212,132 passengers flew with Icelandair during September.

Icelandair September 2021 results 

The total number of passengers on international and domestic flights was over 212,000 compared to around 25,000 in September 2020. Thereof, the total number of passengers on international flights was around 191,000 compared to around 12,000 in September 2020. The number of passengers to Iceland was around 102,000 compared to around 6,000 in September 2020. The number of passengers from Iceland was around 23,000 compared to around 6,000 in September 2020. VIA passengers were around 65,000, compared to a few hundred in September 2020. On-time performance was 88%.

The load factor on international flights was 62% compared to 45% in September 2020. Increased uncertainty in relation to the spread of the Delta variant had a negative effect on the load factor in September. In addition, as in previous months, the deployment of Boeing 767 aircraft on several routes instead of smaller aircraft due to strong cargo demand still somewhat negatively impacted the passenger load factor. U.S. authorities recently confirmed that they plan on opening their borders to vaccinated European tourists.

The number of passengers on domestic flights was around 21,500 compared to 13,000 in September 2020. Year to date, the increase in domestic passengers has been 57% compared to 2020.

PASSENGER FLIGHTS TOTAL	SEP 21	CHG (%)	YTD 21	CHG (%)
Number of Passengers	212,132	761%	916,817	9%
Load Factor	62.1%	14.7 ppt	62.6%	-6.5 ppt
Available Seat KM (ASK´000,000)	963.0	1390%	3,852	28%
Revenue Passenger KM (RPK´000,000)	598.4	1853%	2,410	16%
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS	SEP 21	CHG (%)	YTD 21	CHG (%)
Number of Passengers	190,641	1506%	754,714	3%
Load Factor	62.0%	16.7 ppt	62.5%	-6.6 ppt
Available Seat KM (ASK´000,000)	953.0	1513%	3,781.5	28%
Revenue Passenger KM (RPK´000,000)	591.3	2107%	2,361.7	16%
Stage length (KM)	3,169	31%	3,122	12%
On-Time-Performance (Arrivals)	88.0%	-1.0 ppt	87.0%	3.0 ppt
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS	SEP 21	CHG (%)	YTD 21	CHG (%)
Number of Passengers	21,491	68%	162,103	57%
Load Factor	71.2%	1.9 ppt	68.8%	-1.6 ppt
Available Seat KM (ASK´000,000)	10.0	80%	70.1	63%
CHARTER AND CARGO FLIGHTS	SEP 21	CHG (%)	YTD 21	CHG (%)
Sold Block Hours - Charter	1,243	153%	10,146	-16%
Freight Tonne KM (FTK´000)	12,986	42%	102,940	23%

Positive Play in September?

New start-up airline Play scored a load factor of 52.1% in September
96.2% of flights arrived on-time 

In September, PLAY carried 15,223 passengers spread out on its flights, scoring a load factor of 52.1%, which was up from 46% in August. According to the airline, this result reflects recovering demand from passengers to and from Iceland. 

The airline also reported that during the month there was a decline in the number of passengers who changed their bookings due to COVID-19. Demonstrating growing consumer confidence and the relaxation of travel restrictions in Iceland and further afield. 

The airline also thinks the increase is in part to its name and brand becoming more known and recognised. More people are wanting to sample the style of the new airline and trust it to carry them overseas. 

Also in September, PLAY announced a recruitment drive to fill 100 cabin crew and 50 flight crew positions to support the airline’s growth for 2022.  This will double the number of employees employed by the company.

Due to the positive demand trends outlined above, PLAY has added Amsterdam as a new destination to its winter schedule. The first flight to Amsterdam will be on December 3, with flights initially operating Mondays and Fridays and Thursdays and Sundays to be added from December 16. Additional new destinations in Europe will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We have been careful in our plans due to the pandemic. As the local tourism shows signs of recovery and travel restrictions are being relaxed, we see our load factor increase and very positive demand trends for the future. It’s safe to say that we are optimistic and looking forward to a robust next year. I am truly excited to welcome new members to our team and we are very proud to be able to provide all these new jobs. We have exciting times ahead of us,” says Birgir Jónsson CEO. 

Air Canada Begins Work to Enhance Cold Chain Handling Capabilities at its Toronto Pearson Cargo Facility

The project will increase and diversify freight handling capabilities as part of Air Canada Cargo expansion strategy

Air Canada recently announced the start of a $16-million project to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo's cold chain handling capabilities for shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food and other perishables at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo facility. The project is part of Air Canada's strategy to further develop its cargo division, which also includes the acquisition of freighter aircraft, the launch of dedicated freighter routes and an expansion into e-commerce.   

