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International Students Visit China Eastern Airlines

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Nearly 30 overseas students joined an educational tour at R&D Center of China Eastern Airlines on Dec. 8, where they had an opportunity to get close to the aviation culture and feel its charm.

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  • Nearly 30 overseas students joined an educational tour at R&D Center of China Eastern Airlines on Dec. 8, where they had an opportunity to get close to the aviation culture and feel its charm.
  • After receiving commemorative gifts from staff of China Eastern Airlines, the students wrapped up this visit.
  • It is reported that China Eastern Airlines has established direct connections to 86 international destinations, covering 31 countries and regions worldwide.
  • With the support of the SkyTeam Alliance, China Eastern Airlines' route network extends to 1,050 destinations in 166 countries and regions, and it has established over 100 overseas offices.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Delivery of First of Nine New Airbus A321-200neo Aircraft to ITA Airways

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced one new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft delivered to ITA Airways.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced one new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft delivered to ITA Airways.
  • This aircraft is the first of nine new Airbus A321s confirmed to deliver to the Italian airline from ALC’s order book with Airbus in 2023 through 2025.
  • “ALC is pleased to announce this delivery of one new Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to ITA Airways and be the first to introduce the A321neo to the airline,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    Air Lease Corporation is a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.

International students visit China Eastern Airlines

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Hailing from 7 different countries including Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, the international students test-piloted an A350 flight simulator, learned service procedures alongside flight attendants, and strapped on VR goggles for an immersive virtual aircraft inspection.

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  • Hailing from 7 different countries including Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, the international students test-piloted an A350 flight simulator, learned service procedures alongside flight attendants, and strapped on VR goggles for an immersive virtual aircraft inspection.
  • After receiving commemorative gifts from staff of China Eastern Airlines, the students wrapped up this visit.
  • China Eastern Airlines has established direct connections to 86 international destinations, covering 31 countries and regions worldwide.
  • With the support of the SkyTeam Alliance, China Eastern Airlines' route network extends to 1,050 destinations in 166 countries and regions, and it has established over 100 overseas offices.

International students visit China Eastern Airlines

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

After receiving commemorative gifts from staff of China Eastern Airlines, the students wrapped up this visit.

Key Points: 
  • After receiving commemorative gifts from staff of China Eastern Airlines, the students wrapped up this visit.
  • China Eastern Airlines has established direct connections to 86 international destinations, covering 31 countries and regions worldwide.
  • With the support of the SkyTeam Alliance, China Eastern Airlines' route network extends to 1,050 destinations in 166 countries and regions, and it has established over 100 overseas offices.
  • Caption: International students visit China Eastern Airlines.

SkyTeam partners with Plug and Play to become the leading alliance in innovation

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

The EXPO is the biggest event of the year, concluding the 12-month-long corporate innovation program by celebrating the successes of corporate partners collaborating with startups.

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  • The EXPO is the biggest event of the year, concluding the 12-month-long corporate innovation program by celebrating the successes of corporate partners collaborating with startups.
  • "SkyTeam believes that Plug and Play is an excellent partner to collaborate with to achieve our strategic and innovation goals," said Patrick Roux, CEO of SkyTeam.
  • Plug and Play will help SkyTeam achieve its innovation vision and strategic goals for 2027.
  • SkyTeam will join the Plug and Play Travel and Hospitality program in Vienna.

Eastern Air Logistics Taps WebCargo to Fuel Global Growth

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

JERUSALEM, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Air Logistics (EAL), the logistics arm of China Eastern Airlines, the first all-cargo airline in China, has announced a new partnership with WebCargo by Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO), the leading cargo booking and payment platform, to deliver eBooking and payments to global forwarders of all sizes. This partnership provides a seamless, end-to-end solution for customers looking to move cargo from the largest global export country to the West, beginning with ex-China coverage to North America, Europe and Asia, and from Europe to China. Eastern Air Logistics was first made available for bookings on WebCargo last week.

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  • JERUSALEM, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Air Logistics (EAL), the logistics arm of China Eastern Airlines, the first all-cargo airline in China, has announced a new partnership with WebCargo by Freightos (NASDAQ: CRGO), the leading cargo booking and payment platform, to deliver eBooking and payments to global forwarders of all sizes.
  • Eastern Air Logistics was first made available for bookings on WebCargo last week.
  • Freight forwarders around the world have enthusiastically adopted eBookings; at least five large European countries already see 10% of their air cargo being booked  via WebCargo.
  • Therefore, smooth access to air cargo services between China, Europe and the United States is critical to global supply chains.

Sabre and Aeromexico launch NDC content to Sabre-connected travel agents

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Monday, June 12, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Aeromexico, Mexico´s global airline, announced today that the carrier's NDC content is now available through Sabre's global distribution system (GDS).

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  • The airline's content is now available through the Sabre Offer and Order APIs , agency booking solution Sabre Red 360 and Sabre's online booking tool, GetThere for travel agencies based in Mexico.
  • Thousands of Sabre-connected agencies in more than 150 countries around the world are already shopping, booking, and servicing NDC content through the Sabre GDS.
  • Sabre's Beyond NDC program enables us to provide NDC content consistently and efficiently to travel sellers across all channels.
  • By activating NDC through Sabre, travel sellers maintain their competitive edge by maximizing access to Aeromexico's content.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Four New Airbus A220 Aircraft with Czech Airlines

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft with Czech Airlines.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft with Czech Airlines.
  • “We are pleased to announce this lease placement for four new Airbus A220 aircraft with Czech Airlines,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • Czech Airlines is pleased to launch the cooperation with the ALC team at the time we celebrate our 100th anniversary in October 2023.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    Air Lease Corporation is a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.

SAUDIA Participates in SkyTeam's Sustainable Flight Challenge 2023 in Joint Effort to Make Aviation Cleaner

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

"We are extremely proud to be part of an alliance, SkyTeam, who has always put sustainability at the heart of its strategy.

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  • "We are extremely proud to be part of an alliance, SkyTeam, who has always put sustainability at the heart of its strategy.
  • SAUDIA hopes to help fast-track the fight against climate change thanks to this collaborative challenge led by SkyTeam.
  • In last year's edition, SAUDIA won the 'best customer engagement' and 'best employee engagement' awards.
  • SAUDIA was also a finalist in three other categories: 'greatest CO2 reduction medium-haul', 'lowest CO2 emissions ground-handling' and 'best sustainable innovation (in-flight)'.

Xiamen Airlines wins Freddie Awards for loyalty programme

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Monday, May 8, 2023

XIAMEN, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines Egret Miles won The 210 Awards — "Best Up-and-Coming Programme of the year" in the Middle East/Asia/Oceanic region of Freddie Awards 2023. becoming the first airline in China to win this honor.

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  • XIAMEN, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Airlines Egret Miles won The 210 Awards — "Best Up-and-Coming Programme of the year" in the Middle East/Asia/Oceanic region of Freddie Awards 2023. becoming the first airline in China to win this honor.
  • Established in 1988, The Freddie Awards is the most prestigious member-generated awards in the travel loyalty industry and are now in their 32nd year.
  • This year, with most of the airlines in Asia Pacific and the Middle East participating in the awards, Egret Miles won The 210 Awards.
  • Egret Miles is free to join and members can earn Egret points by flying with Xiamen Airlines or consuming at Xiamen Airlines' partners, and the points can be redeemed for award tickets, travel services, points mall gifts and airport goods, etc.