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A Record-Breaking Summer Ahead as Ryanair Grows Its Shannon Operations and Invests $400 Million in the Region

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(NEWS) DUBLIN, 2025-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair is set to elevate Shannon Airport’s connectivity to new heights with its Summer 2026 expansion, unveiling four new European routes — Rome, Warsaw, Poznan, and Madrid — alongside the introduction of a fourth based aircraft. The move represents a US$400 million investment and marks the airline’s biggest-ever… Read the full news article

New Auckland Lounge and Sydney Redevelopment Mark Next Phase in Qantas’ Premium Travel Push

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Nov-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is ramping up its investment in the premium travel experience, moving forward with an extensive global lounge overhaul that will see a major transformation of its Sydney International Business Lounge and the long-awaited opening of its new Auckland International Lounge next month. The twin projects reflect… Read the full news article

easyJet launches Flight Paths cabin crew taster sessions to inspire young people and tackle record youth unemployment

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(NEWS) LUTON, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has launched a new initiative, Flight Paths, as part of its annual recruitment drive to encourage more young people in the UK to pursue careers in aviation and help tackle rising youth unemployment. The airline is offering free taster sessions this summer at its London Gatwick Training… Read the full news article

IATA FuelIS to Help GOL and TAP Air Portugal Cut Fuel Costs and Support Decarbonization

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(IN SHORT) GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to implement IATA FuelIS, an advanced solution that helps airlines optimize fuel consumption and improve fuel efficiency. FuelIS uses real operational data from over 220 airlines globally, providing airlines with the ability to benchmark their fuel efficiency against industry standards. This data will… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo Unveils Aircraft Engines Solution for Critical Aviation Component Transport

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(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has launched Aircraft Engines, a specialized solution for transporting high-value, time-critical aviation components. Part of the Aerospace and Engineering vertical, this service provides dedicated support for the transport of aircraft engines, offering expertise, speed, and efficiency. With priority loading, real-time tracking, and a team of experts across key global cities, Emirates… Read the full news article

Swissport and Aurrigo Launch Global Pilot of Autonomous Ground Handling Technologies at Zurich Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International plc to launch its first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport. The initiative includes deploying a digital simulation platform, Auto-Sim, and conducting a live trial of Aurrigo’s autonomous electric vehicle, Auto-DollyTug. This collaboration aims to enhance airside operations by improving efficiency, safety, and… Read the full news article

BGS and Wizz Air Extend Collaboration with New Fuel Supply Deal for Multiple Airports

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(IN SHORT) BGS Group and Wizz Air have renewed their successful partnership by signing a new fuel supply agreement at Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga, and Tallinn airports. This continued collaboration celebrates 14 years of working together and will include all Wizz Air divisions, ensuring smooth operations across its expanding European network. Wizz Air’s new flight from… Read the full news article

Pia Aaltonen-Forsell to Join Finnair as CFO, Bringing Extensive Financial Expertise

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(IN SHORT) Finnair has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell as its new CFO, effective August 2025. She joins from Northvolt, bringing extensive financial expertise and leadership experience. Aaltonen-Forsell’s appointment is seen as a strategic move to further strengthen Finnair’s financial position and competitiveness in the aviation industry. (PRESS RELEASE) VANTAA, 2025-May-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport Celebrates Graduation of Three Apprentices Now Joining the Fire and Rescue Service

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(IN SHORT) Three apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme—Aoibh Caroll, Jay Sempey, and Nicole Dallot—have completed their training and are now joining the Airport Fire and Rescue Service. The trio underwent a thorough training process in both academic and practical aspects of fire safety and emergency response. Their achievements were recognized at… Read the full news article

Cathay Technologies Launches to Revolutionise Aviation Digital Solutions in Strategic HKSTP Partnership

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Technologies has been established as a new subsidiary by Cathay to bring its digital solutions to a wider aviation market. Announced on April 8, 2025, the new venture leverages Cathay’s extensive aviation experience to deliver innovative products that enhance pilot experience, safety, and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, the Electronic Flight Folder… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Partners with Aether Fuels to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption

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(IN SHORT) The Singapore Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Aether Fuels to explore sourcing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether’s upcoming plants. This collaboration aims to support SIA’s decarbonization goals and enhance the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, with plans for SAF production in the US and South East Asia. The partnership will accelerate… Read the full news article

flydubai Partners with Ultramain Systems to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Digital Logbook Technology

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(IN SHORT) flydubai has partnered with Ultramain Systems to integrate the ULTRAMAIN ELB (Electronic Logbook) solution, which will replace manual paper logbooks with real-time digital tracking. This partnership reflects flydubai’s commitment to adopting digital innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, and collaboration. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, serving over 125 destinations worldwide…. Read the full news article

