MMBC appoints new Board
- MICE News
- Thursday, 09 December 2021
During its recent annual general meeting, Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) welcomed an updated Board of directors and executive team for 2022 and 2023.
Queensland to reopen domestic borders Dec 13
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Australia's Queensland state will reopen its domestic borders from Monday 13 December, four days earlier than originally anticipated, after hitting the 80 per cent Covid vaccination target.
Isom to replace Parker at American
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
American Airlines ceo Doug Parker is to retire on March 31, 2022, though he will stay on as Board chair.
Breeze adds New York
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Breeze Airways, which currently serves 16 US cities, is adding Long Island’s MacArthur Airport to the list from February 17, offering four weekly flights to Norfolk, Virginia and twice-weekly flights to Charleston, South Carolina starting the next day.
HNA transfers aviation business to Fangda
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
China's HNA Group has transferred management of its core aviation business including Hainan Airlines to strategic investor Fangda Group.
Bonza aiming for eight-MAX fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Budget Australian airline startup Bonza says over time, it hopes to establish a fleet of eight B737 MAX jets - dependent on regulatory approvals - and expects soon to lodge a formal licence application with authorities.
Disney ride inspires New York’s latest attraction
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
RiseNY, a first-of-its-kind new attraction combining museum exhibit galleries with a theme park-style ride will open in New York City on December 17, connecting audiences to the Big Apple’s most famous sites and moments.
The centrepiece of RiseNY is a 46-seat soaring ride – a world-class, state-of-the-art flying theatre – that gives visitors of all ages a unique bird’s-eye view tour of the city. Once on board and lifted 30 feet into the air, guests will hang suspended, their feet dangling as they glide over NYC’s skyline and landmarks while inside a 180-degree, 40-foot projection dome featuring 8K aerial footage that creates the sensation of flight.
Australian Association presentations deliver awards, welcome newbies to Hall of Fame
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
The presentation of the 2021 Australian Association Awards and Hall of Fame – which recognise excellence and accomplishment by associations and outstanding individuals - took place on line 1-3 December 2021.
EasyJet welcomes hydrogen announcement
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
UK-based easyJet has welcomed FlyZero’s confirmation that it has developed a concept for a mid-size aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen, enabling zero-carbon emission flights.
The airline has been working in partnership with Airbus since 2019 to support the development of a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035.
ForwardKeys reveals 2021 destination winners
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
A new report from ForwardKeys using air ticketing data reveals the top travel trends of 2021, which, unsurprisingly, are all driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
UAE cuts working week to four and a half days
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
The United Arab Emirates is to transition to a four and a half day working week, with Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend.
Australians ‘more optimistic’ that domestic borders will remain open for festive peak
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Australians are set to benefit from increased competition and cheaper airfares on Australia’s busiest routes as state and territory borders reopen and the domestic airline industry prepares for a peak summer period, the ACCC’s latest Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.
Boeing still working on 787 issues
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 December 2021
USA plane maker Boeing says its 787 production problems will 'take whatever time they take' to ensure the highest levels of quality, even though the efforts may impact deliveries.
MMBC appoints new Board
- MICE News
- Thursday, 09 December 2021
During its recent annual general meeting, Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) welcomed an updated Board of directors and executive team for 2022 and 2023.
Queensland to reopen domestic borders Dec 13
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Australia's Queensland state will reopen its domestic borders from Monday 13 December, four days earlier than originally anticipated, after hitting the 80 per cent Covid vaccination target.
Isom to replace Parker at American
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
American Airlines ceo Doug Parker is to retire on March 31, 2022, though he will stay on as Board chair.
Breeze adds New York
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Breeze Airways, which currently serves 16 US cities, is adding Long Island’s MacArthur Airport to the list from February 17, offering four weekly flights to Norfolk, Virginia and twice-weekly flights to Charleston, South Carolina starting the next day.
HNA transfers aviation business to Fangda
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
China's HNA Group has transferred management of its core aviation business including Hainan Airlines to strategic investor Fangda Group.
Bonza aiming for eight-MAX fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
Budget Australian airline startup Bonza says over time, it hopes to establish a fleet of eight B737 MAX jets - dependent on regulatory approvals - and expects soon to lodge a formal licence application with authorities.
Disney ride inspires New York’s latest attraction
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
RiseNY, a first-of-its-kind new attraction combining museum exhibit galleries with a theme park-style ride will open in New York City on December 17, connecting audiences to the Big Apple’s most famous sites and moments.
The centrepiece of RiseNY is a 46-seat soaring ride – a world-class, state-of-the-art flying theatre – that gives visitors of all ages a unique bird’s-eye view tour of the city. Once on board and lifted 30 feet into the air, guests will hang suspended, their feet dangling as they glide over NYC’s skyline and landmarks while inside a 180-degree, 40-foot projection dome featuring 8K aerial footage that creates the sensation of flight.
Australian Association presentations deliver awards, welcome newbies to Hall of Fame
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
The presentation of the 2021 Australian Association Awards and Hall of Fame – which recognise excellence and accomplishment by associations and outstanding individuals - took place on line 1-3 December 2021.
EasyJet welcomes hydrogen announcement
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
UK-based easyJet has welcomed FlyZero’s confirmation that it has developed a concept for a mid-size aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen, enabling zero-carbon emission flights.
The airline has been working in partnership with Airbus since 2019 to support the development of a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035.
ForwardKeys reveals 2021 destination winners
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
A new report from ForwardKeys using air ticketing data reveals the top travel trends of 2021, which, unsurprisingly, are all driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
UAE cuts working week to four and a half days
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 08 December 2021
The United Arab Emirates is to transition to a four and a half day working week, with Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend.
Australians ‘more optimistic’ that domestic borders will remain open for festive peak
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 December 2021
Australians are set to benefit from increased competition and cheaper airfares on Australia’s busiest routes as state and territory borders reopen and the domestic airline industry prepares for a peak summer period, the ACCC’s latest Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.
Boeing still working on 787 issues
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 07 December 2021
USA plane maker Boeing says its 787 production problems will 'take whatever time they take' to ensure the highest levels of quality, even though the efforts may impact deliveries.