Omio, the leading global platform for booking trains, planes, buses, and ferries, and Ryanair, have announced a new partnership. This collaboration enables Omio to offer Ryanair's low-fare flights to its travellers, enhancing traveller choices and experiences for those seeking value and convenience.
The partnership between Omio and Ryanair continues to redefine the travel experience and the seamless integration enables travellers to search and book international and domestic flights effortlessly via the Omio app.
Omio's President B2C Europe, Veronica Diquattro, said: "This is a major milestone in our collaboration with Ryanair. Soon, travellers will have direct access to Ryanair flights on Omio, which enables customers with options and empowers choice. By combining Ryanair's wide range of budget-friendly flights with Omio's extensive travel options, Ryanair and Omio alliance helps our goal for travellers which is to offer seamless, convenient, and multimodal travel experiences to people worldwide."
The collaboration with Ryanair is intended to strengthen Omio's standing as the leading global platform for ground transportation and multi-modal services. With a strong emphasis on a business-to-consumer (B2C) approach, Omio's commitment to direct partnerships, expanding inventory, and customer-focused vision all contribute to positioning Omio as the preferred platform for travellers.
Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines confirmed this week that the Israeli flag carrier finalized an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline's plans to renew its fleet of Next-Generation 737 aeroplanes.
"This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in the industry," said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia. CEO EL AL Israel Airlines. "The implementation of the long-term procurement plan, which began with the purchase of an additional 787 Dreamliners earlier this year and culminates in the current deal, once again demonstrates our commitment to the Israeli public and the state."
Ben-Tal Ganancia added: "EL AL has a central role in ensuring open skies for Israel. The implementation of our strategic plan - which aims to expand the fleet, increase the value proposition for customers and increase capacity and seating - will ensure a strong and growing company for many years to come."
With the 737 MAX family, EL AL will achieve the best per-seat economics in its class, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort. In particular, the 737 MAX will reduce fuel use and emissions 20% compared to the airplanes it replaces and have a 50% smaller noise footprint.
"We are honoured EL AL has chosen Boeing aeroplanes to power its past, present and future as we continue to build on seven decades of partnership," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We know EL AL depends on the versatility and reliability of Boeing aeroplanes, and we look forward to delivering the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets that will reshape and grow the airline in the coming decades."
EL AL's 737 MAX order follows its purchase earlier this year of three additional 787-9 aircraft with options for six more as the airline further expands its 787 Dreamliner fleet. The carrier will take delivery of a new 787-9 this year and plans to receive two more new 787-9s on lease in the coming years.
American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research and is inviting customers to contribute. The campaign kicked off with a powerful new public service announcement featuring actress, film producer and SU2C celebrity ambassador Rosario Dawson.
From now through Sept. 30, customers will receive 25 AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar they donate of $25 or more to Stand Up To Cancer.
Additionally, anyone who uses their AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card to contribute between $25 and $10,000 will receive 50 AAdvantage® bonus miles per dollar through Sept. 30, or until $3 million has been donated, whichever comes first. To donate, customers can visit SU2C.org/AA.
"Cancer affects countless lives, including many of our own team members and their loved ones. Our eight-year partnership with Stand Up To Cancer has become an important part of our airline. It truly allows us to live out our purpose of caring for people on life’s journey while supporting Stand Up's vital mission of advancing life-saving research," said Ron DeFeo, American’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer.
Since joining forces in 2016, American has raised more than $20 million through fundraising efforts to benefit SU2C. In 2019, American debuted a campaign that allowed those who donated the chance to honor a loved one by including their name on an Airbus A321 aircraft wrapped in a special SU2C livery.
This year, to further highlight the campaign and give customers an opportunity to support the campaign’s important cause, American will launch a limited-edition specialty amenity kit design created in collaboration with sustainable fashion brand Raven + Lily.
