SITA slashes passenger processing time at Istanbul Airport with Smart Low Touch Solution 
ISTANBUL: SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, today announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimize passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (iGA). The six-month trial showed a 30% reduc... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Zubringerflüge: Wie Zug und Flug langsam Freunde werden 
Wer im Inland mit dem Zug reist, ist am sparsamsten unterwegs. 32 Gramm Treibhausgase fallen dabei pro Personenkilometer an. Ohne Mitfahrer im Auto sind es 206 Gramm und im Flugzeug 230 Gramm. Dies zeigen Zahlen des deutschen Umweltbundesamtes. Immer wieder wird deshalb ein Verbot von kurzen Flügen... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
ANA voorziet 21 toestellen van handsfree wc-deuren 
TOKIO – De grootste airline van Japan, All Nippon Airways (ANA), komt onder invloed van de pandemie met toiletdeuren die kunnen openen zonder dat passagiers hun handen hoeven te gebruiken. De uitvinding is even eenvoudig als doeltreffend: grotere deurhendels. Source: …The post ANA voorz... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Elektrik-Problem: US-Aufsicht ordnet Reparatur von Boeing 737 Max an
Die FAA hat Reparaturen an etlichen Flugzeugen des Typs Boeing 737 Max angeordnet. Betroffen sind 10... » read more (via airliners.de)
Airbus im ersten Quartal zurück in den schwarzen Zahlen
Airbus ist trotz des Geschäftseinbruchs in der Corona-Krise mit schwarzen Zahlen ins Jahr 2021 gest... » read more (via airliners.de)
Lufthansa macht im ersten Quartal eine Milliarde Euro Verlust
Der Lufthansa-Konzern macht im ersten Quartal knapp eine Milliarde Verlust. Die Kapazität lag im Ve... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Deutlich kleinere Flotte: Swiss-Chef bereitet Personal auf tiefere Einschnitte vor
Es ist eine Hiobsbotschaft mit Ansage. Im März erklärte Swiss-Chef Dieter Vranckx, man prüfe eine «stärkere Verkleinerung als bislang vorgesehen». Im ersten Quartal hat die Lufthansa-Tochter einen Verlust von 201 Millionen Franken (182 Millionen Euro) geschrieben. Zugleich musste sie die Prog... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
„Man muss sich hohe Ziele im Leben setzen“
Die Coronapandemie hat die Gesellschaft vor neue Herausforderungen gestellt. Besonders junge M... » read more (via blue-rocket.de)
COVID-19 accelerates contactless technology adoption at airports
DUBAI: Contactless technology is defining the passenger experiences at an increasing number of airports across the world after the 21st century’s second pandemic turned the world of travel upside down and rapidly accelerated the pace of biometric deployment. Biometrics remain the focus for inves... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Gulf Air teams up with IBS Software to transform Falconflyer Programme
MANAMA: Bahrain’s national carrier has teamed up with leading global travel industry SaaS solutions provider IBS Software to enhance the airline’s Falconflyer loyalty programme (FFP) giving travellers more flexibility and rewards. Gulf Air explained IBS Software’s iFly Loyalty platform will tr... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Ethiopian kicks off in April year-long celebration of 75th anniversary
ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airline Group, the largest in Pan-Africa, kicked-off its year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary on 8 April 2021, the day when it launched its maiden international flight to Cairo, Egypt in 1946. The airline also launched last month its high-end COVID-19 testing lab at... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Cargolux achieves record results in its Jubilee year
LUXEMBOURG: The year 2020 proved to be an exceptional year for the Cargolux Group, which celebrated its 50th anniversary at the same time. Cargolux earned a net profit after tax of USD 768.7 million with an EBIT margin of 31.3%. Cargolux’ Balance Sheet was further strengthened by the result achi... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Gartner forecasts worldwide it spending to reach $4 trillion in 2021
DUBAI: Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $4.1 trillion in 2021, an increase of 8.4% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc., the world’s leading IT research and advisory company. The source of funds for new digital business initiatives will more frequently come fr... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Over 60 international countries represented at ATM 2021 despite Coronavirus travel restrictions
DUBAI: A total of 62 countries will be represented on the exhibition floor this year at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, which takes place in-person at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May. Now on its 28th Year, the region’s largest travel and tourism showca... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
UNWTO and IATA collaborate on Destination Tracker to restore confidence in travel
GENEVA/MADRID: The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a Destination Tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel. It is the result of both organizations joining efforts to boost confidence and accelerate recovery of ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Norwegian Air seeks $711 million in fresh capital
NORWAY: Europe’s best low-cost airline, Norwegian Air, is raising 6 billion crowns (about $711 million) to reconstruct its operations following the devastating impact of the COVID pandemic to the global travel industry. “The capital raise has been revised to between 4.5 and 6 billion kroner, th... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
dnata enhances global leadership team with key appointments
DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, has enhanced its global leadership team, announcing key senior management appointments. The new set-up will help the company decisively adapt to changing global trends, drive synergies and efficiencies across its operation... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
1 of 20 COVID-19 vaccines used across the world transited through Dubai on an Emirates aircraft
DUBAI: One out of 20 COVID vaccines rolled out globally has transited through Dubai and as governments and health authorities around the world ramp up efforts to immunize people against the Coronavirus, Emirates SkyCargo reiterated its commitment to safely transport vaccines, pharmaceuticals and oth... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Lufthansa Group will Mittelabfluss auf 200 Millionen pro Monat reduzieren
Der Umsatz des Konzerns sank im ersten Quartal um 60 Prozent auf 2,6 Milliarden Euro. Das Vergleichsquartal im Vorjahr war von den Auswirkungen der Pandemie nur zum Teil betroffen. Trotzdem lag der bereinigte operative Betriebsverlust der Lufthansa Group (Adjusted Ebit) mit -1,1 Milliarden Euro nied... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Swiss revidiert Angebotsprognose für den Sommer nach unten
Aufgrund einer anhaltend schwierigen Marktsituation unter anderem infolge neuer Virus-Varianten sowie nur langsamer Fortschritte bei den Impfungen ist eine Erholung bei der Schweizer Lufthansa-Tochter im ersten Quartal dieses Jahres ausgeblieben. Weiterhin bestehende, schnell wechselnde und teilweis... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)