Jetstar acts to lessen strike impact
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Australian budget carrier Jetstar has cancelled some domestic flights departing on Wednesday February 19 ahead of a planned walkout by 250 Transport Workers Union members.
EU readying for ETIAS security system
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
The European Union is stepping up promotion of its upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which will give citizens from more than 60 countries ongoing easy access to the Schengen Area from 2021.
Vistara activates code share with United
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
The Indian carrier Vistara - a Tata-SIA joint venture - has activated its code-share pact with US carrier United Airlines.
India to have MAX simulator
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
US plane maker Boeing says it will place a simulator for its B737 MAX jet in Delhi, India, with major MAX customer SpiceJet.
Aviation's impact on the climate is growing, not falling - study
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
A study involving the world's largest 58 airlines - responsible for flying about 70 per cent of the world's total seat miles - indicates little progress in cutting the aviation industry's climate impact.
US carriers hoping for August MAX return
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
USA-based carriers American, Southwest and United say they don't expect to fly the B737 MAX until about August.
Japan changes quarantine rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Japan says it is updating its quarantine procedures in an effort to halt the rapid spread of Covid-19 coronavirus among passengers on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Companies cut business travel to Asia
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Companies globally are moving to cut or eliminate business travel to China - and Asia in general - to avoid the risk of employees catching the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Turkish Airlines hit with P&W engine problems?
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Turkish Airlines is believed to be experiencing problems with Pratt & Whitney engines on its A321 neos.
Avatar Airlines proceeds with 747 plans
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Budget US carrier Avatar Airlines reportedly has given Boeing a letter of intent for a total of 30 B747-800s.
New York and Auckland sign marketing pact
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
New York, USA's official tourism marketing body NYC & Company has signed a marketing deal with Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) in New Zealand.
Jetstar ground staff set to strike
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Ground crew employed by Australian budget airline Jetstar will hold a 24-hour strike for better pay and conditions on February 19 in Sydney, Melbourne, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide.
Delta details carbon-neutral strategy
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
USA-based Delta plans to invest US$1 billion over the next 10 years in an effort to become carbon neutral.
Jetstar acts to lessen strike impact
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Australian budget carrier Jetstar has cancelled some domestic flights departing on Wednesday February 19 ahead of a planned walkout by 250 Transport Workers Union members.
EU readying for ETIAS security system
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
The European Union is stepping up promotion of its upcoming European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which will give citizens from more than 60 countries ongoing easy access to the Schengen Area from 2021.
Vistara activates code share with United
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
The Indian carrier Vistara - a Tata-SIA joint venture - has activated its code-share pact with US carrier United Airlines.
India to have MAX simulator
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
US plane maker Boeing says it will place a simulator for its B737 MAX jet in Delhi, India, with major MAX customer SpiceJet.
Aviation's impact on the climate is growing, not falling - study
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 19 February 2020
A study involving the world's largest 58 airlines - responsible for flying about 70 per cent of the world's total seat miles - indicates little progress in cutting the aviation industry's climate impact.
US carriers hoping for August MAX return
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
USA-based carriers American, Southwest and United say they don't expect to fly the B737 MAX until about August.
Japan changes quarantine rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Japan says it is updating its quarantine procedures in an effort to halt the rapid spread of Covid-19 coronavirus among passengers on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship.
Companies cut business travel to Asia
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Companies globally are moving to cut or eliminate business travel to China - and Asia in general - to avoid the risk of employees catching the Covid-19 coronavirus.
Turkish Airlines hit with P&W engine problems?
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Turkish Airlines is believed to be experiencing problems with Pratt & Whitney engines on its A321 neos.
Avatar Airlines proceeds with 747 plans
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Budget US carrier Avatar Airlines reportedly has given Boeing a letter of intent for a total of 30 B747-800s.
New York and Auckland sign marketing pact
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
New York, USA's official tourism marketing body NYC & Company has signed a marketing deal with Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) in New Zealand.
Jetstar ground staff set to strike
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
Ground crew employed by Australian budget airline Jetstar will hold a 24-hour strike for better pay and conditions on February 19 in Sydney, Melbourne, Avalon, Brisbane, Cairns and Adelaide.
Delta details carbon-neutral strategy
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 February 2020
USA-based Delta plans to invest US$1 billion over the next 10 years in an effort to become carbon neutral.
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