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Governments must enhance support for air crash victims and their families

Source: ICAO   The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is urging governments and air transport partners worldwide to accelerate the implementation of comprehensive support systems for air crash victims and their families and to implement recent enhancements to ICAO’s accident investigation standards. In a statement marking today’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families, ICAO Council President Toshiyuki Onuma underscored the need for urgent and collaborative action, rooted in compassion and responsibility, to reach all those affected by aviation accidents: On this day, we turn our thoughts to those who have lost their lives in air accidents, their families and all those who have been affected. We also recognize our collective responsibility to support them. Accident victims and [...]

2026-02-23T08:09:39+02:00February 23rd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results

Source: Airbus 793 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billion EBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.6 billion 2025 guidance achieved Dividend proposal: € 3.20 per share 2026 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2025 financial results and provided guidance for 2026. “2025 was a landmark year, characterised by very strong demand for our products and services across all businesses, a record financial performance, and strategic milestones. We successfully navigated a complex and dynamic operating environment to deliver on our updated guidance,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “Global demand for commercial aircraft underpins our ongoing production ramp-up, which we are managing [...]

2026-02-23T08:28:27+02:00February 23rd, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Engineering a career of safety, reliability and leadership

Source: American Airlines Stacy Morrissey, American Airlines Vice President of Engineering and Quality, is the 2026 Airlines for America Nuts and Bolts Award airline recipient. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and achievements in the engineering or maintenance fields within the commercial aviation industry. Morrissey joins a legacy of American Airlines Nuts and Bolts Award recipients, including Ken MacTiernan, the first active aviation maintenance technician to receive the award and David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer. At a surprise ceremony at the Robert L. Crandall Campus, Stacy Morrissey, American Airlines Vice President of Engineering and Quality, was announced as the 2026 Airlines for America (A4A) Nuts and Bolts Award airline recipient. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding [...]

2026-02-23T08:29:11+02:00February 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United Gives MileagePlus Credit Cardholders More Miles, Exclusive Flight Discounts

Source: United Airlines MileagePlus members with a credit, debit or Chase co-branded card can soon earn up to twice as many miles for United flights as non-cardholders, get at least 10% off award tickets and access to exclusive Saver Award fares United now offers its most loyal members who have a United card some of the richest rewards among airline or travel credit card programs United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats. Starting with tickets purchased on or after [...]

2026-02-23T08:48:04+02:00February 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Expands Travel Options to Türkiye Through New Partnership with Pegasus Airlines

Source: Air Canada New interline partnership unlocks convenient connections to Istanbul and Izmir Air Canada customers gain access to nine routes operated by Pegasus Airlines Both airlines intend to deepen the partnership with codeshare and loyalty agreements Air Canada and Pegasus Airlines announced today a new partnership that will give travellers more convenient access to Türkiye’s most in-demand destinations. Through a new interline agreement, Air Canada customers will be able to book travel on nine Pegasus-operated routes, offering smooth connections via major European gateways to Istanbul and the Aegean coastal city of Izmir. The partnership strengthens Air Canada’s connectivity to a dynamic market, providing customers with greater choice and flexibility. “Air Canada’s strategy is built on connecting people, markets and [...]

2026-02-23T08:39:23+02:00February 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Customers save time and money when prepaying for checked bags at American

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is making it easier for customers to save a little time and money when they need to check luggage. The airline recently rolled out a series of digital enhancements to make the process easier and expand self-service luggage options. “Any time we can make the travel experience streamlined and more convenient before arriving at the airport is a win for our customers,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “We continue to update our digital channels to provide our customers with even more self-service options.” New digital features give customers more self-service bag options In the past few weeks, American has updated aa.com and its mobile app to give customers more control over their trip, [...]

2026-02-19T07:05:10+02:00February 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

VINCI Airports strengthens transatlantic connectivity with new Monterrey-Paris route starting next April

Source: VINCI Airports VINCI Airports is strengthening transatlantic connectivity with the launch of a new direct route between Monterrey International Airport, part of its network, and Paris. Operated by Aeroméxico, the service will start on April 13, 2026, improving long-haul connectivity between northern Mexico and Europe. The new Monterrey-Paris route will operate three times a week using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering direct access to the French capital for both leisure and business travellers and supporting tourism, economic exchanges and international mobility. This new service reinforces Monterrey International Airport’s position as the leading air hub in northern Mexico and reflects VINCI Airports’ strategy to support the development of long-haul routes that enhance the international reach of the airports in its [...]

2026-02-19T06:35:09+02:00February 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

ATR Reports Strong 2025 Demand, Prepares 2026 Ramp-up

Source: ATR Solid order intake of 60 aircraft; net orders at 50   Deliveries lower than guidance; strong investments in industrial processes to prepare for 2026 ramp-up  Revenues stable at $1.2bn; record year for customer services at $538m  19 new operators; dynamic leasing environment; robust second-hand market  Major breakthroughs in North America, with JSX in the United States launching public charter operations with ATR 42-600s, and the certification and delivery of the first ATR -600 in Canada with Rise Air.   ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced its 2025 full-year results, marked by strong commercial performance, stable revenues, and continued investment in its industrial system to support its long-term growth trajectory.  ATR reported a gross order intake of 60 aircraft in 2025, from nine customers across nine countries, including double-digit commitments from Air Algérie and UNI Air – 16 and [...]

2026-02-19T07:02:11+02:00February 20th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

TSA successfully rolls out TSA ConfirmID in the United States

Source: TSA Agency sees uptick in REAL ID compliance rate The Transportation Security Administration successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA ConfirmID, resulting in a promising increase of REAL ID compliance. Based on early data reports, 95-99% of travelers are presenting REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints, an encouraging improvement in compliance since TSA ConfirmID was announced in December 2025. Passengers without REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification have the option to use TSA ConfirmID by paying a $45 fee for a 10-day travel period. The new system is designed to strengthen identity verification and further enhance aviation security by closing long-standing gaps in ID standards. “TSA ConfirmID has been a huge success due to the ongoing collaboration with our airline, airport and industry partners and effective public [...]

2026-02-19T07:12:59+02:00February 20th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Fraport traffic rises by 7.1 percent to 9.6 million passengers in January

Source: Fraport The group's two Brazilian airports, Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), recorded a strong combined increase of 24.9 percent, with a total of 1.3 million passengers. At Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru’s capital city, traffic rose slightly by 1.3 percent to 2.2 million travelers 4.1 million travelers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January. This was an increase of 4.9 percent from the same month in 2025. Cargo volumes increased by 1.2 percent in January, to 150,044 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements increased by 1.1 percent, with 31,284 takeoffs and landings. The total maximum takeoff weights were around 2.0 million metric tons. This represented a year-on-year increase of 0.6 percent. The Fraport Group’s international airport portfolio [...]

2026-02-19T06:52:45+02:00February 20th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|