/2024

Aviation Leaders Assemble in Dubai for IATA’s 80th AGM

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4 2024). The event is being held in the UAE for the first time and hosted by Emirates Airline. Over 1,500 participants are expected to be in attendance, including industry leaders, government officials and media. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy for the United Arab Emirates is expected to welcome delegates to Dubai with an opening keynote speech to the AGM. "Dubai's world-leading connectivity places it at the crossroads of the planet. And it will soon be the [...]

2024-05-30T20:42:36+03:00May 30th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ACI-LAC welcomes Viarium as new World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to welcome Viarium, a leading engineering, consulting, technology and airport infrastructure management company, as a new World Business Partner. Panama, May 29, 2024 - Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Viarium, a leading engineering, consulting, technology and airport infrastructure management company, as a new World Business Partner. In the words of Dr. Rafael Echevarne, General Director of ACI-LAC, “The integration of Viarium into ACI-LAC represents a major step in our objective to strengthen our presence and contribute to the advancement of the sector in the region. We are delighted to have their expertise and commitment to address the challenges and seize the opportunities that arise in the airport [...]

2024-05-29T19:44:52+03:00May 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air France unveils the new travel cabins on its Embraer 190 fleet

Source: Air France On 28 May 2024, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (Germany), Air France exclusively unveiled the new cabins to be installed shortly on all the Embraer 190s operated by its regional subsidiary HOP! The first of these refurbished aircraft will take to the skies in autumn 2024. The company is thus pursuing its move upmarket to standardize its offer of products and services on its short and medium-haul network. New, more comfortable and innovative seats With these redesigned cabins, the Embraer 190 will be equipped with 110 new seats arranged in a 2-2 configuration. Each seat will be upholstered in leather and feature ergonomic foam padding, for enhanced comfort and sustainability. The seat, that can recline [...]

2024-05-29T03:36:35+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Canada Pilots held informational picket as mediation talks stall

Source: ALPA Air Canada pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), are standing together, strong, and unified, in downtown Toronto, where the union’s contract discussions for a world-class contract have stalled with Air Canada management. This picketing event demonstrated Air Canada pilots’ resolve and solidarity in achieving an agreement that recognizes the pilots’ contributions and value to the airline and their passengers. “This week marks more than 240 days since our stale and outdated contract expired,” said F/O Charlene Hudy, Air Canada ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC) chair, during the event. “Air Canada has the opportunity to recognize our value by making important improvements to our contract which must include closing the significant wage gap between the [...]

2024-05-29T04:05:00+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Back By Popular Demand! Southwest Airlines Launches The Beloved Sunset On The Beach Events

Source: Southwest Airlines Join Southwest each month in Waikiki on Queen's Beach for free movie screenings under the stars. Southwest Airlines Co. is continuing the yearlong celebration of five years of Hawaii service by announcing a collaboration with Waikiki Improvement Association as Presenting Sponsor of a revitalized Sunset on the Beach movie screening series. Premiering June 22, 2024, Hawaii locals, and visitors to the Aloha State, can join Southwest® each month on Queen's Beach in Waikiki for these free, family-friendly events with live music, games, and food at sunset, followed by a movie night under the stars. "We're committed to building relationships with Hawaii locals—beginning even before we began service to the islands—and listening to learn what is important to [...]

2024-05-29T03:37:29+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Takeoff this summer: LAX’s Top Tips for a Seamless Journey

Source: LAX Navigate LAX with ease and embark on your Memorial Day weekend journey with our expert tips and updated information for a stress-free travel experience this summer.   Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is gearing up for another bustling summer travel season, kicking off with Memorial Day weekend. As residents and visitors prepare for he holiday weekend, LAX is anticipating an increase in daily passengers from now until the end of the month. “Memorial Day weekend always marks the start of the summer travel season at LAX," said Doug Webster, Interim Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). "With school breaks, relaxed workdays, and a strong demand for travel to and from Los Angeles, we expect a [...]

2024-05-29T03:49:59+03:00May 29th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Avion Express joins ALTA, strengthens presence in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA With over 19 years of operations, Avion Express, a member of the Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services provider, has undertaken an ambitious expansion process to strengthen its presence in the Latin American market with its subsidiary in Brazil by joining the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a member airline. Specializing in narrow-body ACMI operations, the company operates a fleet of over 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft. It currently has a team of more than 1,700 professionals based across more than 15 bases providing services to its ACMI customers around the world. Avion Express is also an IATA member with IOSA certifications for its 2 current AOCs established [...]

2024-05-28T20:46:45+03:00May 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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It’s Cool to Fly American celebrates a decade

Source: American Airlines This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the It’s Cool to Fly American (ICTFA) program, an initiative centered around preparing children and their families for air travel through mock travel experiences managed by American’s Abilities Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG). The program partners with the HollyRod Foundation and several local organizations to raise awareness and provide resources to families with a loved one living with autism. “We know the challenges that children with autism may experience in our airports and during a flight,” said Julie Rath, Senior Vice President of Airport Operations at American Airlines. “This program not only helps reduce anxiety and discover the fun and adventure of travel, but it also enlightens our team members [...]

2024-05-28T20:38:07+03:00May 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Launches the Conference Program and Venue for the TIACA Event – Central Asia

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Civil Aviation Committee and the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), have developed and announced the conference program and venue for the TIACA Event – Central Asia, June 19-21, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event will kick off with a cultural tour followed by an evening reception for attendees. A robust conference program has been developed and is aimed at not only supporting the development of Kazakhstan as an air cargo hub – "the Silk Road in the Sky" but aims to cover topics that the industry faces globally. Key topics that will be discussed include: a new vision for economic [...]

2024-05-28T20:27:43+03:00May 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Alaska Airlines elevates its premium inflight retail menu with the return of Main Cabin hot meals  

Source: Alaska Airlines Our newly expanded chef-curated menu is now available for purchase in Premium Class and Main Cabin  Alaska Airlines is elevating its premium onboard menu with the return of hot meals to our inflight retail menu in the Main Cabin. Fueled by our industry leading pre-order program, our inflight menu continues to offer more choices than any other U.S. airline. Starting today, Premium Class and Main Cabin guests on most flights over 1,100 miles* will be able to choose from up to five chef-curated dishes, including at least one hot meal option. Along with our freshly prepared food offerings like our Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter, our hot meals are only available for pre-order purchase. Over the last [...]

2024-05-28T20:54:07+03:00May 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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