Boeing Joins Forces with Norsk e-Fuel to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in the Nordics

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Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility (IN SHORT) Boeing has partnered with Norsk e-Fuel to support the development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facilities for the production of sustainable… Read the full news article

International Airlines Group adopts Airline Economics by Skailark

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(IN SHORT) Skailark, a Data as a Service company, has announced a collaboration with International Airlines Group (IAG) to implement Airline Economics, Skailark’s digital twin of the global aviation industry. This platform will provide IAG with granular insights into cost and revenue data for over 350 airlines worldwide, enabling them to optimize decision-making on various… Read the full news article

Capital A Earns Top Sustainability Ratings in Aviation Industry

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(IN SHORT) Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has received prestigious sustainability ratings affirming its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. AirAsia was awarded the GOLD Environmental Sustainability rating by the Centre for Aviation, highlighting its efficiency and environmental performance post-pandemic. Additionally, Capital A ranked 15th out of 124 airlines in the… Read the full news article

easyJet Partners with Airbus to Pioneer Carbon-Removal Initiative in Aviation Industry

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London, UK, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS), to offer airlines worldwide carbon removal credits to advance their decarbonisation goals…. Read the full news article

Aberdeen International Airport Commits to Young Person’s Guarantee for Youth Opportunities in Aviation Industry

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Aberdeen, UK, 2023-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has successfully enrolled in the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Young Person’s Guarantee employer scheme. The Young Person’s Guarantee is a joint commitment to provide opportunities for all 16-24 year olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships, further and higher education, training programmes and volunteering…. Read the full news article

IATA and AWS launch datathon to boost gender diversity in aviation industry

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative… Read the full news article

Nominations Open for 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in the Aviation Industry

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19 April 2023. The annual awards… Read the full news article

$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

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More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full news article

Boeing and University of Cambridge announce new research project to accelerate decarbonization of aviation industry

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Partnership focuses on accelerating sustainable aviation technology insights Commitment further advances original partnership where Boeing helped develop technology maturity assessments for AIA modelling efforts FARNBOROUGH, UK, 2022-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 18, 2022) Boeing [NYSE: B.A.] announced that they have committed to advancing their partnership with the University of Cambridge on the… Read the full news article

H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, recognized for his global influence on the aviation industry with 2022 Joseph Murphy Award

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The Award recognises H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker’s global influence on the aviation industry, spearheading the successful growth of Qatar Airways business DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, received the ‘2022 Joseph Murphy Award’ by Air Transport World (ATW), a leading online… Read the full news article

Heathrow announces its updated sustainability strategy as the aviation industry emerges from the pandemic and ramps up to recovery

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Heathrow launches Heathrow 2.0: Connecting People and Planet kicking off a decisive decade of difference to help the airport build back better from the pandemic, with carbon reductions and ensuring Heathrow is a great place to live and work top of the agenda Heathrow is already delivering against the goals of its plan, announcing today the airport’s… Read the full news article

easyJet and Rolls-Royce partner to develop knowledge on sustainability solutions for aviation industry

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London, UK, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Rolls-Royce have confirmed they will be working together on research into industry-wide sustainability solutions for commercial aircraft. The study, which will commence in January 2022 and run for up to two years, will seek to explore alternative energy and power solutions, including low carbon and… Read the full news article

Swissport and SITA team up to unlock new data insights to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the aviation industry

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Swiss ground service and air cargo handling group, Swissport International, and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire industry. This initiative is aimed not… Read the full news article

IATA reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marks ten years of joint strategy for carbon-neutral growth

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. “Ten years ago, the entire aviation sector committed to a joint… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain Polytechnic partner on initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bahrain Polytechnic to establish the first in a long-term research initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry. The ultimate goal of the project… Read the full news article

New A4ANZ Group Aims to Achieve Regulatory Reform in Aviation Industry

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Professor Graeme Samuel AC to be appointed as Chair SYDNEY, Australia, 2017-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia and New Zealand’s major airlines today announced the establishment of a new industry group to advocate and pursue reform on public policy issues that impact the aviation sector and broader economy in the region. Airlines for Australia and… Read the full news article

IATA’s Simplifying the Business (StB) program will enable aviation industry accommodate double in demand in the next 20 years

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Montreal, Canada, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out a transformative vision for air travel that will enable aviation to successfully accommodate a near doubling in demand for air travel over the next two decades. According to IATA’s latest passenger forecast, some 7.2 billion air trips will take place in… Read the full news article

IATA urged governments to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint by agreeing to implement CORSIA

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Reinforcing global standards that enable global connectivity Montreal, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a global market-based measure to help the aviation industry manage its carbon footprint. At the top of the agenda for… Read the full news article