Airline Suppliers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience. This was achieved in a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round-trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. International Air Transport Association (IATA) #FullyDigitalTravelExperience #InternationalAirTransportAssociation

Jamco America, Inc., one of the most experienced interior products suppliers and turnkey aircraft interiors integrators in the aerospace industry, announces it has entered into a partnership with Alaska Airlines and SEKISUI KYDEX to create a new, modular, and textured branding panel for use in Alaska Airlines aircraft. Jamco America #Jamco #AlaskaAirlines #SekisuiKydex #BrandingPanels #AircraftInteriors

The organisers of World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) have revealed a line-up of 40+ new exhibitors set to debut at the 2025 event, which returns to Hamburg from 8-10 April 2025

This development further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the gateway and Wizz Air, which has already recorded more than 50 million passengers from Budapest since its launch in 2004. Wizz Air #BudapestAirport #AirlineNews #Airlines #WizzAir

Finnair is renewing the cabins of its Embraer fleet to increase passenger comfort also on shorter routes. The first refurbished Embraer cabin is now completed, and the target is to renew the entire fleet of 12 Embraer aircraft by spring 2026. Seven aircraft will be renewed during the winter season 2024–2025, and the remaining Embraer aircraft will be renewed during the winter season 2025–2026. Finnair #Finnair #Embraer #Airlines #AirlineNews

British Airways touched down in Bangkok this week after more than four years since flying to Thailand. The aircraft departed London Gatwick at 21:15 local time on Monday October 28, landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport the following day at 16:10 local time. Customers on the first flight were greeted on arrival by traditional dancers, flower garlands and local gifts. British Airways #BA #BritishAirways #Airlines #AirlineNews #Bangkok

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has successfully operated flight SV 215 from Jeddah to Amsterdam as part of The Aviation Challenge 2024, an industry-wide initiative led by SkyTeam aimed at fostering innovation and advancing sustainability across the global aviation sector. This marks Saudia’s third consecutive year participating in the challenge, further enhancing its extensive sustainability initiatives. SAUDI AIRLINES #Saudia #AviationChallenge2024 #AviationSustainability #Airlines #AirlineNews #SkyTeam

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will be operated by Iberia on a number of regional flights across the airline’s European network before its first transatlantic mission from Madrid to Boston later in November. Iberia Airbus #A321XLR #Airlines #AirlineNews

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. International Air Transport Association (IATA) #IATA #DigitalCurrencies #Aviation

ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PowerCell Group to collaborate on next generation fuel cell technologies. Joint R&D will focus on intermediate and high temperature fuel cells which will open up more energy intensive applications such as large fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. ZeroAvia PowerCell Group #FuelCellDevelopment #Aviation