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Iberia Group to Operate 1,921 Flights During the First Weekend of Summer

Source: Iberia 266,498 seats available between June 27 and 29 916 short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul flights scheduled Ten additional charter flights will be operated, mostly linked to cruise operations The ten most popular destinations: Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, London, Paris, Rome, Bogotá, and Mexico City The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum) will operate 1,921 flights from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, marking the start of the summer holiday travel period. This operational boost translates into 266,498 seats offered on domestic, European, and long-haul flights. Of the total flights scheduled over these three days, 916 are short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul. In addition to regular flights, Iberia Group has programmed [...]

2025-06-26T09:27:10+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet

Source: NTSB ​​​​FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues The National Transportation Safety Board has said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers. The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process. The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety [...]

2025-06-26T10:28:19+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto

Source: Etihad Flagship aircraft increases capacity by 31%, ahead of Etihad’s 20th anniversary of flying to Canada Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June. The upgraded service introduces the unparalleled luxury of Etihad’s flagship A380 aircraft to Canadian skies for the first time. This includes the airline’s award-winning First Apartments and the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, offering an exceptional flying experience [...]

2025-06-26T10:24:27+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Vitaly Smilianets Named as Inaugural Winner of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and CEO of Awery Aviation Software, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Inspirational Leader Award. The award was presented during the Executive Summit 2025 in Hong Kong, recognizing his exceptional leadership, innovative spirit, and enduring commitment to empowering the next generation of air cargo professionals.  The Inspirational Leader Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision while playing a key role in nurturing young talent and advancing the air cargo and logistics industry. Uniquely, the award is judged entirely by a panel of young professionals under 35, reflecting the voice of future industry leaders and highlighting the qualities that resonate most with [...]

2025-06-25T15:04:31+03:00June 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Mobile App Now Gives People More Information About Their Connecting Flight

Source: United Airlines New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection Features are an extension of airline's ConnectionSaver back-end technology and provide customers full visibility into connecting flight status During spring beta test phase, more than 350,000 customers used new features, achieving a 98% success rate in making their connection More than 20 million United customers have already booked connecting flights this summer United is ready for peak summer travel season with the official launch of new, personalized mobile app features that make [...]

2025-06-25T15:07:15+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

Source: TSA Offers family-friendly travel tips and customer service options The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year's projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. TSA screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, June 22, the busiest single day in the agency's history. "TSA continues to work closely with our industry partners and ensure our airport security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared to handle the heavy rush of traffic," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. "We are deploying technologies [...]

2025-06-25T15:34:33+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines named Official Airline of the PGA of America

Source: American Airlines Multiyear partnership includes perks for AAdvantage members during PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA; American to also provide travel for PGA HOPE teams The PGA of America and American Airlines have announced an expansive new multiyear partnership establishing American as the Official Airline of the PGA of America and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), as well as the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA through 2027. Designed to elevate the travel experience for PGA of America Golf Professionals and the thousands of PGA Championship and Ryder Cup spectators nationwide, American brings an unparalleled commitment to accessibility and connection to the game. In this exciting collaboration, American will work closely with the PGA of America to provide [...]

2025-06-25T15:31:52+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Moritz Claussen of cargo.one Named as Inaugural Winner of the TIACA Rising Star Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce Moritz Claussen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one as the recipient of the first-ever TIACA Rising Star Award. The award was presented at the TIACA Executive Summit in Hong Kong, celebrating Claussen's remarkable contributions to digital transformation in air cargo and his inspirational leadership at the forefront of industry innovation.  The TIACA Rising Star Award, launched this year, recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 35 who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact in the air cargo and logistics sector. Candidates were nominated from across the industry and reviewed by the TIACA Board, which selected the winner based on the nominee's tangible achievements and forward-thinking approach to industry challenges. "Moritz brought a refreshing new approach [...]

2025-06-25T20:50:23+03:00June 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Glyn Hughes, Director General of the The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA): “Handle With Care – The Contents of the Containers Directly Relate to an Individual’s Life”

Air Cargo is crucial to many other industries. How do you keep up with such a vast array of partners/clients such as pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, perishables among others? That is indeed as challenge as industry sector has unique and specific demands from their supply chain partners.  The only way this can be achieved is through active and ongoing dialogue.  TIACA supports its members by engaging with the shippers in each of the crucial sectors and facilities knowledge transfer. To some, your sector is somehow unknown, and I would risk saying that the Covid-19 pandemic made it possible for the wider public to understand your contribution to aviation better. Was that health crisis a turning point in terms of your general business [...]

2025-06-24T17:59:11+03:00June 24th, 2025|Interviews|

Iberia will participate with a float in Madrid’s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade for the first time

Source: Iberia "Fly as you are" The float will be attended by fifty employees, including ambassadors of the company's Diversity Plan. Iberia is also the official airline of Pride 2025 Under the slogan "Fly as you are," Iberia will carry out various activities in its workplaces, on social media, and in outdoor advertising. Special activities will be held on board, where a heart-shaped cookie in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag will be on sale. In the Premium Lounges in Madrid, customers will be able to enjoy a special cake or a cocktail designed for the occasion. This year, for the first time in its history, Iberia will participate in the LGBTQ+ Pride parade, which will take place on July [...]

2025-06-24T10:12:43+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|