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Pegasus Airlines establishes Silicon Valley-based technology innovation lab

eNethersole — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:57:58 +0000

Through establishing a lab in Silicon Valley, the airline aims to monitor and assess on site the latest technological advancements worldwide. This move will further strengthen the company's global competitiveness and fortify its firm commitment to technological innovation.

Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines, said: "Our investments in technology stand out as one of the key elements that set us apart. Since launching our digital transformation in 2018, we have been making significant investments. In line with our vision to become ‘Your Digital Airline’, we launch many initiatives to make the travel experience of our guests and the work experience for our employees easier, faster, and more efficient. And now, we are getting ready to take an exciting new step to further the sustainable development of this digitalisation journey.” Öztürk continued: “We've made the decision to establish a Technology Innovation Lab, operating right in the heart of Silicon Valley. This lab will enable us to monitor and assess on site the latest technological advancements worldwide. We will continue to enhance and add value to our processes and our guests’ experiences by experimenting with different technologies. This big move will further increase our company's global competitiveness.”

Barış Fındık, chief information officer at Pegasus Airlines, added:"At Pegasus, we are determined to become one of the world’s most technologically advanced airlines. In pursuit of this, we are taking significant strides to evaluate collaboration opportunities with start-ups, universities, and other players in the field of technology and aviation. By keeping pace with the latest technological advancements in Silicon Valley, we aim to reinforce our goal of being influential not only within a local, but also a global, framework. Our focus will be on artificial intelligence, mobile capabilities, self-service, and other cutting-edge technologies that we believe will directly enhance our business."

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Pegasus Airlines has started work on its Silicon Valley-based technology innovation lab.

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IndiGo sarts operations to and from Gondia

eNethersole — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:58:20 +0000

Gondia is now the 85th domestic destination and 117th overall destination within the extensive 6E network. The new connection between Gondia and Hyderabad aims to enhance interstate accessibility and substantially reduce travel time between the two cities.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said: “We are pleased to commence operations to/from Gondia, our 8th destination in Maharashtra and 85th in India. This move not only enhances interstate connectivity but also catalyses economic growth, trade, and regional development. By facilitating direct connectivity to Gondia, we are also enhancing accessibility to neighbouring states like Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. IndiGo remains committed to delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences across our extensive network.”

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IndiGo has commenced operations to and from Gondia, Maharashtra, from December 1.

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Emirates wins Transport & Logistics Company of the Year

eNethersole — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:24:06 +0000

The win is evaluated on the best experiences in the sky and on the ground, across every cabin class.

Nominees are evaluated and judged on criteria such as innovation, growth, financial results, product quality, service delivery, and corporate social responsibility. A judging panel of industry leaders then choose winners based on the votes received via public voting.

Emirates has had a bumper year of ramping up the rollout of its highly popular Premium Economy cabins as part of its US$2 billion investment in cabin and service enhancements. Today the airline serves twelve cities with the new Premium Economy product including London Heathrow, Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Auckland, Singapore, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, San Francisco, Mumbai and Bengaluru. By the end of this year the list will grow to 14 cities with the addition of Tokyo Narita and Sao Paulo from 20 December.

The airline is also investing in its future fleet to ensure the very best experience for customers and power stronger network connections. At the Dubai Airshow, Emirates made a commitment for an additional 90 Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, and 5 787s, worth US$ 52 billion and 15 additional Airbus A350-900s, worth US$ 6 billion.

On the ground, Emirates has been streamlining the airport experience enabled by technology like biometrics, eliminating the need for travel documents like boarding passes and passports.

Sir Tim Clark was also honoured with Transport & Logistics Business Leader of the Year and Business Leader of the Year at the Gulf Business awards. T

The awards recognise leaders who have demonstrated significant contributions to the growth of their respective industries and organisations. Clark has served as an Emirates leader from the very outset of the airline’s humble beginnings as part of a small management team of 10 people. Since then he has steered the airline through some of its biggest challenges, helping grow Emirates into the world’s largest international airline renowned for its outstanding products and services.

