Category Archives: Business

Pratt & Whitney Canada Eases Used-Parts Restrictions as IATA Pushes for Wider Engine Aftermarket Competition

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Contract changes covering PT6 and PW100-series turboprops open more room for independent suppliers, while IATA says broader MRO reform is still needed amid parts shortages and maintenance-capacity pressure. KEY TAKEAWAYS Pratt & Whitney Canada has changed contractual terms affecting access to used engine material and related services for PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines. The changes… Read the full news article

Korean Air Maps AI-Powered Future Aviation at Busan’s World Smart City Expo 2026

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Korean Air exhibition booth at World Smart City Expo 2026 at BEXCO in Busan

The carrier is linking automated aerospace manufacturing, intelligent aircraft maintenance and low-altitude traffic management in a three-part technology showcase at BEXCO. KEY TAKEAWAYS Korean Air is exhibiting at World Smart City Expo 2026 at BEXCO in Busan from September 9 to 11 with a three-part future aviation framework. The Future Aviation AX zone focuses on… Read the full news article

Airest Taps BGS and Gulfstream Oil for Aircraft Fueling at Kaunas and Riga

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The new Baltic partnership covers into-plane fueling at KUN and RIX, with BGS serving Kaunas and its Gulfstream Oil unit handling Riga. KEY TAKEAWAYS Airest has begun a new fueling partnership with BGS Group covering Kaunas Airport in Lithuania and Riga Airport in Latvia. BGS provides into-plane fueling at Kaunas, while BGS Group company Gulfstream… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Moves Autonomous Employee Shuttles to Driverless Level 4 Operations

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Automated shuttle bus operating on the grounds of Zurich Airport.

Two WeRide buses are now running without onboard safety drivers under remote supervision, with employee passenger service expected after an initial four-week test phase. KEY TAKEAWAYS Two automated employee shuttle buses at Zurich Airport began operating without onboard safety drivers in early September 2026. Zurich Airport describes the new remote-supervised configuration as its targeted Level… Read the full news article

VisitEngland Finds Accessibility Guides Are Influencing Visitor Choices and Business Confidence

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Two visitors using wheelchairs outdoors at a visitor attraction in England

A two-year VisitEngland and AccessAble programme has produced guides for more than 480 tourism businesses, with one in three surveyed participants reporting more visitors with accessibility requirements. KEY TAKEAWAYS One in three of 108 surveyed businesses said their Detailed Access Guide had contributed to an increase in visitors with accessibility requirements. A quarter of respondents… Read the full news article

HKIA deepens aviation ties with Turkey and Uzbekistan through two Belt and Road agreements

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Cargo aircraft on the apron at Hong Kong International Airport with freight pallets and ground-handling equipment in the foreground.

An MNG Airlines MoU targets stronger Hong Kong–Turkey cargo connectivity, while HKIA Consultancy will support work linked to the development of Navoi International Airport. KEY TAKEAWAYS HKIA exchanged a memorandum of understanding with MNG Airlines to deepen cargo connectivity, operational cooperation, sustainability work and aviation training. MNG Airlines currently operates eight to 10 freighter flights… Read the full news article

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy to Receive NBAA’s Top Aviation Honor at 2026 Las Vegas Convention

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The aircraft-leasing pioneer will be recognized at NBAA-BACE in October, with a Horizon Stage conversation alongside Ross Perot Jr. KEY TAKEAWAYS Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award during 2026 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The Horizon Stage presentation will include a live aviation-industry conversation between Udvar-Hazy and fellow award recipient Ross… Read the full news article

Sheraton Brussels Airport to Stay Open During Major Hotel Overhaul Through 2028

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Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel at Brussels Airport.

Brussels Airport’s phased renovation will refresh the façade, 294 guestrooms, restaurant and technical systems while adding a glass gallery and new executive rooms. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel will remain open throughout a phased renovation expected to be completed by the end of 2028. Major structural works are scheduled to begin in mid-2027 after… Read the full news article

Maldives Takes Three-City Tourism Roadshow to Russia and Kazakhstan in September

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Participants at an I AM Maldives tourism trade event pose for a group photograph beside an I AM Maldives banner

A 25-company delegation will meet travel trade partners in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Almaty as the Maldives looks to sustain Russian demand and deepen its reach in Central Asia. KEY TAKEAWAYS The I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow 2026 is scheduled for Moscow on September 21, St. Petersburg on September 23 and Almaty on September… Read the full news article

Travelport names Naomi Hahn to unify marketing and commercial operations

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Business headshot of Naomi Hahn, Travelport’s Chief Marketing & Commercial Operations Officer.

