Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially launched its first direct flight from Seoul to Riyadh as the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner (flight SV899) successfully departed Incheon International Airport at 9:40 PM on 19 August, landing at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh early Wednesday morning. With this milestone route, Engr. Ahmed Alwassiah, Chief Operating Officer of SAUDIA, said the airline is not only connecting tourists but also helping facilitate the transfer of … [Read more...] about Saudia launches direct flights from Incheon
Carriers
Cathay extends carbon-offset scheme to air freight
Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in aviation’s sustainability efforts in Asia with the extension of Fly Greener to its air cargo services. Fly Greener is a carbon-offset programme powered by an integrated carbon emissions calculator, as part of the airline’s commitment to tackling climate change by achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Customers have already been able to estimate their potential carbon emissions by searching for flight connections with the emission calculator on … [Read more...] about Cathay extends carbon-offset scheme to air freight
Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based aircraft lessor Avolon. The announcement was made at an event in Kuala Lumpur, attended by MAG CEO Izham Ismail and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer, who signed a … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet
Norwegian carrier taps Jettainer for ULD support
Brand-new Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been connecting Oslo with several North American destinations since June and the carrier now plans to ramp up its network with regular connections from Berlin to New York and Los Angeles. Jettainer, which has a fleet of more than 1,000 containers and pallets for flight operations, has provided the airline with a customized and dedicated fleet of containers and pallets, as well as repair and maintenance of all units. This full-service … [Read more...] about Norwegian carrier taps Jettainer for ULD support
American elects new digital and information chief
American Airlines has announced that Ganesh Jayaram will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective September 1. Jayaram, who will report to CEO Robert Isom, will provide leadership, vision, and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. This includes leading and shaping the roadmap for defining the role technology will play in driving customer and team member … [Read more...] about American elects new digital and information chief
Qantas to add six A321s for its domestic cargo fleet
Qantas Freight will increase its domestic fleet with six Airbus A321 aircraft to meet growing e-commerce demand and as part of replacing its older freighters. The six A321 freighters are expected to arrive between early 2024 and mid-2026 and will replace the fleet of Boeing 737 freighters that are approaching the end of their economic life. Each A321 freighter can carry 23 tonnes of cargo, nine tonnes more than the older 737s, and are around 30 percent more fuel efficient per tonne of … [Read more...] about Qantas to add six A321s for its domestic cargo fleet