"This is another important step for Air Canada Cargo as we continue to grow our business and invest in our facilities to better serve our customers. Our new temperature-controlled facility, which will be the only one of its kind for a Canadian airline, represents a significant addition to Air Canada's on-site capabilities at Toronto Pearson and to Canadian cold chain logistics. It will also give Air Canada Cargo a strategic advantage at our main hub, which handles more than 60 per cent of all our traffic, and will support the launch of routes to be served by our new freighter aircraft," said Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo, at Air Canada.

Once completed, the upgraded facility will feature over 30,000 square feet of temperature-controlled areas and an expanded cooler to fully meet the requirements of cold chain shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food and other perishables.

New Gin house from KLM to celebrate birthday.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has released another miniature Delftware house to mark its anniversary as it does every year. The new collector's item was released at a special ceremony at the stunning Tuschinski movie theatre earlier this week. 

KLM has been presenting miniature Delftware houses containing Bols Jenever gin to World Business Class passengers on intercontinental flights since the 1950s. The houses are replicas of special buildings in the Netherlands and are much sought after collector's items. Since 1994, the house number has matched KLM's age, with a new miniature being added to the collection every year around KLM's anniversary on 7 October.

KLM President and CEO Pieter Elbers said: "Now the world is gradually beginning to reopen, we are looking forward to taking our customers to special places of culture, such as the Tuschinski movie theatre. Like KLM, the Tuschinski has a long history. Abraham Tuschinski's philosophy, creating a warm sense of home and giving customers a memorable experience, is what KLM stands for too. Tuschinski Theatre is a beautiful addition to the KLM collection of Delftware miniature houses."

These are delightful little creations, ideal to collect and keep. 

 

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Finnair Traffic Performance in September 2021

Clear improvement especially in short-haul passenger traffic figures, although the COVID-19 pandemic impact still visible in September, but it was an excellent month for cargo says Finnair.

In September, Finnair carried 298,200 passengers, which was 158.1% more than in September 2020. The number of passengers in September 2021 was 11.9% more than in August 2021 (month-on-month figures are not fully comparable as there is one fewer day in September).

The COVID-19 impact, including the strict travel restrictions imposed by several countries, still affected all passenger traffic figures. It was particularly visible in the North Atlantic and Asian figures.

The overall capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK), increased in September by 151.3% year-on-year and by 12.9% month-on-month. Finnair operated, on average, 144 daily flights (cargo-only included), which was 73.5% more than in September 2020 and 13.4% more than in August 2021. The differences between capacity figures compared to September 2020 are explained by the longer average stage length of flights operated and by the larger gauge of aircraft operated. Finnair's traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs), increased by 220.0% year-on-year and by 8.9% month-on-month. The Passenger Load Factor (PLF) increased by 8.7% points to 40.5% year-on-year but decreased by 1.5% points month-on-month.

Airport security training is 'outstanding’ at East Midlands Airport

 

                                   The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rated East Midlands Airport’s (EMA) training provision for new and existing security staff as ‘outstanding’ in its latest quality assurance scheme.  

At East Midlands, a dedicated team of four delivers the training in-house to both new airport security officers (ASOs) and refresher training for existing security teams. Airport course providers are assessed annually but now that EMA has received two consecutive outstanding ratings, the next assessment won’t be until September 2023.

The CAA was particularly impressed with the quality of the training delivery, and the supporting information provided to each trainee, especially as the learning needs of participants varies from person to person.

Earlier this summer, EMA opened a new training facility in Pathfinder House, the airport’s administration HQ which was built above the expanded immigration hall. Airport security staff are required to be trained in several disciplines including body searches, identifying ‘threatening’ objects, x-ray, baggage screening and patrols. Also included is a module on modern slavery so staff are well-equipped to look out for behaviours that may indicate people smuggling.

Given EMA’s seasonal peaks in passenger volume (two-thirds of all passengers fly between the months of April and October), each year the airport increases the number of security staff it employs for the busiest months of the year. Training for these roles begins in January so that new recruits are qualified by the start of the peak season for international travel. In the autumn, a programme of refresher training starts for existing staff who need to be kept updated with changing rules and regulations.

