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Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire after storied career

Source: Delta Air Lines Hauenstein pioneered the transformation of Delta’s global network, pricing and premium strategy over two decades. Joe Esposito, a 35-year Delta veteran, has been named E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty. In a memo to Delta people, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced that Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s president, will retire on Feb. 28, after a career of extraordinary leadership and service to Delta and the industry. With Hauenstein's retirement, Joe Esposito will become Delta’s new E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty, Bastian said. “Glen’s vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we are today,” Bastian said [...]

2026-01-21T05:25:06+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Tropic Air Welcomes Final Aircraft in Fleet Expansion: Hotel Juliet Echo (HJE)

Source: Tropic Air   Tropic Air’s most recent factory-new Grand Caravan EX aircraft, V3-HJE (Hotel Juliet Echo), is the fifth and final aircraft in its order of five delivered for the 2025-2026 Fleet Expansion Initiative, bringing the airline’s all-Caravan fleet to 15 aircraft, the youngest in Belize, and across the region, and reinforcing a strategic investment in modern, reliable and resilient operations that enhance safety, performance, and the passenger experience. “This investment is ultimately about our customers and passengers,” said Max Greif, CEO of Tropic Air. “By continuing to invest in factory-new aircraft, we are strengthening the reliability of our operation and ensuring we deliver the consistent, high-quality service our passengers expect and deserve. These aircraft allow us to serve [...]

2026-01-21T05:27:53+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Q4 and Full Year EPS Beat Wall Street Expectations, With Full Year EPS Up Year-Over-Year

Source: United Airlines Delivered FY25 diluted earnings per share of $10.20 up 8% year-over-year; adjusted diluted earnings per share1of $10.62 up year-over-year and expects to be the only U.S. airline to grow adjusted EPS1 for FY25 Q4 diluted earnings per share of $3.19; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $3.10 — within initial guidance range of $3.00 to $3.50 Q4 revenue of $15.4 billion was the highest quarterly revenue in United history and highest quarterly unit revenue for 2025 Flew a record 181 million passengers and ranked #2 in on-time departures for the year, with the lowest seat cancellation rate in company history United continues to win brand-loyal customers with new and updated aircraft and investments in infrastructure and technology [...]

2026-01-21T05:29:25+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines empowers customers with new app enhancements

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is making new enhancements to its mobile app to give customers more autonomy when travel doesn’t go as planned, making the disruptions easier to navigate. Customers now get real-time solutions, all in one place and at their fingertips. These updates bring together what customers need during a disruption and let them choose what works best for their journey, right from the American mobile app or aa.com. It’s a smarter, faster and more intuitive way to handle the unexpected, putting control back in the hands of travelers. “We strive to make every customer’s travel as smooth as possible, but we recognize things don’t always go to plan. When that happens, customers deserve transparent information and real-time [...]

2026-01-21T05:13:22+02:00January 21st, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air France announces new partnership with Apple TV to enhance its in-flight entertainment offer

Source: Air France   Starting this month, Air France is teaming up with award-winning streaming service Apple TV to enhance its in-flight entertainment offer. Over 45 hours of original content including multiple global hit series are now available for all passengers on the airline’s long-haul flights. Customers can also enjoy free access to Apple TV directly via Air France’s new high-speed wifi portal, which is being progressively rolled out across the entire fleet. A prestigious Apple TV catalogue on long-haul flights On all its long-haul flights, Air France now offer exclusive access to a selection of Apple TV programs. During their trip, customers can enjoy some of the most acclaimed original series of the moment, such as Ted Lasso, The [...]

2026-01-21T05:12:42+02:00January 21st, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

International tourist arrivals up 4% in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world

Source: UNWTO The Americas (218 million) recorded 1% growth last year, with mixed results across subregions. After a strong first half of 2025, the region saw small declines in Q3 and Q4, partly due to weak results in the United States. South America (+7%) led results by subregion. Some destinations in the Caribbean (+0%) were affected by Hurricane Melissa in the last quarter of the year. International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) grew by 4% in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the year, an estimated 1.52 billion international tourists were recorded globally in 2025, almost 60 million more than in 2024. These numbers reflect a return to pre-pandemic growth trends, [...]

2026-01-21T05:05:56+02:00January 21st, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA 2026 Inspirational Leadership Award – Open for Nominations

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce the Inspirational Leader Award is officially accepting nominations. The Inspirational Leadership Award recognizes an industry leader whose career and actions have had a lasting and positive impact on air cargo, both through professional achievement and through the ability to inspire others. This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates inspirational leadership, innovation, dedication and commitment to the air cargo and logistics sector, positive impact on society and digitalization and meaningful influence on the growth and development of young talent. The Inspirational Leadership Award reflects TIACA's commitment to recognizing leadership that strengthens the industry today while shaping its future. Nominees may come from any sector of the global air [...]

2026-01-20T19:41:20+02:00January 20th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026 for the Third Consecutive Year

Source: Air Canada   Air Canada's range of innovative human resources initiatives includes languages training, a buddy system to help young professionals integrate into the organization, and ongoing engagement events throughout the year Air Canada has been named for the third consecutive year, one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026 by Mediacorp. The award affirms the company's strong commitment to fostering meaningful opportunities that help the next generation thrive and build their future leadership potential. "We are very proud of our progressive HR programs, which again have earned Air Canada recognition as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People. We're encouraged to see so many young people choosing careers in the aviation industry! There has never been [...]

2026-01-20T18:27:04+02:00January 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines have long struggled with the aftermarket business practices of manufacturers, which have limited competition and resulted in high costs for airlines. These pressures have become even more acute as limited maintenance capacity and aerospace supply chain constraints have driven up costs and grounded aircraft. A recent IATA study estimated that these challenges added $5.7 billion [1] to engine leasing and maintenance costs for airlines in 2025. The renewal of this [...]

2026-01-20T18:23:00+02:00January 20th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet launches service from Calgary to São Paulo as its 100th non-stop destination from the city

Source: WestJet Flight marks the first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America. New route offers exceptional access to some of the world's most iconic landmarks including the Amazon Rainforest, Patagonia and the Iguaçu Falls. WestJet today announced service to Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the airline's 100th destination from YYC Calgary Airport. As of this fall, WestJet will offer the only non-stop flight between Western Canada and South America, operating three times weekly between Calgary and São Paulo. "Our first flight between Western Canada and South America is the beginning of an exciting chapter in WestJet's Calgary story. From our very first flight in 1996 to 100 non-stop destinations on four continents, this city [...]

2026-01-19T19:04:06+02:00January 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|