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Iberia Receives Three Major International Awards for Its Onboard Experience

Source: Iberia The airline received "Best Cabin Interior in Europe" and the inaugural "Verified Award – Europe" at the PAX International Awards The new Verified Award honors the actual on-board experience as evaluated by industry experts At the Onboard Hospitality Awards, Iberia’s "Pulpo Royale" was named Best Economy Class Onboard Catering (Lunch/Dinner) Iberia has been honored with three of the most prestigious international awards for its onboard experience during the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), held concurrently this week in Hamburg. At the PAX International Awards, the airline received the award for Best Cabin Interior in Europe, recognizing the design and quality of its cabins. Additionally, it was presented with the [...]

2026-04-16T20:05:46+03:00April 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

A century of possibility: American Airlines celebrates 100 years moving Forever Forward

Source: American Airlines American celebrates 100 years of connecting people to places that matter with customer activations planned across 11 locations systemwide. With a century of innovation and legacy as the foundation, the airline is focused on the future. On April 15, 1926, a DH-4 biplane took off from Chicago bound for St. Louis. This flight, carrying only mail, operated under Robertson Aircraft Corporation. Driven by the possibilities aviation could unlock for the country and the world, this flight set into motion the creation of one of the world’s most iconic airlines: American Airlines. One hundred years later, American is commemorating this milestone anniversary in the skies with a similar excitement and passion for all that lies ahead. Hear from [...]

2026-04-16T20:00:03+03:00April 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal sells its shares in Cateringpor

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal approved the sale of its stake in Cateringpor. The tender was awarded to the Swiss group Gate Gourmet, following the completion of the legal procedures, and was formalised earlier this week. TAP SA launched a public tender for the sale of an indivisible block of 357,000 Cateringpor shares, with a nominal value of €5 each, representing 51% of the company’s share capital as of 30 December 2025. The tender also set out the contractual terms for the provision of catering services by Cateringpor following the completion of this sale. The sale of the stake in Cateringpor was one of the commitments set out in the company’s restructuring plan approved by the European Commission in 2021.

2026-04-16T20:07:18+03:00April 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 2,250 Jobs in February 2026

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. Note: In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry. May 2024 Federal Express numbers are 233,739, while Federal Express Corporation June 2024 numbers are 432,127. U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (Full-Time and Part-Time)  U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines [...]

2026-04-16T19:37:21+03:00April 16th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ATR appoints Damien Proust as Senior Vice President Engineering

Source: ATR Damien Proust has been appointed Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation at ATR, effective May 1st, 2026. Damien will report directly to ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. He succeeds Daniel Cuchet, who is taking over the position of Chief Engineer for the A380 and A310/300 in-service aircraft at Airbus, as well as Head of the Legacy programmes.   Damien brings more than two decades of engineering and leadership experience, having held several senior positions at Airbus. Since 2018, he has served as Vice-President, Head of Propulsion Airframe, overseeing research, development, production and in‑service support activities for pylons and nacelles across all aircraft programmes.   In addition to his Airbus role, he also serves as Technology & Engineering Senior Delegate in France, advocating for over 6,300 engineers on social, safety and institutional matters. In parallel, he is Vice President of TOMPASSE, a leading [...]

2026-04-16T19:51:37+03:00April 16th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026: Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations. Hosted by EGYPTAIR, the event will focus on the theme “Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.” The conference will examine how human expertise, supported by artificial intelligence and automation, will shape safer, more efficient, and resilient ground operations. “Ground operations are becoming increasingly complex as traffic volumes continue to grow. In parallel, AI and automation are creating new opportunities to manage the challenge. This year’s IGHC will focus on how we can combine technology with the expertise of ground handling professionals to [...]

2026-04-15T20:34:32+03:00April 15th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 30 million passengers in March

Source: Aena 29,999,078 passengers were recorded, 4.3% more than in the same month last year. 264,381 aircraft movements were handled 127,610 tonnes of freight were transported Aena's airports in Spain handled 24.7 million passengers in March, 3.9% more than in 2025. This implies growth of less than the 4,2% recorded between March 2025 and March 2024 The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of March 2026 with 29,999,078 passengers, 4.3% more than in the same month in 2025; they handled 264,381 aircraft movements, 6% more than in 2025; and transported 127,610 tonnes of freight, 0.5% more than in the same month [...]

2026-04-15T20:28:27+03:00April 15th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

American Airlines to launch electronic boarding gates at DFW, ushering in the next evolution of the boarding experience

Source: American Airlines   American Airlines is advancing the future of air travel with the official launch of electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning this summer. Following a successful pilot in November 2025, and strong customer feedback, American is now deploying the technology at scale at its largest hub, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to a more seamless, user-friendly and consistent boarding experience. American will be the first major U.S. network carrier to install dormakaba electronic boarding gates at scale at a major U.S. airport hub, starting in the new DFW Terminal C Pier Expansion, setting a new standard for how customers move from gate to aircraft. “Boarding plays a key role in how customers experience [...]

2026-04-15T20:47:44+03:00April 15th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Twenty-two countries support ICAO Call to Action on priorities for global aviation

Source: ICAO Aviation systems worldwide are set for a major boost with 22 countries supporting a new Call to Action on ICAO’s Strategic Plan, which envisions safe, secure and sustainable air transport for all by 2050, with zero fatalities and net-zero carbon emissions. As part of the opening proceedings of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026), the new Marrakech Call to Action was adopted today at a high-level Ministerial Round Table. Among its main commitments, the Call to Action pledges countries to strengthen governance and institutional capacity, unlock aviation growth and development through adeqate funding and financing of aviation, empower the next generation of aviation professionals, and ensure collective implementation and accountability. The agreement also stresses the importance [...]

2026-04-15T20:25:24+03:00April 15th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet and Petro-Canada™ connect the road to the runway with new loyalty program partnership

Source: WestJet Millions of Canadians to discover more ways to earn, convert and redeem rewards when they fuel and fly by linking WestJet Rewards and Petro-Points™ WestJet and Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business (TSX: SU) (NYSE: SU), are pleased to announce a new loyalty program partnership that will give Canadians more value, options and flexibility when fuelling and flying. This partnership connects two strong, proudly Canadian brands with a shared focus on rewarding everyday journeys – whether they're on the road or in the sky. By linking their WestJet Rewards and Petro-Points accounts, members will gain access to enhanced earning opportunities and exclusive promotions. "Together, WestJet Rewards and Petro-Points are building a loyalty eco-system that bridges travel and everyday mobility," said [...]

2026-04-15T20:48:41+03:00April 15th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|