All Nippon Airways to become Milan Malpensa’s 15th serving Asian carrier

MILAN, Italy, 2019-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin flying to Milan Malpensa from Tokyo Haneda, the world’s fourth busiest airport, in Summer 2020, becoming the Italian airport’s 15th serving Asian carrier. The service will mark the return of a Japanese carrier to Italy after a 10-year gap. Malpensa will… Read the full press release

British Airways to expand its fleet with a brand new 787-10 Dreamliner

LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today (November 19, 2019) announced that it will take delivery of its first brand new 787-10 Dreamliner in January 2020, with its first route being Atlanta in February next year. This state-of-the-art, 787-10 aircraft has a carbon fibre fuselage which allows the pressure to be… Read the full press release

Emirates announces a firm order for 50 A350-900 XWB aircraft worth US$ 16 billion at the Dubai Airshow 2019

Fleet investment strengthens airline’s business model, and signals confidence in Dubai and UAE’s strategy of international connectivity Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today (18 November 2019) announced a firm order for 50 A350-900 XWB aircraft worth US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) at list prices at the… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation announces utility nose option for the Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop

DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today (NOVEMBER 17, 2019) announced a utility nose option for the Beechcraft King Air 350 turboprop, delivering additional capability to the highly versatile platform. The new FAA-certified modification enables an additional 12 cubic feet of storage space for up to 250 pounds… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways selects CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of 50 A321neo family aircraft

LEAP-1A engines to power airline’s new fleet of 50 A321neo family aircraft Agreement valued at $4 billion at list price and over the life of the service contracts DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo’s dedicated pharma handling facility in Chicago gets GDP certification

Pharma operations in Copenhagen shifted to a GDP certified pharma facility Pharma Corridors initiative expanded to 25 stations Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With over 75,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals flown across the world during the Financial Year 2018/19, Emirates SkyCargo is one of the leading international players in the air transportation of… Read the full press release

SWIFT247, Grab and Vietjet Air team up to bring super express delivery service to Da Nang

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SWIFT247 has today (11 November 2019) begun providing a solution connecting air and road transportation with Vietjet Air and Grab officially to customers in Vietnam’s central city, Da Nang. After providing super express delivery service connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City within 5 hours, with “swift… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean unveils lineup of adventures for 2021-22 with the opening of its Alaska itineraries

Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the Seas Return to Pacific Northwest MIAMI, FL, 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International begins to unveil the lineup of adventures in store for 2021-22 with the opening of its Alaska itineraries. The cruise line invites guests to set course for awe-inspiring views and thrilling adventures in the Last Frontier… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific finalizes order for 16 brand-new Airbus A330neo aircraft

CEB fleet revitalized with eight brand-new aircraft deliveries Manila, Philippines, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the leading carrier in the Philippines, signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for the order of 16 A330 long-range aircraft. The transaction is valued at USD4.8 Billion. The 16 A330neo aircraft are scheduled for delivery between… Read the full press release

The Port of Rotterdam welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Rotterdam has welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa, one of the most environmentally-advanced ships at sea yet. A special ‘All-Stars of the Sea’ event will be held on board the stunning 6,334-guest ship tonight as MSC Cruises recognises the efforts and achievements of Dutch and… Read the full press release

Stagecoach wins two awards at the National Transport Awards

Winner of Most Innovative Transport Project for employee experience app, Blink Blink implementation part of Stagecoach drive to enhance employee engagement Part of the winning team for Improvements to Bus Services for the Liverpool City Region Bus Alliance Perth, Scotland, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach was named in the winning team for two awards… Read the full press release

Stagecoach in search for new graduates to join its Graduate Leadership Programme for 2020

UK’s biggest bus and coach operator on the hunt for new graduates for 2020 Graduate programme offers proven opportunities for future managers and leaders Applications until 31 December 2019 at www.stagecoachgrads.com Perth, Scotland, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach is on the hunt for a team of new graduates to join the UK’s biggest bus and… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group and The Drone Racing League partner for the DRL Allianz: Singapore Champions drone race

Tickets now available to DRL Allianz Singapore Champions race at Gardens By the Bay SINGAPORE, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) and The Drone Racing League (DRL) – the world’s only professional circuit for drone racing – today (Nov 01, 2019) announced a partnership for Singapore to host its first professional drone race, the DRL Allianz:… Read the full press release

Transavia France makes Montpellier its next base

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Transavia France, the low-cost carrier (LCC) subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, will base two aircraft at Montpellier Méditerranée Airport from Spring 2020. Montpellier will become the fourth base for the LCC in France, and next summer it will fly to 20 destinations. It joins the carrier’s existing bases in Paris Orly, Lyon and Nantes,… Read the full press release

British Airways trials autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at Heathrow

