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American Airlines announces partnership with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College in Miami

Source: American Airlines Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are preparing for takeoff in their aviation maintenance careers thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. With the partnership, students will enjoy ongoing engagement opportunities with Technical Operations team members at American’s Miami (MIA) hub and on campus. Additionally, students at the top of their class will be guaranteed interviews for open positions upon graduation and receipt of their FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate. Today’s announcement formalizes a long-standing relationship between the airline and M-DCPS that’s been developing the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for years. American also donated a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to Baker Aviation in 2010, and students [...]

2025-01-15T11:58:57+02:00January 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TSA publishes final rule on REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025

Source: TSA Rule does not extend REAL ID deadline The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today published a final rule providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements. Federal agencies, including TSA, will begin REAL ID enforcement on the deadline—May 7, 2025. Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft. The final rule provides necessary flexibility for federal agencies to begin enforcement in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk and public impact. Federal agencies that use a phased enforcement approach must also coordinate their enforcement plans with TSA and make [...]

2025-01-14T14:02:54+02:00January 14th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for December 2024

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for December 2024: Operating Data December 2024 December 2023 % Change Copa Holdings (Consolidated) ASM (mm) (1) 2,665.5 2,501.7 6.5 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,273.1 2,128.6 6.8 % Load Factor (3) 85.3 % 85.1 % 0.2 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For December 2024, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 6.5%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 6.8%, compared to 2024. As a result, the [...]

2025-01-14T13:46:19+02:00January 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025

Source: WestJet WestJet's newest connection underpins airline's title as Canada's leading carrier serving Mexico WestJet announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary's position as a key hub for the airline's global network. "WestJet's continued investment in popular sun destinations had made us the gateway between Canada and Mexico, bolstering both countries vital commercial and tourism economies," said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet, Vice-President of Network and Schedule Planning. "Service between Calgary and Mexico City opens the door for more Western Canadians to explore Mexico's vibrant culture and history, while boosting trade and tourism across [...]

2025-01-14T13:55:30+02:00January 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aena Group airports recorded over 369.4 million passengers in 2024

Source: Aena In 2024, the number of passengers in Aena airports in Spain reached 309.3 million, 9.2% more than in the previous year Aena is already analysing, and in some cases, it has already set in motion, the necessary investments that will be included in Aena's proposal for the Airport Regulation Document DORA 2027-2031, the airport manager's investment programme, in order to ensure, as has been the case until now, that the infrastructures will be correctly sized for future demand  The airports of the Aena Group (consisting of 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) have closed 2024 with 369,444,029 passengers, 8.5% more than in 2023; they have handled 3,203,747 aircraft movements, [...]

2025-01-13T17:48:24+02:00January 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

American joins Blue Lightning Initiative to continue fight against human trafficking

Source: American Airlines During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have the tools to better identify potential traffickers and victims. “The Blue Lightning Initiative is a key element in the federal government’s fight against the scourge of human trafficking,” said American’s Vice President of Corporate Security Gary Tomasulo. “American has long partnered with law enforcement to help fight human trafficking, and we are proud to deepen our partnership by joining the initiative.” “The [...]

2025-01-13T18:00:32+02:00January 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Abelo Expands Fleet and Converts ATR 42 STOL Order

Source: ATR World’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, and leading turboprop lessor Abelo, have strengthened their partnership with significant fleet updates. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mix of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. This strategic decision, finalised in late 2024, underlines the confirmed interest from the regional aviation market for the 50-seater turboprop segment, where Abelo has historically demonstrated a strong presence and anticipates significant replacement opportunities, including among its current lessee base. Further solidifying the enduring partnership between ATR and Abelo, the three additional ATR 72-600 come from the [...]

2025-01-13T18:11:46+02:00January 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report December 2024: Passengers increased 13.3%, reaching an 87.1% load factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva announced its December 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 13.3% compared to December 2023, reaching 2.6 million passengers, driven by an increase of 10.6% and 35.1% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 87.1% compared to 85.0% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 88.5% and 81.6% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 7.5% compared to December 2023, reflecting an increase of 4.0% and 22.6% in domestic and international, respectively. “We closed the year on a strong note, achieving the highest number of passengers in our history of 27.7 million while maintaining healthy load factors. This accomplishment comes despite the challenges [...]

2025-01-13T17:32:15+02:00January 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Adds Flights for College Football Fans in Ohio Heading to Atlanta for Championship Game

Source: Frontier Airlines Flights Offer Convenient, Low-Cost Travel to College Football's Biggest Game Pack your bags, college football fans! Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines has added flights between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) so fans can cheer on their team to victory in person at the college football championship game later this month. Fans can fly Frontier nonstop to Atlanta on January 19, and return on January 21.  "We can't wait to see a sea of scarlet and gray aboard our aircraft as eager fans head to Atlanta for college football's biggest game of the year," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. "We're thrilled to make it [...]

2025-01-13T17:27:21+02:00January 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

SITA strengthens support of the leading ACI-ICAO training and leadership program for airport executives

Source: ACI World SITA President of the Americas Shawn Gregor and ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci sign Memorandum of Understanding MoU will allow the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) to deliver more training in the next three years to support the development of a sustainable aviation workforce Airports Council International (ACI) World announced that SITA has renewed and strengthened its long-standing support for the leading training and leadership program for airport executives, the ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP). SITA's increased support of AMPAP will allow ACI and ICAO to deliver more training in the next three years, offering collaborative solutions to airport executives. These efforts will play a crucial role in developing [...]

2025-01-10T07:03:07+02:00January 10th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|