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Registration for CANSO’s Airspace World 2026 now open

Source: CANSO Registration is now open for Airspace World 2026, the global meeting point for the airspace community, taking place from 26–28 May 2026 in Lisbon. Bringing together more than 7,000 airspace and aviation professionals, Airspace World 2026 will convene ANSPs, ATM and ATC professionals, industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of our skies. Delivered by CANSO, Airspace World provides a unique platform to share insight, exchange expertise, and explore practical solutions for safer, smarter, and more sustainable airspace. Agnes Krischik, Show Director, Airspace World, said: “Across three days of conference sessions, exhibition activity, and networking, participants will engage with the issues that matter most to the global [...]

2026-03-20T09:59:02+02:00March 20th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

LATAM Airlines expands Lima–Aruba service to daily flights starting next month

Source: Aruba Airport   Air connectivity between Aruba and South America continues to grow as LATAM Airlines increases its Lima (LIM) – Aruba (AUA) service from five weekly flights to daily operations starting in April 2026. The expanded service further strengthens Aruba’s connection with the Peruvian market while improving access to LATAM’s broader South American network. The increase represents two additional weekly flights, adding 348 extra seats per week from Lima to Aruba. With this expansion, the route will offer more than 1,200 weekly seats each way, representing an approximately 40% year-over-year increase in seat capacity between Lima and Aruba in 2026. On an annual basis, the additional frequencies will generate over 18,000 additional seats in the Peru–Aruba market, supporting [...]

2026-03-20T09:20:49+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Government shutdown impacts TSA, passengers

Source: Houston Airports Federal shutdown may reduce TSA staffing, causing longer security lines. The partial federal government shutdown currently underway, is affecting TSA officers who are working without pay, resulting in staffing shortages at airports across the country, including Houston. Please note that: The number of available TSA screening lanes can vary by airport and shift, depending on staffing levels. Longer-than-normal TSA wait times may continue until the federal government shutdown ends. Houston Airports recommends passengers arrive three hours early for domestic flights and four hours early for international flights. Thank you for your patience as federal officers work to maintain the safety of all travelers during this difficult situation. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) TSA checkpoints in Terminals A, [...]

2026-03-20T09:40:00+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Tickets already on sale for United’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with elevated interior flights

Source: United Airlines Travelers can now book seats on the airline's most premium aircraft yet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Elevated interior featuring the first United Polaris Studio℠ suites, roomier seats, larger seatback screens and Bluetooth connectivity at every seat in every cabin The inaugural international flight, UA1, is scheduled for April 22 from San Francisco to Singapore; tickets will be for sale later today on United.com and the United app Travelers can book seats on United's most premium international aircraft yet – the 787-9 Dreamliner with the United Elevated interior. Unveiled last May, this new aircraft has been redesigned from nose-to-tail with 99 total premium seats – the highest of percentage among U.S. carriers – and marks the introduction [...]

2026-03-20T10:05:59+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Lima Airport Partners launches international tender for the development of a private aviation terminal at the former Jorge Chávez International Airport

Source: LAP The new facility will serve executive, corporate and private flights, delivering a high level of service under safety and efficiency standards aligned with Peru’s goal of strengthening its position as a regional hub. Lima Airport Partners (LAP) announced the launch of an international tender for the development of an FBO (Fixed Base Operator) terminal serving domestic and international private and business aviation, as part of its broader modernization and expansion strategy. The project involves the redevelopment of part of the former Jorge Chávez International Airport into a dedicated executive and corporate aviation terminal. The new FBO terminal will deliver a differentiated service offering, with key facilities for passenger processing, parking, hangars, corporate offices, business meeting areas, and comprehensive [...]

2026-03-20T10:03:46+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

American Forever Forward at DFW: Terminal C pier brings new gates and enhanced experience

Source: American Airlines In the latest episode of Forever ForwardSM at DFW, hear from American’s Vice President of DFW Hub Operations Rich Ashlin as he gives a sneak peek of what the airline’s customers and team members can expect with the new Terminal C pier at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The addition brings more than just nine new gates. The pier brings new concessions, new seating and a game-changing bag storage system. Forever ForwardSM at DFW is American’s new shortform video series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the multiyear modernization across DFW. As American’s hometown airport and largest hub, DFW hosts more passengers than any other airport in the airline’s network. American is investing billions of [...]

2026-03-18T08:02:03+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

FAA Streamlines Commercial Space License Approvals

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is supporting American commercial space innovation by streamlining the launch and reentry licensing process. All licensing will now occur under the Part 450 rule, which consolidates four old rules into one. It provides more flexibility and more methods of compliance, reducing the administrative and cost burdens on industry and the FAA. “We’re pleased to have flight-ready operators and vehicles successfully transition to a performance-based rule that unlocks flexibility while maintaining safety for the public,” said Dr. Minh A. Nguyen, Deputy Associate Administrator for the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation. The FAA issued the Part 450 rule during the first Trump administration as commercial space operations started to rapidly grow. For five years, [...]

2026-03-18T09:28:46+02:00March 19th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

More seats and routes as Alaska and Hawaiian scale up for largest spring break operation ever

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are operating more than 12 million seats across March and April, marking the largest spring break schedule in their history. The combined carrier’s guests can choose from more than 25 new or recently launched routes this spring season, from sun-soaked coastal destinations to lively metropolises. Spring break is shaping up to be the busiest ever for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as the combined carrier’s global and domestic network continues to expand with more seats, destinations and opportunities for adventure and remarkable travel experiences. New routes and added seats expand spring break options This March and April, Alaska and Hawaiian’s guests can choose from more than 25 new or recently launched routes, [...]

2026-03-18T09:13:07+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways announces major winter 2026 expansion – Big plans for the Caribbean and Central America

Source: British Airways British Airways Holidays notes customers looking for alternative getaways, with an increase of more than 50 per cent in holiday searches for the Caribbean The airline’s long-haul route network is set to grow by nine per cent*  New destinations include Melbourne in Australia and Colombo in Sri Lanka   Expansion includes boost to winter capacity on several popular leisure routes including Cape Town, Tokyo and Barbados  In response to the Middle East conflict, the airline also added additional flights to Bangkok and Singapore British Airways has announced a significant planned expansion to its network for winter 2026, with the addition of two new destinations, Melbourne in Australia and Colombo in Sri Lanka. In addition, the airline will be adding more flights for winter to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica) and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects a nine per cent* growth in British Airways’ long-haul route network, as the airline continues to invest in providing more choice for customers. These planned new routes and frequency growth for winter 2026 is in addition to short-term capacity increases to destinations to meet customer demand, as a result [...]

2026-03-18T09:21:48+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050. Under the mid‑range scenario, demand is forecast to reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), based on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% (2024-2050) from the 9 trillion RPKs seen in 2024. A higher growth scenario would see a 3.3% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 21.9 trillion RPKs in 2050. A lower growth scenario would see 2.9% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 19.5 trillion RPKs by 2050. The different scenarios are driven by alternative modeling of long-term economic growth, populations, aviation fuel price trends, the [...]

2026-03-18T07:50:52+02:00March 18th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|