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British 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
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Indonesian 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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Air Charter Service team conquers Three Peaks Challenge for charity
/A group of seven employees from Air Charter Service’s London office has successfully completed the UK Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £15,000 for several charities. The team climbed the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours, battling challenging conditions along the way. Katie Ivie, ACS’s HR Director and Head of the company’s
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Singapore Airlines reports mixed passenger and cargo results for August 2024
/Singapore Airlines Group has reported mixed operational results for August 2024, with passenger capacity growing faster than traffic while cargo operations saw significant improvement. The group’s passenger capacity increased by 10.8% compared to August 2023, outpacing the 7.7% rise in passenger traffic. This resulted in a lower overall passenger load factor of 85.7%, down 2.5
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Loganair partners with Mrs Tilly’s to serve Scottish tablet on flights
Scotland’s airline Loganair has teamed up with Larbert-based confectionery maker Mrs Tilly’s to offer passengers a taste of traditional Scottish sweets this September. As part of Scottish Food and Drink September, Loganair will distribute over half a tonne of Mrs Tilly’s famous Scottish tablet on its flights. Luke Lovegrove, Chief Commercial Officer of Loganair, said,
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Global airport network launches innovation program for start-ups
/A group of ten leading international airport operators has formed the “Airports for Innovation” (A4I) network, launching an open innovation program to attract new solutions from start-ups worldwide. Munich Airport has joined the initiative, which was originally established in May 2021 by Spanish airport group Aena and Aeroporti di Roma. Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial
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