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Emirates SkyCargo launches Executive Leadership Programme to develop future cargo leaders
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, has implemented a bespoke training programme designed to equip the cargo leaders of tomorrow with the necessary commercial and leadership skills for future success. The initiative aims to create opportunities for growth within the airline’s operations and inspire employees to develop their careers with Emirates SkyCargo. The Executive
Read moreAustralian cabin crew launch ‘Fatigue Doesn’t Fly’ campaign, calling for mandatory rest regulations
On International Cabin Crew Day, the Flight Attendants’ Association of Australia (FAAA) has launched the “Fatigue Doesn’t Fly” campaign, urging the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to introduce mandatory flight time and rest regulations for cabin crew. More than a decade after the initial consultation process and five years after the introduction of regulations for
Read moreJetBlue to open first international crew base in San Juan, creating over 400 jobs
JetBlue has announced plans to open its first pilot and flight attendant crew base outside of the continental U.S. at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by the end of 2024. The move is expected to bring more than 400 local jobs to the region by 2025, contributing significant economic
Read moreIATA reports strong air cargo demand growth continuing into Q2 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets, showing strong annual growth in demand continuing into the second quarter (Q2). Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 11.1% compared to April 2023 levels, marking the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in
Read moreEclipse Global Connectivity partners with industry leaders to deliver high-speed inflight connectivity and entertainment
/Eclipse Global Connectivity, ThinKom, Kontron, and Display Interactive have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to retrofit a fleet of more than 50 narrow-body aircraft with a state-of-the-art inflight connectivity and entertainment solution. The comprehensive, end-to-end offering is set to revolutionize the passenger experience and enhance airline operations. Marc Pinault, CEO of Eclipse Global Connectivity, said, “We’re
Read moreAmerican Airlines’ Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja to depart in June
/American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) announced today that Vasu Raja, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will be leaving the airline in June. Raja has served as American’s Chief Commercial Officer since April 2022, having previously held the role of Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Network Strategy, where he was
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