/2024

Peru became full member of CANSO

Source: CANSO From left to right: Victor Martinez Manager Safety; Jaime Contreras Manager Air Traffic Services; Roberto Emilio De La Tore Aguayo, President, Board of Directors; Javier Vanegas, CANSO Director Latin America and Caribbean Affair; Jose Luis Paredes, Air Navigation Management advisor; Thomas Duncan Advisor to the President of the Board CANSO Membership  in South America continues to grow, with the organisation welcoming CORPORACIÓN PERUANA DE AEROPUERTOS Y AVIACIÓN COMERCIAL S.A. – CORPAC as its newest full member. CORPAC is Peru’s air navigation services provider and has been keeping Peruvian skies safe for 80 years. “We need to share and work with the ANSP community and joining CANSO will help us exchange best practices, learn and also for other ANSPs [...]

2024-01-05T15:06:12+02:00January 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA and Embratur come together to show the importance of this sector that can connect more people to their destinations

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is committed to reinforcing the value of aviation, going beyond the wings that connect destinations. With the institutional support of Embratur, the "Together we fly higher" campaign presents a complete view of the contribution of Brazilian airlines to the country's development every time a plane takes off, highlighting how they contribute to saving lives, helping those most in need, boosting intellectual development and strengthen connections between people and opportunities. Watch here: https://youtu.be/KKpxOOYCctU In a world where distances are reduced by the most efficient and safe means of transport, aviation plays a role that transcends numbers. José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA, believes that this industry must [...]

2024-01-04T19:50:26+02:00January 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Alaska Airlines takes delivery of our first longer-range Boeing 737-8

Source: Alaska Airlines     Alaska Airlines continues to grow as we welcome delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 to our aircraft lineup – the next component of our strategic, long-term fleet plan that builds on our strengths and provides a road map for ongoing future success. We proudly fly the youngest fleet of all U.S. airlines, and from 2024 through 2027, we are on track to add 15-25 new Boeing aircraft each year. We currently have firm orders for 80 more 737 MAX aircraft, and options and purchase rights for another 105. Our first 737-10 is scheduled for delivery in 2025. "The addition of the 737-8 and eventually the 737-10 to our fleet creates new opportunities for us to fly longer nonstop routes [...]

2024-01-04T19:56:37+02:00January 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

JetBlue Expands its Presence in Florida With New Low Fare Service to Tallahassee

Source: JetBlue JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced it has officially launched service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Tallahassee International Airport (TLH), with the first flight arriving in Tallahassee this morning. JetBlue’s new intrastate service will operate daily, introducing the airline’s award-winning service, low fares and a better travel option for customers on a route with limited competition. “We are thrilled to introduce much needed competition and relief to a route that has suffered from high fares for decades,” said Robert Land, head of government affairs, associate general counsel, JetBlue. “This new route further demonstrates our commitment to the Sunshine state and to providing low fares, great service and connectivity to customers in Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee and beyond.” Increasing Florida’s [...]

2024-01-04T20:00:12+02:00January 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines produces industry-leading performance during the winter holiday travel period

Source: American Airlines American Airlines has delivered another strong operational performance for its customers during the winter holiday travel period, canceling the fewest flights among the major carriers while operating significantly more on-time flights than last year’s holiday period. American was able to achieve this strong performance despite weather in many parts of the country and a significant volume of non-scheduled, non-air carrier operations that resulted in increased air traffic control delays. “When customers purchase tickets on American, they place their trust in us to deliver a safe and reliable operation, and I’m proud to say that thanks to the hard work of our team members, we delivered on that commitment — despite holiday headwinds, including some challenging weather and [...]

2024-01-04T19:44:13+02:00January 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Delta builds on college football excitement with added flights to Houston

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta will add 9 flights and 1,272 additional seats for football fans headed to Houston from Detroit and Seattle. Delta is ramping up its flights to Houston as the top two college football teams hit NRG Stadium on Jan. 8 for the title game. Following a Michigan victory, Delta is launching a route from Detroit (DTW) to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Additionally, Delta’s existing route to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will provide Wolverines fans with even more convenient travel options. Flight Number Origin Destination Date Day of Week Aircraft Departure Time (local) Arrival Time (local) DL 8803 DTW IAH 6-Jan Sat. A319 11:00 AM 1:30 PM DL 8804 DTW HOU 7-Jan [...]

2024-01-03T06:02:06+02:00January 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Avianca is recognized as the most punctual airline in the world in 2023

Source: Avianca This milestone was achieved thanks to the work and dedication of the more than 14,000 people who are part of the airline's team, as well as the support from suppliers, partners, and industry authorities. During 2023, Avianca had a punctuality rate of 85.73%, over two points higher than the result in 2022. This is the first time an airline in Colombia has reached this position. Cirium is one of the most renowned and reputable companies worldwide in matters related to aviation data analysis Avianca was recognized by Cirium's ranking as the most punctual airline in the world in 2023. This category measures airlines that have daily operations on at least three regions. This milestone was achieved thanks to [...]

2024-01-03T05:24:59+02:00January 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Century announced expansion of Services to Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is pleased to share the exciting news of further development in air travel connectivity out of La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) and now also Punta Cana (PUJ). This expansion in services highlights their dedication to strengthening the link with Aruba. Weekly Services Expansion In response to the rising demand and popularity for travel to the island, Air Century, which previously operated the La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) – Aruba (AUA) route twice a week, expanded its flight offerings. This strategic move aims to capture a larger market share, meet increasing demand, and enhance overall connectivity. As of December 15th, Air Century boosted its services between JBQ and AUA from two to [...]

2024-01-03T05:30:37+02:00January 3rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

2023 in Review: Keeping Focused and Spreading Aloha

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Out of the gate, 2023 proved to be another dynamic year for Hawaiian Airlines with advancements and milestones across our entire operation. Through it all, our employees remained focused on caring for our guests and representing our island home and legacy brand the best way they know – with authentic hospitality and aloha. Please join us in looking back at a few of the biggest 2023 highlights at Hawaiian Airlines. Combining with Alaska Airlines In December, we shared a joint announcement detailing our acquisition by Alaska Airlines. President and CEO Peter Ingram said in the press release, “Since 1929, Hawaiian Airlines has been an integral part of life in Hawai‘i, and together with Alaska Airlines we will be able to deliver [...]

2024-01-03T04:48:53+02:00January 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Greater Toronto Airports Authority and air carriers entered into airline partnership agreements

Source: GTAA The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has entered into Airline Partnership Agreements with several airlines for a new rebate program aimed at driving better performance and passenger experience at Canada’s busiest airport. Airlines representing approximately 90% of seats at Toronto Pearson are eligible to earn rebates by achieving certain passenger volume thresholds and meeting targets related to operational performance, including on-time departures and timely baggage delivery. These agreements are expected to help the GTAA achieve financial sustainability in two ways: incentivizing passenger growth and reducing the expected rebates the GTAA pays to carriers compared to previous long-term agreements that ended on December 31, 2023. Pearson’s aeronautical fees combined with the rebate program are competitive to other large airports [...]

2024-01-03T05:11:31+02:00January 3rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|