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American Airlines unveils special Flagship livery ahead of centennial year

Source: American Airlines American will start flying a special Flagship livery on a Boeing 777-300 next month. The livery blends the airline’s rich history ahead of the aircraft’s upcoming refresh that will feature a modern and luxurious new interior. With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one of the airline’s original liveries with a modern flair as American will upgrade the aircraft to feature a new, more luxurious interior. “American has thoughtfully chosen a design that evokes our rich history while looking ahead to our next 100 years,” said [...]

2025-10-16T17:03:13+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

July 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Up 0.4% from the Same Month Last Year

Source: US DOT   U.S. airlines carried 92.2 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in July 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, July enplanements are up 0.5% from June and down 1.7% from the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS reported 78.9 million domestic passengers and 13.3 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in July, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic reports are filed monthly with BTS. See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for summary data since 2016 (Tables 1-24) and complete data since 2000. Trends (not seasonally adjusted) in U.S. airlines passenger enplanements July unadjusted  Systemwide enplanements (92.2M) reached a new all-time [...]

2025-10-16T17:24:14+03:00October 16th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for airlines, airports, and other partners across the travel ecosystem. “Lithium-powered devices are safe when handled properly, but they can pose a risk if damaged or packed incorrectly. As more travelers fly with these devices, our Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries campaign will help airlines educate their passengers on the simple rules they must keep in mind when traveling with the electronic devices [...]

2025-10-16T17:20:26+03:00October 16th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Virgin Atlantic selects Boeing to enable high-speed, streaming quality Wi-Fi across 787 fleet

Source: Boeing Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers. The services agreement was announced at MRO Europe on Oct. 15. "Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink's next-generation connectivity to our 787 fleet is another important step in creating a 'home away from home' experience for every customer," said Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer, Virgin Atlantic. "Together, we're transforming how our customers stay connected in the skies - with low latency, super high speed Wi-Fi, better than what most customers experience on the ground to make flying on Virgin Atlantic even more of a joy." As [...]

2025-10-16T16:54:25+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing, Airline Partners Set New Standard for Parts Authentication

Source: Boeing Boeing, Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange pioneer secure electronic airworthiness certificate Digital solution strengthens aerospace supply chain traceability and safety Boeing in partnership with Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange Ltd., has successfully completed the aerospace industry's first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate—an electronic version of the FAA-governed 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate. This milestone advances supply chain security by preventing unapproved spare parts from entering the aerospace aftermarket. "This industry-first shipment reflects Boeing's dedication to pursuing game-changing solutions through teamwork and partnership," said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. "Together with Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange, we are transforming how the industry ensures part authenticity and supply chain security." The FAA [...]

2025-10-14T18:17:32+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Miami-Dade County Mayor announces $94 million in FAA grants for MIA modernization projects

Source: MIA Miami International Airport (MIA) has been awarded a combined $94 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to accelerate critical improvements as part of its landmark Future-Ready Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) maintenance and capital program. The FAA announced a $70 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant for MIA immediately after the airport ha received $24 million in Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funding. These back-to-back investments will help fund key projects within MIA’s multi-year, multi-billion-dollar modernization program, which is designed to strengthen infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and meet the demands of record-breaking travel growth. “MIA is the gateway to our community and one of our greatest economic engines, so securing nearly $100 million in FAA grants [...]

2025-10-14T18:28:44+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Viva Traffic Report September 2025: Passengers increased 3.4%, reaching an 86.1% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced its September 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 3.4% compared to September 2024, reaching 2.4 million passengers, driven by an increase of 3.6% and 2.0% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 0.7% compared to September 2024, reflecting flat domestic capacity and an increase of 4.3% in international. Load factors stood at 86.1% from 88.1% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 87.9% and 78.1% in domestic and international, respectively. “During September, passenger volumes rose 3.4%, reflecting a continued balance between domestic and international markets with a stable load factor of 86.1%. We continue adapting our network to current macroeconomic conditions, particularly [...]

2025-10-14T18:14:08+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet equips its 100th aircraft with WestJet Wi-Fi, presented by TELUS, free for WestJet Rewards members

Source: WestJet The sky is no longer the limit for binge-watchers, remote workers, online shoppers or social media scrollers. This month, WestJet is celebrating a sky-high milestone: 100 of its 737 aircraft now offer WestJet Wi-Fi presented by TELUS. That's right — WestJet now leads the pack with the world's largest fleet of 737 Starlink-equipped aircraft, a feat no other airline in the world has achieved among its mainline fleet. "We're entering a new era of inflight internet in Canada, giving our guests the power to unlock world-class connectivity from 35,000 feet," said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer. "This is a real game-changer for our guests, and we are proud to be the only airline in [...]

2025-10-14T18:31:55+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld’s Seoul Incheon lounge named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” at World Travel Awards

Source: oneworld Travellers vote for alliance's first-ever branded lounge, offering high quality, service excellence and contemporary design oneworld's first-ever branded airport lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport has landed the coveted title of "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" in the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at an event in Hong Kong on October 13. The accolade comes as the alliance continues its thoughtful growth and innovative approach to alliance strategy, which includes plans to expand the number of oneworld-branded lounges worldwide. "We are delighted that our inaugural airport lounge in Seoul has been recognised with this prestigious award in only its second year of operation. This is testament to the team on the ground and our shared commitment to delivering an [...]

2025-10-14T18:24:29+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Portugal Stopover grows 74 percent in the first half of the year

Source: TAP Five percent of tickets issued by TAP include a stopover in Portugal. From January to June 2025, more than 193 thousand TAP Air Portugal customers added the Portugal Stopover to their travel options, reflecting a 74 percent increase over the same period last year. This means that during this period, five percent of tickets issued by TAP worldwide included the Portugal Stopover option. In June alone, this proportion rose to nine percent of tickets issued. Broken down by origin, 12.7 percent of tickets issued in Brazil and six percent in the United States included the Stopover program. As part of its commercial strategy, TAP continues to actively promote the Portugal Stopover program not only in the US and [...]

2025-10-14T15:43:02+03:00October 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|