Jessica Hosier, EMA’s Compliance Manager for Training and Terminal Operations, welcomed the recent assessment. She said, “I’m really pleased for the team here who work tirelessly to deliver quality training. This is a reflection of their dedication and commitment to ensuring the highest standards so that passengers can travel through our airport safe in the knowledge that security teams are highly trained. This is part of our wider commitment to the best possible customer experience.”

In anticipation of more passengers using the airport next summer, now that the UK government is committed to easing travel restrictions next month, the airport will begin recruiting more security staff towards the end of the year.

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Allegiant paints up a jet to celebrate Ron's Gone Wrong......

The Las Vegas based budget airline Allegiant has teamed up with 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation to celebrate the release of Ron's Gone Wrong, a new animated adventure comedy debuting in U.S. cinemas from 22nd October.    

From late September through to November, Allegiant customers and fans can join the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler, and Ron – a walking, talking digitally-connected device whose malfunctions lead to a hilarious, perilous action-packed adventure - through special inflight features and surprises, and an online sweepstakes*.

Fans can watch the skies for a special Ron's Gone Wrong-themed aircraft, featuring larger-than-life images of the film's heroic duo on the fuselage.

Onboard every Allegiant flight, passengers will go behind-the-scenes with filmmaker Sarah Smith in an exclusive feature interview in the airline's Sunseeker Magazine. Flyers will also enjoy fun surprises like movie-themed napkins and a special Ron's Gone Wrong kids' snack pack, available for inflight purchase while supplies last. Allegiant will donate $1 from every Ron's Gone Wrong snack pack purchase from Sept. 9 through Oct. 9, 2021, to Make-A-Wish®.

Celebrating the film's theme of taking time away from technology to make a true connection, Allegiant is offering families their own opportunity to reconnect by presenting the Disconnect to Reconnect Flyaway Sweepstakes. From Oct. 4 -22, fans can enter for a chance to win a grand prize of $1,000 in travel vouchers for tickets to the Allegiant vacation destination of their choice, tickets to see Ron's Gone Wrong in their local theatre, and a $100 Visa gift card for a family night out (or in!). Five additional winners will receive a $500 voucher for tickets to the Allegiant destination of their choice. Fans can enter the sweepstakes online at Allegiant.com/RonsGoneWrong.

* About the Disconnect to Reconnect Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. The Disconnect to Reconnect Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who have reached the age of majority. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Promotion ends October 22, 2021. Subject to complete Official Rules available at Allegiant.com/RonsGoneWrong.

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flyExclusive makes major enhancements to its Jet Club

flyExclusive has made some new improvements to its Jet Club that allow members to fly like an owner, these enhancements include a new membership and rate structure and expanded international capabilities plus Wi-Fi being installed across the fleet.

flyExclusive’s Jet Club is the ultimate private jet membership, providing fliers who buy-in with guaranteed availability and access to flyExclusive’s floating fleet of more than 75 Light, Midsize and Super-Midsize Citation aircraft. Members can retain their membership for as long as they choose to fly for a low monthly fee, with an aircraft daily rate that enables access to the most aggressive hourly rates in the industry. And, thanks to flyExclusive’s investments in aircraft exterior and interior refurbishment capabilities and commitment to consistency of aircraft look and feel, members can be assured of a premium experience every time they fly.

The new enhancements to Jet Club are purposefully designed to add greater consistency and savings to the member experience. Now, whether it’s a cross-country flight, an out-and-back hop, a weekend excursion on the ever-popular Teterboro-to-Palm Beach route or a single-day, three-city trip, Jet Club members have more opportunities to save than ever before. Specific enhancements include:

Streamlined check-in and security in Atlanta thanks to Delta's partnership with TSA

It was first unveiled in Detroit security checkpoints in early 2021, Delta Air Lines digital identity experience is an industry first in exclusive partnership with TSA PreCheck. The experience is expanding to Atlanta, which will help customers have a more efficient way to navigate the airport – without showing a paper boarding pass or a physical government ID. With just one look at a camera, customers who qualify and opt in can easily and efficiently check a bag, pass through the TSA PreCheck security line and board their plane.

A customer’s digital identity is made up of their passport number and TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Known Traveler Number and verified by facial recognition technology, which confirms a traveller’s identity at airport touchpoints. Facial recognition equipment will first be visible in Atlanta’s South Security Checkpoint in the coming weeks and will expand to select bag drop and boarding areas before the end of the year. Delta aims to expand to additional hubs next year to ensure a seamless, touchless travel experience across our network.