The former Skyscanner and Auto Trader executive takes responsibility for go-to-market, marketing and communications, and commercial operations as Travelport sharpens its data-led growth strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Naomi Hahn has joined Travelport as Chief Marketing & Commercial Operations Officer. Her remit combines Go-to-Market, Marketing & Communications, and Commercial Operations under one leadership role. Hahn brings more… Read the full news article

JAL Restores Freighter Capacity Across Asia and Adds Chicago Cargo Flights After Maintenance

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JAL Cargo Boeing 767 freighter on an airport apron

Narita–Tianjin and Narita–Taipei gain frequencies, Hong Kong returns to JAL-operated Boeing 767 service on September 16, and Western Global adds Chicago capacity during September. KEY TAKEAWAYS JAL is increasing its own Boeing 767 freighter service from Narita to Tianjin from five to eight flights per week and its direct Narita–Taipei service from two to four… Read the full news article

Navan taps Engine’s Omni infrastructure for extended stays, groups and trip changes

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The business travel platforms are integrating hotel content, payments and servicing technology, with initial capabilities rolling out in September and more self-service tools to follow. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navan will integrate Engine’s Omni travel infrastructure to add hotel content, payments and servicing capabilities within the Navan platform. The partnership focuses particularly on extended stays, group and… Read the full news article

Bristol Temple Quarter Opens New Rail Gateway, University Campus and Harbour Link

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Officials stand inside the new Bristol Temple Meads Eastern Entrance holding a banner bearing the station and project logos.

The eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Meads now connects directly with the £500 million Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, while a new waterside route improves access across the regeneration district. KEY TAKEAWAYS The new eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Meads, the University of Bristol’s Sloane Robinson Building and a new harbour walkway have opened as a… Read the full news article

SAS leads Europe for punctuality again with 87% on-time arrivals in August

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The Scandinavian carrier tops Cirium’s European ranking for a second consecutive month, extending a two-year run of 11 regional and global number-one finishes. KEY TAKEAWAYS SAS recorded an 87% on-time arrival rate in August 2026 and ranked first among European airlines in Cirium’s monthly On-Time Performance assessment. The result follows SAS’ July European win at… Read the full news article

Turkish Airlines Takes Liverpool FC Shirt Sponsorship from 2027/28 in Major Global Brand Deal

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Anfield stadium in Liverpool with its red seating and football pitch

The airline will replace Standard Chartered as Liverpool’s Main Club Partner from June 1, 2027, placing its branding on the men’s, women’s and Academy match shirts. KEY TAKEAWAYS Turkish Airlines will become Liverpool FC’s Main Club Partner on June 1, 2027, beginning with the 2027/28 season. The airline’s branding will appear on the front of… Read the full news article

Finnair carries 1.13 million passengers in August as unit revenue climbs 12.3%

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Passenger numbers rose despite a 4.8% capacity reduction, while stronger load factors in Europe and the North Atlantic lifted network-wide occupancy to 80.3%. KEY TAKEAWAYS Finnair carried 1.126 million passengers in August 2026, up 2.3% year on year, even as total available seat kilometres fell 4.8%. Passenger load factor improved 1.4 percentage points to 80.3%,… Read the full news article

Dusit to rebrand 268-room Ipoh hotel as Malaysia portfolio expands

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Exterior of Dusit Princess Ipoh in Ipoh, Malaysia

Dusit Princess Ipoh opens October 1 beside the Perak Turf Club, combining family-friendly stays, sizeable event facilities and locally led heritage and food experiences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dusit Princess Ipoh will open on October 1, 2026, as Dusit’s third branded hotel in Malaysia. The 268-room Plenitude Berhad-owned property is an established hotel currently associated with the… Read the full news article

NBAA’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Highlights Rising Talent Across Business Aviation

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Collage of 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 honorees behind the NBAA Top 40 Under 40 logo.

The new class spans nine career fields from airport operations and maintenance to technology, flight crews and business management, with recipients selected by NBAA’s Young Professionals Council. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA has announced its 2026 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 class, selected from industry nominations by the association’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation Council. The… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation Opens Starlink Upgrade Path for Hawker 700, 800 and 900 Fleets

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White Hawker 900 business jet flying over a mountainous landscape

FAA approval of AeroMech’s STC brings the Starlink Aviation Performance Kit to Hawker operators through Textron Aviation’s service network, with advertised speeds of up to 1 Gbps. KEY TAKEAWAYS Starlink high-speed internet is now available for Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft following FAA issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate. Operators can schedule installation… Read the full news article

Radisson Individuals makes Denmark debut with 165-room Copenhagen West hotel

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Exterior of Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West, a member of Radisson Individuals, in Høje-Taastrup, Denmark

The established Høje-Taastrup property joins Radisson’s affiliation portfolio with 724 square meters of meeting space, direct rail access to Copenhagen and Green Key certification. KEY TAKEAWAYS Radisson Individuals has entered Denmark with the 165-room Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West, whose official opening date under the new affiliation is listed as August 4, 2026. The hotel… Read the full news article

London Bridge Hotel to Join Tapestry Collection by Hilton After £12m Transformation

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Five Hilton and Gama Holdings executives at the London Bridge Hotel Tapestry Collection signing ceremony in New York.

