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Air France continues to renew its fleet and takes delivery of its 10th Airbus A220-300
10Jul By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

Air France continues to renew its fleet and takes delivery of its 10th Airbus A220-300

Air France continues to integrate latest-generation aircraft, with an improved economic and environmental performance, into its fleet. By 2030, these aircraft will make up 70% of the Air France fleet - compared to 7% today – thanks to an ambitious investment plan of one billion euros per year. The tenth A220-300 Today, the company has reached a symbolic milestone, with the arrival of its 10th Airbus A220-300, the latest jewel in its medium-haul fleet. The aircraft, with registration number F-HZUJ, left the Airbus assembly line in Mirabel (Quebec) to join Paris-Charles de Gaulle, where it will operate the company’s short and medium-haul flights. It will operate its first commercial flight to Venice on 5th July 2022 (Air France flight 1126). The aircraft sports its new name “Auvers-sur...
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IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
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IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed shock at the announcement by the government of the Netherlands will cut the number of annual flights at Schiphol Airport to 440,000 – a 20% cut to Schiphol’s potential cap. “This sudden decision is a shocking blow to aviation, jobs, and the economy of the Netherlands. It comes on top of a tripling of the passenger tax, and a 37% rise in airport charges. We are seeing a throttling of air connectivity which has been steadily built up for 100 years, and supported large parts of the Dutch economy and the aspirations of millions of Dutch travelers,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. The justification put forward for the cut is not supported by facts. The government claims that the cuts will reduce noise and deliver a s...
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Shrinking Schiphol highly detrimental and not in line with coalition agreement
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Shrinking Schiphol highly detrimental and not in line with coalition agreement

KLM and the Dutch government both support greater sustainability in air transport KLM is surprised by the government’s sudden resolve to substantially cut back operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol The proposed cutback is not in line with the coalition agreement between the ruling parties This strongly undermines the hub function that KLM and Schiphol have jointly developed The cutback will not have the desired effect in terms of local residents affected by noise nuisance. Fewer aircraft movements will see more people affected by noise This move will not resolve the issue of high nitrogen deposits in the Netherlands, because air transport only accounts for around 1% of all nitrogen deposition The Dutch government’s decision to cut back ope...
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