Air New Zealand launches exclusive wine label to celebrate aviation milestone
Air New Zealand has introduced its own wine label called Thirteen Forty Five, now available exclusively to airline customers and through the Airpoints Store. The name commemorates the 1345-mile inaugural flight from Auckland to Sydney in 1940, operated by the airline’s predecessor, TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Limited). The new wine brand features two varieties –
Samarkand airport adds new routes to Baku and Krasnoyarsk
Samarkand International Airport has expanded its route network with new direct services to Baku and Krasnoyarsk starting April 1. Azerbaijan Airlines will operate twice-weekly flights between Samarkand and Baku on Wednesdays and Sundays, with departures from Samarkand scheduled for 2:55am. The journey to the Azerbaijan capital will take approximately two hours and 20 minutes. Ural
Qatar Airways installs Starlink on 30 Boeing 777 aircraft ahead of schedule
Qatar Airways has equipped 30 of its Boeing 777 aircraft with Starlink high-speed internet, achieving the milestone four months after launching its first Starlink-enabled flight. The airline has now fitted over 50 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet with the technology, significantly outpacing its original timeline. Qatar Airways has reduced installation time per aircraft
British Airways unveils revamped Seattle lounge as global refresh continues
British Airways has reopened its Seattle lounge following an extensive refurbishment, marking the latest milestone in the airline’s worldwide lounge enhancement program. The newly renovated Seattle facility coincides with the airline’s 45-year flying history to the Emerald City and joins recently refreshed lounges in Singapore, Lagos, Washington and London Gatwick. The Seattle lounge has been
Avion Express Philippines to introduce ACMI services amid rising aviation demand
Avion Express Philippines, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, is set to launch its Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) services in the country. The announcement was made at an industry event on February 20 at Nara Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The event, led by Avia Solutions Group Chairman Gediminas Ziemelis,
Aircraft charter firm logs record 30,000 flights in 2024
Air Charter Service has reached a new milestone by arranging more than 30,000 flights in a single year for the first time. The aircraft charter specialist coordinated 30,290 flights during 2024, averaging one departure every 17.5 minutes worldwide. Chris Leach, Founder and Chairman of ACS, said: “In 2024 we arranged 30,290 flights, which is a
