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IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards. The Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry in three categories: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that [...]

2026-02-27T06:17:37+02:00February 27th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

EASA publishes briefing note on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) prices in 2025 in the European Union

Source: EASA   The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note features the 2025 reference prices for the aviation fuels eligible under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well as conventional aviation fuels (CAF). These reference prices are intended to serve as reference for EU Member States in their determination of penalties under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well as for the support mechanism for the use of SAF under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive (EU ETS). The briefing note serves as a pre-publication of the aviation fuels reference prices [...]

2026-02-27T06:18:17+02:00February 27th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings Files Annual Report

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A., has filed its annual report Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is available in the investor relations section of Copa's website at www.copaair.com. Shareholders may receive a hard copy of the report, which includes Copa's audited financial statements, free of charge through the contact below. Electronic Link: https://ir.copaair.com/financial-information/sec-filings Hard Copy Request Link: https://ir.copaair.com/printed-materials For more information, please contact Copa Holdings' Investor Relations in the “Contact Us” section of the company’s investor relations website: ir.copaair.com.

2026-02-27T05:41:27+02:00February 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

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|

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|

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 [...]

2026-02-27T05:31:34+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

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|

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|

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|

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|