Heathrow welcomed an all-time high of 38.1 million passengers during the first half of 2018, up by 2.5 per cent on the same period last year.At the same time, four new connections to China in 2018 helped trade through Heathrow…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a $153 million upgrade at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on July 23. The project is expected to take three years.The upgrade will include an expansion of the international terminal building, four…
A new US airline start-up has announced a commitment for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2021.The memorandum of understanding was revealed at the Farnborough Air Show.This new airline is backed up by a group of experienced investors…
Every day tourists flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of Australia’s most photographed and lauded natural beauties.But Sydney’s Bondi Beach isn’t just a drawcard for its impressive looks — it’s a buzzing hub of activity for swimmers,…
Boeing has released its 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years.This represents double the current workforce and the most significant demand in the outlook’s nine-year history.The demand is being driven by an…
Travelodge has announced the appointment of James Hellewell as its new chief technology officer.Hellewell will be responsible for ensuring innovative technology continues to enhance the customer experience and drive the business forward.He will report to Peter Gowers, Travelodge group chief…
Ryanair has signed a recognition agreement with the Italian union FIT CISL, who will now join ANPAC and ANPAV as a joint negotiating body for directly employed cabin crew in Italy.The joint negotiating committee of FIT CISL, ANPAC and ANPAV…
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced a 14 per cent increase in international visitors during the first six months of the year.This is ahead of the UNWTO forecast of four per cent tourism growth in the Middle East…
Tsogo Sun will open a new hotel in Zambia next month – Garden Court Kitwe.Christopher Nsenje, General Manager says: “The hotel is well located close to the Makuba Mall and adjoins the ECL Business Park. It is an ideal base…
Embraer and Republic Airways have signed letter of intent for a firm order of 100 E175, with the right to convert to E175-E2 aircraft, and purchase rights for an additional 100 E175 aircraft.The deal was signed at the Farnborough Airshow.Republic…
