Sabre signs Eva for NDC
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has announced New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity for Star Alliance member Eva Air through Sabre’s global multi-source content platform.
Son of Concorde sets new records
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
The MK-11 Aurora, a New Zealand-designed and built commercial jet, has exceeded supersonic speeds for the first time since the Concorde, flying at Mach 1.1 (844mph) in a test flight on 12 November, maker Dawn Aerospace says.
ABEA appoints new Board
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) has a new Board, with the re-elected Matt Pearce joining new directors Gareth Martin and Dan Londero together with Board-appointed Rocky Bruzzano.
GET to use NZCE methodology
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) says its methodology will be used in the UN’s reference tool for the measurement of events emissions, the Green Events Tool (GET).
New 2025 routes added by easyJet
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 November 2024
Europe's easyJet (including easyJet Holidays) will launch 26 new routes in northern summer 2025, including 21 from 10 UK airports that will include its first-ever flights and package holidays from London Gatwick to the island of Sal in Cape Verde (starting March 31).
AirAsia X launches Nairobi run
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Malaysia-based AirAsia X has made its maiden flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Etihad, Virgin Australia to end partnership
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will end its code share and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia (VA) from June 1, 2025.
Air India raises some checked bag fees
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
India's flag carrier Air India has raised some baggage fees on ex-India long-haul flights to the UK and Europe as part of its rebranded ‘fare families’.
Qantas, CAE open Sydney training centre
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Australia's Qantas Group and CAE have opened an aircrew training facility near Sydney Airport that houses five full-flight simulators, three fixed-training devices and 10 classrooms.
Spirit files for bankruptcy protection
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it has filed for bankruptcy protection.
ALMAC held at HKCEC
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) has taken place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Perth State of Origin tickets on sale from Friday
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Perth, Western Australia will host Game 2 of the annual National Rugby League (NRL) State of Origin series in Optus Stadium on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Icelandair to add Istanbul to network
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Icelandic carrier Icelandair will launch new US$406 flights from its hub in Reykjavik to Istanbul on September 5, 2025, with a four-a-week schedule for the five-and-a-half hour flights.
