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Air New Zealand gears up for busy school holiday travel period
/Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome over 500,000 domestic passengers during the upcoming school holidays, as Kiwis take to the skies to connect with family and friends across Aotearoa. Air New Zealand General Manager Domestic Scott Carr said the airline has added 25,000 extra seats across 260 domestic flights to meet increased demand between
Read moreBritish Airways announces major carbon removal investment to accelerate climate action
/British Airways has signed a £9 million deal to purchase carbon removal credits as part of its efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The airline will become the largest purchaser of carbon removals in the UK and the largest airline purchaser globally through this six-year agreement. Carrie Harris, Director of Sustainability at British
Read moreQatar Airways named official airline partner of UEFA Champions League
/Qatar Airways has announced a partnership with the UEFA Champions League, extending until 2030. The deal strengthens the airline’s presence in European football, building on its previous sponsorships of UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said the partnership aligns with the airline’s vision of
Read moreBoeing completes first flight of UK’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for RAF
/Boeing has successfully conducted the first flight of the United Kingdom’s E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Air Force (RAF) programme. A Boeing flight-test crew performed functional checks during the inaugural flight from Birmingham Airport, as part of the aircraft’s test and evaluation phase. Stu Voboril, Boeing vice president and E-7
Read moreBritish Airways to launch direct flights to Tbilisi from March 2025
/British Airways has announced it will begin operating direct flights from London Heathrow to Tbilisi, Georgia starting 30 March 2025. The new route will operate four times per week, providing a connection between the two capital cities. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the new route. “We’re delighted to
Read moreIndonesian Air Force orders Airbus H145 helicopters for training and rescue missions
/The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise its training fleet and enhance search-and-rescue capabilities. The deal was announced at the Bali International Airshow, with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) set to manage final assembly and customisation. Vincent Dubrule, Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Helicopters, expressed confidence in the
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