Daily Archives: July 1, 2025

SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Wins UNESCO-Backed Prix Versailles Award for Architectural Excellence

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(IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has been recognized by Prix Versailles, in partnership with UNESCO, as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports for 2025. Designed to blend relaxation, sustainable design, and compelling art, the terminal honors civil rights leader Harvey Milk with dedicated museum-quality exhibits. Opened in four phases… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines Debuts Twice-Weekly Cargo Link Between Addis Ababa and Urumqi to Enhance Africa–Asia Trade

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(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines has launched a twice-weekly cargo service between Addis Ababa and Urumqi, China, with inaugural celebrations featuring a water-cannon salute at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. Operating every Monday and Thursday, the new route aims to strengthen Ethiopia’s footprint in Western China and streamline the vital freight corridor linking Africa and Asia. Group… Read the full news article

SAS Embraer E195-E2 Acquisition Accelerates Sustainable Fleet Renewal and Network Expansion

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(IN SHORT) SAS has placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus purchase rights for ten more, marking its largest direct jet purchase since 1996 and committing nearly US$4 billion. Deliveries begin in late 2027 and span four years. The E195-E2 promises significant gains in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, powered by… Read the full news article

Swissport Commits €1.5 Billion to Build World’s Largest Electric GSE Fleet and Boost Renewable Energy

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines Unveils Five-Day Independence Day Sale with One-Way Fares from $49

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(IN SHORT) Spirit Airlines has unveiled a five-day Independence Day sale, offering one-way fares from $49 for travel across the U.S. this summer. Valid from July 1–5, the promotion covers nonstop flights to key historical and leisure destinations—Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore–Washington D.C., Charleston, and New Orleans—with Spirit’s low-cost Value fares. Customers can also save up to… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Forge Codeshare Alliance to Boost Doha–Nairobi Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed an MoU to establish a strategic partnership featuring a full codeshare agreement and expanded flight frequencies between Doha and Nairobi, including the introduction of a third daily service and seasonal Mombasa–Doha flights. The collaboration will also extend into cargo, airport and ground handling, product innovation, loyalty… Read the full news article

Meticulous Logistics by Cathay Cargo Bring Xi’an’s Terracotta Figures to Western Australia’s Museum

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo has executed a high-security shipment of ten terracotta army figures and over 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the “Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor” exhibition. Utilising its Cathay Expert and Cathay Secure services, the carrier collaborated with cultural authorities and logistics partners to develop a fully custom transport… Read the full news article