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Zawya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SkyTeam launches The Aviation Challenge 2025 focused on impact
AMSTERDAM – SkyTeam has launched the fourth edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC), its global initiative designed to help accelerate sustainable innovation and knowledge sharing in the aviation industry. For the second year, the global airline alliance has opened the competition to non-SkyTeam airlines, subsidiaries and affiliates. The theme of TAC 2025 is 'Impact.' This theme reflects the Challenge's commitment to driving tangible and measurable results as it enters its fourth year. Participants will compete by developing and implementing innovative solutions that help advance sustainability in aviation, focusing on key areas such as emissions reduction, energy efficiency and waste management. 'The Aviation Challenge continues to evolve, aiming to deliver measurable impact through industry collaboration. This year, our focus is on turning innovation into action—amplifying ideas that can contribute to meaningful progress today, while creating momentum toward a more sustainable future for aviation. By involving airlines outside of SkyTeam's alliance and building on the work of previous years, we are encouraging the industry to help reduce the environmental footprint of air travel,' said Patrick Roux, SkyTeam CEO. To-date, 22 global airlines have confirmed their participation in the 2025 Challenge*, each striving to operate the most sustainable flight possible. For the first time, Transavia Netherlands will participate. Other confirmed 2025 participants include: Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air Europa Express, Air France, China Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Endeavor Air, Garuda Indonesia, Jambojet, Kenya Airways, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Korean Air, SAS, Saudia, TAROM, TUI, Vietnam Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Participants submitted plans for their showcase flight in May 2025 and will continue to make preparations for implementation until September. During the flight window from September 26 to October 26, participants will operate their showcase flights, demonstrating their solutions and contributions to TAC 2025. After evaluation by specialists from the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and PA Consulting, the winners of 18 award categories will be announced in January 2026. (The complete list of TAC 2025 award categories can be found in the 'Notes for Editors' section.) Since its inauguration, The Aviation Challenge has involved a total of 28 unique participating airlines. These participants have developed and implemented more than 500 innovative solutions designed to help reduce aviation's environmental impact. The Aviation Challenge will continue to evolve annually while maintaining its focus on collective action and real-world implementation. In 2025 and beyond, TAC will further refine the Challenge criteria to align with emerging sustainability priorities, expand participation and build on the successes of previous years. Notes: * Registration for new TAC 2025 participants will remain open until the showcase flight window ends. Aviation Challenge 2025 Award Categories Awards are organized under four distinct categories: Direct Impact Awards (By operational area) Most Impactful Solution – Flight Operations Most Impactful Solution – Ground Operations Most Impactful Solution – Cargo Most Impactful Solution – MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Most Impactful Solution – Catering Most Impactful Solution – Inflight Products Organizational Transformation Awards Sustainability Training & Development Transformational Impact through SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Excellence Data & Insights Pioneer Leadership Awards Game Changer of the Year Team of the Year Best Cross-Industry Collaboration Pioneer of the Year Inspiration Awards Best Showcase Flight Best Knowledge-Sharing Contribution Most Compelling Story Best In-Depth Article or Report About The Aviation Challenge The Aviation Challenge (TAC) is a global SkyTeam initiative that drives real, measurable progress in sustainable aviation. By uniting the aviation industry, sustainability leaders and global innovators, TAC fosters the development and implementation of solutions that reduce emissions, enhance operational efficiency and advance environmental responsibility. The Challenge is not just about ideas—it is about action, data-driven results and scaling proven solutions across the industry. Through collaboration, transparency and shared learning, TAC accelerates the aviation sector's transition toward a more sustainable future. By showcasing and recognizing real-world impact, TAC empowers airlines to lead the way in transforming aviation for generations to come. About SkyTeam SkyTeam is the global airline alliance dedicated to transforming the future of travel by powering the smartest and most integrated customer journey. With a focus on innovation and responsibility, SkyTeam and its members work together to connect customers across an extensive global network of 945+ destinations. SkyTeam offers 750+ airport lounges, award-winning SkyPriority airport services and makes travel more rewarding through its members' loyalty programs. SkyTeam members are Aeroflot (suspended), Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, SAS, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Airlines. Contact: media@
Skift
04-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
Air France-KLM Eyes Majority Control of SAS in Nordic Power Play
We've known since Air France-KLM's initial deal last summer that a majority stake was an option, but the speed and scale of the proposed transaction remains notable. Air France-KLM announced Friday that it is to buy a majority stake in SAS Scandinavian Airlines. The Franco-Dutch group already owns 19.9% of SAS's share capital – a holding it secured last year. The proposed transaction will see this rise to 60.5% through the acquisition of existing stakes held by asset management firms Castlelake and Lind Invest. In a statement, AF-KLM said the development 'reflects the successful turnaround of SAS and the positive results generated by the commercial cooperation initiated in 2024.' It added that the deal will allow both parties to 'fully unlock their synergy potential, confirm the Group's expansion in the Scandinavian market, and create additional potential for value delivery to shareholders.' AF-KLM said these synergies would be the result of a 'comprehensive integration in all areas of business,' and would 'extend beyond commercial activities.' SAS would ultimately become a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, which also includes low-cost carrier Transavia. What are the CEOs Saying? Speaking on Friday morning, Ben Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM said: 'Following their successful restructuring, SAS has delivered impressive performance, and we are confident that the airline's potential will continue to grow through deeper integration within the Air France-KLM Group.' Anko van der Werff, president & CEO of SAS added: 'Air France–KLM becoming the majority owner would mark a defining moment for SAS and a strong signal of confidence in the direction we're heading. It brings not just stability but will also allow for deeper industrial integration and the full backing of one of the world's leading airline groups.' Under the deal, the Danish State will retain its 26.4% stake in SAS and its board seats. