/Girls with Goals: promoting female talent and strengthening the aviation maintenance sector/

Girls with Goals: promoting female talent and strengthening the aviation maintenance sector

Source: ALTA ALTA and the Academia Antioqueña de Aviación open new wings to female talent in the sector Aiming to expand opportunities for women in sector of aviation maintenance, the Girls with Goals program reflects the commitment of aviation leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean to inclusion. The initiative offers not only access to excellent training but also specialized mentoring, preparing participants to build outstanding careers in the sector. In this context, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Academia Antioqueña de Aviación (AAA) have signed a strategic alliance focused on inclusion and female empowerment. This agreement aims to encourage the training of women in a field historically dominated by men, through scholarships covering the final [...]

2024-12-23T13:25:12+02:00December 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spain orders 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft

Source: Airbus The Spanish government has signed a contract with Munich-based, Germany, NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the acquisition of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Known as the Halcon II programme, the order will cover the delivery of 21 latest-generation single-seat and four twin-seat Eurofighter aircraft to replace part of the F-18 fleet operated by the Spanish Air and Space Force. The agreement, which follows a previous contract signed in 2022 for a batch of 20 fighter jets, will see the Spanish Eurofighter fleet grow to 115 aircraft. With the first delivery due in 2030, these new aircraft will: boost Spain’s air-power capabilities and operations; reinforce its prominent position at the heart of NATO, and secure the programme’s industrial [...]

2024-12-23T13:47:57+02:00December 23rd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada celebrates five years of Airbus A220 operations, exercises options for five more aircraft

Source: Air Canada History was made on December 20, 2019, when Air Canada took delivery of its first Canadian designed and built Airbus A220-300. A few weeks later, Air Canada revealed this game-changing aircraft to the public in a ceremony at its Montreal headquarters, allowing media and employees to have a first-hand look at an aircraft that has become a key part of the airline's narrowbody fleet renewal. Fin 101, bearing the registration C-GROV in honour of former Air Canada President and CEO Calin Rovinescu, who was instrumental in Air Canada's purchase of the fleet, took off for its maiden commercial flight from Montreal to Calgary on January 16, 2020. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the A220 in our [...]

2024-12-23T13:43:16+02:00December 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Debuts First Ever Custom Aircraft Livery Celebrating Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics

Source: Sun Country Airlines Sun Country Airlines Gopher Athletics Livery Sun Country Airlines debuted its first custom-designed aircraft livery in celebration of Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics. Sun Country was named the Official Airline of Gopher Athletics in 2023. In addition, Sun Country has provided charter service for the university’s sports teams since 2012 and has flown nearly 500 charters during the past 12 years. "Sun Country is proud to debut this aircraft design that illustrates our hometown pride and longstanding partnership between two iconic Minnesota organizations,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. "We look forward to continuing our multi-year partnership with Gopher Athletics and will root for them for years to come." “This is a tremendous [...]

2024-12-23T13:38:28+02:00December 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World Responds to IATA’s White Paper on Slot Regulation and Airport Capacity

Source: ACI World Meeting future capacity demand requires collaboration among all aviation stakeholders Airports Council International (ACI) World acknowledges the growing challenge of meeting air traffic demand. Airports worldwide, supported by ACI, are working diligently to both increase the capacity of existing infrastructure and develop new facilities, which are essential components of addressing this challenge. Airports naturally are incentivized to meet market demands by improving efficiency and accommodating growing passenger numbers and have been making significant investments over the last years to do so. However, to accommodate the projected growth in air traffic, all aviation stakeholders must contribute and work collaboratively. Optimizing airport capacity utilization, including through slot policy, is a multifaceted challenge that cannot be solved by airports alone. The [...]

2024-12-23T13:31:18+02:00December 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA: Slot Regulation Should Push Airports to Squeeze More Capacity from Existing Infrastructure

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airport capacity crunch is threatening the freedom for people to travel, and constraining economies. With little prospect for airport infrastructure to fully keep pace with growing demand, IATA released a White Paperincluding proposals for how slot regulations must incentivize airports to generate more capacity from existing infrastructure. The number of airports unable to fully meet the demand for air connectivity and requiring slot coordination using the IATA Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines has already grown to nearly 400 worldwide. If current trends prevail, this number could grow by 25% over the next decade. An example of the severe consequences of this growing problem is evident in Europe where Airports Council [...]

2024-12-19T08:05:43+02:00December 19th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aruba Airport Shortlisted for Prestigious Routes Americas 2025 Awards

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport is proud to announce its nomination in the highly competitive "Under 4 Million Passengers" category for the Routes Americas Awards 2025. This recognition highlights Aruba Airport’s outstanding achievements in route development, airline partnerships, and its continuous efforts to enhance passenger experience. The Routes Americas Awards are among the most respected accolades in the aviation industry, celebrating airports and destinations that demonstrate excellence in air service development and route performance. Being shortlisted in this prestigious category reflects Aruba Airport’s strategic initiatives to expand connectivity and foster valuable airline relationships. “We are honored to be recognized among the leading airports in the region. This nomination reflects our unwavering commitment to growth, innovation, and collaboration with our airline [...]

2024-12-19T08:12:30+02:00December 19th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Delta TechOps donates a record 1,700 bikes to Toys for Tots at 20th annual event 

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th. Delta TechOps presented a record 1,700 bikes, over 1,300 new toys and a check for $50,000 from Delta to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Atlanta affiliate at a festive, fun-filled event at the TechOps Hangar in Atlanta on December 4th. Hundreds of Delta people gathered at the annual TechOps event in Atlanta to celebrate Delta’s 20th year in partnership with Marine Toys for Tots. Following the Toys for Tots event, Delta employees loaded all [...]

2024-12-19T08:29:42+02:00December 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

What it takes to fly: 7 Must-Have Qualities for Aspiring Piedmont Flight Attendants

Source: Piedmont What makes a great Piedmont Flight Attendant? The answer lies in a combination of skills and personality traits. Here are the seven essential qualities that every successful flight attendant should embody, according to our team.  1. Always have a smile Piedmont Flight attendants are responsible for the safety and comfort of all passengers on board. It’s important that Piedmont Flight Attendants attend to the passengers’ needs and have a customer service attitude at work.  “Be open minded about making friends,” says Dakota. “Make sure you’re a people person.”  In many cases, Piedmont Flight Attendants get to know their passengers on a personal level.  “When we have a 2-hour flight we get to know everybody,” Iwona says. “We know [...]

2024-12-19T08:39:08+02:00December 19th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer expands its presence in Europe through a subsidiary in Portugal dedicated to defense matters

Source: Embraer Subsidiary will materialize Embraer's strategic objectives in creating relevant and cutting-edge defense and security solutions for customers in Europe and NATO Embraer proudly announces its new office (“Embraer Defense Europe”) focused on defense and security activities in Lisbon, Portugal, which will be linked to the Portuguese subsidiary entity of the Embraer group. With the opening of the office, the company marks a strategic milestone for its expansion in Europe, reinforcing Embraer's commitment to strengthening its presence in the region, focusing on innovative defense and security solutions for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) member countries and the European Union (EU). Embraer Defense Europe will meet all necessary NATO and EU requirements. It will serve as the spearhead of Embraer's [...]

2024-12-18T06:50:49+02:00December 18th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|