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Copa Holdings Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

Source: Copa Copa Holdings1, S.A. has announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), delivering another quarter of strong profitability and operational excellence. Key highlights for the quarter include: Net profit of US$173.4 million or US$4.20 per share, compared to US$146.0 million or US$3.50 per share in 3Q24, representing year-over-year increases of 18.7% and 20.1%, respectively. Operating margin of 23.2% and net margin of 19.0%, an increase of 2.9 and 1.9 percentage points, respectively, compared to 3Q24. Load factor increased 1.8 percentage points year over year to 88.0% and capacity, measured in available-seat-miles (ASM), increased 5.8% compared to 3Q24. Revenue per available seat mile (RASM) of 11.1 cents, up 1.0% year-over-year. Operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) [...]

2025-11-21T07:58:09+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

MIA, Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines host tour for children with disabilities before the holidays

Source: MIA More than 150 children rehearse the travel experience A week before the Thanksgiving travel season begins, Miami International Airport (MIA), Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines hosted the airport’s latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour for more than 150 children with disabilities from local schools, along with their parents, teachers, and guardians. The tour allowed participants to rehearse the air travel experience from start to finish, all the way to an airplane seat, in a safe and controlled environment. "We strive to make Miami-Dade County services as accessible as possible to all of our residents, which is why I am so proud of MIA’s successful efforts to empower travelers with disabilities through its award-winning MIAair tour [...]

2025-11-21T08:46:43+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada Elevates the North American Travel Experience with a Comprehensive Fleet Upgrade

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Rouge transitioning to a modern, all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet featuring seatback entertainment and Fast, Free Wi-Fi Existing Rouge Airbus aircraft will be upgraded with new cabins and amenities, transitioning to the Air Canada mainline Air Canada Express aircraft operated by Jazz to receive updated cabins and Next Generation Fast, Free Wi-Fi Air Canada has announced its most comprehensive cabin renewal program yet, designed to make every flight across North America more comfortable, more connected, and more consistent for customers and crew members. Spanning Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express, this multi-year investment reimagines the onboard experience with new interiors, next-generation technology, and thoughtful details inspired by customer and co-worker feedback. This [...]

2025-11-21T07:54:14+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces Four New Routes Launching in Early 2026, Increasing Affordable Travel Options Across the U.S.

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines will launch four new routes across seven airports early next year, increasing the affordable travel options offered in New Jersey, Florida, Illinois, Utah and Arizona. On Jan. 21, 2026, thrice-weekly nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Orlando International Airport will begin. The following day, on Jan. 22, twice-weekly nonstop service between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) will launch. On Feb. 13, 2026, Frontier will launch routes connecting Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS). These new routes underscore Frontier's commitment to offering its Low Fares Done Right to more consumers in more places. [...]

2025-11-21T07:51:37+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

flydubai Signs MoU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

Source: Boeing New agreement is airline's fourth 737 MAX purchase and includes options for 75 additional airplanes Efficient 737 MAX serves as the backbone of flydubai's growing fleet Boeing and flydubai announced today the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable flydubai to modernize its fleet and further expand its growing network. The Dubai-based carrier said the 737 MAX's fuel efficiency, range and reliability has enabled its network expansion, which now spans over 135 destinations, including new routes Lasi, Nairobi, Riga, Latvia, among other cities. The new deal allows flydubai to take advantage of the 737 MAX family's flexibility and commonality, while leveraging [...]

2025-11-21T08:38:03+02:00November 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Three more airports reach Net Zero for emissions under their control in the timespan of COP30

Source: ACI-LAC Salvador Bahia Airport, together with Adelaide and Parafield, achieved Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation, advancing toward carbon neutrality. This milestone highlights the leadership of airports in Latin America and the Caribbean in sustainability. As COP30 draws to a close in Brazil, the global airport community is marking further progress on its pathway to full decarbonisation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Salvador Bahia Airport in the COP30 host country, Brazil, together with Adelaide and Parafield airports in Australia, have reached net zero for emissions under their control (Scopes 1 & 2), while also committing to achieve net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2050 — thus becoming certified at Level 5 under Airport Carbon Accreditation. This achievement carries [...]

2025-11-20T19:11:05+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta celebrates 25 years of service to Chile and Colombia this month

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s presence in Chile and Colombia is more than a milestone, it’s a commitment to opportunity and connection. Delta Air Lines is celebrating milestones in Latin America: 25 years of service in Santiago de Chile and Bogotá, 10 years in Cartagena and 100 years since its founding. These anniversaries also align with the third year of the Delta–LATAM Joint Venture; a partnership that continues to transform travel between North and South America. Celebrating milestones and connecting communities Delta commemorated these achievements with events in Bogotá on Oct. 29 and Santiago on Nov. 4, bringing together aviation leaders, B2B customers, media and community partners to celebrate a shared vision for the future of travel in Latin America. [...]

2025-11-20T20:20:17+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American brings more learning and laughs to the skies

Source: American Airlines With more than 1,500 hours of carefully curated movies, TV shows and audio content, American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for every traveler. From reality TV favorites and beloved children’s stories to the latest educational and family-friendly content, American’s expanded entertainment lineup offers something for every mood, moment and customer on board. Fun for every age: From toddlers to teens American now offers even more ways for families to keep little travelers entertained from takeoff to touchdown. For the youngest travelers, “Hey Bear Sensory” videos, filled with colorful animations and rhythmic music, have become a hit among babies and toddlers. And now, a new partnership with Lingokids adds a fresh layer of fun and learning for [...]

2025-11-20T19:14:33+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia will expand its North American network with a new direct flight to Toronto next June

Source: Iberia Direct flights between Madrid and Toronto will begin on June 13, 2026, with five weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) This new route joins recent openings to Orlando, Recife, Fortaleza, and Monterrey, consolidating Iberia’s commitment to the Americas and broadening its offer of direct destinations from Madrid The route will be operated by the A321XLR, a model for which Iberia was the launch airline and the most efficient aircraft in its fleet for transatlantic routes Iberia continues to advance its Flight Plan 2030, aimed at expanding its long-haul network and strengthening its leadership in connectivity between Europe and the Americas. In this context, the airline announces the launch of its direct route to Toronto. Starting June [...]

2025-11-20T20:22:33+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems. Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), the ITU is conducting detailed studies to determine the technical conditions for global 5G/6G deployment. This guidance, developed with national telecom regulators and aviation safety authorities, will set the long-term framework for protecting essential aviation systems while enabling future telecom connectivity. To support this process, IATA submitted a working paper—being presented at the ITU WP5B Meeting (Geneva, 18-27 November 2025) outlining the operational scenarios and safety requirements that must guide future [...]

2025-11-20T20:23:23+02:00November 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|