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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline's long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad's famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June. The upgraded service introduces the unparalleled luxury of Etihad's flagship A380 aircraft to Canadian skies for the first time. This includes the airline's award-winning First Apartments and the world's only three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, offering an exceptional flying experience for guests on the route between Zayed International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The increased capacity responds to strong demand for travel between the UAE and Canada, particularly across business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) segments. Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said: "We are proud to introduce the A380 and offer guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Canada an extraordinary new travel experience with Etihad. Toronto has been a cornerstone of our North American network since 2005, when we became the first airline from the Gulf region to operate flights to Canada. The introduction of our flagship aircraft on this route reflects our deep commitment to the Canadian market.' Unmatched Guest Experience Etihad's A380 features 486 seats across four cabins, including: The Residence: A private three-room suite with living room, bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shower First Apartments: 9 fully enclosed suites with personal space, 80-inch lie-flat beds and separate ottoman seat Business Studios: 70 lie-flat seats with aisle access, premium dining and exclusive access to The Lobby, a serviced lounge in the sky Economy Smart Seats: 405 seats with fixed-wing headrests and adjustable support, including 68 extra legroom seats Abu Dhabi Stopover Guests flying to or from Canada via Abu Dhabi can also take advantage of Etihad's stopover programme, with complimentary hotel stays offering a chance to experience the UAE capital's rich cultural landmarks, pristine beaches, and world-class attractions. For further details: Duty Media Officer Etihad Airways Email: dutymediaofficer@
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CDB Aviation Delivers Three A320neo Aircraft to Volaris
Expeditious Transition Enables Airline to Deploy Aircraft to Maximize Peak Summer Travel Season MEXICO CITY, June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited ("CDB Leasing"), announced today the delivery of three Airbus A320neo aircraft to its long-standing customer, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris"). "We appreciate the strong partnership and collaboration with the Volaris team that resulted in the expedited transition process involved in the execution of these three aircraft transactions," commented Jie Chen, CDB Aviation's Chief Executive Officer. "We will continue to work with quality airline customers like Volaris to provide them with customized fleet lease solutions that enable their businesses to compete and grow successfully in today's dynamic market environment." "For Volaris, the delivery of these three aircraft from CDB Aviation represents a significant milestone, as it reinforces our operational and growth strategy across key markets. This fleet expansion will further enhance connectivity on our routes in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South Americas, in line with our commitment to offering greater value and convenience to our customers," said Enrique Beltranena, Volaris' Chief Executive Officer. "Our commercial team is focused on being a partner that our airline customers can trust and rely on to execute. This bespoke fleet solution for Volaris included delivering engines months prior to delivering the airframes," added Luís da Silva, CDB Aviation's Head of Commercial, Americas. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, beliefs or opinions, including with respect to CDB Aviation's business, financial condition, results of operations or plans. CDB Aviation cautions readers that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance and that actual results or other financial condition or performance measures could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements sometimes use words such as "may," "will," "seek," "continue," "aim," "anticipate," "target," "projected," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "believe," "achieve" or other terminology or words of similar meaning. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of CDB Aviation's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. ("Volaris" or "the Company") (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra-low-cost carrier, with point-to-point operations, serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris offers low base fares to build its market, providing quality service and extensive customer choice. Since the beginning of operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from 5 to 222 and its flights from 4 to 147 aircraft. Volaris offers 500 daily flight segments on routes that connect 44 cities in Mexico and 29 cities in the United States, Central, and South America, with one of the youngest fleets in Mexico. Volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives, cost-conscious business and leisure travelers in Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America. Volaris has received the ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for 15 consecutive years. For more information, please visit Volaris routinely posts information that may be important to investors on its investor relations website. The Company encourages investors and potential investors to consult the Volaris website regularly for important information about Volaris. About CDB Aviation CDB Aviation is a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. ("CDB Leasing") a 40-year-old Chinese leasing company that is backed mainly by the China Development Bank. CDB Aviation is rated Investment Grade by Moody's (A2), S&P Global (A), and Fitch (A+). China Development Bank is under the direct jurisdiction of the State Council of China and is one of the world's largest development finance institutions. It is also the largest Chinese bank for foreign investment and financing cooperation, long-term lending and bond issuance, enjoying Chinese sovereign credit rating. CDB Leasing is the only leasing arm of the China Development Bank and a leading company in China's leasing industry that has been engaged in aircraft, infrastructure, ship, commercial vehicle and construction machinery leasing and enjoys a Chinese sovereign credit rating. It took an important step in July 2016 to globalize and marketize its business – listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX STOCK CODE: 1606). View source version on Contacts Media contact: Paul +1 612 594 9844
