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oneworld celebrates 25th anniversary with signature cocktail ‘The 25’
oneworld, the world’s leading airline alliance, has partnered with The Connaught in London to create a signature cocktail called ‘The 25’ to mark its 25th anniversary. The new cocktail was unveiled at the Soho Lounge, part of the American Airlines and British Airways Joint Premium Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is available
Read moreMae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport becomes 100th airport accredited in ACI World Customer Experience Program
ACI World has announced that Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) in Thailand has become the 100th airport to achieve accreditation in the ACI World Customer Experience Accreditation Program. This milestone highlights the global commitment of airports to enhancing the passenger experience. The accreditation program, delivered in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus,
Read moreBritish Airways relaunches daily London to Abu Dhabi route after four-year hiatus
British Airways has resumed its daily flight service from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi after a four-year pause, with the first flight touching down at Zayed International Airport on Sunday, 21 April 2024. The inaugural flight, BA073, departed London Heathrow on Saturday, 20 April at 22:25 and arrived on time in Abu Dhabi at 08:30
Read moreEmirates president apologises for travel disruptions caused by record UAE storms
/In an open letter to customers, Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, has offered his sincere apologies for the travel disruptions experienced by passengers during the past week, as record storms hit the United Arab Emirates. On Tuesday, 16 April, the UAE experienced its highest rainfall in 75 years, with lashing storm winds and
Read moreAURA AERO secures first Norwegian customer for electric aircraft INTEGRAL E
AURA AERO, a pioneer in low-carbon aviation, has announced that Norges Luftsportforbund, the Norwegian air sports federation, has become the first Norwegian customer for its electric two-seater aircraft, INTEGRAL E. The agreement was signed at AERO Friedrichshafen 2024, with the federation set to operate the electric aircraft for towing gliders at its national gliding center
Read moreEmbraer and AICAT sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in Austrian aerospace industry
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace company, and AICAT (Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance international cooperation in the aerospace sector. The MoU, signed on April 18, 2024, at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, aims to strengthen Embraer’s existing relationships in Austria while exploring new
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