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Carlos Muñoz, CEO of Volotea: “Our priorities, after safety, of course, are offering an excellent travel experience, maintaining high levels of on-time performance, and continuing to take good care of our customers”

Source: ATN Last year you celebrated 10 years what are the key points of the success? While every airline is different, at Volotea, our success is due to a combination of factors, the first being that we offer routes among small and medium-sized cities that, before our arrival, required a connection in a major hub. Among other factors, we can certainly include our foresight in identifying opportunities, the strategic expansion of our network, and a consistent approach to executing our plans. Additionally, our pilots and cabin crew, and HQ staff - this year we will employee around 1750 people – together with our airport partners have all played a critical role in the process. And, of course, we would be [...]

2023-06-01T21:17:29+03:00June 1st, 2023|Interviews|

Joint Communiqué by the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean on Transatlantic Cooperation

Source: US DOT Secretary of Transportation of the United States of America, Pete Buttigieg and European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, met on May 22, 2023, to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues of common interest in transportation, such as international collaboration to fight climate change and decarbonize transport. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said: “From supply chain disruptions caused by Putin’s war in Ukraine, to the impacts of global climate change, to the challenges our vital transportation workforce members face on a daily basis, the transportation systems on which the world economy depends are being tested. The EU and the U.S. share a strong commitment to working [...]

2023-05-31T18:29:21+03:00May 31st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

VINCI Airports started expansion and modernization works at Boa Vista airport

Source: VINCI Airports The works should be completed in the second half of 2024 A consortium formed by the companies Teixeira Duarte Engenharia e Construções S.A, Alves Ribeiro S.A do Brasil and Actemium (VINCI Energies) will undertake his project VINCI Airports, concessionnaire of Boa Vista airport, started the modernization and expansion works at Boa Vista airport, with the objective to make operations more efficient, enable better flow and improve airport experience for passengers. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone for the works was attended by local authorities, airport authorities and representatives of partner institutions. The works, which should be completed in the second half of 2024, include the full renovation of the runway, the doubling of the passenger terminal [...]

2023-05-31T19:42:15+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year's demand performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 6.6% compared to April 2022 (-7.0% for international operations). This decline was an improvement over the previous month's performance (-7.6%). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 13.4% compared to April 2022. It was also up 3.2% compared to April 2019, marking the first time in three years that the capacity has surpassed pre-COVID levels. The strong uptick is primarily driven by belly capacity as demand in the passenger business recovers. Adjusting for this, freighter capacity declined 2.3%. Preighter operations ceased [...]

2023-05-31T18:34:58+03:00May 31st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

CleanJoule Announces US$50M Investment by International Consortium to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Source: Frontier Airlines Funds raised will further develop CleanJoule's technology to produce more cost-effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel; investors include Indigo Partners, GenZero, Cleanhill Partners, Frontier Airlines, Wizz Air and Volaris CleanJoule, a U.S.-based startup focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), today announced a US$50 million investment round led by the principals of Indigo Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm. The round also included participation by GenZero, a decarbonization-focused investment platform company of Temasek based in Singapore, Cleanhill Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on decarbonization and three airlines – U.S.-based Frontier Airlines, Europe-based Wizz Air and Mexico-based Volaris. Funds raised from the round will support the further development of CleanJoule's technology to produce high-performance SAF from [...]

2023-05-31T18:39:56+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Caribbean Airlines launches “Welcome Home” campaign in Barbados

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines Limited, the leading airline serving the Caribbean region, launched its highly anticipated Welcome Home campaign in Barbados. This exciting initiative aims to strengthen connections, enhance customer experiences, and foster cultural ties within the Caribbean community. The Barbados event took place at Copacabana, Bay Street, Bridgetown and was attended by hundreds including Prime Minister, The Honourable Mia Mottley, SC, MP. International Soca star Machel Montano and Agent Sasco of Jamaica, delivered scintillating performances for the enthusiastic crowd. The Welcome Home campaign comprises three key elements, each designed to create a seamless and memorable travel experience. Firstly, Caribbean Airlines is focused on connecting the region like never before. With an extensive network and a commitment to expanding its reach, the airline [...]

2023-05-31T02:24:38+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ASA joins forces with Cargo IQ and FIATA to drive global standards across all sectors in Air Cargo

Source: International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (ASA) Quality standards organization Cargo iQ has forged a partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) to set shared goals for enhanced standard practices across the air cargo supply chain. The objective of the alliance is to strengthen collaboration between forwarder, ground handler, and airline communities, working on a global basis to achieve common standards and enhanced quality. The decision was made at Cargo iQ’s most recent board meeting that FIATA’s Director General, Stéphane Graber, and ASA’s Director General, Fabio Gamba, will attend all Cargo iQ board meetings as observers and work together with the board members, with a view to intensifying the co-operation [...]

2023-05-31T19:09:42+03:00May 31st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Turkish Airlines Rises to 8th Position in the Ranking of the Strongest Airline Brands

Source: Turkish Airlines The international leading brand valuation organization Brand Finance has completed its 2023 research on the Strongest Airline Brands of the world. Turkish Airlines ranked 8th with 78.1 points. Flag carrier which was in the 31st position in this category in 2022, gained significant momentum and entered the top 10 this year. On the flag carrier’s rise in the rankings, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said: "We are proud to have risen to 8th place in the Strongest Airline Brands ranking among global airlines. We are particularly pleased to have raised our brand ranking by 23 steps compared to 2022. I would like to thank all my colleagues who have contributed to this [...]

2023-05-31T02:24:06+03:00May 31st, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Delta sponsors Michelle Wie West, Rose Zhang in boost to women’s athletics partnerships

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines is announcing new partnerships in professional and amateur golf that further its support of women’s athletics. The new deals will focus exclusively on female athletes, as Delta aims to establish a well-rounded and gender-balanced set of partners under its broader commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. “Our brand partners are an extension of Delta’s core values, and the addition of these world-class athletes bring Delta’s presence within golf to the next level,” said Emmakate Young, Managing Director of Brand Marketing and Sponsorships. “These partnerships allow us to keep climbing toward our mutual goals of driving engagement, equity and involvement with women’s sports.” The next phase of Delta’s golf portfolio tees off June 1 with the LPGA’s Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club outside New York City, where Delta will be the [...]

2023-05-31T18:36:43+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass at Special Introductory Price

Source: Frontier 6-Month Sept. through Feb. Access to Unlimited Flights on Sale Now; Pass Can be Used to Fly to any U.S. and International Destination Frontier Serves Start unlocking your fall and winter travel dreams as ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines introduces the GoWild! TM All-You-Can-Fly Fall & Winter Pass at a limited-time price of $299 while supplies last. The GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass is valid for unlimited travel from Sept. 2, 2023, through Feb. 29, 2024, and includes access to more than 85 U.S. and international U.S. destinations. Also launched today is a new early booking promotion. Pass holders can visit FlyFrontier.com between now and June 13 to book flights from Sept. 5 through Nov. 15 (within their seasonal or annual [...]

2023-05-31T18:31:50+03:00May 30th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|