Airlines
A-League’s Jets take off with Flight Centre
Australian A-League football team Newcastle Jets has secured a sponsorship agreement with airfare specialist Flight Centre.
Barcelona agrees terms of Qatar Airways renewal – report
Spanish Liga champion Barcelona has an agreement in place to extend its main sponsorship agreement with Qatar Airways through to 2020, according to daily newspaper El Mundo Deportivo.
Emirates hints at Fifa return
The Emirates airline has expressed an interest in renewing its commercial ties with Fifa when the corruption scandal currently engulfing football’s global governing body has been resolved.
Golden State Warriors jet into NBA Finals with new partner
Private jet charter company XOJET has entered into a partnership with NBA basketball franchise the Golden State Warriors.
Azul adds to Brazilian influence at NASL’s Strikers
Azul Brazilian Airlines has secured a sponsorship agreement with US North American Soccer League club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Emirates adds to shirt sponsorship collection with Benfica deal
Dubai-based airline Emirates has further bolstered its collection of shirt sponsorship contracts with major European football clubs by agreeing a three-year deal to become the new main sponsor of Portuguese Primeira Liga champion Benfica.
Emirates stays on board with Team New Zealand for America’s Cup
Emirates airline has renewed its title sponsorship of Team New Zealand for the 35th America’s Cup, which will conclude in June 2017.
Etihad Airways teams up with Washington sports franchises
Abu Dhabi airline Etihad Airways has become a legacy partner and the exclusive airline partner of NHL ice hockey team Washington Capitals and NBA and WNBA basketball teams Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics under an agreement with their operating group Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
Emirates confirms talks as Qatar Airways rejects FA Cup link
Emirates airline has confirmed talks over a potential sponsorship deal for the English FA Cup club football knockout competition, as Qatar Airways denied interest in partnering with the competition.
Aer Lingus lands IRFU deal
Irish airline Aer Lingus has entered into a partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Oman Air teams up with Extreme Sailing Series
The Extreme Sailing Series has struck a partnership with the Oman Air national carrier.
Emirates set to lift FA Cup title rights – reports
Emirates airline has agreed terms on a title sponsorship for the English FA Cup club football knockout competition, according to multiple UK media reports.
Sao Paulo books Copa Airlines deal
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A football team Sao Paulo has reached a sponsorship deal with Panamanian airline Copa Airlines.
SEA Games takes flight with Singapore Airlines
The 2015 Southeast Asian Games multi-sport event has secured Singapore Airlines as its official airline partner.
QFA extends Qatar Airways partnership ahead of Emir Cup
Qatar Airways has signed a renewed agreement with the Qatar Football Association to become the official airline of the Emir Cup club football competition, along with extending its backing of the national team.
Southwest Airlines adds Dodgers to MLB portfolio
US-based Southwest Airlines has moved to expand its presence in Major League Baseball by entering into a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mumbai Indians extend with airline partners
Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket franchise the Mumbai Indians has renewed its partnership with Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi airline’s partner, India-based Jet Airways.
OFC Champions League ready for take off with Fiji Airways
The Oceania Football Confederation has signed a title sponsorship agreement with Fiji Airways for its 2015 OFC Champions League club tournament.