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ICAO Council condemns Iran for unlawful airspace violations affecting civil aviation safety

Source: ICAO Through its decision adopted on 31 March 2026, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) condemned the violation by the Islamic Republic of Iran of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, including their sovereign airspaces, contrary to Article of 1 of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention.) The Council deplored Iran's illegal use of unmanned aircraft systems for military purposes against civilian infrastructure over the territories of the affected Member States. Recalling the purposes and principles of the Chicago Convention, United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), as well as relevant resolutions of the ICAO Assembly, the Council highlighted that such [...]

2026-04-07T18:12:02+03:00April 7th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Azul announces management transition

Source: Azul Linhas Aéreas Azul S.A., the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company's Board of Directors has been informed of the resignation of Mr. Alexandre Malfitani from his positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Investor Relations Officer (IRO) of the Company. His resignation is effective on April 20th, 2026. “Alex Malfitani is one of Azul’s founders and has been truly instrumental in shaping the company we are today. He played a pivotal role in building our financial and strategic foundation and was behind several of our most meaningful initiatives. We are profoundly grateful to Alex for his exceptional leadership, his unwavering dedication, and the [...]

2026-04-07T19:00:33+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Brings the Sun Next Winter! New Flights to the Canary Islands, Plus More Vacation Options from Coast-to-Coast

Source: Air Canada New flights from Toronto and Montréal to Tenerife, the only non-stop services between North America and the Canary Islands New Air Canada destinations of Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida*, and Mazatlán* Significant expansion to sun markets from the West coast, plus more routes to Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico from across Canada Expanded hotel and cruise offered through Air Canada Vacations Air Canada has announced it has added several new winter vacation destinations for the Winter 2026-27 season to its global network, including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The airline has also added Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida* and Mazatlán* as new destinations, plus several new non-stop flights to sought-after Caribbean [...]

2026-04-07T18:41:36+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines’ February 2026 Aviation Fuel Cost down 4.7%, Consumption down 6.2%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 1.6% from January 2026

Source: US DOT This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. All costs are in current dollars. All fuel consumption data is in regard to fuel paid for by the carrier. The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' February 2026 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating total fuel expenditure ($3.23B) of U.S. scheduled service airlines was down 4.7% from January 2026 ($3.39B) and down 2.8% from February 2025 ($3.32B). The airlines used 1.352 billion [...]

2026-04-07T19:21:19+03:00April 7th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

February Air Passenger Demand Grows 6.1%

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.6% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to February 2025), the highest February figure on record. International demand rose 5.9% compared to February 2025. Capacity was up 5.3% year-on-year, and the load factor was 80.5% (+0.5 ppt compared to February 2025). Domestic demand increased 6.3% compared to February 2025. Capacity increased 6.2% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.8% (+0.1 ppt compared to February 2025). “With an RPK expansion of 6.1%, February was a strong [...]

2026-04-07T18:16:01+03:00April 7th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and JFKIAT, operator of JFK International Airport’s Terminal 4, select Retail Partners LLC to redesign and operate duty free shops

Source: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey New Partnership will Reimagine the Terminal’s Duty Free and Specialty Retail Concessions to Reflect a New York Sense of Place Five New York City Small Businesses Chosen as Joint Venture Partners to Enhance the Locally Inspired Retail Experience JFKIAT’s Latest Move to Elevate the Passenger Experience Follows the Terminal’s $1.5 Billion Expansion and Modernisation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – have announced that JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has been selected to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions for passengers at T4. The partnership brings together ARI, one of the [...]

2026-04-06T14:24:50+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

First KLM A350 Moves to Final Assembly Line

Source: KLM A major milestone in KLM’s fleet renewal: KLM’s first Airbus A350 is now on the Final Assembly Line at Airbus in Toulouse. Here, all the major components come together and the aircraft takes its final shape—the tail already features the signature KLM livery. KLM expects to take delivery of its first A350 by the end of the summer. The Airbus A350 represents an important step towards a cleaner and quieter fleet. Compared to the Boeing 777-200ER, the A350 consumes 25% less fuel and has a 40% smaller noise footprint. For passengers, the A350 sets a new standard in comfort, offering the quietest cabin in its class, improved air quality, and higher cabin pressure. Pilots benefit from a fully [...]

2026-04-06T14:46:27+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

It’s 4/4, Time to Make a Wish: United & Make-A-Wish to Host ‘Make More Wishes’ Events Across Nation, Giving Wish Kids Behind-the-Scenes Access to Aviation

Source: United Airlines Airline plans 2026 events on May 5 (5.5), June 6 (6.6), July 7 (7.7), August 8, (8.8), September 9 (9.9), October 10 (10.10), and November 11 (11.11) United honors 40 years of supporting Make-A-Wish as the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary with immersive experiences across hub airports United Airlines and Make-A-Wish today announced the launch of "Make More Wishes," seven immersive events across the U.S. giving children fighting critical illnesses and their families behind-the-scenes access to all aspects of aviation. The immersive experiences at each of United's hubs may include opportunities to spend time in flight simulators, experience inflight training for United's Flight Attendants, visit the ramp and Station Operation Centers, meet with pilots and more. When [...]

2026-04-06T14:24:09+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Nearly 300,000 passengers traveled through Lima’s new Jorge Chávez International Airport during Holy Week

Source: LAP The movement of 297,000 passengers places this long holiday weekend among the periods of highest demand of the year at the Peruvian capital's new air terminal. Coinciding with the long Holy Week holiday—which this year ran from Thursday, April 2, through Sunday, April 5—Jorge Chávez International Airport, operated by Lima Airport Partners (LAP), recorded a significant increase in passenger flow, solidifying its status as one of the busiest periods of the year. For this season, the movement of approximately 297,000 passengers represents a 7% increase compared to 2025. This growth is driven by a rise in domestic tourism travel and international departures. During this period, increased demand was observed for domestic destinations such as Cusco, Arequipa, and Piura. [...]

2026-04-06T14:55:46+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Delta, Amazon Leo sign agreement to deliver next era of connected travel and digital experiences

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft, starting with an initial installation on 500 aircraft beginning 2028, and work with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—delighting customers with even more personalized connections on board. The agreement expands on the existing collaboration between AWS and Delta, bringing even more advanced technology to Delta people, customers, and operations and extending the airline’s reputation for world-class service. Delta Air Lines and Amazon — two global leaders driving the future of travel and technology — are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta [...]

2026-04-06T14:45:09+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|