Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (GlobalX), the Nation's fastest-growing charter airline, announced that it has entered into a digital interline agreement with United Airlines through Airblox’s innovative electronic Block Space Agreement (“eBSA”), enabling efficient cargo transport between San Juan (SJU) and Chicago (ORD). GlobalX operates round-trip cargo charter flights between San Juan (SJU) and Chicago (ORD) three times per week. These flights, scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and … [Read more...] about Global Crossing Airlines and United Airlines collaborate through Airblox for seamless cargo transportation between San Juan and Chicago
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Neste provides sustainable aviation fuel to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the U.S.
Neste will provide up to 1 million gallons (3,000 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in the U.S. through the end of 2024. This expansion of the existing partnership between the two companies enables United to become the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for operational use for flights from Chicago O’Hare, one of the busiest airports in the U.S. The first supply of Neste MY … [Read more...] about Neste provides sustainable aviation fuel to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the U.S.
United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
In its second quarter financial results, leading North American carrier United Airlines recorded the highest second quarter revenue in the company history, delivering a profitable quarter for the first time since COVID-19 began, all this despite record-high fuel prices. In the second quarter, through a combination of cargo-only and passenger flights, United transported around 275 million pounds of freight, including COVID-19 vaccines and other essential supplies, which included nearly 33 … [Read more...] about United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
In week 15 of PLA’s Global Wrap, we feature Airbus’s use of sustainable aviation fuel for its Beluga fleet, as well as the new purpose-built turboprop that FedEx deployed to carry shipments between Paris and Prague. We round up the wrap with other industry updates, including United’s new initiative, AEI’s new orders for its B737-800SF, and the French Legion of Honour making its way to Vietnam. Here’s what happened in week 14. Airbus cuts Beluga fleet’s environmental impact Airbus has taken … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
United Airlines reinstates three flights a week from Munich to Washington
From Munich across the pond: Effective immediately, US airline United Airlines is resuming its flight connection to Washington. A Boeing 787-9 will take off for the American capital at 12:20 every Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Additional flights with United to Newark are to be added in August. For airport CEO Jost Lammers, the resumption of the Washington connection marks another step towards returning to normal. “We are delighted that United Airlines is restarting flights with us and … [Read more...] about United Airlines reinstates three flights a week from Munich to Washington
