/2024

TIACA Works with KSIA to Enhance the Profile of Cargo & Logistics Within the Region and Globally

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the King Salman International Airport (KSIA) to collaborate towards enhancing the profile of cargo and logistics within the region and globally by leveraging their respective strengths towards promotion, training and capacity building, innovation, and sustainability leadership. The primary objective of the MoU is to support the profile of cargo and logistics within the region and also globally. We have agreed that in order to accomplish this, we must collaborate in the following areas: Promotion: Joint efforts to promote the importance of Cargo & Logistics globally and in KSA and the role it plays in improving quality of life for people, businesses and communities. Training and Capacity [...]

2024-10-21T18:01:12+03:00October 21st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Conference Program for the TIACA ACF 2024 Published

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the conference program for the ACF 2024 has been finalized. Industry thought leaders, influencers and technical experts have been secured and a comprehensive program has been established tackling the critical issues being faced by the industry. There will be two Industry Leaders Roundtables, featuring senior leaders of Airline Cargo divisions, Freight Forwarders, Ground handlers and industry partners. TIACA is pleased to publish the full conference program for the ACF 2024 here www.tiaca.org/events/AirCargoForum  together with full speaker photos and biographies. "The conference program was developed to be inspirational, informative, inclusive and timely. The program is full of industry experts that can share their keen insights on each topic. We are excited [...]

2024-12-18T08:40:08+02:00October 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Celebrating 20 Years: Delta’s impact on tourism and growth in Santo Domingo

Source: Delta Air Lines This milestone marks over 16 million passengers and 186 million miles flown between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Delta Air Lines is thrilled to celebrate 20 years of service to Santo Domingo, a joyous milestone that highlights our dedication to connecting the vibrant cultures of the United States and the Dominican Republic. Since 2004, Delta has proudly transported over 16 million passengers to and from the Dominican Republic, including more than 6 million from Santo Domingo alone. Currently, Delta operates daily flights from Atlanta and three times daily from New York's JFK, with plans to increase to four daily flights in the second half of December 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, Delta [...]

2024-10-15T15:00:42+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Announced New Service to Martinique and Guadeloupe from December

Source: Caribbean Airlines In keeping with its growth strategy and commitment to enhancing connectivity within the region, Caribbean Airlines will launch new flights to the French Caribbean islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe (subject to Government approval). Service to Martinique will commence on December 03, followed by Guadeloupe on December 07. Flights will operate four (4) times weekly to both destinations. MARTINIQUE FLIGHT SCHEDULE OPERATING DAYS FLIGHT NUMBER ROUTE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME FRIDAY & SUNDAY BW 274 TRINIDAD – MARTINIQUE 4:50 PM 6:20 PM BW 275 MARTINIQUE – TRINIDAD 7:05 PM 8:30 PM TUESDAY BW 276 TRINIDAD – MARTINIQUE 3:05 PM 4:35 PM BW 277 MARTINIQUE – BARBADOS BARBADOS – TRINIDAD 5:20 PM 7:00 PM 6:15 PM 8:00 PM SATURDAY [...]

2024-10-15T15:07:49+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Greater Good Charities Partners with Southwest Airlines and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to Transport Humanitarian Supplies to North Carolina and Operate Emergency Airlift of 145 Shelter Pets

Source: Southwest Airlines Emergency Airlift Onboard Southwest Airlines Aircraft Makes Room for Influx of Pets (including Onboard Adoption by Southwest Pilot) Due to Catastrophic Hurricanes In response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Greater Good Charities, in partnership with Southwest Airlines® and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, delivered humanitarian supplies to help North Carolina communities in crisis and utilized a donated Southwest aircraft to operate an emergency airlift of 145 shelter pets impacted by the storms from the Southeast to the Midwest to find new homes. "Since the beginning we have been supporting the people and pets devastated by these catastrophic hurricanes," said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities. "This donation of humanitarian supplies and our emergency shelter pet airlift are part [...]

2024-10-15T15:14:36+03:00October 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Aena Group airports recorded over 34.8 million passengers in September

Source: Aena (From this month on, press releases on monthly traffic data will include information on all assets consolidated by Aena: the 46 airports and two heliports of the network in Spain, the 17 airports managed by Aena Brasil and London Luton Airport in the UK). 7% more than in the same month of 2023 Between January and September, the number of passengers exceeded 282.7 million, 8.9% up on the same period of 2023 In the first nine months of the year, Aena's airports in Spain handled 237.8 million passengers, an increase of 9.8%  The airports handled 292,139 aircraft movements in September 120,781 tonnes of cargo were transported The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two [...]

2024-10-14T15:19:34+03:00October 14th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Boeing CEO Message to Employees on Positioning for the Future

Source: Boeing Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg shared the following message with all employees: Team, Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate the challenges we face together. Beyond navigating our current environment, restoring our company requires tough decisions and we will have to make structural changes to ensure we can stay competitive and deliver for our customers over the long term. We need to be clear-eyed about the work we face and realistic about the time it will take to achieve key milestones on the path to recovery. We also need to focus our resources on performing and innovating in the areas that are core to who we are, rather than spreading ourselves [...]

2024-10-14T15:01:33+03:00October 14th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report September 2024: Passengers increased 7.8%, reaching an 88.1% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced today its September 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 7.8% compared to September 2023, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 8.6% and 0.9% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 88.1% compared to 86.9% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 89.7% and 80.5% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 7.5% compared to September 2023, reflecting an increase of 7.0% and 10.0% in domestic and international, respectively. “Passenger demand remained robust in September, even during this slower seasonal period. Demand outpaced capacity growth, contributing to healthy load factors and reflecting the strength of our [...]

2024-10-14T14:44:21+03:00October 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Red carpet ready: Luxe new Delta One Lounge rounds out premium ground experience at LAX

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX.  Delta is bringing the premium lounge experience to West Coast customers with the opening of the Delta One Lounge at LAX. Next door to the Delta Sky Club at Terminal 3, Delta’s second Delta One Lounge – with seating for nearly 200 guests – is directly connected to the Delta One check-infor a completely private, high-touch ground experience. “From JFK to LAX, the opening of this lounge allows us to offer our customers a premium experience from coast to coast,” said Claude Roussel, Vice President – Delta Sky Clubs and Lounge Experience. “With a menu [...]

2024-10-14T15:07:33+03:00October 14th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing Reports Preliminary Third Quarter Results

Source: Boeing Results impacted by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) work stoppage and charges in the commercial airplanes and defense segments The Boeing Company announced it will recognize impacts to its financial results related to charges for certain programs across the Commercial Airplanes and Defense, Space & Security segments and the IAM work stoppage when it reports third quarter results on October 23. The company expects to report third quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($9.97), and operating cash flow of ($1.3) billion. Cash and investments in marketable securities totaled $10.5 billion at the end of the quarter. "While our business is facing near-term challenges, we are making important strategic decisions for [...]

2024-10-14T15:04:39+03:00October 14th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|