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ICAO and IAEA to enhance transport of vital radioactive materials

Source: ICAO ICAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for cancer care and other medical uses around the world. In a joint statement signed today, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored that the agreement also “highlights the importance of adherence to the IAEA safety standards for the safe use of radioactive materials and to ICAO standards for global civil aviation safety and security.” The agreement builds on the cooperation between both UN bodies on matters of common interest that began in 1960. Nuclear medicine, [...]

2023-11-13T06:35:17+02:00November 13th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Boom Supersonic Announces New Aircraft, Engine, and Investment Milestones

Source: Boom Supersonic Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, announced multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs. The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund (NIF). Boom’s total funding to date now exceeds $700 million. “Our goal is to bring the world closer together through faster flights,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “We’re excited to collaborate with partners and investors around the globe as we work to realize our shared vision.” Announced on October 24, the NEOM Investment Fund is the strategic investment arm of NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. As part of the agreement, [...]

2023-11-13T06:48:16+02:00November 13th, 2023|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Avelo Airlines Announces Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with PayPal

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines Announces Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with PayPal Collaboration offers travelers more choice, convenience and security— including PayPal’s Pay in 4 interest-free payment feature Avelo Airlines has announced a multi-year strategic relationship with PayPal that will provide Avelo Customers with more convenient, flexible, secure and affordable payment options. As part of the collaboration, Avelo will be the first U.S. airline to feature PayPal Pay in 4* at the beginning of the shopping journey for travel purchases, providing more choice for travelers in how they pay and helping them to better manage their budget. When selecting Pay in 4 at checkout, eligible customers can break up purchases between $30 – $1,500 into four interest-free payments every two weeks, [...]

2023-11-13T07:59:58+02:00November 13th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|
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One million hours worked, zero lost-time injuries as Houston Airports moves forward with new International Terminal

Source: Houston Airports Safety is the priority of the construction projects across Houston Airports. From the airport system to the contractors and construction teams, dedication and commitment to a safe work environment are spotlighted and celebrated at appreciation luncheon Houston Airports is celebrating the work done to progress the construction of the new International Central Processor (ICP). Once completed in late 2024, it will centralize ticketing, baggage claim and security screenings for international travelers. The ICP will be the crown jewel of the new Mickey Leland International Terminal. The construction team under Hensel Phelps is approaching 700 days with zero lost-time injuries and has exceeded one million hours worked. “That’s no easy feat,” said Jim Szczesniak, Chief Operating Officer of [...]

2023-11-13T08:53:26+02:00November 13th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|
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CANSO meets with China’s Aviation Authorities

Source: CANSO Simon Hocquard, Director General of CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), travelled to Beijing, China last week for a far-reaching conversation with Ma Bing, Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and separately with Wen Xuezheng, Acting Director General of the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB), where they discussed the challenges being faced by air traffic management (ATM) in the Asia Pacific region. The Asia Pacific’s aviation landscape finds itself at a critical juncture, with challenges looming in the face of post-COVID financial strains on some Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). The region has fallen behind with the Asia Pacific Seamless ANS Plan and Beijing Declaration. To overcome these challenges, Mr. Hocquard underscored the pressing [...]

2023-11-13T08:42:38+02:00November 13th, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ALTA invites Belize to work together towards a State Agenda for the aviation and tourism development

Source: ALTA It is necessary a State Agenda with public policies that encourage the country's competitiveness, promote adequate infrastructure, investments in tourism training and the promotion of sustainable practices that protect the country's natural and cultural heritage. According to forecasts by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), 104,608 domestic and 8,895 international flights will operate in Belize in 2023. International traffic will reach pre-pandemic levels, but domestic traffic is still lagging behind. Air transport plays a key role in Belize as about 80% of tourists arrive by air. One out of every three dollars generated in Belize's economy comes from international tourism and two out of every five jobs in the country depend on international tourism. Hence [...]

2023-11-10T19:39:02+02:00November 10th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Applies to Become First U.S. Carrier to Fly Nonstop between Houston and Tokyo-Haneda Airports

Source: United Airlines Proposed daily nonstop flights from Houston to Haneda will enhance consumer options for Tokyo travel in 64 U.S. communities across 18 states New route will strengthen ties between Japan and the fastest growing metro area in the U.S.1 and its 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies United Airlines announced today it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for daily nonstop flights between Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tokyo's Haneda Airport. If approved, United will become the first U.S. carrier to fly nonstop service between Houston and Haneda. This new route will benefit the Houston region's rapidly growing population, 240+ Japanese-affiliated companies, as well as consumers living in communities across the Southern U.S. The flights will connect [...]

2023-11-10T19:40:36+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Tokyo to Tulum: American Airlines unveils new international routes to enhance 2024 travels

Source: American Airlines American has submitted an application to the United States Department of Transportation to become the only U.S. carrier to fly nonstop between New York (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda (HND) Starting in March, new nonstop service will take off for Tulum, Mexico (TQO), with more flights than any other airline from the U.S. Customers will have more options to visit Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America with more than 600,000 weekly seats next summer FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines continues to build a network like no other with more nonstop international operations in 2024. Get ready to explore ancient ruins, mystical cenotes, diverse landscapes and white-sand beaches with new service to Tulum, Mexico (TQO), launching next spring. [...]

2023-11-10T19:59:35+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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SWISS offers its cabin personnel more salary, better plannability and more individual options in new collective labour agreement

Source: SWISS SWISS and kapers, the union of the company’s cabin personnel, have jointly devised a new collective labour agreement (CLA) which features numerous improvements. All SWISS cabin crew members will have their full-time basic monthly salary increased by CHF 400. The new accord also incorporates a 2% inflation-based salary adjustment and an increase in expenses rates. SWISS is also investing in the quality of life of its cabin personnel with the new CLA. Cabin crew members will receive their monthly rosters earlier than before and will also be assigned seven fixed free days every month. The agreement further offers new part-time employment models, such as for parents or students. Cabin crew members will also be able to choose in [...]

2023-11-13T06:27:30+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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Viva Aerobus: Passengers increased 24.7%, reaching an 89.3% Load Factor in October

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced today its October 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 24.7% compared to October 2022, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 24.4% and 27.1% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 89.3% compared to 85.0% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 90.1% and 85.2% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 17.0% compared to October 2022, reflecting an increase of 17.5% and 14.8% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic reached 2.3 million passengers, an increase of 24.7% compared to last year, reflecting a solid demand environment in domestic and international markets. Our load factor [...]

2023-11-10T19:52:02+02:00November 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|
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