Clark said: “Being awarded this accolade is a true team effort of Emirates’ management, and the many thousands of people that have come through our organisation over the last 38 years who have built it into the airline it is today, in an amazing country and city, the UAE and Dubai. Emirates is a brand that has harnessed itself to Dubai, and with the drive and visionary leadership of this country, we hope that the brand continues to propel itself and Dubai even further.”

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Emirates’ has won the title of Transport & Logistics Company of the Year accolade at the Gulf Business Awards 2023.

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Virgin Atlantic 100% SAF flight powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines

eNethersole — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:23 +0000

Flown on a Boeing 787, using Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, the flight marks a world first on 100% SAF by a commercial airline across the Atlantic. The milestone flight was made possible by a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Imperial College London, University of Sheffield, ICF and Rocky Mountain Institute, in partnership with Department for Transport.

SAF has a significant role to play in the decarbonisation of long haul aviation, and pathway to Net Zero 2050.

While other technologies such as electric and hydrogen remain decades away, SAF can be used now. Today, SAF represents less than 0.1% of global jet fuel volumes and fuel standards allow for just a 50% SAF blend in commercial jet engines. Flight100 will prove that the challenge of scaling up production is one of policy and investment, and industry and government must move quickly to create a thriving UK SAF industry.

As well as proving the capabilities of SAF, Flight100 will assess how its use affects the flight’s non-carbon emissions with the support of consortium partners ICF, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Imperial College London and University of Sheffield. The research will improve scientific understanding of the effects of SAF on contrails and particulates and help to implement contrail forecasts in the flight planning process. Data and research will be shared with industry, and Virgin Atlantic will continue its involvement with contrail work through RMI’s Climate Impact Task Force, which is part-funded by Virgin Unite.

The SAF used on Flight100 is a unique dual blend; 88% HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) supplied by AirBP and 12% SAK (Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene) supplied by Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The HEFA is made from waste fats while the SAK is made from plant sugars, with the remainder of plant proteins, oil and fibres continuing into the food chain. SAK is needed in 100% SAF blends to give the fuel the required aromatics for engine function. To achieve Net Zero 2050, the innovation and investment needed across all available feedstocks and technologies must be harnessed to maximise SAF volumes as well as continuing the research and development needed to bring new zero emission aircraft to market.

Rolls-Royce recently announced that it has proved all its in-production civil aero engine types are compatible with 100% SAF. This fulfils a commitment, made in 2021, to demonstrate there are no engine technology barriers to the use of 100% SAF.

Simon Burr, group director of engineering, technology & safety, Rolls-Royce, said: “We are incredibly proud that our Trent 1000 engines are powering the first ever widebody flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel across the Atlantic today. Rolls-Royce has recently completed compatibility testing of 100% SAF on all our in-production civil aero engine types and this is further proof that there are no engine technology barriers to the use of 100% SAF. The flight represents a major milestone for the entire aviation industry in its journey towards net zero carbon emissions.”

Sheila Remes, vice president of environmental sustainability, Boeing, said: “In 2008 Virgin Atlantic and Boeing completed the first commercial SAF test flight on a 747 and today we will accomplish yet another significant milestone utilising a 787 Dreamliner. This flight is a key step toward our commitment to deliver 100% SAF-compatible airplanes by 2030. As we work toward the civil aviation industry’s net-zero goal, today’s historic journey highlights what we can achieve together.”

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Rolls-Royce announced this week that a Virgin Atlantic flight flew on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) London Heathrow to New York.

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Etihad Airways to serve New York with its A380

eNethersole — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:41:50 +0000

Antonoaldo Neves, chief executive officer, Etihad Airways, said: “We’re thrilled to start flying our remarkable A380 across the Atlantic, and we know our guests love the onboard experience. Whether they are flying in Economy, Business, First or the three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, they will enjoy elevated levels of service from our dedicated crew, and ensure they arrive in the city that never sleeps refreshed and relaxed. We know this is important for all our guests, not least our corporate customers, and the timing and comfort provided by the A380 means they can arrive fresh and ready for their business appointments.

