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An Unforgettable Journey

By Jose Ricardo Botelho, Outgoing Executive Director and CEO of ALTA Over these years together, we have seen ALTA expand by 88%, reaching 184 members who represent the strength and dynamism of aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean After nearly five years, today I address you with deep gratitude and emotion, as the time has come for me to bid farewell to my role as CEO of ALTA. It has been an immense privilege to serve this great community, whose commitment and vision have made possible the unprecedented growth of our organization. Over these years together, we have seen ALTA expand by 88%, reaching 184 members who represent the strength and dynamism of aviation in Latin America and the [...]

2025-02-14T11:38:51+02:00February 14th, 2025|Expert Opinions & Industry Trends|

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services; new repair facility to be established in Calgary

Source: WestJet WestJet's historic contract award will strengthen Western Canada aerospace hub, Lufthansa Technik's new engine repair shop and test cell will drive job creation and long-term economic benefits WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have announced that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. As a world leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair station dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The facility will feature a modern test [...]

2025-02-14T12:08:41+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aena Group airports recorded almost 25 million passengers in January

Source: Aena 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024 Aena's airports in Spain handled 19.8 million passengers in the first month of the year, 6.1% more than in 2024 For the summer season, airlines have scheduled 246.8 million seats at the airports of the Aena network: 1.5% more than last year's schedule and 6.5% more compared to the flights operated at the close of the same season in 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 first month of 2025 with 24,999,784 passengers, 6.2% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 222,696 aircraft movements, 3.6% more than [...]

2025-02-14T11:51:24+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

YOLO, Fly SOLO: United Airlines Shares How Travelers Can Treat Themselves Ahead of National Plan a Solo Vacation Day

Source: United Airlines Searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed 223% in the past decade and solo travel on United was the highest ever in 2024 Exclusive United app features like wayfinding, agent on demand and seat preference settings help solo fliers take to the skies with confidence Brazil, South Korea and Nigeria are some of the most popular solo travel destinations across United's unmatched global network This love-filled February, solo travel is on the rise and United is sharing travel hacks, popular destinations and app features to empower adventurers to get ready for National Plan a Solo Vacation Day on March 1 with the ultimate travel mantra: YOLO (You Only Live Once), Fly SOLO. Google searches for "solo travel" skyrocketed 223% in [...]

2025-02-14T12:07:50+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Binter Further Modernises Fleet with New ATR Order

Source: ATR In a strategic move towards fleet modernisation, Binter has embarked on a transformative journey by replacing four of its ATR 72-600 with brand new ones powered by advanced PW127XT engines. The firm order, placed at the end of 2024, includes an additional five options for future fleet renewal. This new chapter in the enduring partnership between ATR and Binter unfolded during the manufacturer’s 2024 results press conference. At this event, ATR highlighted a significant milestone as we announced the first orders for the replacement of ATR -600 aircraft with state-of-the-art models. President of Binter, Mr. Rodolfo Núñez commented: “Our investment in these brand new ATR 72-600 underscores our dedication to ensuring the utmost comfort and reliability for the [...]

2025-02-14T11:55:11+02:00February 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Jose Ricardo Botelho to be replaced as ALTA’s Executive Director and CEO next March

Source: ALTA José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. Peter Cerdá, the current Regional Vice President for the Americas of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will assume of Executive Director and CEO of ALTA The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging period. Under his leadership, ALTA experienced significant growth, skillfully navigating the turbulences of the pandemic and achieving a series of [...]

2025-02-13T19:27:05+02:00February 13th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia Plus becomes Club Iberia Plus

Source: Iberia The way Elite Points are earned has changed. Earnings will now be calculated by each euro spent, rather than by distance travelled. It is now also possible to obtain Elite Points with the brands associated with the programme. A new level is being added to the program, Platino Prime, offering a higher category with more benefits. The change will be effective from 1 April 2025 Iberia Plus continues to evolve to adapt to new ways of travelling, becoming Club Iberia Plus and adding important new features. From 1 April 2025, every time Club Iberia Plus members fly on Iberia Group airlines will earn Elite Points - the points needed to upgrade - for every euro spent, instead of [...]

2025-02-13T14:35:53+02:00February 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 Will be Held in Hong Kong

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking. "TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Hong Kong, a key sector for ecommerce shipments within our industry. We are looking forward to a robust conference program focused on issues that affect the industry every day, from incorporating AI into the industry to abruptly changing tensions and regulations," said Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair. Cathay Cargo will kickoff the event with a tour of their cargo terminal facility on [...]

2025-02-13T14:46:07+02:00February 13th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Vacations is Celebrating 50th Anniversary, With 50,000 Packages on Sale Worldwide

Source: Air Canada Air Canada Vacations is celebrating 50 years of making dreams travel, announcing 2 weeks of surprise savings to destinations across the globe. The initiative is just one of many planned to mark the occasion throughout the year. First launched back in the mid-1970s as Venturex, the tour operator quickly became recognized for offering total travel experiences which included Skifaris, motor holidays, rail, flight and hotel options. Focused on delivering quality, value and variety to its customers, the company continued to grow, changing its name to Touram in the 1980s, adding over 40 destinations within North and South America and 30 cruise line partners to its roster. To better represent its ever-growing and expansive portfolio of expertly curated [...]

2025-02-13T14:55:59+02:00February 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Avianca Announces Ticket Sales for the New Direct Dallas-Bogotá Route

Source: Avianca The airline has announced that starting May 26, it will operate a direct route between Dallas and Bogotá with four weekly frequencies between the two cities. The route will offer 1,440 seats per week on Airbus A320 family aircraft. Customers who wish to purchase tickets can do so through avianca.com, the mobile app, the Contact Center, and travel agencies. Avianca has announced the launch of its new direct route between Dallas and Bogotá, set to begin operations on May 26 with four weekly flights. With this new service, the airline continues to strengthen connectivity across the Americas, providing more direct flight options to Latin America with a product designed to let customers choose how they want to travel. [...]

2025-02-13T15:27:49+02:00February 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|