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. AF-KLM is aiming to complete the transaction in the second half of 2026. How Did We Get Here? Despite holding less than a fifth of SAS shares for just a year, AF-KLM has already made its mark. The airlines have ramped up cooperation in the form of extended codeshare and interline agreements. The Scandinavian carrier also defected from Star Alliance – where it was a founding member – to rival SkyTeam, home to Air France and KLM. The August 2024 deal saw Air France-KLM join the consortium in a nearly $1.2 billion deal. The purchase formed a key part of SAS's financial restructuring which helped salvage the Scandinavian carrier from extreme financial distress. SAS filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2022, making good on earlier threats from airline management that it would do so if it was unable to secure concessions from key stakeholders. The Scandinavian company completed this process last year. The terms of the consortium deal allowed the company to increase its shareholding to a controlling position after at least two years. Smith previously told Skift that the SAS deal is a 'low-risk way of participating in consolidation.' What am I looking at? The performance of airline sector stocks within the ST200. The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and other related companies. The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. See more airlines sector financial performance. Read the full methodology behind the Skift Travel 200.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France to partner with IBS Software to enhance flight operations and crew management
AMSTERDAM and PARIS, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Transavia Netherlands, the leading low-cost Dutch carrier and Transavia France, the leading low-cost carrier of France, both high-growth subsidiaries of Air France-KLM Group, will partner with IBS Software to transform flight operations for over 145,000 annual flights and optimize crew management. By implementing IBS Software's iFlight solution, a unified crew and operations management platform, Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France will be able to access one single source platform to more easily manage disruptions, allocate resources and sprint faster towards its sustainability goals. The single flight operations system will be shared amongst Air France-KLM Group's 5 airlines, with the crew management system unified across both Transavia France and Transavia Netherlands. IBS Software's fully MACH (Microservices-based API-first and Cloud Native) iFlight solution will enable Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France to digitally transform operations at scale, and benefit from superior performance, scalability, security, modularity and resilience. Features including the Tail Optimizer will allow both carriers to realize the full potential of its resources and accelerate the airlines' net-zero initiatives. Streamlined, automated processes, will enable the carriers to support staff productivity, and align with Air France-KLM Group's modernization strategy. Accessible, intelligent digital tools, such as process automation, will provide the carriers with more visibility over impacted areas when disruption hits, reducing the impact of delays on staff and passengers. Etienne Slagman, Head of Schedule & Resource Optimizing & Continuous Improvement at Transavia Netherlands comments: "At Transavia Netherlands, we have a strong commitment to delivering efficient services that are beneficial for staff and passengers alike. Our collaboration with IBS Software will enable us to drive higher operational excellence, and greater employee satisfaction with increased digitalization." Sébastien Lemaire, Chief Information Officer at Transavia France comments: "The trajectory of Transavia is one of strong growth – we will double our aircraft this summer from our fleet in 2019. Our partnership with IBS Software was prompted by the need for strong, high-performance tools that enable us to stay at the forefront of delivering high quality passenger services and ensure robust operations. Julian Fish, Senior Vice President & Head of Aviation Operations Solutions at IBS Software comments: "A robust crew management and flight operations system is integral to airlines' ability to adapt in modern times of political and economic instability. Our relationship with Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France marks a shared commitment to spearheading sustainability & digital transformation across the aviation industry." This partnership marks a milestone in Transavia Netherlands and Transavia France's modernization strategy, as both carriers migrate to a cloud-based infrastructure to power a centralized platform and bolstering an open platform strategy. About IBS Software IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, tour & cruise, hospitality, and energy resources industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel, and air cargo management. Across the hospitality sector, IBS Software offers a cloud-native, unified platform for hotels and travel sellers, including central reservation (CRS), property management (PMS), revenue management (RMS), call centre, booking engine, loyalty, and distribution. For the tour & cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. Across the energy & resources industry, we provide logistics management solutions that cover logistics planning, operations & accommodation management. The Consulting and Digital Transformation (CDx) business focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives of its customers, leveraging its domain knowledge, digital technologies and engineering excellence. IBS Software operates from 17 offices across the world. Further information can be found at Follow us: Blog | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram About Transavia Netherlands Since 1965, Transavia has been making flying accessible to everyone. Passengers enjoy annual holiday travel, visiting family abroad, and exploring new