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August 8 2022

Brisbane Airport Cuts Net Zero Target By 25 Years

Brisbane Airport (BNE) has accelerated its commitment to becoming net zero by 2025, thus cutting the original 2050 deadline by 25 years. The airport’s operator Brisbane Airport Corporation has committed to transition to 100% renewable energy, purchase all-electric fleet vehicles and develop an on-site carbon removal project within its Biodiversity Zone. BNE has allocated 285 hectares to preserve and maintain biodiversity on-site. The group has also committed to 50% use of recycled water and zero waste to landfill by 2030.

Passenger Terminal Today | Related Birmingham Airport’s emissions rose 12% in 2022 - Passenger Terminal Today

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SAUDIA Relocates Operations To Terminal 4 LHR

SAUDIA has completed the transfer of its operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport in cooperation with its ground services arm, Saudi Ground Services (SGS) as well as Europe Handling. The operation was led by General Manager of International Stations, Muhammad Al-Zaydi, a SAUDIA and SGS team and Cobalt, the UK local ground services company. SAUDIA and SGS both honored the working teams on Tuesday 26 July 2022 for their success in managing the transfer process at Heathrow Airport.

PAX International | Related Saudi Arabia's new airline to launch 'very soon' - The National

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Ethiopian Launches Tour And Activities Services

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has partnered with online booking platform GetYourGuide to offer passengers easy access to book travel activities alongside their flight. Passengers will have the option of booking high quality and well-curated tours and activities online, either immediately after booking flights or at a later date. Ethiopian’s ancillary services, in addition to bringing end to end package shopping experience to customers, widens Ethiopian streams of services. The airline already provides other ancillary services that are complementary to passengers' travel.

Times Aerospace | Related RAK tourism authority announces partnership with Corendon Airlines - Gulf Business

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Air Greenland’s New A330neo Rolls Out Of The Paint Shop

Air Greenland's brand new Airbus A330-800neo aircraft rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, nearing its entry into service. The new aircraft features a bold red livery with medium-size white dots on the plane’s vertical stabilizer. The airline’s new A330-800neo aircraft, registered as OY-GKN, will replace Air Greenland’s 24-year-old A330-200 jet. The new aircraft will transport both passenger and cargo and is intended to enter Air Greenland’s fleet in the fourth quarter of 2022. Many believe Air Greenland's order saved the unpopular Airbus A330-800neo variant as its orders paled in comparison to the larger -900neo variant.

Aerotime Hub | Related Hans Airways receives first Airbus A330 - Inflight

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Chip Testing Issue Delays Gogo 5G Inflight Connectivity Plan

Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne said the expected fourth quarter launch of their next generation 5G in-flight connectivity service could be delayed until mid-2023 due to testing associated with a computer chip being developed by one of their key suppliers. Thorne said Gogo received the report of testing issues from Airspan, the company making the computer chip for its X3 onboard computer on Tuesday. The chip testing delay update comes after a record-setting second quarter financial performance for Gogo with revenue increasing to $97.8 million, up 19% from the same period a year ago.

Runway Girl Network | Related Gogo hits halfway on 5G deployment - PaxEx.Aero

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Qantas' First Class Lounge At LAX Reopens August 11

The long-awaited reopening of Qantas’ first class lounge at LAX is set for Thursday August 11, as the airline ramps up its Airbus A380 flying between Sydney and LAX. The Qantas Los Angeles International First Lounge is a key part of the premium travel proposition for the airline’s A380 first class flyers. From August 11-14, the lounge will be operating on a reduced schedule of 5.30pm to midnight, after which the opening hours will stretch from 6.30am to midnight.

Executive Traveller | Related American Airlines debuts ‘natural’ Admirals Club design - Executive Traveller

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The Southern Steak & Oyster Opens At Nashville Airport

The Southern Steak & Oyster, Nashville’s beloved downtown steakhouse, has opened its new full-service restaurant and bar in Concourse D at Nashville International Airport. Operated in partnership with Skyport Hospitality, the 333 sq mt restaurant features a New Orleans-inspired design with an open kitchen and abundant natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. It offers the same service and food as the original The Southern’s flagship location, with seating for 126 guests.

Travel Daily News | Related Raleigh-Durham Airport installs virtual food hall - Passenger Terminal Today

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> PHOTO OF THE DAY

Today's picture comes from @jc97aviation, showing an Air Baltic Airbus A220-300 aircraft at Manchester Airport.

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> Tweet of the Day

Chicken a la King, catering in Premium Economy on @airvistara with the second chicken option is a lot better than regular economy and I especially appreciated proper cutlery. #paxex

Kushan Mitra @kushanmitra

Association News

Registration is NOW OPEN for APEX/IFSA EXPO!

Registration is now open the most comprehensive end-to-end airline passenger experience marketplace in the industry – APEX/IFSA EXPO! On October 25-27 in Long Beach California, join more than 1,500 industry professionals, including airline CEOs, executives, suppliers, and decision-makers from dozens of airlines around the world, in showcasing the latest technologies, products, and content and share unique insights via our thought leadership programming. Click here to register.

> Quote of the Day

"BNE is more than an airport. We are a sustainability leader. We want to create a world-leading airport city that future generations can be proud of, because of how we acted today, to protect the community of tomorrow. This is not a new concept for us. We’ve been on this journey for 12 years, but now we are hitting fast-forward to reduce our impact on the planet."

Gert-Jan de Graaff, CEO of Brisbane Airport Corporation
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ABOUT APEX

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) encompasses a network of airlines, businesses and professionals that are committed to providing a world-class airline experience for passengers around the globe. Every day, APEX members are improving every aspect of the airline experience, from designing, building and installing seating, entertainment and communications systems on commercial aircraft, to airport lounges and in-flight dining. Visit apex.aero for more information. APEX is professionally managed by Kellen Company, the premier global association management firm with offices and representation in the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.

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