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Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026, the Eighth Time in Ten Years

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2026, the eighth time in a decade the airline has received this recognition. "We're proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This award spotlights how our employees, resource groups, champions, leaders, and community partners work together to build a more fair, equitable, and inclusive future where everyone feels they belong," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. Air Canada continues to foster a more inclusive workplace and industry through strategic partnerships, employee-driven initiatives, and proactive outreach to diverse communities during recruitment: Connecting with underrepresented communities to share aviation career opportunities. Partnerships with [...]

2026-02-25T18:39:46+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Spirit Airlines reached agreement in principle on key terms of restructuring support agreement with its secured creditors

Source: Spirit Airlines Emergence from Chapter 11 expected in late spring or early summer Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC ("Spirit" or the "Company"), has announced that Spirit has completed another significant milestone in its restructuring by reaching an agreement in principle on the key terms of a restructuring support agreement with its existing DIP lenders and secured noteholders. The agreement in principle will provide Spirit with the financial support needed to finalize its restructuring and complete the remaining changes necessary to optimize the Company's fleet, network and cost structure. Spirit intends to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer as a strong low-cost, value-driven carrier offering Guests basic and premium products at [...]

2026-02-24T20:05:19+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Tropic Air Introduces New Tropic Air Experience

Source: Tropic Air Launching New Mobile App and Sky Rewards Loyalty Program Tropic Air hasy announced the launch of its new mobile app alongside the introduction of Sky Rewards, the airline’s enhanced loyalty program replacing TropicMiles. Together, these initiatives mark a significant step forward in Tropic Air’s digital evolution and customer experience strategy. The new Tropic Air app provides passengers with a streamlined way to book flights, manage reservations, view schedules, and access important travel information — all from their mobile device. Designed for convenience and ease of use, the app enhances how customers plan and manage their travel with Tropic Air. Integrated directly into this expanded digital experience is Sky Rewards, a redesigned loyalty program built to offer greater [...]

2026-02-24T19:54:40+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Porter Airlines adding Austin and Chicago-O’Hare to North American network

Source: Porter Airlines A new destination in Austin, TX, plus an updated presence in Chicago at O’Hare International Airport are featured as Porter Airlines adds two airports and three routes to its growing North American network. In Canada, new seasonal service between Ottawa and Deer Lake (YDF) begins June 10. This route complements existing flights from Toronto Pearson and Halifax.Expanding Porter’s U.S. network are year-round flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Toronto Pearson, beginning May 21. On Sept. 1, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) service to Chicago is moving from Midway (MDW) to O’Hare (ORD), providing travellers with access to the city’s primary airport and an increase of flight frequency to three per day. Porter has served Chicago [...]

2026-02-24T19:53:50+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Bill for the development of the film industry will make air transportation more expensive in Guatemala

Source: IATA The Guatemalan Airlines Association (Spanish acronym AGLA), the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urge to carefully evaluate the impact of article 32 of the film bill that imposes a specific contribution of US$1 on foreign passengers bound for Guatemala in order to finance the Guatemalan Film Institute. The charges applied to aviation, in accordance with the principles outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), of which Guatemala is a member, must be related to the provision of services to airlines and passengers, and the resulting income must be used for the operation, maintenance and development of aeronautical infrastructure and services, reinvested in aviation and not diverted to [...]

2026-02-25T18:30:19+02:00February 26th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ACI-LAC and CTO Formalize Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Caribbean Air Connectivity and Tourism Development

Source: ACI-LAC Memorandum of Understanding Signed at CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) have formalized a strategic framework for cooperation aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity and advancing closer alignment between the aviation and tourism sectors across the Caribbean. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the conclusion of the CTO Air Connectivity Summit – Bermuda: Integrating Aviation and Regional Tourism Development, held on February 24, 2026. The MoU establishes a non-binding framework for broad cooperation focused on improving air access, building institutional and human capacity, and supporting sustainable, resilient and inclusive tourism growth across CTO Member States and the wider Caribbean region. [...]

2026-02-25T18:46:22+02:00February 25th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Frontier Airlines Receives FAA Diamond Award for Aircraft Maintenance Training Excellence

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for 2025, recognizing the company and its aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their commitment to maintenance training and safety. To qualify for the honor, 100 percent of the airline's eligible AMTs must complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. "We are honored to once again receive this recognition from the FAA, shining a spotlight on our incredible AMTs who went above and beyond throughout 2025 to complete valuable safety training courses," said Jeff Moore, vice president of technical operations, Frontier Airlines. "Safety is always Frontier's top priority, and this award is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment." In recent years, Frontier [...]

2026-02-24T18:41:02+02:00February 25th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Aerios Integrates With CargoAi for New Module That Brings Real-Time Rate and Capacity Data to Air Cargo Charter Quoting

Source: Aerios The new integration with CargoAi brings wider commercial market data directly into the charter quoting workflow, helping carriers improve pricing accuracy and optimise revenue. Aerios, a leading developer of software solutions for the air cargo charter industry and a member of CargoTech, has launched a new Commercial Pricing Insights module. It incorporates CargoAi's live aggregated rate and capacity data to give charter carriers greater visibility into market conditions while quoting. Charter carriers typically have limited access to live commercial data during the quotation phase and instead rely on informal market knowledge or static and outdated data sources. Within larger carriers, charter sales teams often operate separately from the general airfreight sales team, so they don't typically have access [...]

2026-02-24T18:39:07+02:00February 25th, 2026|News, SUPPLIERS|
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IATA calls on Authorities to Implement Existing Recommendations Aimed at Improving Customer Experience at Bogota Airport

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today renewed its call on the government of Colombia, the country’s civil aviation authority (Aerocivil), and airport operator OPAIN to work collaboratively in improving the operational efficiency of Bogota’s El Dorado Airport. The airport, the main aviation gateway to the country and a regional hub, is operating near maximum capacity. In order to optimize operations at the airport, several airlines and Aerocivil commissioned IATA to perform a capacity study in 2023. The results of the study estimated that 100 operations per hour could be reached, if a set of 23 measures – short, medium, and long-term - were implemented. This could generate a 47% increase in capacity, compared to the number of [...]

2026-02-24T18:36:59+02:00February 25th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Miami International Airport mural tells the tale of three Miami-Dade County cities on their centennial

Source: MIA Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka are each celebrating centennials Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian-Orbis for District 6, which includes Miami International Airport, County Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, and other local government leaders gathered at MIA to unveil a new wall mural honoring pioneering aviator and land developer Glenn Curtiss, who founded the cities of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka – each currently celebrating centennial anniversaries. In partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and other local cultural organizations, From Wings to Cities: The Vision of Glenn Curtiss, is now on display through April 1, 2026, at MIA’s Connecting Communities Wall on the arrivals level near door 11. The mural features historic images [...]

2026-02-25T18:35:20+02:00February 25th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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