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Technology, Sustainability and Aviation Regulatory Liberalization are the key topics for the premier event of the Airport Sector in Latin America and The Caribbean

Source: ACI-LAC In 2023, the ACI-LAC Annual Assembly Conference and Exhibition will be held in Miami, United States. The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) will hold the ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, Conference & Exhibition, the most important event for the airport sector in the region, on November 6 and 7, 2023. The event will bring together key authorities, senior executives from Latin America and the Caribbean and aviation experts to discuss key current issues in the airport industry. Under the theme "The Future is Now", speakers will share experiences on the state of airport concession processes, the new airport commercial paradigm, air transport liberalization in Latin America and the Caribbean, the development of the accessibility culture at [...]

2023-11-02T21:30:49+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO Council President focuses on sustainable development while on a visit to China

Source: ICAO While on mission in China to attend the Third Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation, which took place in Beijing from 17 to 25 October, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano met with the Vice Premier of the State, Mr. He Lifting, and with the CAAC Administrator, Mr. Song Zhiyong (pictured bottom right). President Sciacchitano expressed ICAO’s appreciation to China for its voluntary contributions to the Organization’s assistance programmes and for hosting the ICAO regional sub-office in Beijing and the secondment of staff. Discussions also focussed on aviation’s decarbonization. In that regard, the President encouraged China to participate in the upcoming third International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3), taking place in Dubai in November, [...]

2023-11-02T19:18:30+02:00November 2nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aena reaches an EBITDA of €2,113.6 million up to September

Source: Aena At year end 2023, Aena expects to achieve a consolidated EBITDA of more than €2,700 million with an EBITDA margin of more than 56% Aena Group passenger traffic (Spain, London Luton and the airports in Northeast of Brazil) is up by 17.4% as of September versus the first nine months of 2022 with 240 million passengers, representing a 100.8% recovery in pre-pandemic traffic (2019) In Spain, passenger traffic to September reached 216.6 million, up 17.6% versus the same period in 2022 Aena expects to end 2023 with around 280 million passengers in Spain, a 102% recovery in 2019 traffic Total consolidated revenue increased 19.9% compared to 2022, reaching €3,779.1 million Total sales from commercial activities exceed pre-pandemic levels [...]

2023-11-02T19:20:49+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada Unveils 2023 Canada’s Best New Restaurants Top 10, Celebrating the Country’s Most Exciting Culinary Talent and Showcasing Food

Source: Air Canada Kappo Sato in Toronto named Canada's Best New Restaurant More than 30 restaurants visited by a single anonymous reviewer Celebrating 22 years, Canada's Best New Restaurant is the longest running and most respected Canadian restaurant ranking The 2023 Canada's Best New Restaurants Top 10 were unveiled today by Air Canada, with Toronto restaurant Kappo Sato taking the coveted top spot. Led by chef Takeshi Sato, Kappo Soto is a Kappo-style Omakase restaurant where the tasting menu is prepared entirely in front of guests. In second place, the lavish steakhouse Wild Blue elevates fine dining in the mountain ski town of Whistler through its prime selection of meat and seafood. This year's third-place winner, Marilena Café and Raw [...]

2023-11-02T19:11:47+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM group reported operating revenues of US$3.1 billion in the third quarter of the year

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Group announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, building upon the already positive results it has shown during this year. At the end of the period, the group achieved an adjusted operating margin of 13.4% and a net profit of US$232 million, accumulating US$499 million in the first nine months of 2023. Furthermore, LATAM group noted operating revenues of US$3,056 million, 18.1% more than in the same quarter of 2022, primarily explained by the 25.6% increase in passenger revenues. Adjusted EBITDAR was US$726 million, reaching US$1,858 million between January and September 2023. Regarding its cash position, LATAM group generated US$104 million in cash during the quarter, increasing its liquidity to US$2,729 million. “We [...]

2023-11-02T19:02:41+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines debuts new ‘Mickey’s Toontown’-themed airplane featuring Mickey Mouse and his pals at Disneyland Resort

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines celebrates the return of Mickey Mouse in its fleet with latest special edition aircraft Alaska Airlines’ newest, uniquely themed aircraft will be soaring through the skies today with a touch of magic from everyone’s favorite pal, Mickey Mouse. After the big reveal of this specially themed plane at a gate ceremony in Seattle, passengers will board the inaugural flight to Orange County, Calif., to visit “The Happiest Place on Earth” at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Named “Mickey’s Toontown Express,” the celebrated plane is now flying on routes across Alaska’s network. Adorned with playful images of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, along with their pals Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in Mickey’s Toontown at [...]

2023-11-02T18:51:10+02:00November 2nd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

IAMA Welcomes New Member FACC

Source: IAMA Prestigious Design Organization with International Footprint Joins Alliance IAMA, the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, is delighted to welcome new Tier 2 member FACC. The company, which serves a range of clients, has offices in 13 locations worldwide and brings decades of experience with an added focus on sustainability. In becoming a member, FACC is adding its voice to the alliance's diverse voices, advocating for high-quality modifications completed using Supplemental Type Certifications (STC). "We are thrilled to welcome FACC, a prestigious and persuasive industry voice, as our latest alliance member," said Nina Schulz, IAMA's managing director. "IAMA is a diverse group of like-minded organizations with unique experiences and viewpoints, and we are eager to take advantage of FACC's international [...]

2023-11-02T19:27:30+02:00November 1st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Giovanni Di Antonio, Chair and LIU Hao, Secretary General of the Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS): “We are working hard to establish connections with all the regional and international organizations dealing with drones or that have an interest in them”

By Jeff Peet, Managing Editor, ALA News. What is the nature of the event that has brought you to Ottawa, Canada on this occasion? Giovanni Di Antonio: In Ottawa we are working on the second plenary session of our organization this year. We usually meet biannually in different parts of the world and in accordance with a given hosting member aviation authority. The current meeting here has allowed us to return to our twice-a-year gatherings that had experienced a parenthesis during the pandemic. We are a well-structured voluntary organization made of 64 national civil aviation authorities plus EASA and EUROCONTROL. What are the regions of the world where you are the most active? LIU Hao: JARUS covers three regions of [...]

2023-11-01T06:52:08+02:00November 1st, 2023|Interviews|

Expanding horizons: American Airlines unveils more than 50 new routes this year

Source: American Airlines 2023 continues to be a big year for American. This year, the airline has launched or announced more than 50 new routes. With service to more than 350 destinations around the world, American continues to build a comprehensive network across the United States and the world. Learn more below about our new routes we will add through the summer of 2024.  

2023-11-01T18:44:25+02:00November 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Cape Air will resume non-stop service between San Juan and St. Croix beginning December 15, 2023

Source: Cape Air Cape Air continues its support to the Caribbean region by reinstating non-stop service between San Juan and St. Croix. Beginning on December 15, 2023, two daily flights will operate and passengers can book their reservations now at capeair.com or by calling 800-CAPE-AIR. “Cape Air has listened and responded to the demands and needs of these two communities,” said Linda Markham, President & CEO of Cape Air. “We are committed to the regions we serve and are delighted to resume non-stop flights between San Juan and St. Croix,” she added. Lisa Hamilton, President USVI Hotel & Tourism Association stated “We are thrilled Cape Air will be resuming their SJU-STX service in mid-December. Increased connectivity to our neighboring islands [...]

2023-11-01T18:45:59+02:00November 1st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|