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IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Peru

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is highlighting the Value of Air Transport study for Peru (pdf) as the country plays host to the first IATA World Cargo Symposium to be held in South America. The report quantifies the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity in the country. Highlights from 2023 data show that aviation supports and facilitates: USD 6.2 billion of economic activity (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and tourism activities), equal to 3.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 364,000 jobs (total impact including wider supply chain, employee spending, and tourism activities), of which 36,100 are in aviation. 240,300 tonnes of air cargo. Access the full [...]

2026-03-11T08:36:46+02:00March 11th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia Group will offer nearly 1.2 million seats during the Easter weekend

Source: Iberia Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum are offering 1,175,132 seats and will operate 7,329 flights, 10% more than during the same period in 2025 Frequencies to Budapest, Athens, Prague, and Vienna are being increased, as well as capacity on flights to Rome. On March 29, coinciding with the start of the summer season, the daily flight to Newark will be inaugurated. The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) is reinforcing its operations for Easter and has scheduled 7,329 flights between March 27 and April 7, 10% more than during the same period in 2025. Specifically, 1,175,132 seats have been put on sale for this holiday period. To meet travelers' needs, Iberia has [...]

2026-03-11T08:42:09+02:00March 11th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and CAE Announced Eight Recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Source: Air Canada   Awarded to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada's premiere aerospace companies headquartered in Montreal, are pleased to announce today the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. Each year, up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers are awarded scholarships to pursue their training. Of these recipients, four aspiring commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors. "Each year, the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship allows us to witness the incredible talent, perseverance, and passion of [...]

2026-03-10T05:05:45+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines partners with America250 to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Source: American Airlines America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is proud to announce that American Airlines will serve as an official sponsor and partner in this historic nationwide celebration. As one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands, American will join a growing coalition of leading companies helping to engage more than 350 million Americans in this once-in-a-generation milestone. The partnership comes at a uniquely symbolic moment for American, which is celebrating its own centennial year in 2026. For 100 years, American has connected communities, powered economic growth and supported national priorities, defining what it means to move America forward. Founded in the early days [...]

2026-03-10T04:57:15+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Wizz Air UK obtained regulatory approval to operate flights to the United States

Source: Wizz Air Wizz Air UK has announced that it has officially received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. As communicated earlier, the airline has no intention or plans to launch regular commercial flights to the US, the new authorization represents a significant achievement and reflects months of preparation, regulatory coordination, and operational planning. With approvals now secured, Wizz Air UK may provide tailored charter flights for European football teams and supporters travelling to the World Cup, and to tour operators organizing group travel to the US. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline,” said Yvonne Moynihan, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK. “Receiving approval to operate between the UK [...]

2026-03-10T04:54:41+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report

Source: IATA     The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents. There were eight fatal accidents in 2025. That is more than the seven fatal accidents recorded in 2024 and the five-year average of six fatal accidents. There were 394 onboard fatalities in 2025, more than the 244 fatalities reported in 2024 and the five-year average of 198. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released [...]

2026-03-10T04:48:41+02:00March 9th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The ultimate power duo: How Atmos™ Rewards and the oneworld® Alliance deliver a smoother, elevated global travel experience

Source: Alaska Airlines - By Chris Dong As a longtime oneworld® frequent flyer, I remember being excited when Alaska Airlines joined the global airline alliance in 2021. Alaska has long had a strong lineup of partners, but alliances — first introduced in the late 1990s — take those partnerships one step further, especially for Atmos™ Rewards status holders. Here’s how that plays out in real life: For the 2025 calendar year, I’m an Atmos Gold member, a mid-tier status holder in the Atmos Rewards program that requires 40,000 status points. Atmos Gold also automatically qualifies me for oneworld Sapphire tier (no extra enrollment or application required). That means my Atmos Rewards status carries across the entire oneworld network of 15 [...]

2026-03-10T04:52:46+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Rotate to Implement Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering at American Airlines Cargo

Source: Rotate American Airlines Cargo has selected Rotate to implement its Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering solutions, marking a major step forward in the carrier’s ongoing commercial digitization journey. The deployment will equip American’s Cargo commercial organization with intelligent, data-driven tools designed to elevate customer engagement and drive more informed, proactive decision-making. Sales Cockpit continuously evaluates market conditions to identify high value opportunities for the sales organization, ensuring teams are always equipped with relevant insights to better serve their clients. The platform also provides for seamless integration into the airline’s CRM, enabling the sales organization to work more efficiently and stay ahead of customer needs. Sales Steering strengthens this effort by enhancing American’s commercial team’s efforts to shape an optimized [...]

2026-03-09T16:38:51+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

TIACA Launches Two New Knowledge Initiatives to Strengthen Industry Learning and Future Talent

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the upcoming launch of two new initiatives set to roll out in the second quarter of this year: the TIACA Reading Room and the TIACA Future Thinkers platform. Together, these programs reinforce TIACA's commitment to knowledge sharing, innovation, and nurturing the next generation of air cargo and logistics leaders. Both initiatives will be hosted on the TIACA website and are designed to create accessible, practical resources that support professional development, research visibility, and cross generational learning across the global air cargo community. Introducing the TIACA Reading Room The TIACA Reading Room will serve as a dedicated digital hub showcasing books and literary contributions from industry thought leaders, academics, and researchers. Built [...]

2026-03-06T07:38:10+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Airlines’ January 2026 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 10.8%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 1.8% from December 2025

Source: US DOT This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. All costs are in current dollars. All fuel consumption data is in regard to fuel paid for by the carrier. The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' January 2026 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.441 billion gallons of fuel, 10.8% less fuel than in December 2025 (1.614 billion gallons) and 1.0% less fuel than January 2025 (1.456 [...]

2026-03-06T07:43:02+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|