/2024

ALTA launches Colombia Aviation Insight 2023: a statistical compendium showing the performance of air transport in the country

Source: ALTA "Air transport in Colombia has been growing steadily and still has enormous potential; performance figures prove it. However, there are still significant challenges that impact the cost of flying," said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director and CEO, who today launched Colombia Aviation Insight 2023. It is a statistical compendium with key indicators of passenger demand and aviation capacity in Colombia, such as the main airports and city pairs in the country, in terms of volume and growth. According to other data, the document reports that, in 2023, the passenger traffic on domestic routes was 29.7 million, almost three times the 10.7 million carried in 2009. Meanwhile, international traffic grew from 5.6 million to 19.8 million passengers in [...]

2024-01-12T09:24:03+02:00January 12th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Restoring Oʻahu’s Ala Wai Canal, One Genki Ball at a Time

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Team Kōkua, our employee volunteer group, often make and toss Genki balls with the Genki Ala Wai Project. Last week, in the early hours of a bluebird day in Honolulu, a group of Hawaiian Airlines employees and their children lined up at the edge of the Ala Wai Canal and took their pitching stance. In each hand was a Genki ball, a tennis ball-sized mound of cured mud, rich with microorganisms, that is helping restore the polluted waterway. Volunteers threw them into the canal before grabbing another and doing it again – until 2,625 balls had been tossed. Upon sinking to the canal floor, the balls began digesting layers of harmful contaminants and thick sludge that have built [...]

2024-01-12T09:28:48+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries in complex operating environment

Source: Airbus Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022.  2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft. Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft. The 2023 year end backlog stands at 8,598 aircraft. Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft. “2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume [...]

2024-01-12T09:34:47+02:00January 12th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Emirates flies Real Madrid in style ahead of the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Emirates Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, helped the iconic football club take to the skies in style and 'fly better' from Madrid to the Saudi capital on a specially planned charter flight, ahead of the Spanish Super Cup match. Onboard the special charter flight, Nacho Fernández, Eduardo Camavinga, Vini Jr., Luka Modric and other star players experienced bespoke inflight services to rest and recharge ahead of the match. A customized menu for the club featured creative culinary delights inspired by their trip. Specially branded touchpoints and meticulous attention to detail rounded off the inflight experience. The players were also spoilt for choice as they browsed their favourite shows, movies and music on Emirates’ iceinflight entertainment system. [...]

2024-01-12T10:07:07+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|
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Frontier Airlines Launches New, Upgraded FRONTIER MILES℠ Frequent Flier Program

Source: Frontier Airlines New Program Allows Travelers to "Get It All For Less!" Join Now, Through Jan. 16, for 500 FREE Miles Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines officially launched its reimagined, industry-leading FRONTIER Miles℠ loyalty program allowing consumers to 'Get It All For Less.' First announced in October 2023, the new program enables consumers to earn Travel Miles and Elite Status Points fast and get rewarded for each dollar spent on Frontier with the highest earn rate on total eligible purchases in the industry, at up to 20 miles or points per dollar spent for completed flights. "The wait is over! Now is the time for consumers to 'Get it All for Less' by earning free flights and obtaining valuable status [...]

2024-01-12T09:43:10+02:00January 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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ACI World welcomes its first woman Chair: Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Source: ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes its first woman Chair, Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), bringing her vast industry knowledge to lead the trade association of the world's airports. Ms. McGraw will chair the ACI World Governing Board  (WGB) that consists of  28 leading airport CEOs nominated by the regional ACI Boards, plus the Immediate Past Chair. The ACI WGB directs the organization through strategic discussions on key subjects for airport operators that reflect the concerns and interests of ACI members for the benefit of travellers and communities worldwide. Ms. McGraw's appointment was approved at the ACI World Annual General Assembly in June 2023, and her two-year term will run until December [...]

2024-01-11T15:56:41+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta caps 2023 with recognition for leadership, service, operational excellence

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta rounds out 2023 with awards from TIME, Indeed and more, honoring the airline's dedication to setting the gold standard as a top workplace and its commitment to leadership, customer service and excellence across its operations.  TIME and Indeed are among the latest publications and organizations to honor Delta’s unyielding dedication to setting the gold standard as a top workplace and its commitment to leadership, customer service and excellence across its operations. Excelling in the workplace Delta landed on TIME’s inaugural list of the “World’s Best Companies,” coming in at No. 12 – the only U.S. airline in the top 155. TIME’s award is based on three criteria: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Delta [...]

2024-01-11T16:34:41+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Aviation Stakeholder Letter to Address the Pilot Shortage

Source:RAA The Regional Airline Association joined 65 other aviation stakeholders in encouraging the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to pass an FAA reauthorization bill that addresses the pilot shortage and improves and modernizes pilot training to enhance safety. “The pilot shortage is a devastating crisis and is resulting in hundreds of parked regional aircraft. However, regional airlines aren’t the only ones grappling with this crisis. Small communities across the country are dealing with the negative economic consequences of a loss of air service. Travelers are also facing higher airfare and loss of options, forcing them to drive to their destinations, which is a far less safe form of travel. Now is the time to act and advance solutions that [...]

2024-01-11T16:04:30+02:00January 11th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Canada Jetlines doubles its fleet to 6 with the leasing of an A320-214 aircraft

Source: Canada Jetlines Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd., one of Canada’s leading leisure airlines, is proud to announce the addition of a new A320-214 aircraft to its fleet. This is in addition to the two aircraft that were announced on January 4, 2024. The Company has signed the lease agreement on Aircraft bearing MSN 5661. This marks a strategic move to enhance the airline’s operational capabilities and meet the growing demand for affordable air travel. The A320-214 aircraft, is expected to be in service by the end of Q1 of 2024. This aircraft will contribute to Canada Jetlines’ commitment to expand its fleet size in the coming year. This development aligns with the airlines’ mission to provide reliable and cost-effective travel options [...]

2024-01-11T16:34:11+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Joanna Geraghty new JetBlue CEO effective 12 February 2024

Source: JetBlue JetBlue Airways announced that Joanna Geraghty, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Robin Hayes as chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2024. Hayes will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors until that time, at which point Geraghty will join the Board. Hayes will serve as a strategic advisor to the company over the coming months. Hayes said: “It’s bittersweet to retire from this airline I love, but I will always feel a part of the JetBlue team and be rooting for its continued success. For nearly 35 years – both at British Airways and here at JetBlue – I’ve loved working in this industry. However, the extraordinary challenges and pressure of [...]

2024-01-11T14:30:37+02:00January 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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