Pan Am Flight Academy has recently acquired its latest Level D Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator. This cutting-edge simulator, which was moved from Bahrain, is now operational at the new training center of Pan Am Flight Academy situated at the Axis Park complex in Hialeah, Florida, USA.
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Uganda issues online visa application directive
Online applicants will receive an approved notification which they must print and travel with as travel authorization. | Uganda issues online visa application directive
Hawaii launches vaccination exception program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories
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 program travelers vaccinated in US and US Territories
Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to integrate vaccination certificates in the ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. | Qatar Airways expands IATA Travel Pass trial
Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii
Transair Boeing 737 cargo jet was "attempting to return to Honolulu when the pilots were forced to land the aircraft in the water." | Boeing 737 jet makes emergency WATER landing in Hawaii
High-speed connectivity everywhere in Canada, UK, Alaska and Arctic Region
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 Canada, UK, Alaska and Arctic Region
Emirates and Travelport reach agreement on un-surcharged content, NDC distribution
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 July 2021. | Emirates and Travelport reach agreement on un-surcharged content, NDC distribution
Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally
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 Guests reduced. | Etihad Airways extends Verified to Fly travel document initiative globally
IATA: Rolls-Royce confirms commitment to open aftermarket best practice
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 practice
Train + Air: Air France reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability
As passengers increasingly demand more environmentally friendly travel options, Air France is protecting its future revenues by establishing meaningful solutions. | Train + Air: Air France reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability
Ryanair gains competitive advantage with Boeing 737 MAX
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 the 2021 summer season. | Ryanair gains competitive advantage with Boeing 737 MAX
Schauinsland Reisen manages aviation business with Airxelerate
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 companies. | Schauinsland Reisen manages aviation business with Airxelerate
Sustainable Aviation Fuel now available to airlines at Cologne Bonn Airport
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 Airport
Qatar Airways launches new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new Business Class Suite
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 of 311 seats - 30 Business Class Suites and 281 seats in Economy Class. Qatar Airways launches new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new Business Class Suite
Air France tests IATA Travel Pass on Montreal-Paris flights
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. Air France tests IATA Travel Pass on Montreal-Paris flights
Airbus launches A320 fuselage equipping project in China
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
NASA way of fighting Cyclone Gobally
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 Gobally
Airbus Executive Committee names new Executive Vice President
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 analytics, artificial intelligence, automation and services for Airbus’ customers as well as digital security for the Company. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Largest jet in Boeing 737 MAX family completes successful first flight
The profile the aircraft flew allowed Boeing to test the airplane's systems, flight controls and handling qualities. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Lufthansa enables fast check-in with digital vaccination certificate
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 Lufthansa and receive their boarding pass. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
LATAM Airlines Group launches pilot health passport
The mobile application allows greater autonomy in the management of international trips, permitting passengers to validate all the documentation required by the authorities. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Fraport inaugurates new passenger terminal in Ljubljana
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 | Trends | Travel News Online
World Tourism Network presents Aviation Decarbonization discussion
The World Tourism Network today organized a panel Discussion for the green and aviation interest group discussing Aviation Decarbonization. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Star Alliance to expand touchless journeys across member airlines
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 experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Guam launches Mobile Access to Electronic Declaration Form
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 the world to implement a electronic technology for custom declarations. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Air Canada Cargo announces launch routes for its new freighter aircraft
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 linking Toronto to Miami, Quito, Lima, Mexico City and Guadalajara, the first time Air Canada Cargo will serve this destination. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Airbus establishes Zero-Emission Development Centers in Germany and France
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 hydrogen (LH2) tank system. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Fast lane to food: Fraport is testing Yoordi, a new food ordering service, at Frankfurt Airport
The digital Yoordi system, an innovative self-ordering solution, additionally enhances the passenger experience. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Heathrow presses world leaders to agree global sustainable fuels mandate at G7
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 the G7 to agree in its summit communique escalating mandates for 10% SAF by 2030, growing to at least 50% by 2050, as well as the kinds of price incentive mechanisms that have been used to support demand and kick start other low carbon sectors. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online
Pakistan’s Punjab: No COVID-19 vaccination, no mobile phone!
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.” - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online