destinations across Europe and North Africa. This is made possible by a dedicated team of over 3,000 employees — from cockpit and cabin crew to technical and office staff on the ground. Together, they ensure a high-quality journey, delivering a truly exceptional travel experience, now and in the future. About Transavia France Transavia, the low-cost airline of the Air France-KLM group, operates nearly 400 routes from France (Orly, Nantes, Lyon, Montpellier, Bordeaux and Marseille), the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven) and Belgium (Brussels) to France, Europe and the Mediterranean basin. In 2024, Transavia France sold 14 million seats. Today, it is the leading low-cost airline departing from Paris (Beauvais, Charles de Gaulle, Orly). With more than 3,200 employees in France, Transavia is committed to service quality, crew proximity and innovation. A commitment that regularly earns it awards. In the Skytrax 2024 ranking - Transavia is the 2nd best Low Cost airline in Europe, and 5th worldwide. For the fifth year running, Transavia France was voted Customer Service of the Year 2025 in the Public Passenger Transport category. For the sixth time, it was also awarded the "Meilleure Enseigne" label by Capital magazine and received the Qualiweb 2025 trophy for its online services in the Tourism and Transport category. Finally, Transavia France received the Travel Trust Award from Skyscanner, for the best booking experience. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IBS Software
France 24
23-06-2025
- Business
- France 24
Airlines halt or reduce flights in the Middle East as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages and the United States joins the fight. The US carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites overnight Saturday to Sunday after over a week of deadly missile exchanges between Israel and Iran. Here is the latest airline situation: European airlines British Airways cancelled flights between London 's Heathrow Airport and Dubai and Doha on Sunday following the US strikes on Iran. But the airline said Monday that it was "scheduled to operate as normal" on those routes. Air France halted flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday inclusive, the airline said. It also extended the suspension of the Paris-Tel Aviv route until July 14. Flights of Air France's low-cost carrier Transavia from Paris to Beirut have been suspended until June 30 while the Tel Aviv route is closed until September 7. Germany 's Lufthansa group, whose other airlines include Swiss, Austrian and ITA, has suspended flights to the Middle East until June 30. The Amman and Erbil, Iraq, routes were also suspended until July 11. The group will not fly to Tel Aviv and Tehran will until July 31 and is also avoiding the air space of countries involved in the conflict. Greece's Aegean Airlines has stopped Tel Aviv flights until July 12. Its Amman, Beirut and Erbil routes are closed until June 28. Turkish airline Pegasus has scrapped flights to Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon until June 30, and Iran until July 30. No Turkish Airlines flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran are available before July 1. US and Canadian airlines United Airlines has warned passengers that flights to and from Dubai scheduled between June 18 and July 3 may be affected and is offering no-fee ticket changes under certain conditions due to Middle East unrest. The US airline has implemented the same flexibility for Tel Aviv flights between June 13 and August 1, allowing customers to rebook for other major European cities. Air Canada has temporarily suspended its daily non-stop service from Toronto to Dubai starting June 18 and warned the suspension could be extended. Travel via a European stopover on a partner airline remains possible, according to its website. American Airlines is allowing customers to change their bookings to Doha without fees for travel originally scheduled between June 19 and July 20. Asian airlines Singapore Airlines has cancelled eight flights to Dubai – two per day from Sunday through Wednesday.
Business Recorder
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Airlines disrupted by Middle East conflict
PARIS: Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights in the Middle East as the conflict between Israel and Iran rages and the United States joins the fight. The US carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites overnight Saturday to Sunday after over a week of deadly missile exchanges between Israel and Iran. Global airlines bypass ME Here is the latest airline situation: European airlines British Airways cancelled flights between London's Heathrow Airport and Dubai and Doha on Sunday following the US strikes on Iran. But the airline said Monday that it was 'scheduled to operate as normal' on those routes. Air France halted flights to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday inclusive, the airline said. It also extended the suspension of the Paris-Tel Aviv route until July 14. Flights of Air France's low-cost carrier Transavia from Paris to Beirut have been suspended until June 30 while the Tel Aviv route is closed until September 7. Germany's Lufthansa group, whose other airlines include Swiss, Austrian and ITA, has suspended flights to the Middle East until June 30. The Amman and Erbil, Iraq, routes were also suspended until July 11. The group will not fly to Tel Aviv and Tehran will until July 31 and is also avoiding the air space of countries involved in the conflict. Greece's Aegean Airlines has stopped Tel Aviv flights until July 12. Its Amman, Beirut and Erbil routes are closed until June 28. Turkish airline Pegasus has scrapped flights to Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon until June 30, and Iran until July 30. No Turkish Airlines flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran are available before July 1. Finnair meanwhile confirmed it was suspending flights to Doha. The carrier is also staying out of the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel. US and Canadian airlines United Airlines has warned passengers that flights to and from Dubai scheduled between June 18 and July 3 may be affected and is offering no-fee ticket changes under certain conditions due to Middle East unrest. The US airline has implemented the same flexibility for Tel Aviv flights between June 13 and August 1, allowing customers to rebook for other major European cities. Air Canada has temporarily suspended its daily non-stop service from Toronto to Dubai starting June 18 and warned the suspension could be extended. Travel via a European stopover on a partner airline remains possible, according to its website. American Airlines is allowing customers to change their bookings to Doha without fees for travel originally scheduled between June 19 and July 20.