“Putting the A380 on the popular New York route makes sense as we satisfy customer demand for more capacity, further growing our expanding network. The fact that our new route to Boston, Etihad’s fourth US gateway, will open on 31 March, three weeks before our A380 starts flying to New York, underlines our ambitious growth plans.”

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Etihad Airways will start flying its A380 double-decker to New York JFK from 22 April, 2024.

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Etihad Airways surprises 30 Man City fans with return tickets

eNethersole — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:39 +0000

The fans are all season ticket holders at Manchester City and celebrated their 20th birthday in November.

Fans were offered the opportunity to join Etihad and Manchester City pitch-side at half-time during the Premier League fixture between City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 25 November.

Each winner has been gifted a pair of return tickets for them and a friend to Abu Dhabi and a three-night stay for two in a four-star hotel in the vibrant city to explore, relax and discover at their own pace.

Amina Taher, Etihad Airways vice president brand, marketing & sponsorships, said: “Etihad Airways understands the amazing power of sport to unite us, which is why we are so excited to invite some of Manchester City’s young fans to be part of our 20th anniversary celebrations.

“Both the fans and Etihad are celebrating 20th birthdays this month, so what better way to mark this than with a complimentary trip to Abu Dhabi in comfort and style, to soak up the city’s fantastic atmosphere and visit some of its amazing attractions.”

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Etihad Airways has surprised 30 young Manchester City fans with a birthday trip of a lifetime to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary.

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FlyNamibia opens new routes between Windhoek and Victoria Falls

eNethersole — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:50:11 +0000

It is the first scheduled air service between the two destinations and lets travellers fly directly between Cape Town – central Namibia – Victoria Falls – Kruger Park, all on a single ticket.

Flights on the new route will commence from April 4, 2024.

“Our partnership strategy with FlyNamibia is to maximise the opportunity to establish Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport as a gateway to other regional destinations. The new Windhoek-Victoria Falls route is the first manifestation of this, and we expect to announce more in the coming weeks and months. It will benefit our customers by making it more convenient to travel between the region’s main attractions. It also creates opportunities for our partners in the travel and tourism sector to offer new itineraries,” said Airlink CEO and managing director, Rodger Foster.

These flights are available in the Global Distribution System (GDS), which provides reach into travel source markets around the world.

"By connecting Windhoek and Victoria Falls, under this agreement, FlyNamibia is creating new opportunities for tourists and business travellers. With this route, FlyNamibia will stimulate tourism while also fostering trade, commerce and broader economic activity between Namibia and Zimbabwe," explained Andrè Compion, Managing Director of FlyNamibia.

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FlyNamibia is to operate new flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls.

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Flynas becomes a member of UNWTO

eNethersole — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:27:00 +0000

The airline becomes the first Saudi airline and the first low-cost carrier in the Middle East to join the organisation.

The Affiliate Members form an integral part of UNWTO membership, bringing together over 500 companies, educational and research institutions, and NGOs to engage in dialogue, share information, and take further action with the objective of contributing to sustainable global tourism, in which knowledge and innovation are applied to making tourism more responsible and competitive, in accordance with the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Flynas’ joining as an affiliate member of the UNWTO, which opened its Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh in 2021, contributes to highlighting the pioneering role of flynas and adds value in visibility, networking, participation, knowledge, support, and cooperation with Tier 1 organisations in the field of tourism.

Bander Almohanna, CEO and managing director of flynas, said: “Flynas joining the organisation as the first Saudi airline and the first Low-Cost carrier in the Middle East will reinforce its position as the fourth best Low-Cost airline in the world, pointing out that the membership goals come in line with flynas’ sustainability plan, which focuses on adopting initiatives with a sustainable impact on the environment, society, and the economy, in addition to its efficient role in shaping the future of global travel and its pioneering role in building a sustainable tourism sector.”

“Flynas places sustainability at the core of its operations, in line with the Kingdom’s goals to reach zero neutrality in greenhouse gas emissions by 2060,” Almohanna added.

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Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas has joined the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as an affiliate member.

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