The new Flagship® First Class and Flagship® Business Class kits feature the SU2C yellow, orange and red colors, along with Raven + Lily’s recognizable zig-zag trim, while the Premium Economy kit features the SU2C yellow. The limited-edition kits will feature new skincare brands and offerings. Customers can scan a QR code within the kits to easily donate to the campaign. The SU2C specialty kits will take flight later this year. This kit marks American’s second limited-edition amenity kit since the airline launched a new amenity kit program earlier this year.
“Cancer is a terrible thing to face alone. That’s why Stand Up To Cancer is proud to join American Airlines to highlight the incredible stories of how showing up can mean so much during a cancer journey,” said Rusty Robertson, Co-Founder of SU2C. “We thank Rosario Dawson for lending her voice to this campaign, as well as American Airlines and its customers, whose generous donations are putting essential funding into the hands of the top minds in science working tirelessly to accelerate the research and save lives now.”
Air Canada Vacations is thrilled to announce the launch of its ‘Vacation Mood’ fall/winter brand campaign. The social-first campaign was designed to put Canadian travellers at the forefront by inviting them to share their vacation mood on social media with the hashtag #MyVacationMood and tagging @aircanadavacations for a chance to be featured on Air Canada Vacations’ social channels. The campaign aims to create a travel community of real people on real vacations, exchanging and sharing unique travel experiences.
“We want to inspire Canadians to dream about their next vacation by inviting them to have a voice in our campaign,” said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. “By creating authentic, emotional connections through travel, we celebrate the way it makes us feel and brings us together.”
The campaign, which runs from August 15 – September 8, 2024, includes digital and social media, a ‘My Vacation Mood’ contest, and out-of-home media placements in key cities across the country, each depicting a series of playful vacation moods and moments.
“When you consider that travel planning is often inspired by social media and recommendations from friends and family, it seemed like a natural fit to ask Canadians to share their vacation moods so that others can discover new adventures, destinations, and unique travel experiences,” said Selma Filali, Senior Director of Marketing & E-Commerce at Air Canada Vacations.
Virgin Australia Group has placed eight firm orders for Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in a significant investment which will secure the future growth of its WA-based regional and charter business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA).
The E190-E2, which is the world’s most fuel efficient single-aisle jet aircraft [1] with the lowest noise profile of any aircraft in its segment [2], will complement VARA’s fleet of larger narrowbodies and ultimately replace its long-serving Fokker 100 fleet.
The new aircraft will support the creation of 150 new, WA-based jobs in the VARA business over the next three years.
Virgin Australia Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said the new aircraft would improve performance, reliability and customer comfort. “When the first new E190-E2 enters service from October 2025 [3], it will become the first brand new aircraft in the WA charter market this century,” she said.
The E190-E2 is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its segment and will reduce emissions by about 30 per cent compared to the outgoing F100 [4]. These aircraft also feature significantly lower noise profiles and enhanced passenger comfort.
When the E190-E2 joins the fleet from late next year it will predominantly operate charter flights for VARA, bolstering its position as a leading operator in the WA charter market. This is a huge vote of confidence by the Virgin Australia Group in our charter business and the WA market.”
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters shares a new ‘Climb Higher’ series featuring one of America’s premier law enforcement agencies, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) in Polk County Florida. In these videos, PCSO highlights the pivotal role the Robinson R66 plays in their fleet, emphasizing the aircraft’s ability to modernize operations, reduce costs, and expand aerial coverage, enhancing public safety for their community covering 2,000 square miles.
Designed specifically for the demanding needs of law enforcement and public safety, the Robinson offers unparalleled technology, performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. In this four-video series, PSCO shows how their fleet of Robinson R66s equipped straight from the factory with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced cameras, tactical radios, and night vision compatibility, empowers their officers to respond swiftly and effectively to a wide range of challenges.
“Because of the technology in the R66, we can be proactive. We can spend more time preventing problems from happening than just chasing problems after they occur,” said Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd. “We chose Robinson to give the best service to the people of Polk County. The R66 does everything we need to get the job done.”
In 2019, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was faced with an aging fleet and escalating costs. The department transitioned to Robinson helicopters, experiencing a dramatic reduction in operating and maintenance expenses, more than 50 percent. These cost savings, coupled with increased flight hours and mission capabilities, have significantly enhanced the department’s ability to protect and serve its community.
