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When your face is your ticket to the world

Source: ICAO Biometric screening, digital travel credentials, and artificial intelligence-powered border management are redefining what is possible in international air travel. Airports and border agencies across multiple continents are using facial recognition, automated e-gates, and mobile-based traveler identities to move people faster and with higher levels of security than ever before. With the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) working towards assuring seamless and accessible air transport everywhere by 2050, the focus is on globalizing these solutions so every traveler, at every airport, can benefit. The ICAO TRIP Programme is enabling this goal by advancing globally interoperable identity and border management solutions. Next week’s ICAO “Identity Beyond Borders: Building the Next Generation of Seamless Travel” TRIP Symposium in Montréal will be [...]

2025-10-31T19:45:09+02:00October 31st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spread Your Wings: Applications Open Tomorrow for Seventh Edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Source: Air Canada Eight scholarships available to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots will become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors Scholarship applications open as of Nov. 1 here Air Canada and CAE, two leading, global aviation companies based in Montréal, are proud to continue their collaboration fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. The companies announced today that applications for the 2026 edition of the Scholarship will open on November 1, 2025. Up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2026. Of those, four recipients training to become commercial pilots [...]

2025-10-31T20:20:11+02:00October 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Niagara Helicopters celebrates fleet modernization milestone with four Airbus H130s

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark. The new fleet of four H130s was celebrated alongside employees, guests, and community leaders at a ceremony at the Airbus Helicopters facility in Fort Erie. The H130 combines excellent visibility for passengers and a spacious cabin with a low acoustic footprint, a critical feature for operations near environmentally sensitive and highly-visited sites like Niagara Falls. “For more than 60 years, Niagara Helicopters has [...]

2025-10-31T19:31:39+02:00October 31st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Sun Country Airlines Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Source: Sun Country Airlines Revenue of $256 million, highest third quarter on record(1) GAAP diluted EPS of $0.03, operating income of $10 million and margin of 3.9% Adj. diluted EPS(2) of $0.07, adj. operating income(2) of $12 million and adj. margin(2) of 4.8% Thirteenth consecutive profitable quarter Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SNCY) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. “Sun Country is pleased to report our thirteenth consecutive profitable quarter with GAAP EPS of $0.03 and adjusted diluted EPS(2) of $0.07,” said Jude Bricker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country. “The quarter marked a significant operational milestone as the company completed its cargo segment [...]

2025-10-30T18:45:05+02:00October 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Latin America and Caribbean Aviation Leaders Gather in Panama City for the CANSO 2025 LAC Conference

Source: CANSO The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Latin America and Caribbean Conference 2025 opened in Panama City, Panama, hosted by the Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil de Panamá (AAC Panama). The event brings together air traffic management leaders, regulators, and aviation professionals from across the Latin America and Caribbean region and beyond. Over three days, participants will be sharing experiences and discuss how to strengthen the region's airspace through collaboration, innovation, and leadership. The conference provides a platform for leaders across the region to engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing air traffic management in Latin America and the Caribbean, including safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, and new technologies. At the event, industry leaders will work together on practical [...]

2025-10-30T19:47:03+02:00October 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines unveils first international route for the game-changing Airbus A321XLR

Source: American Airlines American will launch new seasonal service between New York (JFK) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), in March 2026. With seven additional trans-Atlantic routes for 2026, American is among the fastest-growing airlines from the U.S. to Europe and the Middle East. American is the first U.S. airline to receive the Airbus A321XLR, which offers premium Flagship Suite® and Premium Economy seats. American Airlines is expanding international access with new seasonal service from New York (JFK) to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), starting March 2026. With convenient flights to Scotland’s awe-inspiring landscapes and majestic castles straight out of a fairy tale, Edinburgh has become a favorite destination for travelers. “After a successful summer in Edinburgh, American is excited to offer a second [...]

2025-10-30T18:55:05+02:00October 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2025 results

Source: Airbus 507 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billion EBIT (reported) € 3.4 billion; EPS (reported) € 3.34 Free cash flow before customer financing € -0.9 billion 2025 guidance maintained, now including the impact of currently applicable tariffs Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. “Our nine-month results reflect the level of commercial aircraft deliveries and a solid performance in the Defence and Space and Helicopters businesses,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “Deliveries remain backloaded amid a complex and dynamic operating environment. Meanwhile, we continue to expand our industrial capacity to support the commercial aircraft ramp-up. In space, we are making [...]

2025-10-30T18:39:40+02:00October 30th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

IATA: 3.6% Air Passenger Growth in September

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). International demand rose 5.1% compared to September 2024. Capacity was up 5.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.6% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). Domestic demand increased 0.9% compared to September 2024. Capacity was up 1.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.0% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). “Solid international demand drove 90% of September’s 3.6% overall growth. Importantly, the capacity expansion [...]

2025-10-30T18:50:23+02:00October 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Sun Country Airlines Extends Booking Schedule Through Summer 2026

Source: Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book travel through September 8, 2026 Sun Country Airlines has  announced the extension of its selling schedule through September 8, 2026. With this extension customers can book nonstop, affordable travel to over 100 destinations through summer of 2026. In addition to the ever-popular summer destinations of Anchorage, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle, customers can find convenient and affordable flights to more unique destinations like Traverse City, Michigan and Kalispell and Missoula, Montana. Sun Country is also proud to provide summer service to a number of mountain destinations including Bozeman, Montana; Denver; Salt Lake City; Boise, Idaho; and Asheville, North Carolina. Canadian destinations include Toronto and Vancouver. Popular coastal destinations – including [...]

2025-10-30T18:47:53+02:00October 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Lima will host the most important global gathering of airport leaders in 2026

Source: ACI-LAC Global airport assembly to convene in Lima, Peru, 25–29 September 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) World and Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean today announced that Lima Airport Partners will host the ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)/World General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA) from 25–29 September 2026 in Lima, Peru. WAGA is the most important global gathering of airport leaders. It brings together senior executives from across the aviation ecosystem to advance solutions in capacity, safety, passenger experience, sustainability, and airport economics. Why Lima, why now The Latin America and the Caribbean region is forecasted to reach ~789 million passengers in 2025 (+4.1% YoY), propelled by strong leisure demand, low-cost carrier expansion, and growing [...]

2025-10-29T18:09:15+02:00October 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|