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JetBlue launches Soar with Reading initiative in Puerto Rico
/JetBlue has partnered with Little Free Library to bring its annual Soar with Reading initiative to Puerto Rico for the first time, aiming to increase access to books for all ages across the island. The airline, which is Puerto Rico’s largest carrier, has placed seven book-sharing boxes in communities across Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan
Read moreLAX receives final train cars for Automated People Mover system
/Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the last four train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) system, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s modernisation project. The arrival of these final cars brings the total number on site to 44, completing the fleet for the new transportation system scheduled to begin operations in
Read moreSingapore Airlines reports passenger growth in July 2024
/The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported an increase in passenger traffic and capacity for July 2024, according to its latest operating results. Key points from the report include: Passenger traffic grew by 3.6% year-on-year Passenger capacity increased by 8.7% compared to July 2023 SIA and Scoot carried 3.2 million passengers, up 6.7% from the
Read moreFlight simulation conference returns to London after three-year hiatus
The Flight Simulation Conference is set to return to London this October after a three-year absence due to the pandemic. The two-day event, hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), will take place on 22-23 October 2024 at the society’s headquarters. This year’s conference will focus on key topics including regulation updates, artificial intelligence applications,
Read moreairBaltic expands A220 fleet with order for 10 additional aircraft
Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed an order for 10 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, bringing its total firm order to 90 planes. The latest purchase, announced on 13 August 2024, marks airBaltic’s fourth reorder of the A220 model. The carrier is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the biggest A220-300 operator globally, with a
Read moreTeleport and Etihad Cargo partner to boost Southeast Asia-Middle East freight capacity
Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have announced a partnership to increase cargo capacity and frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, responding to growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. The collaboration, which began in May, has seen Teleport deploy freighters for Etihad to transport goods such as machines,
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