NEWSJul 03, 2023Turkish Airlines Named 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' Once AgainTurkish Airlines is continuing to solve the climate crisis that challenges the aviation industry. The airline was named the 'Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline' in the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2023 for the second consecutive year.Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023Delta Air Lines and El Al to Launch Strategic PartnershipDelta Air Lines and Israel's national carrier El Al have announced a strategic partnership that will offer better connections for passengers flying between the U.S. and Israel. Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023South African Airways Resumes Direct Flights to São PauloSouth African Airways will resume direct flights to São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This is the first time that South African Airways has operated direct flights between Johannesburg and São Paulo since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, it will be the first time that a route to São Paulo has existed from Cape Town. Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023South Korean Carriers Reduce China Flights as Demand FallsKorean Air and Asiana Airlines have reduced the number of direct flights between South Korea and China due to a drop in demand and the deteriorating political relationship between the two countries.Read More →
ROUTESJun 29, 2023RwandAir Launches Direct Flights to ParisRwanda's national carrier RwandAir launched direct flights between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on June 26. This is the first nonstop service to connect France and Rwanda.Read More →
NEWSJun 27, 2023Emirates Becomes Sponsor for Tunisia's Étoile Sportive du SahelEmirates has become the official airline sponsor for the Étoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) sports team in Tunisia. ESS' basketball and football teams are two of the most successful sports teams in Tunisia's history. The sponsorship deal will start with the upcoming 2023-24 season.Read More →
NEWSJun 26, 2023Canada to Build CA$1.9 Billion Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility in ManitobaThe Canadian province of Manitoba plans to build a CA$1.9 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility near the city of Portage la Prairie. In addition, the provincial government of Manitoba and the Government of Canada plan to spend CA$2.9 million on an engineering study for the new facility.
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NEWSJun 23, 2023Ecuador Hosts Event in Guayaquil to Discuss Local Aviation IndustryOn June 21, Ecuador hosted the Aviation Day event for the second consecutive year in the country's largest city of Guayaquil. The event, which Ecuador considers to be a "regional benchmark", was aimed at further developing the country's aviation industry.Read More →
ROUTESJun 21, 2023Kenya Airways Resumes Daily Flights Between New York and NairobiKenya Airways has resumed daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. This change was made due to increased travel demand between Kenya and the U.S. for the summer season.Read More →
NEWSJun 21, 2023TAAG Angola Airlines Orders Seven Airbus A220s Through Two AgreementsTAAG Angola Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier of Angola, is planning to lease three Airbus A220-300s from commercial aircraft lessor Azorra and four Airbus A220-300s from Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Both announcements were made at the Paris Air Show.Read More →
