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Iberia strengthens its long-haul leadership with the A321XLR as it marks one year since its global launch

Source: Iberia Iberia was the worldwide launch airline for the Airbus A321XLR, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the aviation industry With this aircraft, the company is pioneering long-haul connectivity by operating transoceanic flights for the first time with a single-aisle model Thanks to the A321XLR, Iberia has increased frequencies on strategic routes such as Boston and Puerto Rico, turned Washington into a year-round operation, and will soon add new destinations like Recife and Fortaleza The Spanish airline currently operates five A321XLR aircraft, will add one more before the end of 2025, and complete its order with two additional units in 2026 A year ago, Iberia became the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR, a [...]

2025-11-17T20:02:54+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform

Source: Boeing Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform Boeing has announced a key milestone in its ongoing journey to modernize and integrate its distribution businesses with the launch of a new, unified ecommerce website. The new platform brings together Boeing Distribution's portfolio of products and services into one streamlined digital destination, simplifying how customers and suppliers connect, transact and grow with the company. Over the past year, Boeing Distribution has implemented several key initiatives to strengthen operations and elevate the customer experience. These include enhanced AOG (Aircraft on Ground) access for faster response times, an improved customer support model that streamlines communication and resolution, and implementation of a new state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning system to unify data, improve visibility and [...]

2025-11-17T20:04:52+02:00November 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Delta tops Business Travel News Survey during historic centennial year

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has once again been named the top airline for business travel in the Business Travel News Airline Survey, marking an unprecedented 15th consecutive year at No. 1. This recognition underscores Delta’s unwavering commitment to delivering a best-in-class experience for corporate customers. This milestone comes as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary, a century defined by innovation and service. In 2025, Delta Business introduced a suite of enhancements designed to meet the evolving needs of corporate travelers and their travel managers, including: Reimagined Delta Business website: A streamlined, intuitive platform rolling out in 2026 that makes managing corporate travel easier than ever. Enhanced travel program support: In 2025, Delta launched the Corporate Solution Team to provide travel [...]

2025-11-17T20:11:45+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines lands in Puerto Vallarta for the first time with inaugural Toronto flight

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines begins roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico, marking the latest expansion of its sun network. This new route brings Mexico’s vibrant Pacific beaches closer to Canadian travellers.Seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta starts with three weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to five weekly beginning Dec. 14. Nonstop flights from Hamilton and Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta launch in December, expanding sun destination options for travellers. Flights are operated with the Embraer E195-E2. The 132-seat aircraft features a two-by-two seating configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. All travellers enjoy free, fast WiFi, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium Canadian snacks – all part of Porter’s elevated [...]

2025-11-17T20:16:03+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 35 million passengers in October

Source: Aena 4.5% more than in the same month in 2024 Between January and October, the number of passengers exceeded 329 million, 4.1% up on the same period in 2024 The airports handled 295,929 aircraft movements in October 150,175 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled 29.5 million passengers  The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of October 2025 with 35,099,396 passengers, 4.5% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 295,929 aircraft movements, 4.3% more than in 2024; and they transported 150,175 tonnes of cargo, 9.3% more than last year.In cumulative terms, from January to October, [...]

2025-11-17T20:35:53+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Azucena Zelaya, President of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC): “SAF is an opportunity for economic growth while protecting the environment”

By Jeff Peet, Managing Editor, ALA News 1.- What are the main challenges facing LACAC? LACAC is a regional international organization that brings together the civil aviation authorities of its member states and serves as a coordination space. I would say that its main challenge is to build unity and common positions, so that the interests of commercial aviation in the region are properly aligned. 2.- What do you consider to be the most relevant achievement of LACAC in the 42nd ICAO Assembly, held just over a month ago? The 42nd ICAO Assembly had as a background a world that tends towards polarization. With that in mind, I believe that a relevant achievement has been maintaining unity and achieving the [...]

2025-11-15T00:27:00+02:00November 14th, 2025|Interviews|

The Air Canada Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants

Source: Air Canada Requests must be submitted by a Canadian registered charity Grants applications will close December 31, 2025 In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation disbursed $1.6 million in support of 38 projects supporting children MONTRÉAL, November 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation is excited to welcome applications to its annual grant program. Through this initiative, the Foundation remains deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth by funding programs that deliver meaningful, lasting impact on children and their families from coast to coast to coast. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project or program will improve and increase access to care, services and eliminate barriers to foster the overall well-being for children [...]

2025-11-13T23:36:19+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report October 2025: Passengers increased 6.6%, reaching an 88.0% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced today its October 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 6.6% compared to October 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.1% and 1.8% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 2.4% compared to October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in domestic capacity and an increase of 6.2% in international. Load factors stood at 88.0% from 87.7% in 2024, with a load factor of 89.7% and 80.3% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic results were solid, with passenger volumes growing 6.6% on a robust 88.0% load factor. This performance confirms the stabilizing demand trends observed in the third quarter [...]

2025-11-13T23:38:30+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines opens ticket sales for new nonstop flights to Italy

Source: Alaska Airlines We'll fly daily, seasonal service to Rome starting on April 28, 2026, on our long-haul, twin-aisle 787-9 aircraft. Book now for airfares to Rome as low as $599 roundtrip. Guests will be welcomed on board with a new global experience, including lie-flat seats, enclosed suites and multi-course dining in Business Class. Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets to Rome from our expanding global gateway in Seattle – another milestone as a growing global airline. We'll offer daily, seasonal summer service between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome beginning on April 28, 2026. Due to strong guest response, we increased the Seattle-Rome flight frequency from 4 times a week to daily. We're the only [...]

2025-11-13T23:16:24+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

August 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 0.1% from the Same Month Last Year

Source: US DOT U.S. airlines carried 86.8 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in August 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, August enplanements are up 0.2% from July and down 1.4% from the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS reported 74.5 million domestic passengers and 12.3 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in August, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic reports are filed monthly with BTS. See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for summary data since 2016 (Tables 1-24) and complete data since 2000. Trends (not seasonally adjusted) in U.S. airlines passenger enplanements August unadjusted  Systemwide enplanements (86.8M) were down 0.1% from the [...]

2025-11-13T23:30:53+02:00November 14th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|