The year 2022 is ready for take-off. We are glad to share some inside information regarding expectations for next year - Ryan DeBruyne, Director of Charter Sales for Fort Lauderdale-based air charter solutions company Mercury Jets. This outlook is based on company quoting and bookings trends. Business and leisure private jet travel An historic year is coming to an end. I...
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority today issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) to Norse Atlantic Airways. The new airline is on track to start transatlantic flights in spring 2022. “We would like to thank Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority for a constructive and professional process. We are no...
Jetex has received three prestigious recognitions at the World Travel Awards Grand Final: • World’s Leading Private Jet Experience; • World’s Leading FBO Brand; and • World’s Leading Private Jet Terminal for Jetex Paris. Jetex triumphed at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. Established in 1993, World Travel Awards acknowle...
Korean Air has launched a full-scale digitalization of travel documents by introducing an e-Document system (e-DOC), becoming the first airline in the world to implement such an electronic document system. Customers will be able to fill out 23 types of documents, including pet transportation declaration, unaccompanied minor and health condition declaration forms, on their digital devices. In...
The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) has issued a Type Certificate for MC-21-300 passenger aircraft to Irkut Corporation (part of the United Aircraft Corporation of Rostec State Corporation). The Type Certificate confirms the MC-21-300 compliance with the certification requirements established for civil aircraft. At the same time, the Federal Air Transport Agency has issued the Desi...
Air Caraïbes is pleased to receive its third Airbus A350-1000, registered F-HSIS, which strengthens its current fleet, made up of 14 aircraft. The development of the fleet is a sign of the Dubreuil Group's confidence in the market and its companies. This ultra-modern device, which allows a 25% reduction in fuel consumption, confirms the company's strategy in favor of the environm...
Prague Airport remains a safe place for travel as confirmed by the ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) Certificate, re-assigned to Prague Airport for a high level of protective measures implemented, which ensures increased safety of passengers flying through Prague. The Certificate appreciates the fact that the set standards meet the requirements of international organisations in the aviation i...
Norse Atlantic Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The arrival of the aircraft was celebrated at Oslo Airport and the new airline is on track to start transatlantic flights in spring 2022. “The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks an important milestone for us at Team Norse as it brings us on...
Etihad Airways and Henan Province Airport Group aim to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen aviation ties between the UAE and China. This follows the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the virtual “Zhengzhou Week” event hosted by Expo 2020 Dubai China Pavilion starting from 27 December 2021. The MOU contains plans for Etihad’s...
SAS first Airbus A321 Long Range completed its first long-haul flight on Wednesday 22nd of December from Copenhagen to Washington. It will enter official service on 27th of March, 2022. The new aircraft is equipped with a service concept with three travel classes, like the rest of SAS’ long-haul fleet, and will increase SAS’ flexibility to meet Scandinavian travel patter...
Jet Aviation announced the on-time redelivery of its first VVIP cabin interior on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft to an undisclosed customer. The aircraft is notable for its low weight and low cabin acoustic values. The Boeing 787 was delivered green to Jet Aviation’s Completions Center in Basel in October 2019 and was recently redelivered to the customer on schedule. The cabin interior was...
Malaysia Airlines operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel in partnership with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad and Neste. The flight marks Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to make SAF the cleaner and more viable energy option for regular flights by 2025. The historic flight MH7979 utilizing the Airbus 330-200 aircraft departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 12:5...
