- Delta Launches Eight-Year Commitment to Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028 as Inaugural Founding Partner of LA28[Mar. 04, 2020]
With a shared vision for Los Angeles' future, Delta Air Lines and LA28 have committed to an eight-year partnership beginning in 2021, making Delta the inaugural founding partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028 and a supporter of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams.
- United Offers Free Rebookings on Flights Booked in March[Mar. 04, 2020]
United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was waiving change fees on all domestic and international bookings made between March 3 and March 31, saying the coronavirus outbreak "continues to create a high level of uncertainty around the globe regarding travel."
- Dubai's Emirates Group Sees Slowdown Due to Coronavirus: Document[Mar. 01, 2020]
Dubai's Emirates Group has seen a "measurable slowdown" in business due to the coronavirus outbreak and has asked staff to take paid and unpaid leave, according to an internal email seen by Reuters.
- American Airlines Waives Change Fees As United Braces for New Flight Cancellations[Mar. 02, 2020]
American Airlines Group Inc said on Sunday it was waiving change fees on all newly purchased tickets amid declining air travel demand because of the new coronavirus outbreak.
- South Korea's Jeju Air Buys Eastar Jet at Lower Price amid Virus Outbreak[Mar. 02, 2020]
South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air Co Ltd said on Monday it would acquire a 51% stake in competitor Eastar Jet for 54.5 billion won (US$45.49 million), a lower price than previously announced.
- Delta and LATAM Accelerate Industry Leading Partnership with Loyalty Agreement, Launch of First Codeshare Flights[Feb. 28, 2020]
Delta and LATAM Airlines Group ("LATAM") have reached agreement to launch frequent flyer reciprocity across the carriers' broad networks, offering customer benefits across more than 435 destinations worldwide. Additionally, the carriers continue to expand codesharing across more flights throughout the region, adding expanded connectivity for customers.
- Embraer Delivers 198 Total Jets in 2019[Feb. 19, 2020]
Embraer delivered a total of 198 jets in 2019, of which 89 were commercial aircraft and 109 were executive jets (62 light and 47 large), which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2018, when the Company delivered a total of 181 jets. The deliveries were within the outlook ranges for 2019 of 85 to 95 for the commercial aviation market and of 90 to 110 for the business aviation market. In the fourth quarter of 2019, Embraer delivered 81 jets, being 35 commercial aircraft and 46 executive jets (20 light and 26 large). As of December 31, the firm order backlog totaled USD 16.8 billion. See details below:
- The Embraer Phenom 300 is the World's Most Delivered Light Jet for Eight Consecutive Years[Feb. 19, 2020]
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 51 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E light jets in 2019, making it the most delivered light jet of the year. This is the eighth consecutive year that the Phenom 300 achieves this mark, having accrued more than 530 deliveries since entering the market in December 2009. The information was released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
- ANA HOLDINGS Commits to Adding up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets[Feb. 25, 2020]
Boeing and ANA HOLDINGS INC. announced the Japanese airline group today decided to acquire up to 20 more 787 Dreamliner airplanes. The agreement with Boeing includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s valued at more than $5 billion at list prices. The airline also plans to acquire three new 787-9 airplanes from Atlantis Aviation Corporation.
- Helsinki Airport Wants to Reduce Stress among Air Passengers: Well-Being from a Unique Forest Experience[Feb. 28, 2020]
Sink your toes into moss, smell the scent of the forest and relax by sipping chaga tea. There is a bear calmly walking beside you and birds are singing up in the trees. But where are you? At Helsinki Airport, of course. More precisely, you're in Metsä/Skogen, a well-being centre that draws on the power of the Finnish forest.