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Uganda issues online visa application directive

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- July 5, 2021 0

Online applicants will receive an approved notification which they must print and travel with as travel authorization. | Uganda issues online visa application directive Read More

Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

The program allows travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories to bypass the state's quarantine requirement with proof of vaccination. | Hawaii launches vaccination exception ... Read More

Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to integrate vaccination certificates in the ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. | Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial Read More

Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii

eturbonews- July 2, 2021 0

Transair Boeing 737 cargo jet was "attempting to return to Honolulu when the pilots were forced to land the aircraft in the water." | Boeing ... Read More

High-speed connectivity everywhere in Canada, UK, Alaska and Arctic Region

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

This latest launch of OneWeb satellites will put high-speed broadband within reach of the whole Northern Hemisphere later this year. | High-speed connectivity everywhere in ... Read More

Emirates and Travelport reach agreement on un-surcharged content, NDC distribution

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

New agreement will allow Travelport-connected travel agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) that will be introduced from 01 ... Read More

Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

Early trials showed that Verified to Fly Guests saw their processing times at the check-in desk almost halved and the average queuing time for all ... Read More

IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best practice

eturbonews- July 1, 2021 0

Rolls-Royce does not discriminate against airlines, lessors or MRO providers that use non-OEM parts or repairs. | IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best ... Read More

Train + Air: Air France reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

As passengers increasingly demand more environmentally friendly travel options, Air France is protecting its future revenues by establishing meaningful solutions. | Train + Air: Air ... Read More

Ryanair gains competitive advantage with Boeing 737 MAX

eturbonews- June 30, 2021 0

Despite the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX in 2019 over safety concerns, Ryanair negotiated purchases of 210 units, with a maximum of 12 operating for ... Read More

Schauinsland Reisen manages aviation business with Airxelerate

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 27, 2021 0

Airxelerate was founded in Berlin in 2018. In addition to developing its own Calisto product line, the company also released tailor-made IT solutions for tourism ... Read More

Sustainable Aviation Fuel now available to airlines at Cologne Bonn Airport

eturbonews- June 25, 2021 0

Neste sets up a supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Cologne Bonn Airport. Sustainable Aviation Fuel now available to airlines at Cologne Bonn ... Read More

Qatar Airways launches new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new Business Class Suite

eturbonews- June 24, 2021 0

The ultramodern aircraft is scheduled for services from Doha to Athens, Barcelona, Dammam, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid and Milan and has a total passenger capacity ... Read More

Air France tests IATA Travel Pass on Montreal-Paris flights

eturbonews- June 24, 2021 0

The pilot program will focus strictly on outbound Air France flights from Montréal-Trudeau to Paris-Charles de Gaulle, as of June 24 until July 15, 2021. ... Read More

Airbus launches A320 fuselage equipping project in China

eturbonews- June 23, 2021 0

The project demonstrates the manufacturing capability of Chinese aviation players and Airbus' long-term commitments to China. Airbus launches A320 fuselage equipping project in China Read More

NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 22, 2021 0

NASA teamed up with the University of Michigan to fight Cyclones. The project called CYGNSS has been a pioneering mission. NASA way of fighting Cyclone ... Read More

Airbus Executive Committee names new Executive Vice President

eturbonews- June 21, 2021 0

The main focus of this new organization will be to foster digital innovation across Airbus' industrial ecosystem and our products and services portfolio, accelerating data ... Read More

Largest jet in Boeing 737 MAX family completes successful first flight

eturbonews- June 18, 2021 0

The profile the aircraft flew allowed Boeing to test the airplane's systems, flight controls and handling qualities. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online Read More

Lufthansa enables fast check-in with digital vaccination certificate

eturbonews- June 17, 2021 0

Just in time for the start of the Hessian school summer holidays, passengers with the digital vaccination certificate can once again check in faster with ... Read More

LATAM Airlines Group launches pilot health passport

eturbonews- June 16, 2021 0

The mobile application allows greater autonomy in the management of international trips, permitting passengers to validate all the documentation required by the authorities. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Fraport inaugurates new passenger terminal in Ljubljana

eturbonews- June 16, 2021 0

Fraport invested some €21 million in the ultra-modern terminal which strategically positions Ljubljana Airport to meet the future requirements of travel and tourism. - eTurboNews ... Read More

World Tourism Network presents Aviation Decarbonization discussion

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 15, 2021 0

The World Tourism Network today organized a panel Discussion for the green and aviation interest group discussing Aviation Decarbonization. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

Star Alliance to expand touchless journeys across member airlines

eturbonews- June 15, 2021 0

The agreement announced today is aimed at accelerating the availability of biometric self-service touchpoints across Star Alliance’s member airlines while delivering a faster, touchless airport ... Read More

Guam launches Mobile Access to Electronic Declaration Form

Juergen T Steinmetz- June 14, 2021 0

Guam is a US territory 7 flight hours from Hawaii and has its own custom rules. Today Guam announced to be the first destination in ... Read More

Air Canada Cargo announces launch routes for its new freighter aircraft

eturbonews- June 14, 2021 0

When the first converted 767 freighters enters service in October, they will fly primarily out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, and will operate on routes ... Read More

Airbus establishes Zero-Emission Development Centers in Germany and France

eturbonews- June 14, 2021 0

The technology developments will cover the full product and industrial capabilities from elementary parts, assembly, systems integration and the cryogenic testing of the final liquid ... Read More

Fast lane to food: Fraport is testing Yoordi, a new food ordering service, at Frankfurt Airport

eturbonews- June 14, 2021 0

The digital Yoordi system, an innovative self-ordering solution, additionally enhances the passenger experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online Read More

Heathrow presses world leaders to agree global sustainable fuels mandate at G7

eturbonews- June 12, 2021 0

In a G7 session hosted in Cornwall on Friday by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye pressed the leaders of ... Read More

Pakistan’s Punjab: No COVID-19 vaccination, no mobile phone!

eturbonews- June 11, 2021 0

According to Punjab's Health Minister, new policy would disable mobile SIM cards belonging to those who fail to get jabbed “beyond a certain time.” - ... Read More

Travelers prefer booking holidays directly with providers amid uncertainty

eturbonews- June 11, 2021 0

Direct booking channels are likely to have experienced an increase in popularity due to the fragility of booking a trip in the current situation. - ... Read More