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New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

Source: ACI-LAC  ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).  The resource provides clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. Today, more than 850 airports in over 90 countries involve private-sector participation, and investment continues to expand, with 132 transactions at various stages in the global pipeline as of January 2025. Increasingly, concessioning of airport assets has become a widely used model to finance long-term [...]

2025-10-27T19:17:50+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aeroplan Members Can Now Redeem Points for Cruise Packages with Air Canada Vacations

Source: Air Canada     Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now redeem Aeroplan points online at aircanadavacations.com on its entire cruise portfolio  of over 100 cruise itineraries in key ports including Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Mexico, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Rome, Lisbon, London and Nice, as well as new destinations such as Naples, and river cruises in Porto and Prague. "We're thrilled to be able to bring Aeroplan Members one step closer to their next cruise vacation," said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. "This is just one of the many perks that Aeroplan Members can enjoy when booking travel with Air Canada Vacations!" The new cruise redemption feature provides Aeroplan Members with many travel possibilities [...]

2025-10-27T19:02:11+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Launches the Only Direct Connection Between Madrid and Orlando

Source: Iberia The inaugural flight took off this past Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Iberia adds Orlando to its U.S. destination network, with four weekly flights and over 46,000 seats available this winter season Orlando is one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations, home to Walt Disney World’s four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom  The city is also becoming a global hub for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Iberia has inaugurated its new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, strengthening its commitment to the U.S. market and expanding its North American destination network. The new connection will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, [...]

2025-10-27T19:07:28+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. The main changes to the 2026 manuals include: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) Battery-related updates dominate the DGR and BSR for 2026. The number of lithium batteries transported as cargo by air have surged 25% year-on-year [1]. At the same time, the industry has seen several incidents involving overheating power banks on aircraft, contributing to the need for revised regulations around the shipment of lithium batteries. The past year has also seen the emergence of new hybrid battery chemistries—particularly [...]

2025-10-27T19:16:08+02:00October 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Celebrating Regional Airlines: ATR at the ERA General Assembly

Source: ATR ATR joined the ERA General Assembly in Estoril, Portugal, a key moment to engage with the European regional aviation community and spotlight the airlines that keep Europe connected.  From strategic discussions to shared ambitions, the event was a powerful reminder of the essential role regional airlines play in linking communities, businesses and people across the continent. Whether flying to remote islands, underserved regions or thin routes, these operators are the discreet backbone of European mobility.  As a longstanding sponsor of the ERA forums, ATR was proud to echo once again their voices, calling for proportionate and inclusive regulation that reflects the realities of regional operations.   But the ERA General Assembly is not only about shaping policy; it’s [...]

2025-10-27T18:57:56+02:00October 27th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines welcomes the Airbus A321XLR to the fleet

Source: American Airlines American is the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR and the only global airline offering customers a three-cabin layout on the aircraft. The inaugural flight with the premium Flagship Suite® experience will operate from New York to Los Angeles on Dec. 18. Customers eager to experience transcontinental premium travel can purchase tickets on select flights on the XLR for flights through Feb. 11, 2026. American Airlines is “suite-ening” its premium cross-country experience with the debut of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet. Customers can purchase tickets now on aa.com and via American’s mobile app for the inaugural flight — Flight 3 on Dec. 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). “Designed for long [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:23+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Airlines announces the suspension of the Lima-Orlando route

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Peru has informed of the decision to suspend the launch of its direct Lima-Orlando (MCO) route, which was originally scheduled for October 26, 2025. As a company, we see that the proper conditions are not in place to start a new route, considering the collection of the Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA) for Transfer that the concessionaire Lima Airport Partners (LAP) announced it will begin charging from next October 27. This fee directly impacts the competitiveness of the route, which is composed of approximately 50% of connecting passengers, making travel more expensive and making Lima less attractive compared to regional hubs that do not charge this fee. The launch of the Lima-Orlando (MCO) and Orlando-Lima routes [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:57+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO highlights vision for safe, secure and sustainable growth at ALTA AGM and Airline Leaders Forum

Source: ICAO Stronger global collaboration to ensure aviation’s growth remains safe, secure and sustainable, emphasizing that regulatory clarity and certainty are essential to reducing risks and fostering competitiveness across the air transport sector was ICAO's message at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025  Speaking at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 in Lima, ICAO's Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar outlined the organization's Long-Term Strategic Plan, endorsed by all Member States at the recent 42nd ICAO Assembly: achieving zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and air connectivity for everyone, everywhere by 2050. It was underscored that progress will [...]

2025-10-24T03:03:52+03:00October 24th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The evolution of Emirates’ iconic Cabin Crew uniform

Source: Emirates With heritage in every hemline, the iconic uniform of Emirates cabin crew is instantly recognised as a symbol of the world’s largest international airline, and the Emirates fly better experience. From its inception in 1985 to its current iteration in 2025, the Emirates cabin crew uniform is both evocative and emotive – capturing the glamour of flying with Emirates, and the power of a world-renowned brand. With a colour combination that never wavers - Emirates’ cabin crew uniform is designed to be iconic and classic - standing the test of time, like the airline itself. With quality and durability as its most essential elements, Emirates rejects fast fashion and trends in favour of timeless style and sophistication. Emirates cabin crew [...]

2025-10-23T21:14:52+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

LAX Previews An Overhaul Of Airport Identity To Provide World-Class Experience

Source: LAWA Concept for new LAX branding (subject to change). Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports. The new unified vision will drive ongoing transformation, including design and construction upgrades, to better serve passengers and employees  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently unveiled a new identity and narrative at Los Angeles International airport (LAX). This will infuse all elements of LAX with the spirit of Los Angeles, better reflecting the region’s culture, neighborhoods and creative energy. These enhancements will provide employees and passengers with an improved experience, unite the multi-faceted and ongoing $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, and evolve LAX from a point of transit to a destination that feels welcoming, intentional and distinctly L.A. "As we prepare to host major [...]

2025-10-23T21:23:33+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|