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TAP Air Portugal with profits for the fourth consecutive year

Source: TAP Operating revenue: EUR 4.3 billion (+1.2% vs. 2024). Recurring EBITDA: EUR 742.9 million (17% margin). Recurring EBIT: EUR 243.4 million (6% margin). Net profit: EUR 4,1 million. Excluding extraordinary effects of corporate income tax adjustments, would have amounted to EUR 46 million. Passengers carried: 16.7 million (+3.4% vs. 2024). Load factor: 84.2% (+1.9 p.p.). It is the fourth consecutive year of profitability. In 2025, TAP Air Portugal reported a positive net income of EUR 4.1 million. Recurring net income would have amounted to EUR 46 million, if excluded the adjustment for corporate income tax rates. Within a context marked by uncertainty and cost pressures across the industry, the airline strengthened its financial position and fulfilled the operational and [...]

2026-04-11T08:23:36+03:00April 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Viva Airlines Traffic Report – March 2026

Source: Viva  Passengers decreased 1.6%, reaching an 84.5% load factor Viva has announced its March 2026 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic contracted 1.6% compared to March 2025, reaching 2.4 million passengers. Total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 2.8% compared to March 2025, reflecting a 1.6% reduction in domestic capacity and an 8.2% contraction in international capacity. The load factor stood at 84.5%, with a load factor of 86.2% and 76.4% in domestic and international, respectively. “During March, passenger volumes decreased 1.6%, with a load factor of 84.5%. This performance reflects capacity adjustments in response to evolving demand conditions and fuel price volatility, along with late-month operational disruptions in February. We remain focused on operational reliability while managing [...]

2026-04-11T07:20:05+03:00April 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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ICAO urges mitigating aviation risk in conflict zones by supporting the mental health of personnel

Source: ICAO Significant mental stress experienced by aviation personnel operating in or near conflict zones will be reduced thanks to urgent additional guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aimed at mitigating risk and maintaining the safety of aviation operations in these areas. This guidance, which was issued today, is in view of the current conflict situations in various regions of the world. Mental health impacts arising from conflict zone operations are foreseeable, cumulative, and safety-critical. Personnel across all aviation functions — including flight crews, air traffic controllers, cabin crews, maintenance teams, and ground staff — may experience elevated stress, anxiety, and fatigue when working under conflict related pressures. If left unaddressed, these effects can compromise both individual well-being [...]

2026-04-10T20:02:32+03:00April 10th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada Foundation brings inspiring youth to Milan for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cheer on Team Canada

Source: Air Canada The Paralympic Games embody the resilience, determination, and spirit that define the power of sport. This March, sixteen-year-old Blake carried those same qualities with him to Milan. A dedicated high-performance hockey player, Blake's life changed suddenly in January 2024. Two days after returning to Victoria from a tournament in Las Vegas, subtle aches he experienced during competition led to a diagnosis of transverse myelitis. Within hours, he was flown to a children's hospital for emergency care. The rare condition, which causes inflammation of the spinal cord, resulted in a loss of mobility and a profound shift in Blake's identity as an athlete. Despite the challenges of navigating this new chapter, Blake never lost his optimism or passion [...]

2026-04-10T20:35:56+03:00April 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Aruba strengthens its regional connectivity with new seasonal route from Barranquilla with Wingo

Source: Aruba Airport The new direct connection will allow Aruba residents and Colombian visitors to access more travel options, tourism experiences, and wellness opportunities. Aruba continues to strengthen its regional air connectivity network with the announcement of a new seasonal route operated by Wingo, which will directly connect the island with Barranquilla, Colombia, via Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. The route will begin operating on July 9 and will be available seasonally during peak travel periods, with two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. This new connection expands travel options for Aruba residents and facilitates the arrival of visitors from Colombia, offering both tourism and business opportunities. In addition to tourism exchange, the launch of this route represents a key opportunity [...]

2026-04-10T20:21:12+03:00April 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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January 2026 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 1.8% from the Same Month Last Year

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. U.S. airlines carried 69.5 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in January 2026, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, January enplanements are down 1.1% from December and down 3.7% from the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS reported 59.1 million domestic passengers and 10.4 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in January, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic [...]

2026-04-10T20:08:44+03:00April 10th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta Air Lines announces March quarter 2026 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Delivered March quarter earnings in line with initial guidance on broad demand strength driving better-than-expected revenue performance Guiding to low-teens revenue growth in the June quarter on flat capacity growth, reflecting strong demand momentum, meaningful capacity reductions, and rapid actions to recapture higher fuel Expect June quarter pre-tax profit of around $1 billion, on a more than $2 billion increase in fuel expense at the forward curve  Continuing to strengthen investment-grade balance sheet, with adjusted net debt below 2019 levels Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. "Delta’s results underscore the power of our brand and the durability of our financial foundation," said Ed [...]

2026-04-09T09:29:15+03:00April 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Embraer and CIAC sign MoU to leverage Colombia’s aerospace industry

Source: Embraer Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FIDAE for a possible expansion of industrial and technical cooperation to boost Colombia’s aerospace industry. "The signing of this MoU strengthens the relationship built over the years with CIAC and paves the way for a possible expansion of technical and industrial cooperation across Embraer's portfolio, which includes the A-29 Super Tucano and the KC-390 Millennium" said Fabio Caparica, Vice-President of Contracts at Embraer Defense & Security. "Our goal is to further strengthen the Colombian aerospace industry and evaluate opportunities to integrate CIAC into Embraer's global production chains." "The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with Embraer represents a strategic step towards strengthening the [...]

2026-04-09T09:13:17+03:00April 9th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA leaders to headline American Airlines safety conference

Source: American Airlines U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will headline the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) Industry Forum on April 29 at the Robert L. Crandall Campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Duffy will be joined in conversation by American CEO Robert Isom on the state of aviation safety in 2026. "It is an honor to welcome Secretary Duffy to talk to leaders across the transportation industry about our top priority — safety,” Isom said. “American has long been a leader in the advancement of safety initiatives in partnership with the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and the rest of the aviation industry. This forum plays a key role in the future of transportation safety.” The following day, Deputy [...]

2026-04-09T09:09:13+03:00April 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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H55 Delivers First Commercial, Certifiable Propulsion Battery Modules to BRM Aero for the Bristell B23 Energic Program

Source: H55 H55, a Swiss-based leader in certified electric propulsion and energy storage systems for aviation, has delivered conforming certifiable battery modules to BRM Aero to support the next phase of integration of the fully electric Bristell B23 Energic aircraft. These modules will advance mechanical integration, marking a key step toward aircraft-level validation of the electric propulsion system. This milestone represents a significant step toward commercialization, with first deliveries planned in late 2027. Based on orders received to date in both the United States and Europe, production capacity is already secured for the first two years of operations. This achievement further demonstrates H55's ability to deliver certification-ready, adaptable energy storage systems supporting both integration and operational requirements across aircraft programs. [...]

2026-04-09T08:50:33+03:00April 9th, 2026|News, SUPPLIERS|
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