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Bird hit forces Air India to cancel Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Sunday flight
Air India was forced to cancel its scheduled flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi on Sunday after the aircraft suffered a bird hit on its inbound journey from the national capital. Air India Flight AI 2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi on Sunday was cancelled. The cancellation was triggered after Air India flight AI2454 from Delhi to Thiruvananthapuram reported a suspected bird hit upon landing. An Air India spokesperson said, "Air India regrets to inform that flight AI2455, from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, on 22 June 2025, is cancelled due to extended engineering checks after a suspected bird hit was detected after the aircraft landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram. The inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption is sincerely regretted, and every effort is being made to minimise it, including providing accommodation to passengers. Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling are also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to Delhi. At Air India, the safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority." Air India and Air India Express together operate more than 1,100 flights a day, flying over 150,000 passengers. "Air India has voluntarily undertaken enhanced pre-flight safety checks and temporary reduction of services to uphold its commitment to safe operations. This will improve stability and will minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers," the Airline said in its statement. "However, despite all efforts, due to extraneous factors such as air traffic congestion, inclement weather in some parts of the country and other unforeseen operational issues, certain flights get delayed or cancelled. We notify passengers ahead of time to reduce inconvenience in case of planned delays or cancellations, but sometimes, certain challenges lead to last-minute disruptions," the statement added. Earlier, on June 20, Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson reassured the public and employees that the airline's fleet -- particularly its Boeing 787 aircraft remains safe to operate following comprehensive checks, and that the carrier is exercising maximum caution in the wake of the AI171 tragedy. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Arab News
20-06-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Emirates extends global partnership with ATP through 2030
DUBAI: Emirates and the ATP Tour have renewed their global partnership, with the airline continuing as the premier partner of the competition through 2030. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport First joining forces in 2013, Emirates and the ATP have built one of the longest-standing and most recognizable partnerships in professional tennis. Emirates will continue to showcase its premium hospitality at close to 60 ATP tournaments spanning six continents each season. The airline's signature net branding will remain a distinctive part of the viewing experience for millions of fans worldwide. Emirates will also continue to receive prominent marketing rights and high-value brand visibility across the season, maintaining one of the broadest footprints in tennis. From 2026, Emirates will further expand its brand presence by becoming the ATP's first umpire sleeve-patch partner. The initiative builds on Emirates' association with sport officiating across its major sponsorships, including the NBA, International Cricket Council, World Rugby, European Rugby Champions Cup and SailGP. Boutros Boutros, Emirates' executive vice president, corporate communications, marketing and brand, said this was an opportunity for Emirates to connect with tennis fans worldwide and build a consistent, authentic brand association with the sport. 'Through exceptional hospitality and strategic on-ground activations at the world's most prestigious tournaments, we're strengthening engagement with our loyal customer base to remain top-of-mind. 'We're committed to working closely with the ATP and leveraging this partnership further as we continue expanding Emirates' global tennis footprint.' Daniele Sano, ATP's chief business officer, said: 'Emirates has been a constant presence on the ATP Tour for over a decade, and this renewal is a big moment for both of us. 'It speaks to the strength of our relationship and everything we've built together. Right now, the Tour is in a really exciting place. We're seeing record attendance, growing commercial interest, and real momentum across the board. 'We're proud to keep building with a partner, and a truly premium brand, that shares our belief in the future of the sport.' In addition to leveraging the ATP's digital and social channels, Emirates will begin collaborating with players on digital promotions through a dedicated activation program. The ATP Tour connects Emirates with more than 5 million fans on-site each season, underscoring the global reach of both tennis and the world's largest international airline. Beyond the ATP Tour, Emirates is a sponsor of all four Grand Slam tennis tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
CBC
17-06-2025
- CBC
Raw video shows Air India flight crashing moments after takeoff
An Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed 5 minutes after takeoff Thursday in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad, according to the airline. They say 53 British citizens, seven from Portugal and one Canadian citizen were among the 242 passengers and crew on board the flight. WARNING: This video contains graphic footage.
