https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:47:01 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/us-airline-wins-environmental-award-for-fuel-efficiency-gains/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:44:44 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97079 Frontier Airlines has earned CAPA’s North American Environmental Sustainability Airline of the Year award for its industry-leading emissions reductions. The ultra-low-cost carrier received the accolade at CAPA’s Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Hong Kong this week. The award recognised Frontier’s achievement in operating 44 per cent more fuel efficiently than other major US carriers.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/ethiopian-airlines-becomes-first-african-carrier-to-operate-a350-1000/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:35:05 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97067 Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in Toulouse, expanding its premium service capabilities on key international routes. The delivery marks the first of four A350-1000s for Ethiopia’s national carrier, which already operates 21 A350 family aircraft. The new aircraft will serve destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. The]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/air-new-zealand-launches-wine-label-to-mark-historic-trans-tasman-route/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:25:57 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97063 Air New Zealand will launch its own wine label in collaboration with Villa Maria to commemorate its first trans-Tasman flight. The new Thirteen Forty Five label, named after the 1,345-mile distance of the inaugural 1940 Auckland-Sydney flight, will feature a sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. The wines have been crafted with Marlborough winemakers to suit]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/singapore-airlines-unveils-1-1bn-airbus-cabin-upgrade-program/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:37:13 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97058 Singapore Airlines will invest S$1.1 billion to upgrade cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, including the introduction of first class on ultra-long-range routes. The retrofit program will cover both long-haul and ultra-long-range A350-900 variants, with completion targeted for late 2030. The airline will install new first class cabins on seven A350-900ULR aircraft serving the]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/cathay-triples-sustainable-aviation-fuel-uptake-through-corporate-program/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:15:18 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97055 Cathay has expanded its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme with new partners tripling carbon emission reductions compared to last year. The airline has introduced a tiered structure for the program, which now includes 15 corporate partners across Diamond, Gold and Silver levels. Program partners have committed to using 2,650 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel in]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/british-airways-resumes-bangkok-flights-after-four-year-break/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:38:33 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97040 British Airways has resumed services to Bangkok following a four-year hiatus from the Thai capital. The first flight departed London Gatwick on Monday night and landed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Traditional dancers welcomed passengers with flower garlands and local gifts upon arrival. The airline will operate three weekly flights initially, increasing to]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/cathay-pacific-launches-direct-flights-between-hong-kong-and-riyadh/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:54:46 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97046 Cathay Pacific has commenced direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh, strengthening connections between Asia-Pacific and Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight departed on October 28, marked by a ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport attended by senior government officials and business leaders. The thrice-weekly service will operate using Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring business, premium]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/american-airlines-workers-back-new-pay-deal-for-35000-staff/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 01:00:29 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97031 More than 35,000 American Airlines technical operations, fleet service, cargo and central load planning employees have voted to accept a new 27-month contract extension. The agreement covers improved economic conditions and pay rate increases for workers represented by the TWU-IAM Association. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom welcomed the ratification of the new agreement. “With this]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/air-astana-expands-routes-with-major-winter-schedule-overhaul/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:59:54 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97025 Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has unveiled a significant expansion of its international network for the winter season. The airline has launched new direct flights between Atyrau and Dubai, operating twice weekly. Flights from Almaty to Dubai have increased to eleven times weekly, while Astana to Dubai services will operate nine times per week. New]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/10/emirates-relaunches-daily-adelaide-service-after-pandemic-pause/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:40:23 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97021 Emirates has resumed daily flights between Adelaide and Dubai, offering more than 220,000 passenger seats annually on the route. The South Australian Tourism Commission estimates the service will generate $62 million in tourism spending and create 315 full-time jobs. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed the airline’s return. “We’re not just welcoming back a world-class]]>