LONDON, UK, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its ongoing £6.5bn investment for customers, British Airways is trialling autonomous, emissions-free baggage vehicles at its home at Heathrow, to help the airline further improve punctuality and depart every flight on time. British Airways currently operates up to 800 flights a day to and from… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways partners with the Ministry of Transport and Communications to widen access to information technology to its staff

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a ceremony at QITCOM 2019 The partnership is part of the Ministry’s Better Connections Program DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced a new partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) that aims to widen access to information technology to its… Read the full press release

dnata announces partnership with Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator, Wallenborn Transports

Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ —  dnata has strengthened its position in the cargo logistics industry in the Middle East by joining forces with Wallenborn Transports, Europe’s largest air-cargo road feeder services (RFS) operator. Wallenborn Transports has completed the acquisition of Agility Global Logistics’ interest in dnata PWC Airport Logistics LLC (DPAL), a… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces trial of WHILL autonomous driving personal electric vehicles at Haneda Airport

Travelers with or without limited mobility can experience a smooth and innovative transportation experience at the Haneda airport by test driving WHILL’s Intelligent Personal Vehicles Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — WHILL, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Japan Airport Terminal (JAT) today (October 28, 2019) announced the trial of the WHILL autonomous driving personal electric… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways signs naming and branding rights of HIA Metro Station as Hamad International Airport Station – Qatar Airways

Agreement signed during second day of Cityscape Qatar, one day after the unveiling of Hamad International Airport’s second expansion phase DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a naming and branding rights agreement with Qatar Rail to name Hamad International Airport (HIA) Metro Station as Hamad… Read the full press release

KLM takes delivery of its second Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Busy Lizzie

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning KLM’s second Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrived at Schiphol, directly from the Boeing factory in Charleston, South Carolina. The sustainable and energy-efficient aircraft with registration PH-BKC bears the name “Busy Lizzie”. All KLM Dreamliners are named after flowers or flowering plants. With the arrival of Busy Lizzie,… Read the full press release

SAS selected as the carrier of Norwegian Armed Forces

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has won a contract with the Armed Forces in Norway, in direct competition with Norwegian. The contract is worth a total value of ca. NOK 1 billion over four years. The Armed Forces contract is one of the biggest public sector contracts the airlines have competed for,… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: O’Hare Airport Transit Service Will Return to Service in Early 2020

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The O’Hare Airport Transit Service (ATS), an automated people mover, will remain out of service through the end of 2019 and into early 2020, the Chicago Department of Aviation announced today (10/18/2019). This delay is to ensure system safety and reliability after systems integration testing revealed a flaw… Read the full press release

Ed Balls, the former Shadow Chancellor, gave the keynote speech at Gatwick’s Transport Forum

Forum helps create an integrated approach to transport provision across the region Discussions included how the transport sector can collaborate and innovate to reach ‎the Government’s target of achieving net zero carbon emissions Audience hears how Gatwick now gets 44% of passengers and 43% of staff to the airport by public and other sustainable forms of transport… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport announces launch of the new ‘Airbnb of Cars’ service

Bristol, UK, 2019-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand-new scheme has been launched at Bristol Airport that can help passengers earn money while they travel, the new ‘Airbnb of Cars’ service. Car & Away is a peer-to-peer car sharing service which allows car owners to rent out their vehicle while on holiday. Launched originally in… Read the full press release

Bombardier celebrates a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the Global 6500 jet

Transport Canada awarded certification to Global 5500 and Global 6500 on September 24 The latest members of the Global family offer unmatched passenger comfort, greater range, a larger cabin and a smoother ride than competitor aircraft in the same class With a newly optimized wing and the all-new Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine, these aircraft fly farther, faster… Read the full press release

Christophe Degoumois appointed as Vice President of Sales, International of Bombardier Business Aircraft

Accomplished professional brings more than 20 years of experience in business jet sales to this role Mr. Degoumois will oversee aircraft sales in all regions outside the Americas Bombardier is poised to maintain its market share leadership around the world in the segments where it competes, with the most complete, most compelling portfolio of business… Read the full press release

Boeing delivers Saudi Arabian Airlines’s first 787-10 Dreamliner

Super-efficient jet joins airline’s existing 787-9 fleet to boost network expansion plans NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] delivered to Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) its first 787-10 Dreamliner, which will play a key role in the airline’s fleet and network expansion. The largest member of the Dreamliner family sets the… Read the full press release

Air France took delivery of its first Airbus A350

A major asset for reducing our environmental footprint – 25% less fuel consumed, 25% less CO2 emissions, 40% less noise emissions; A new definition of comfort in our Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins; 28 Airbus A350s by 2025. Paris, France, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On September 27, 2019, Air France took delivery of… Read the full press release

SAS joins Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where SAS together with other Nordic players gather. “We will be a Nordic network that works with both… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and Marubeni launches new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA)

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni today announced the launch of a new business jet service company, JAL Business Aviation (JALBA), established on January 11th, 2019.1 JALBA is now registered as an official business in the travel industry and will offer 3 services, including charter flight arrangement services as shown… Read the full press release