The new order takes the airline’s total commitment to 90 planes.
airBaltic confirms an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth reorder will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator in the world.
The Latvian flag carrier has a long-standing history operating the Airbus A220-300 - previously known as Bombardier CSeries CS300, having been the launch customer in 2016. Since 2020, the airline has operated an A220-exclusive fleet. With a firm order for 90 A220-300, airBaltic further reinforces its position as the largest A220 customer in Europe.
Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, said: “For the first time in the company’s history, airBaltic plans to operate a fleet of close to 100 A220-300 aircraft, and these exercised options are the next step in the right direction. Over the years, this aircraft type has proven its operational capabilities and value – it has been the backbone of our operations and has played an integral role in the international success story of airBaltic. By exercising these options, we are strengthening our unwavering support and trust in the A220 Programme and are looking forward to our fleet expansion over the upcoming years.”
Stellar success: Secured as part of the Space to Innovate Campaign – Charlie Drop, six organizations have received funding to advance technologies that improve the UK's capacity for safe operations in space.
£1.6 million overall funding allocated to 6 innovative organisations to develop space technologies.
The Space to Innovate Campaign aims to find and fund solutions to major space hurdles to promote space resilience and operational effectiveness.
The Space to Innovate Campaign – Charlie Drop is the third challenge in a joint collaboration between the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA).
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) are pleased to announce that six innovators have shared £1.6 million in funding to develop technologies for the space domain.
The funding was achieved as a result of Space to Innovate Campaign – Charlie Drop which invited innovators to submit their innovative technologies and solutions to help overcome the following challenge areas:
Challenge Area 1: Novel ways to achieve fine resolution collection for intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR)
Challenge Area 2: Technologies and techniques to alert, protect and defend satellites
Challenge Area 3: Satellite and ground segment technologies for future Defence and Security operations
Major General Paul Tedman, Commander, UK Space Command, said: "As space becomes increasingly contested and congested, the ability to harness novel technologies to ensure freedom of action is essential. We will continue to work with our partners in industry, DASA, Dstl to seize and maintain the competitive edge in space."
Athos Ritsperis, Dstl Space Systems Programme Manager, said: "Accelerating the development of these technologies could contribute to the development of future operational concepts in support of the Defence Space Strategy. We look forward to working with all the contracted suppliers."
Aviation Capital Group, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 on long-term lease to Avelo Airlines Inc.
“We are delighted to deliver this aircraft to Avelo, a new lessee for ACG, and excited to broaden our customer base in North America,” said Alan Mangels, Vice President of Marketing for ACG. “The addition of this B737-800 aircraft will enable Avelo to further grow its network and we look forward to building a long-term partnership with the airline.”
Avelo Airlines Head of Commercial Trevor Yealy said, “We’re excited to accept delivery of this Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 from ACG. Growing our fleet is a big part of continuing to expand Avelo’s convenient, affordable, and reliable air service across our network. This new aircraft enables us to add more routes across our network, create more jobs in the communities we serve and continue our momentum of consecutive profitability quarters. We’re grateful for our partnership with ACG.”
ACG specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and aviation finance. In addition to aircraft leasing services, ACG provides aircraft asset management solutions tailored to meet our customers’ fleet management needs.
Textron Aviation announced that it has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing operations across multiple locations.
“The delivery of the 400th Citation Latitude is a testament to the aircraft's superior design and a proud moment for our team,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations for Textron Aviation. “This milestone not only reinforces the Latitude's status as the leader in the midsize jet segment, but also underscores our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, setting new standards for comfort, efficiency and performance in the aviation industry.”
Certified in 2015, the Citation Latitude has been the world’s most-delivered midsize business jet for eight consecutive years and is a favorite with customers due to its reliability, versatility and impressive 2,700-nautical mile range.
With a flat floor cabin and ample space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly nonstop between destinations such as New York and Los Angeles or Vancouver and Guatemala City. The Citation Latitude stands as the preferred choice among customers for a wide range of operations, including corporations, charter, personal travel, air ambulance, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), utility transport, aerial survey, flight inspection, training and numerous other specialized missions.
