The aviation world is buzzing with excitement as Airbus gears up for the first deliveries of its highly anticipated A321XLR to initial customers. The final countdown has begun, signaling a new era of long-range narrow-body travel. Alongside this, airlines are expanding their route networks. Icelandair is adding Nashville to its 2025 schedule, Air New Zealand is resuming direct flights to Hobart, and Eurowings is doubling its services to the Persian Gulf and expanding to Northern Europe. Let’s dive into more news from around the industry!
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- Delta Prioritizes Safety as Hurricane Helene Approaches
Delta is taking proactive measures to ensure safety as Hurricane Helene threatens its operations. - Returning to Work with Confidence: KLM Applies VR in Reintegration
KLM is using virtual reality technology to support employees in their return-to-work programs. - Air France Launches Free Ultra High-Speed Wi-Fi on Board All Its Aircraft
Passengers can now enjoy free high-speed Wi-Fi on all Air France flights. - SATA Group’s Companies Distinguished with Silver Medal in the EcoVadis Index
SATA Group’s companies receive recognition for their commitment to sustainability. - Icelandair Announced as the First Airline Partner of Southwest Airlines
Icelandair teams up with Southwest Airlines, marking a new chapter in airline partnerships. - Movetix by AirAsia MOVE Partners with Ticketmelon to Enhance ASEAN’s Event Booking Experience
AirAsia MOVE is collaborating with Ticketmelon to streamline event booking in the ASEAN region. - Boutique Series with Sukhothai Half-Marathon 2024
Bangkok Airways promotes the Sukhothai Half-Marathon as part of its Boutique Series. - Korean Air Named Best Premium Service by USA Today Readers for Second Year
Korean Air retains its title for offering the best premium service, as voted by USA Today readers. - Eurostar and SkyTeam Announce Partnership
Eurostar joins forces with SkyTeam, enhancing travel options between air and rail. - Lufthansa Group Appoints Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East
Lufthansa Group strengthens its leadership in the Asia Pacific region. - Emirates and the Museum of the Future Announce Speaker Line-up and Agenda for First Ever Aviation Future Week
Emirates and the Museum of the Future unveil plans for the inaugural Aviation Future Week. - Southwest Airlines Appoints Robert Fornaro to Board of Directors
Southwest Airlines welcomes Robert Fornaro to its board of directors. - Alaska Airlines Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Expanding Benefits and Choice for Travelers
Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines promises enhanced travel options. - Southwest Airlines Unveils Its “Southwest. Even Better.” Transformational Plan at Investor Day
Southwest Airlines outlines its future growth strategy and service enhancements. - Caribbean Airlines Participates in Hike & Plant at Courland Tobago
Caribbean Airlines engages in community activities by joining the Hike & Plant event in Tobago. - Discover Alaska’s Enhanced Flight Pass Subscription Service
Alaska Airlines offers more flexibility with its improved Flight Pass subscription service. - Virgin Atlantic First UK Airline to Offer British Sign Language Trained Crew
Virgin Atlantic sets a new standard by training its crew in British Sign Language. - Southwest Airlines Flights Available to Book Through Early June 2025
Southwest Airlines extends its booking window through June 2025. - Saudia Expands its In-Flight Entertainment with Exclusive Content from Shahid
Saudia enriches its in-flight entertainment by partnering with Shahid for exclusive content. - airBaltic Launches the Fifth Season of its Leadership Academy – ALFA
airBaltic continues to develop its leadership program with the launch of the fifth season of ALFA. - Fokker Services Asia Appointed as an Embraer Authorized Service Center
Fokker Services Asia is now an authorized service center for Embraer aircraft. - A310 MRTT Test Bed Retires After Pioneering Air-to-Air Refuelling
The A310 MRTT test bed retires after contributing significantly to air-to-air refueling advancements. - Textron Aviation News Update
Textron Aviation shares updates on its latest developments and achievements. - Daher Honors 70 Years of Partnership with ALAT
Daher celebrates 70 years of collaboration with the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT).
Stay tuned for more aviation updates, and feel free to click on any of the links for further reading!
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