“The exclusive expansion of digital identity moves Delta one step closer to achieving our vision of creating a more personalized and fully connected travel journey,” said Byron Merritt, Delta’s Vice President of Brand Experience Design. “Our goal in turning pivotal moments like security and check-in into seamless experiences is to give time and focus back to the moments customers enjoy. Innovations like digital identity are implemented with the intention to transform the cohesive travel experience into a journey that our customers can truly look forward to.”

In both Atlanta and Detroit, domestic digital identity builds on Delta’s existing facial recognition option for international travel, which Delta began trialing more than five years ago and culminated with the launch of the first fully biometric terminal in Atlanta in 2018.

Birna Osk Einarsdottir steps down as Chief Commercial Officer of Icelandair.......

Another top-level change has been announced at the troubled Icelandair, this time Birna Osk Einarsdottir is stepping down as Chief Commercial Officer of the group after only taking the role during 2019.  prior to the CCO job, Einarsdottir was Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer. 

 Icelandair carried 212,134 during September

Bogi Nils Bogason, President & CEO of Icelandair Group commented:  "I would like to thank Birna for her great contribution to the Company over the past years. She has strengthened Icelandair’s commercial capabilities where the customer is at the centre and successfully led our sales and services teams through challenging times. I congratulate her on her new endeavours and wish her all the best for the future."

Birna Osk Einarsdottir, Chief Commercial Officer of Icelandair Group said: "The last four years have been a thrilling experience. Big challenges with an amazing team of people across the organization with the aim to bring the spirit of Iceland to the world. I am grateful for having been entrusted with this important role, for my colleagues and for the experience this has given me. Although it is hard to leave, I will proudly watch Icelandair spread its wings again towards a successful future."

September 2021 results 

Air Belgium has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900

 Air Belgium, the full-service international destination carrier headquartered in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Belgium, has taken delivery of the first of two A330-900. 

The aircraft is configured with 286 seats in a three-class layout (30 comfortable lie-flat business class,  21 premium-class,  and 235 economy-class seats). The aircraft is furnished with the Airbus Airspace cabin. All seats are equipped with the latest-generation, in-flight entertainment system, on-board wifi and mood lighting.

Thanks to the A330neo’s latest technologies, Air Belgium will benefit from cost-effective and eco-efficient aircraft solutions, while providing passengers with the best comfort standards in the quietest cabins in its class. In addition, lower noise and emissions compared to previous-generation aircraft make the A330neo a friendlier airport neighbour.

Air Belgium will deploy the aircraft on routes connecting Brussels to long-haul destinations.

The Belgian carrier currently operates an all-Airbus widebody fleet comprising A330-200F and A340-300; the A340s will be gradually replaced by the A330neos. 

The A330neo Family is the new-generation A330; it builds on the proven economics, versatility and reliability of the  A330 Family, while reducing fuel consumption and CO 2  emissions by about 25 per cent-per-seat compared to previous-generation, competitor aircraft, and offers an unrivalled range capability. The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and composite winglets for better, fuel-beating aerodynamics. 

With an order book of more than 1,800 aircraft from 126 customers at the end of September 2021, the A330 remains the most popular widebody family aircraft of all time. 

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United Airlines putting plans in place for the largest U.S. domestic schedule since March 2020

The U.S. mega-carrier United Airlines has announced it has a plan for the biggest domestic schedule since the start of the pandemic to meet an expected surge in holiday travel. The carrier wants to emphasise connecting the Midwest to warm-weather cities like Las Vegas and Orlando as well as offering nearly 70 daily flights to ski destinations, including new service between Orange County and Aspen.

United will fly 3,500 daily domestic flights in December - 

the most since the start of the pandemic and 91% 

of its December 2019 domestic schedule

According to United, holiday travel flight searches on united.com and the airline's app are up 16%, compared to 2019. The airline expects the busiest travel days for the Thanksgiving holiday will be Wednesday, November 24 and Sunday, November 28, while popular days for winter holiday travel are expected to be Thursday, December 23 and Sunday, January 2. 

"We're seeing a lot of pent-up demand in our data and are offering a December schedule that centers on the two things people want most for the holidays: warm sunshine and fresh snow," said Ankit Gupta, vice president of network planning and scheduling at United. "We know families and friends are eager to reunite this holiday season, which is why we're thrilled to add new flights that will help them connect and celebrate together."