The Government of Poland has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program.
“We are honoured the Government of Poland has placed their confidence in us,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business Development for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “The AH-64E Apache helicopters will strengthen Poland’s operational capability and interoperability with the U.S., NATO and allied nations. We look forward to delivering this unmatched capability.”
The LOA comes a week after the Polish Ministry of National Defence announced an offset agreement with Boeing. The agreement includes maintenance and support of the Polish Armed Forces fleet of Apache helicopters by Polish defense industry along with the establishment of training programs and supporting the development of a composite laboratory.
Volocopter, a pioneer of sustainable air mobility, conducted the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles. This unprecedented flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners aspire to return to Paris later in the year to fly our eVTOL aircraft in central Paris.
As dawn broke over Versailles, Volocopter’s aircraft took flight in front of the iconic backdrop of the Grand Trianon and its surrounding gardens. The flight was celebrated onsite with the company’s longstanding Parisian partners Groupe ADP and the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), who worked relentlessly to orchestrate this successful flight. The successful execution of this flight reinforces the ultimate attestation of trust in the safety of the aircraft and the Volocopter brand from the French and European aviation authorities, partners, and guests who have witnessed our countless flights around the world.
Dirk Hoke, CEO of Volocopter said: "I am elated with the dedication and professionalism of the Volocopter team who spent months to get where we are today. Every new location and flight take tremendous effort from us, our partners, and authorities. The sustainable air mobility community is still at the start line, but today’s flight in this exceptional environment was the perfect closing ceremony to our summer, as we look forward to returning to Paris very soon."
Alaska Airlines has launched a new exciting chef partnership for its first-class passengers' dining experience with a collaboration with Brandon Jew, the acclaimed chef and owner of San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s restaurant.
A new exclusive menu for passengers seated in First Class between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
From today, Alaska Air's guests will be able to preorder from the special menu, which features a series of Chef Jew’s signature dishes, including his take on the classic Chinese breakfast porridge known as congee, black cod cooked to perfection with a side of silken tofu and tender slow-braised duck served with savoury sesame egg noodles.
Using the same high-quality poultry from Liberty Farms in Sonoma County that is featured at Mister Jiu’s as their trademark Peking Style Whole Roast Duck, as well as other Michelin-rated restaurants around the world. Each First Class dish was exquisitely crafted by Chef Jew, who is known for blending local and seasonal produce from the San Francisco Bay Area with classic Chinese techniques and flavours. The results are exquisite dishes that are both nostalgic and creative.
The new order takes the airline’s total commitment to 90 planes.
airBaltic confirms an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth reorder will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator in the world.
The Latvian flag carrier has a long standing history operating the Airbus A220-300, having been the launch customer in 2016. Since 2020, the airline has operated an A220-exclusive fleet. With a firm order for 90 A220-300, airBaltic further reinforces its position as the largest A220 customer in Europe.
Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, said: “For the first time in the company’s history, airBaltic plans to operate a fleet of close to 100 A220-300 aircraft, and these exercised options are the next step in the right direction. Over the years, this aircraft type has proven its operational capabilities and value – it has been the backbone of our operations and has played an integral role in the international success story of airBaltic. By exercising these options, we are strengthening our unwavering support and trust in the A220 Programme and are looking forward to our fleet expansion over the upcoming years.”
Magellan Aerospace Corporation has signed significant long-term agreements with Pratt & Whitney this week. These important contracts renew existing agreements and cover the supply of complex castings used on a number of legacy and new engine programs. Magellan’s Haley, Ontario facility and its Glendale, Arizona facility will produce the castings.
The renewal of these agreements is a testament to the long-standing business relationship Magellan and Pratt & Whitney have enjoyed since the 1960s and secures our collaboration for the next period of performance. Magellan supplies complex castings for civil and defence, fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs across the globe.
“These agreements mark a major milestone for our companies, leveraging our expertise and innovations to achieve shared success,” said Mr. Haydn Martin, Magellan’s Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Contracts.
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