The 153-room property beside London Bridge Station is expected to join Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio in early 2028, bringing the Tapestry brand to the UK capital. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings to bring London Bridge Hotel into Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s London debut. The 153-room property is… Read the full news article

WFS regains China Eastern cargo handling at Stockholm as Shanghai route returns

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China Eastern Airlines aircraft at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with Swedish and Chinese flags displayed near the cockpit

The three-year agreement supports China Eastern’s restored three-times-weekly Arlanda–Pudong service, which is expected to carry more than 1,000 tonnes of cargo annually. KEY TAKEAWAYS WFS has signed a new three-year cargo handling contract with China Eastern Airlines at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. China Eastern resumed non-stop Stockholm–Shanghai Pudong flights on June 22, 2026, operating three round… Read the full news article

Uganda Airlines adopts Amadeus SkyWORKS as expanding network raises scheduling demands

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The flag carrier becomes the first African airline to deploy Amadeus’ schedule-development platform, adding AI-enabled scenario testing and near-real-time planning tools. KEY TAKEAWAYS Uganda Airlines has become the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS, according to Amadeus. SkyWORKS provides integrated schedule editing, near-real-time feasibility checks, reporting, distribution and AI-enabled scenario analysis. The agreement extends… Read the full news article

New Zealand adventure travelers favor long trips, multiple countries and trusted agents

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Cyclists riding on a rural route during AdventureELEVATE Catalonia 2026

Record outbound travel and Viva Expeditions’ market experience point to a small but committed source market where three-week journeys, multi-country itineraries and trade relationships remain important. KEY TAKEAWAYS New Zealand residents returned from 3.09 million short-term overseas trips in the June 2026 year, a record for a June year, according to Stats NZ. Viva Expeditions… Read the full news article

Park’N Fly Centralizes Travel Advisor Booking Tools and Agency Incentives in New Online Hub

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Members of Park'N Fly's sales and marketing team at the Travel Market Report Canadian Travel Awards

The Canadian airport-parking provider has brought reservations, e-coupons, referral tools, marketing assets and agency rewards into one advisor-facing resource. KEY TAKEAWAYS Park'N Fly has launched a new Travel Agent Hub combining booking access, product information, marketing resources and advisor incentives. Advisors can use the travel-agent portal, customized e-coupons and referral links to connect client parking… Read the full news article

La Compagnie Brings All-Business-Class New York Flights to Düsseldorf From April 2027

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Lars Redeligx and Christian Vernet standing in front of a La Compagnie Airbus A321neo at Düsseldorf Airport

The five-times-weekly Newark service will restore a nonstop New York link from Düsseldorf and mark La Compagnie’s first entry into the German market. KEY TAKEAWAYS La Compagnie will begin nonstop Düsseldorf-New York-Newark flights on 21 April 2027, operating five times a week. The route will use an Airbus A321neo LR configured with 76 fully flat… Read the full news article

Bombardier highlights U.S. jobs and supply chain after Trump threatens aircraft sales ban

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Bombardier Global 5500 business jet inside a hangar

The business jet maker says its American footprint spans more than 20 states, 2,800 suppliers and over $2.5 billion in annual U.S. purchasing, with a new Fort Wayne service centre due later this year. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bombardier says its U.S. supply chain includes approximately 2,800 companies across 47 states and more than $2.5 billion in… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels Commits $100 Million to Refresh Adina Apartment Hotels Across Australia and Europe

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Shoreline Kitchen dining area at Adina Darling Harbour in Sydney

Darling Harbour, Frankfurt Neue Oper and Budapest anchor a wider portfolio upgrade as Adina expands into Brisbane, Hobart, Cambridge and Glasgow KEY TAKEAWAYS TFE Hotels has committed $100 million to refurbishing first-generation Adina apartment hotels across key markets in Australia and Europe. Adina Darling Harbour has completed a multi-million-dollar redesign, while Adina Frankfurt Neue Oper… Read the full news article

Innovate Canada brings global event decision-makers into Québec City’s technology ecosystem

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Destination Canada’s September 8–10 program connects leaders from Google, Informa and major associations with seven Canadian tech hubs as it competes for future conferences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Innovate Canada will bring senior international association and corporate leaders to Québec City from September 8–10, 2026. Participants will connect with seven Canadian technology hubs and explore expertise spanning… Read the full news article

FHAM 2026 opens in Hulhumalé as Manhattan Grand makes its public debut

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FHAM 2026 opening at Manhattan Grand Hotel in Hulhumalé

The three-day hospitality trade show brings more than 100 exhibitors from over 22 countries to the new 162-room hotel, alongside culinary, barista, housekeeping and mocktail competitions. KEY TAKEAWAYS FHAM 2026 runs from 7–9 September at Manhattan Grand Hotel in Hulhumalé, followed by its award ceremony on 10 September. The exhibition features more than 100 exhibitors… Read the full news article