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Avianca Further Enhances Connectivity Between Florida and Latin America

Source: Avianca Aiming to provide greater access and connectivity for travelers between Florida and Latin America, the airline has announced its plans to launch four new routes* to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as to introduce a new destination to its network: Tampa. With these new operations, Avianca seeks to offer additional options for more passengers to fly directly to key destinations in both regions, which are closely connected through tourism and business. With a steadfast commitment to strengthening connectivity between Florida and Latin America, Avianca has announced its intention to launch new routes connecting Fort Lauderdale with Medellin and Managua**, Miami with San José and Guatemala City, and Tampa—its newest destination—with Bogotá via direct flights. These proposed operations, [...]

2025-01-08T06:08:25+02:00January 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal obtains IATA Environmental Certification (IENVA)

Source: TAP TAP and Portugália's Landmark Commitment to Environmental Sustainability. TAP Air Portugal and Portugália Airlines are celebrating a historic milestone in their commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification. This is the first environmental certification of its kind for both airlines, reaffirming their commitment to adopting sustainable and responsible practices in the aviation sector. IEnvA certification, based on the ISO 14001 standard, reflects the implementation of a robust environmental management system, designed to guarantee the effective application of good practices that minimise environmental impacts, which involved defining and applying a comprehensive Environmental Policy for both companies. In this first phase, IEnvA certification targeted activities with significant environmental impacts associated with the two companies' global flight [...]

2025-01-08T06:18:50+02:00January 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces New Service From John F. Kennedy International Airport to Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth and Los Angeles

Source: Frontier Airlines To Celebrate, America's Greenest Airline Is Offering Fares as Low as $19* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch three new routes from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this spring. On March 30, daily nonstop service to Miami International Airport (MIA) will launch. On April 22, nonstop service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will begin, operating four times per week. On May 1, daily nonstop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will launch. With these new routes, Frontier will serve eight destinations from JFK, accelerating the airline's growth from the airport since it first began operating there in June 2024. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as [...]

2025-01-08T06:00:21+02:00January 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer reached 75 deliveries in the last quarter of 2024, for a total of 206 new aircraft in the year

Source: Embraer Embraer , one of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, delivered 75 aircraft in 4Q24 – or 27% higher than in the previous quarter (3Q24), when 59 aircraft were delivered, and equal to the volume of the same period of 2023 (4Q23). For the full year, 206 aircraft were delivered in 2024 – a number 14% higher than the 181 recorded in 2023. With 31 deliveries in the last three months of the year, Commercial Aviation reached 73 new aircraft in 2024 (at the top of the revised 70-73 guidance range for the year, and inside the original 72-80 guidance). Meanwhile, Executive Aviation was responsible for another 44 jets in the quarter, and for the total of [...]

2025-01-08T06:41:13+02:00January 8th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Cirium names Delta most on-time North American airline, Platinum Award winner

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has once again earned the Platinum Award for operational excellence from aviation analytics firm Cirium by delivering the best on-time performance among airlines in North America in 2024. Delta retained its status as North America’s most on-time airline in 2024, and its people earned the Platinum Award for Operational Excellence from Cirium for the fourth consecutive year. Cirium's Platinum Award is presented to airlines that deliver outstanding on-time performance while navigating complex operations — all while limiting the impact of disruption to its customers. The recognition underscores the airline’s reputation for and commitment to reliability as it kicks off its Centennial year. “It’s an honor to have Cirium once again recognize the hard work and [...]

2025-01-06T20:47:49+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines Names New Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines has named John Wiitala as its new vice president of maintenance and engineering. In this principal leadership role, Wiitala will lead professionals throughout the division who maintain the highest levels of safety and compliance with more than 237 mainline Boeing aircraft across multiple maintenance bases. Wiitala joins Alaska after 34 years with United Airlines, most recently as vice president and chief engineer of tech operations, safety and compliance, where he was responsible for the United fleet. Prior to that role, he was vice president of technical services. Wiitala joined United in 1992 and held other engineering jobs throughout the organization including director of engineering and managing director of project engineering. His responsibilities at Alaska will include line maintenance operations; maintenance of [...]

2025-01-06T21:01:52+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air France launches ‘Air France holidays’, its new offer of flight + hotel packages

Source: Air France Comprehensive and flexible holidays to over 400 destinations at attractive prices, available at holidays.airfrance.fr; The opportunity to become a member and enjoy flash sales offers with up to 70% off; A unique advertising campaign to promote this new offer in France. Launched as a test phase in summer 2024, Air France holidays is a new range of comprehensive holidays with new offers added regularly. The website offers flexible ‘dynamic packages’ for holidays to over 400 destinations at very attractive prices, accessible all year round. On the holidays.airfrance.fr website, everyone can access a wide selection of holiday offers combining flights operated by Air France or its partners with hotel stays* and activities. From relaxing breaks to customised tours, [...]

2025-01-06T20:58:09+02:00January 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

UAE Sets Historic Record in Aviation with Over One Million Air Movements Last Year

Source: UAE GCAA The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced an unprecedented milestone that enhances the UAE's global standing in the aviation sector. Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre successfully surpassed one million air traffic movements in a single year, for the year 2024. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the UAE’s aviation journey, which has consistently been a model of excellence and innovation. This remarkable success underscores the UAE's essential role as a global aviation hub, attributed to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and efficient operational systems. Crossing the threshold of one million air traffic movements in a single year is a reflection of the relentless efforts of the GCAA and the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre to [...]

2025-01-06T20:54:17+02:00January 7th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink’s Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

Source: United Airlines First commercial flight with Starlink service now expected by spring, entire two-cabin regional fleet is outfitted by end of 2025 and first mainline plane expected to fly before end of year Access will be free for all MileagePlus® customers and includes game-changing inflight entertainment experiences like streaming services, shopping, gaming and more Sign-up for United's award-winning loyalty program for free now at united.com/starlink United Airlines announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans [...]

2025-01-05T20:14:46+02:00January 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Egypt Unveils Renovated ICAO Middle East Office

Source: ICAO ICAO recently inaugurated its newly renovated Middle East Regional Office in Cairo, strengthening a seven-decade commitment to regional aviation cooperation. The modernization of the facility, supported by the Egyptian government, will enhance ICAO's regional presence and technical support capabilities. "This renovation represents a significant investment in our shared aviation future," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano during the inauguration. "The enhanced facilities will strengthen our ability to support Member States across the Middle East region." ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and ICAO Middle East Regional Director Mohamed Abu Baker Farea met with the Minister of Civil Aviation of Egypt, Captain Sameh El Hefny, and the President of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt, Captain  Amr El Sharkawy, [...]

2025-01-05T20:31:05+02:00January 6th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|