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September 26, 2023

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Air France-KLM Orders Up To 90 Airbus A350s

Air France-KLM has placed an order for up to 90 Airbus A350-900s and A350-1000s, with a firm order for 50 jets and options for 40 more, scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2030. The allocation between Air France and KLM or the breakdown between the -900s and -1000s is not yet clear. This order complements a previous one of 41 A350-900s. The new A350s will replace older Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s. These aircraft, being more fuel-efficient, support the group's goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 30% per passenger kilometer by 2030.

One Mile At A Time | Related Air France - KLM Group To Place Order For 50 Airbus A350s – Simple Flying

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Air Canada Orders Up To 30 Boeing 787-10 Aircraft

Air Canada has ordered Boeing 787-10s to reduce its widebody fleet’s carbon emissions, targeting a 25% reduction in fuel burn. Deliveries start from October 2025. The order likely aims to replace the airline’s Airbus A330-300s, potentially making the fleet all-Boeing widebodies. Air Canada’s current widebody fleet ranges from 6.5 to 17.4 years in age. The airline has also canceled its Boeing 777F freighter orders in favor of the 787-10s. Upon receiving the 787-10, Air Canada will join a select group operating all three 787 variants.

Simple Flying | Related Air Canada Orders Up To 30 Boeing 787-10s – One Mile at a Time

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SWISS To Enlarge Premium Economy Cabin For Its Airbus A350s Offering

From 2025, SWISS will introduce Airbus A350-900s with a unique cabin layout seating 242 passengers: three in First Class, 45 in Business, 38 in Premium Economy, and 156 in Economy. The Premium Economy Class will be expanded due to rising demand for premium air travel. The new ‘SWISS Senses’ cabin concept promises a personalized air travel experience. The A350s will eventually replace the older Airbus A340-300s in the fleet.

Future Travel Experience | Related SWISS A350 cabin plans reflect growth in premium travel – Aircraft Interiors International

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Muirhead Opens ‘Super Tannery’ To Produce World’s Lowest-Carbon Aviation Leather

Scotland’s Muirhead has launched a £14 million ‘Super Tannery’ to boost low-carbon leather production for aviation and transport. Resulting from Scottish Leather Group’s sustainability-focused investments, the facility has 14 ‘super’ drums, replacing 30 conventional ones, enhancing environmental efficiency with an 82% reduction in energy use and 42% in water use. Dr. Warren Bowden of Scottish Leather Group emphasized their commitment to net-zero operations by 2025 and zero waste to landfill.

Aircraft Interiors International | Related Muirhead opens ‘Super Tannery’ – Business Jet Interiors

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JFKIAT Teams Up With Google Maps To Launch Indoor Live View At JFK Terminal 4

JFKIAT, operator of JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4, has integrated Google’s Indoor Live View, making T4 the first New York metro airport terminal with this feature. Launched by Google Maps in 2021, Indoor Live View uses augmented reality to assist navigation in vast indoor spaces. At T4, travelers can utilize this technology to find amenities within its 2M square feet. The technology uses AI to scan Street View images for user orientation. This collaboration is part of JFKIAT’s continuous efforts to enhance the passenger experience at T4.

Travel Daily News | Related JFKIAT launches indoor Live View at JFK Terminal 4 with Google Maps – Passenger Terminal Today

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Edinburgh Airport Installs 40 Electric Vehicle Chargers

Edinburgh airport has added 40 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across three car parks. The FastPark valet option offers five chargers, allowing passengers to return to fully charged cars. The Terminal Parking has 15 22kWh chargers, with a 24-hour stay limit, and Plane Parking has 20 7kWh chargers without time limits. Charging costs £0.55 per kWh with a £1 connection fee. This initiative supports the airport’s sustainability efforts, including an upcoming solar farm and a shift to airside vehicles powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil.

Business Traveller | Related Tata Power collaborates with Kolkata Airport Authority to install EV chargers – Autocar Professional

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Customer Experience An Increasingly Decisive Factor For Booking Travel, SITA Reports

The 2023 Passenger IT Insights report by SITA reveals that passengers prioritize airport experience when booking flights. Amidst post-pandemic travel disruptions, over half faced flight delays and cancellations, causing booking anxiety for a third of travelers in 2023. Passengers now heavily rely on technology, such as mobile and biometric identification, to enhance their journey. Almost 20% want automated pre-arrival checks. Sustainability tech has gained priority, with 64% valuing airline sustainability initiatives. Most are open to intermodal travel and seek improved tech solutions for it. David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, emphasized technology’s role in streamlining and greening travel.

Passenger Terminal Today | Related Schiphol opens well-being concept from Holisteq – Passenger Terminal Today

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Association News

Catch up with all the news from APEX IFSA Global EXPO 2023!

Want to find out what exhibitors announced at the recently concluded APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California? Head to this link on the apex.aero website to see a rundown of APEX Media's editorial coverage from the event.

> Quote of the Day

“This new order will be a major step in the renewal of the Group’s fleet. The Airbus A350 is the perfect fit for the network needs of the Group and boasts outstanding performances: it is a quieter, more fuel efficient and more cost-effective aircraft compared to previous generations.”

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith
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