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Aena Group airports recorded almost 35 million passengers in September

Source: Aena 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024 Between January and September, the number of passengers exceeded 294 million, 4.1% up on the same period in 2024 In the ninth month of the year, more than 299,292 aircraft movements were carried out 132,905 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled 30.4 million passengers The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of September 2025 with 35,760,852 passengers, 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 299,292 aircraft movements, 2.4% more than in 2024; and they transported 132,905 tonnes of cargo, 9.9% more than last [...]

2025-10-13T16:32:31+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

American’s Airbus pilots get ready to take the XLR over the North Atlantic

Source: American Airlines From left, Check Pilots Larcell Armstrong, Gautam Samant, Danny Ryan and Carleton McQueen. Philadelphia (PHL) to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), in an Airbus A321neo. It’s not a typical route American flies on that aircraft, but throughout September, it was an incredibly important one. Flying across the North Atlantic is nothing new for American, but it will be something new for American’s pilots who fly the Airbus A320 fleet (Airbus A319/A320/A321/A321neo). Starting next year, the airline will enter the Airbus A321XLR — an ultra-long-range version of the A321neo — into trans-Atlantic service. The A321XLR has a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles, opening up a world of new opportunities for American and its network. Of course, it also [...]

2025-10-13T16:48:26+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Opens New Pet Relief Areas

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the official opening of three new Pet Relief Areas inside Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix (AUA), designed specifically for departing passengers traveling with pets. These facilities offer a clean and convenient space for pets to relieve themselves before boarding their flights, enhancing the travel experience for pet owners. The pet relief stations are located: Near the restrooms at Gate B Near the restrooms at Gate 2 Along the corridor right before Gates 7 & 8 Each area is equipped with waste disposal bins and rinsing facilities, and follows a set of clear guidelines to ensure safety, cleanliness, and courtesy for all travelers To mark the occasion, AAA held a [...]

2025-10-13T16:38:10+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Delta highlighted in Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta Air Lines again was named among the top employers in the world by Forbes, in its ninth annual ranking of global employers. Among the 900 companies listed in the survey, Delta ranked No. 2, up four places from the previous year. Forbes spotlighted Delta in announcing this year’s results, highlighting the ways the airline listens and responds to employees to create a more positive work environment. Delta’s “open-door policy” enables employees to communicate with leaders directly through email or in person. In addition, each corporate market has a designated senior leader who regularly visits employees, providing updates on the business and answering any questions. That open line of communication, along with employee engagement surveys, [...]

2025-10-13T17:12:55+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain (pdf). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact on airlines, and initiatives to move the aviation industry forward. Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are delaying production of new aircraft and parts, resulting in airlines reevaluating their fleet plans and, in many cases, keeping older aircraft flying for extended amounts of time. The worldwide commercial backlog reached a historic high of more than 17,000 aircraft in 2024, significantly higher [...]

2025-10-13T17:13:31+03:00October 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Call for Nominations – TIACA Hall of Fame 2026

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the TIACA Hall of Fame 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made an enduring impact on the global air cargo industry through outstanding contributions, visionary leadership, and long-term commitment to advancing the sector. The TIACA Hall of Fame celebrates pioneers whose dedication and innovation have shaped the industry into what it is today, inspiring future generations of air cargo professionals. "The Hall of Fame is one of the most meaningful ways we honor those who have played a transformative role in our industry. It is important that we take the time to recognize and celebrate the leaders whose influence continues to guide [...]

2025-10-10T00:36:21+03:00October 10th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Adds Flights to New Cities in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain next Summer

Source: United Airlines Only airline with nonstops from Newark/New York to Split, Croatia; Glasgow, Scotland and Santiago de Compostela, Spain Only U.S. airline with nonstops between Newark/New York and Bari, Italy; Seoul, South Korea, as well as new, daily flights from Washington-Dulles to Reykjavik, Iceland Airline adds third additional service between Tel Aviv, Israel and Newark/New York – enhancing convenience for customers and reinforcing United's position as the largest U.S. carrier to Israel United remains the largest carrier across the Atlantic with service to 46 cities planned for next year including all six new Atlantic destinations from record Summer 2025 international expansion Tickets for all these new flights are on sale today United Airlines today announced its Summer 2026 schedule [...]

2025-10-10T00:46:49+03:00October 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Beginning Oct. 13, American Airlines gives AAdvantage members exclusive opportunity to score FIFA World Cup 26 match tickets

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and FIFA World Cup 26™ are putting AAdvantage®members in the starting lineup for FIFA World Cup 26™ match tickets. Starting Oct. 13, AAdvantage®members can redeem AAdvantage® miles for exclusive access to all FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches. Members can save the date to get first access to redeem miles and lock in their seats for the world’s largest soccer matches. "As the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 26™, American is proud to help our AAdvantage® members be some of the first fans to score tickets to these iconic matches," said Scott Long, American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage®. "Our partnership with FIFA is just one of many ways we’re delivering meaningful [...]

2025-10-09T23:53:44+03:00October 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada’s network set for growth with impending arrival of Airbus A321XLR

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's network planning team has been eagerly anticipating the arrival into its fleet of the airline's first Airbus A321XLR, which will bring with it opportunities to open new markets. "For years, the team has been poring over data to determine the best way to deploy this game-changing aircraft. And now, with first delivery on the horizon, it is no longer just a paper exercise. Next year we going to finally get our hands on that new aircraft. And it's going to open up a range of new possibilities, new routes, new markets for Air Canada. We're really excited and it's a big deal for us that will herald a new era of international growth for Air [...]

2025-10-10T00:22:02+03:00October 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Swiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first A350-900

Source: Airbus Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first of ten A350-900. Supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation programme, the latest-generation widebody is set to become SWISS’s flagship aircraft. The A350 will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Zurich to destinations like Boston, strengthening the airline’s global network. The Airbus A350-900 is the first aircraft in the SWISS long-haul fleet to be equipped with the new SWISS Senses cabin. Designed to provide a more personal and comfortable air travel experience for passengers in all seating classes. The aircraft cabin is configured with a four-class layout, offering three suites up to four seats in First Class, 45 seats in [...]

2025-10-10T19:57:27+03:00October 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|