviation, Intradco Global and the Arcus Air Group, working to strengthen cultural, strategic, and operational leadership at all levels of the company.
