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SITA partners with Versa Networks to deliver a tailor-made secure SD-WAN solution built for the Air Transport Industry

Source: SITA SITA Connect Go harnesses SITA's industry experience, coupled with the leading SD-WAN technology and best-in-class network security from Versa SITA announced a new partnership with Versa Networks, the recognized secure access service edge (SASE) leader, that will launch SITA Connect Go, a multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) solution designed specifically for the air transport industry. The new partnership combines the best of both companies into a single solution. SITA has its roots in providing connectivity to the air transport industry and has for decades remained a leader in providing cutting-edge connectivity to airlines and airports. Versa Networks, a US-based enterprise, has rapidly emerged as a market leader in SASE and Secure SD-WAN, with Gartner rating [...]

2023-11-22T11:13:28+02:00November 22nd, 2023|News, SUPPLIERS|

Updated guidance to States on flights over or near a conflict zone

Source: ICAO Well over a hundred countries and one thousand delegates are convening in Dubai this week to firm up their collective commitments to boost global aviation’s transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energy sources. “CAAF/3 convenes just over a year after States’ landmark decision on the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” emphasized ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano in his opening remarks to the event. “This agreement through ICAO is a testament to our ever progressive efforts to bring about coordinated action on cleaner aviation fuels and energy sources, which presently hold the greatest potential for us to take urgent action on aviation decarbonization.” During 2023, ICAO [...]

2023-11-22T10:43:06+02:00November 22nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Azul Announces Preliminary Results for the Period Ending September 30, 2023

Source: Azul Azul S.A., "Azul" or the “Company”, the largest airline in Brazil in terms of number of flights and cities served, announced its results preliminary results for the period ending September 30, 2023 through a summary release of the results and presentation to investors, and the postponement of the filing of quarterly information for the three- and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2023 with the opinion of the independent auditor. Azul is releasing these preliminary results to keep the market and all stakeholders properly updated. As previously announced, the Company recently implemented a comprehensive capital optimization plan, which has generated new contracts with virtually all of its lessors and equipment manufacturers. Due to the considerable volume and complexity of [...]

2023-11-22T10:29:09+02:00November 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines to Re-Open Pilot Base in Chicago and establish a Crew Base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Source: Frontier Airlines 110 Pilot Positions, Combined with Current Flight Attendant Base, to Generate More Than $34 Million Annually in Local Wages Frontier, the Second Largest Carrier at MDW, is the Airport's Fastest Growing Airline Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines  announced it will re-open a pilot base serving both O'Hare and Midway International Airports in May of 2024. Frontier previously maintained a pilot base in Chicago until April of 2022. The base is expected to employ up to 110 pilots within its first year of operation. Combined with 190 existing flight attendant positions, the Chicago base will house a total of 300 Frontier crew members. Including airport and maintenance positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $34 million [...]

2023-11-22T11:15:36+02:00November 22nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO conference kicks off in Dubai to accelerate global aviation`s transition towards cleaner energy sources

Source: ICAO Well over a hundred countries and one thousand delegates are convening in Dubai this week to firm up their collective commitments to boost global aviation’s transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energy sources. “CAAF/3 convenes just over a year after States’ landmark decision on the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This agreement through ICAO is a testament to our ever progressive efforts to bring about coordinated action on cleaner aviation fuels and energy sources, which presently hold the greatest potential for us to take urgent action on aviation decarbonization,” emphasized ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano in his opening remarks to the event. During 2023, ICAO [...]

2023-11-21T15:48:36+02:00November 21st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings announced monthly statistics for October 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for October 2023: Operating Data October October % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,398.4 2,141.0 12.0 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,099.8 1,904.8 10.2 %   Load Factor (3) 87.6 % 89.0 % -1.4p.p. 1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For the month of October 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 12.0%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 10.2%, compared [...]

2023-11-21T16:19:47+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet introduces Regina’s only year-round transborder connectivity with announcement of daily service to Minneapolis

Source: WestJet New daily service poised to enhance province's economic growth and drive business and leisure travel for region WestJet has announced a new, year-round, daily service connecting Regina and Minneapolis, as part of the airline's 2024 summer schedule. The news reaffirms the airline's ongoing commitment to providing connectivity to the province and further enhances Regina's air access to popular destinations. The route is Regina's first year-round transborder service since 2016 and marks the province's second direct route to the Midwest United States, following the launch of WestJet's year-round service between Saskatoon and Minneapolis, launched in June earlier this year. "We are thrilled to answer the call of the community and further our commitment to Regina and surrounding area by [...]

2023-11-21T15:26:04+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways and American Express now offer the chance to earn tier points through everyday spending, helping to unlock Lounge Access and other travel benefits

Source: British Airways For the first time ever, British Airways Executive Club Members can earn Tier Points outside of flying, by spending on the British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card, thanks to a new, limited-time offer. Running until 21 May 2024, this offer gives applicable Cardmembers the opportunity to earn an extra 200 Tier Points in the coming months by simply spending on their Card. Tier Points help travellers to earn airline status, which is associated with travel perks such as lounge access, fast-track security, extra luggage allowances and priority boarding. Until today, Tier Points could only be earned by flying with British Airways, its subsidiaries and its oneworld® airline partners. This offer marks the first time that Tier [...]

2023-11-21T16:08:58+02:00November 21st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft

Source: Airbus Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus. Together with its existing orders for the A320neo Family, this new one ensures SMBC Aviation Capital will have a continuous delivery stream to beyond the end of the decade, deepening Airbus and SMBC Aviation Capital’s long standing strategic partnership on the A320neo Family programme. With its unbeatable seat mile cost, the A320neo Family offers airlines the flexibility to expand their networks using wide-body cabin products on new longer-haul routes which were not previously possible with a single-aisle jetliner. “This transaction is further testament of sustained global demand for technologically advanced, [...]

2023-11-21T15:29:46+02:00November 21st, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|

PDC, a World-Leading Software Supplier, joins ACI-LAC as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC PDC Solutions, a renowned global software provider with a 30-year track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions to the aviation industry, joins the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. PDC's extensive experience is rooted in developing state-of-the-art technologies that enhance the efficiency and profitability of airlines, airports, and slot coordinators. Their knowledge-based solutions simplify the intricate landscape of global air transport infrastructure, offering powerful optimization and decision support tools tailored exclusively for the aviation sector. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the inclusion of PDC as a new commercial partner, stating, "Working now more than ever, in close partnership with global leaders like PDC, is a significant [...]

2023-11-20T17:07:34+02:00November 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|