In December, United will begin new direct flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix from Cleveland, and to Orlando from Indianapolis. The carrier also will resume eight popular direct flights from Midwest cities, including routes to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa, offering the most departures the airline has flown from Cleveland since 2014 including direct service to Nassau and Cancun. United will offer up to 195 daily flights to 12 destinations in Florida this winter, the most flights to the Sunshine State in company history. United is also resuming direct flights from Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh to Fort Myers – which were some of the airline's most popular point-to-point flights last winter.

Customers who prefer fresh powder can enjoy more flights to ski destinations with United than any other carrier. The airline offers 66 daily flights to over a dozen ski destinations across the U.S., including brand new service beginning this December between Orange County and Aspen. This winter season, United will have flights to Aspen/Snowmass, Mammoth, Bozeman/Big Sky, Eagle/Vail, Kalispell, Gunnison/Crested Butte, Hayden/Steamboat Springs, Jackson Hole, Montrose/Telluride, Reno/Tahoe, Sun Valley from its hub airports.

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Global Medical Response orders 21 new Airbus helicopters

Global Medical Response (GMR) will add a total of 21 Airbus helicopters from the H125, H130 and H135 families to its growing air medical fleet, with options to include up to an additional 23 helicopters, bringing the total order potential up to 44 helicopters.

“We fly a variety of Airbus products, but the main thing they have in common – and the most important thing we look for in our critical care transport solutions – is reliability,” said Rob Hamilton, president of the GMR Alliances Group. “Our Airbus fleet allows us to respond quickly and transport critical patients with the appropriate level of care to give them the absolute best chance of survival. With the addition of these new aircraft, our fleet grows stronger and more capable to save lives when it matters most.”

GMR, an industry-leading air, ground, specialty and residential fire services and managed medical transportation organization with more than 38,000 employees, is one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters. GMR delivers care through multiple operating brands, including Air Evac Lifeteam, Guardian Flight, Med-Trans Corp., and REACH Air Medical Services. These operations transported more than 125,000 patients in 2020. This latest order will add to GMR’s current Airbus fleet of nearly 133 helicopters.

ACJ highlights the ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation at NBAA

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is exhibiting at NBAA-BACE 12-14 October for the first time ever showcasing an ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation. K5-Aviation is the largest Airbus operator in Europe with four ACJ319s in its fleet and is preparing to operate two ACJ widebodies soon . 

 

“Our ACJ aircraft offer the best comfort, with the most specious cabins that are widely appreciated by our customers and operators. K5-Aviation’s ACJ319neo will turn heads at the show with contemporary luxury styling in each of the four cabin zones- it is a real beauty!,”  said ACJ President, Benoit Defforge.

 

The ACJ319neo from K5-Aviation features four large living areas with lie flat beds, king size bedroom with ensuite bathroom and stand-up shower, as well as a 55” TV. Customers will enjoy a brand-new in-flight entertainment system and high-speed Wi-Fi for smooth video streaming and video calls to stay connected and entertained during the flight.

 

Also showcased at the event is the ACJ TwoTwenty cabin immersive presentation that customers will be able to discover via a VR experience.  These will be located in the ACJ/ACH Chalet at the Henderson Airport static display. 

 

Nearly 200 Airbus corporate jets are in service worldwide, flying on every continent, including Antarctica, and more than 1,800 private and business aviation Airbus helicopters are in service worldwide.

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Spirit Airlines signs new lease deal for 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft

The U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines has signed a big deal with plane leasing giant, AerCap Holdings for the lease of 20 new Airbus A320neo aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to start early next year. 

"This is a significant transaction for AerCap with one of the most successful low-cost carriers in aviation. We are delighted to add 20 aircraft to our already substantial business with Spirit," said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. "The Airbus A320neo Family will help Spirit grow their fleet in an economical way while advancing its commitment to maintain a highly competitive, fuel-efficient fleet of aircraft equipped with engines that have lower carbon emissions than previous-generation engines. We wish to thank Ted Christie, Scott Haralson and Simon Gore for the confidence they have placed in the AerCap team and we very much look forward to working with them as these aircraft deliver."

"We are excited to further our long-standing, strategic partnership with AerCap. These 20 new aircraft help us achieve our previously announced capacity plans for 2022 and 2023, and our targeted growth in 2024, as we continue our mission of delivering More Go and providing the best value in the sky," said Simon Gore, VP and Treasurer of Spirit Airlines.

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Air Canada to start daily service between Toronto Billy Bishop and Ottawa from the end of this month

New route to complement existing service to Montreal from Billy Bishop Airport

Air Canada has announced that it will launch a new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa beginning October 31, 2021. The route will commence with four return trips daily, increasing to up to eight return trips daily starting in summer 2022.

