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dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has announced the promotion of Hiranjan Aloysius to Regional CEO for dnata Catering & Retail in the Asia Pacific region. This change is effective immediately.
On Wednesday, October 9, Amazon's Air Hub in Hebron, Kentucky, welcomed nine children and their families from Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana for a day filled with aviation-themed fun and surprises.
dnata, a prominent air and travel services provider, has announced the addition of 14 new electric ground power units (GPUs) to its fleet at Dubai International Airport. This initiative is expected to handle 33% of GPU utilization at the airport, replacing diesel-powered equipment and reducing fuel consumption by approximately 550,000 liters annually.
Rome, Italy, 9 October 2024: dnata has secured a multi-year contract to provide inflight catering services to T’way Air at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The agreement involves dnata's teams producing and delivering over 80,000 meals annually for the South Korean airline's flights between Rome and Incheon. T’way Air will operate three weekly flights connecting the two cities.
Dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has announced a partnership with beOnd, the first premium leisure airline worldwide. This collaboration aims to enhance connectivity between Dubai and various sought-after leisure destinations. Dnata will assist beOnd in promoting its offerings and delivering high-quality services to travelers in the UAE. Currently, beOnd operates routes connecting Al Maktoum - Dubai World Central (DWC) with Male (MLE) in the Maldives and Zurich (ZRH) in Switzerland.
London, UK, 1 October 2024 – dnata has announced a significant environmental initiative by transitioning its fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) at London Heathrow Airport to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), an alternative to diesel. This change is expected to cut the carbon emissions of the fleet by 77%, equating to a reduction of over 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.
dnata Travel has observed a 21% increase in the average booking value for its in-store services in 2024 compared to the previous year. The company's 13 retail outlets across the UAE remain a preferred choice for residents seeking travel arrangements, driven by a growing demand for complex itineraries.
dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has been honored with the Aviation Sustainability & Environment award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK. This accolade recognizes dnata's efforts to enhance environmental efficiency across its operations, including airport operations, travel, and catering & retail sectors.
Turkish Airlines, based in Istanbul, operates one of the most extensive international networks globally and enjoys a stellar reputation. Despite this, a recent flight experience from Seattle to Istanbul revealed some mixed results.
Telesat now has all financing sources in place to fund its global Lightspeed Ka-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Management tells Runway Girl Network that the Canadian satellite operator aims to begin satellite launches in “mid-2026” in support of a 2027 go-live date for global services, including inflight connectivity.
The hotly anticipated wait for Eutelsat OneWeb Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity appears to be nearly over, including in business aviation where service provider Gogo says guidance from the satellite operator sees Eutelsat OneWeb business aviation services, specifically, “slated to be officially live for operators starting Jan. 1, 2025.”
United Airlines has selected SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity solution to provide free Wi-Fi on its entire fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft, including both mainline and regional planes. This significant deal will replace multiple incumbent in-flight connectivity (IFC) providers such as Panasonic Avionics, Viasat, and Intelsat.
With the arrival of longer-range narrowbody aircraft like the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX, and the imminent launch of the extra-long-range A321XLR aboard Iberia, there is ongoing discussion about what “longhaul” really means.
United Airlines has announced a significant upgrade to its in-flight connectivity services by equipping its entire fleet with Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service. This move aims to enhance passenger experience by providing faster and more reliable internet access during flights.
dnata, a prominent provider of air and travel services worldwide, has secured a multi-year contract with Royal Jordanian Airlines at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The agreement involves dnata delivering comprehensive passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the airline. Royal Jordanian operates daily flights between JFK Terminal Eight and Queen Alia International Airport in Amman.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Delta Sync seatback in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience to more aircraft. The US-based airline has updated IFE systems on hundreds of planes, aiming to make each passenger’s seatback screen resemble a personalized smart TV.
Lufthansa Group carriers resumed daytime flights to Tel Aviv on 5 September, following a suspension of service in early August due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Management expressed optimism about rebuilding the schedule for flights to the Israeli city.
Airbus has announced that its new linefit, supplier-furnished HBCplus Ka-band satellite-supported broadband inflight connectivity solution is set to launch imminently aboard aircraft scheduled for delivery to either Emirates or Ethiopian Airlines.
Honeywell’s Boeing 757-200 testbed aircraft is on a nine-stop tour of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, demonstrating resilient connectivity to potential defense and government customers and journalists. Invited onboard the demonstration flight out of London Stansted Airport, participants experienced one of Honeywell's top airliners.