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🌍 Aviation News Digest – October 15, 2024

Stay informed on the latest in aviation, from codeshare partnerships to service expansions and innovative technology:


🛫 Airline Partnerships & Codeshare Agreements

  • Icelandair & TAP Portugal Codeshare: Icelandair and TAP Portugal sign a codeshare agreement, expanding transatlantic connectivity. Read more
  • Altitude Film Fest Voting: TAP Portugal launches onboard voting for the Altitude Film Fest on long-haul flights. Read more
  • Greater Good Charities and Southwest: In a philanthropic effort, Southwest and partners transport humanitarian supplies and 145 rescue pets to North Carolina. Read more

🌐 New Routes & Service Expansions

  • Ethiopian Airlines to Port Sudan: Ethiopian Airlines begins passenger flights to Port Sudan, boosting regional access. Read more
  • Spirit Airlines Alabama Service: Spirit Airlines launches its inaugural Alabama service, with Birmingham’s only nonstop to Fort Lauderdale. Read more
  • Caribbean Airlines to Tortola: Caribbean Airlines begins service to Tortola, British Virgin Islands, enhancing Caribbean connectivity. Read more
  • Korean Air Resumes Kumamoto Route: Korean Air reopens its route between Seoul-Incheon and Kumamoto, Japan. Read more

🎉 Special Announcements & Milestones

  • Delta’s 20-Year Impact on Santo Domingo: Delta celebrates two decades of fostering tourism and growth in Santo Domingo. Read more
  • Brussels Airlines Icon Vote: 50,000 votes for Belgium’s favorite icon are in, with a jury selecting a winner from the top 5. Read more

🚀 Innovation & Technology

  • Eve Air Mobility’s $88M for eVTOL: Eve Air Mobility secures $88 million from BNDES to further eVTOL manufacturing. Read more
  • Airbus Thermoplastics: Airbus unveils a new line of thermoplastic solutions for sustainable aerospace manufacturing. Read more
  • Airbus H125 for Reforestation: Airbus commits to planting 200 million trees with its H125 helicopter. Read more

✈️ Additional Updates

  • China Airlines & Chiikawa Desserts: China Airlines partners with WooTEA to introduce Chiikawa-themed desserts onboard. Read more
  • AirAsia’s Aviation Ambitions: AirAsia aims to transform Kuala Lumpur into a leading aviation megahub for ASEAN. Read more
  • AirAsia Festive Travel Offers: AirAsia’s Mega Sale returns, offering travel deals ahead of the festive season. Read more
  • Delta’s Fleet Interior Upgrade: Delta unveils a refreshed cabin interior across its fleet, enhancing passenger comfort. Read more
  • Bombardier Financial Results: Bombardier will release its Q3 financial results on November 7, 2024. Read more
  • Icelandair Q3 Results Announcement: Icelandair announces the publishing of its Q3 2024 results. Read more

Stay tuned for more aviation insights and updates in tomorrow’s digest as we continue to track industry developments.


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