"Air Canada's new service from Toronto Island to Ottawa will conveniently link Canada's capital directly with the centre of the country's leading business centre. This new route is designed to meet customer demand in this heavily travelled market, with a large business travel component, and complement our recently resumed Montreal-Toronto Island airport service. It is a further example of how Air Canada is rebuilding its network, including by adding new routes and destinations in our determination to emerge from the pandemic an even stronger airline," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

Air Canada presently operates five return flights daily between Toronto Island and Montreal. The schedule for the new Toronto Island-Ottawa service beginning October 31, 2021 is:

Flight	Departs	Arrives	Days of Operation
AC 8950	Toronto Island at 07:00	Ottawa at 07:59	Daily
AC 8954	Toronto Island at 08:35	Ottawa at 09:34	Daily
AC 8960	Toronto Island at 17:00	Ottawa at 17:59	Daily
AC 8962	Toronto Island at 18:00	Ottawa at 18:59	Daily
AC 8953	Ottawa at 07:00	Toronto Island at 08:04	Daily
AC 8955	Ottawa at 08:30	Toronto Island at 09:34	Daily
AC 8961	Ottawa at 16:25	Toronto Island at 17:29	Daily
AC 8963	Ottawa at 18:30	Toronto Island at 19:34	Daily

The service will be operated by Air Canada Express Jazz with a De Havilland Dash 8-400 featuring a complimentary snack and drink. All customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan Points through Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges where available at Canadian airports, priority boarding and other benefits.  Air Canada's commercial schedule may be adjusted as required based on the COVID-19 trajectory and government restrictions.

Air Canada offers its customers a complimentary shuttle bus service between downtown and the Toronto City Airport. The shuttle brings travellers to and from the west entrance of The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, located at the corner of Front and York streets, directly across from Union Station.

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New nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City

Alaska Airlines has confirmed this week it will introduce a new nonstop service between Anchorage and Salt Lake City during June next year. 

"We're ready to welcome new and returning guests from the Salt Lake City area, as we provide Alaskans more nonstop options than ever before," said Marilyn Romano, Alaska Airlines' regional vice president. "Once in this great state, our massive network stretching across Alaska gives visitors and locals the opportunity to enjoy all there is to offer – hiking, fishing, the Northern Lights, sightseeing and more."

Starts	City Pair	Departs	Arrives	Frequency	Aircraft
June 18	Anchorage – Salt Lake City	12:40 p.m.	7:10 p.m.	Sat, Sun	737-900
June 18	Salt Lake City – Anchorage	8:30 a.m.	11:10 a.m.	Sat, Sun	737-900
All times are local times

 

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Electric Aircraft Market worth $27.7 billion by 2030

According to a research report "Electric Aircraft Market by Platform (Regional Transport Aircraft, Business Jets, Light & Ultralight Aircraft), Type, System (Batteries, Electric Motors, Aerostructures, Avionics, Software), Technology, Application, and Region - Forecast to 2030", published by MarketsandMarkets™, the market is estimated to be USD 7.9 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 27.7 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.8% during the forecast period. The growth of this market is mainly driven by the deployment of urban air mobility aircraft and the increasing use of electric aircraft for cargo applications and different aerial mission-specific activities.

The major players in the electric aircraft market include Airbus SE (Netherlands), Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel), and AeroVironment, Inc (US), These players have spread their business across various countries includes North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. COVID-19 has impacted their businesses as well.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 has taken a toll on various industrial sectors, with aviation being one of the worst affected. However, the electric aircraft market did not seem to have been impacted by the pandemic as much as the aviation industry as a whole. Electric UAVs were widely used by militaries for a variety of missions like border security, while governments and law enforcement agencies used them on an experimental basis.

The Heart of Transport and Communication will Beat at Ataturk Airport

The works are being performed at full steam at Atatürk Airport for the 12th Transport and Communication Forum, which is organized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and where the transportation and communication systems of the future will be brought to the table.

2021 Theme of the 12th Transport and Communication Forum is decided as Logistics-Mobility-Digitalization and planned around the "National Transport and Infrastructure Policy" vision of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey.

In the Forum where Transporttech Conference, Transport Ministries' Round Table Meeting, sectoral sessions, bilateral discussions, and panels will be held with the vision of ''National Transport and Infrastructure Policy'', the transportation and communication systems of today and future will be discussed.