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Aena has been awarded the concession for Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro’s main airport

Source: Aena The winning bid, determined by public tender, was BRL 2.900 million, equivalent to approximately EUR 483 million Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport, with 17.8 million passengers in 2025, is the main airport of the city of Rio de Janeiro The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 With its arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Aena Brasil has taken a significant step towards establishing itself as the country’s largest network of concessioned airports, comprising 18 facilities  The Spanish airport operator consolidates its global leadership in terms of passenger numbers Aena, through its subsidiary Aena Desarrollo Internacional, has been awarded the contract following a public auction held on the B3 – São Paulo Stock Exchange [...]

2026-03-31T20:16:18+03:00April 1st, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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Embraer Institute celebrates 25 years of the transformative power of education

Source: Embraer The Embraer Institute is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. A commemorative event held in Brazil brought together around 300 people from different generations, including current and former students of Embraer High Schools, educators, partners, and volunteers. The transformative power of education was the central theme of the program. “The mission of changing the reality of low-income young people through programs of excellence has been at the heart of the Embraer Institute since its founding. This educational work generates solid and lasting results, preparing new generations to face their challenges with greater confidence and more opportunities. It is a concrete contribution to building a fairer and more inclusive society, an effort that continues to mobilize and inspire us,” [...]

2026-03-31T20:37:38+03:00April 1st, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Santiago de Chile International Airport receives prestigious Cirium award as the world’s most punctual

Source: Santiago de Chile International Airport Cirium, the international aviation analytics firm, awarded the Chilean airport for its operational efficiency, as it registered more than 87% of its departures and 84.5% of its arrivals on time during 2025. This milestone is related to the new infrastructure, technologies and a management system that assigns airlines by zones and flights prioritizing their efficiency. Santiago de Chile International Airport, a company managed by Groupe ADP, VINCI Airports and Gestione Concessioni, was officially recognized as the most punctual large airport in the world (over 25 million passengers per year) by the international analytics company Cirium, a leader in aviation data and analysis. The award ceremony was led by the new Minister of Public Works, [...]

2026-03-31T20:24:40+03:00April 1st, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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Important Notice from ATN, an associated online aviation news source of ALA News

Source: ATN   Due to a scheduled server upgrade of Air Transport News (ATN), an associated online aviation news outlet and source of ALA News, temporary service interruptions may occur. ATN's technical team is actively engaged in resolving this issue with the utmost urgency to restore normal operations to its valued readership across the world. Further updates will be communicated once services have been fully reinstated. ATN extends its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the understanding and patience of its audience during this time.

2026-03-31T21:11:24+03:00April 1st, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance welcomes Italy's flag carrier, further enabling seamless journeys for customers worldwide. Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier's integration into the world's largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, in the presence of media and institutional guests. Starting April 1, ITA Airways will be fully connected into the Alliance's global network, linking its Rome Fiumicino [...]

2026-03-31T20:29:57+03:00April 1st, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada Board of Directors announces the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Air Canada Comprehensive process is underway to identify next leader The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air Canada's place as a leader in the airline industry domestically and globally. Mr. Rousseau will continue to lead the company and to serve on its Board until that time. The Board has had a longstanding focus on CEO succession planning. Consistent with this priority, work has been underway for more than two years on a comprehensive internal development program for high potential executives. An external global search [...]

2026-03-30T17:01:08+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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IATA: Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 11.2% in February. Even considering the boost that February received from the movement of goods ahead of Lunar New Year, the month showed strong growth. The outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month, however, makes it difficult to see how full-year performance will unfold. Sharply rising fuel costs, fuel scarcity in parts of the [...]

2026-03-30T18:23:44+03:00March 31st, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile

Source: Airbus The Airbus ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched, detected and classified a medium-sized one-way attack (kamikaze) drone. After successful identification, the Bird of Prey interceptor engaged the target with a Mark I air-to-air missile developed by defence tech start-up partner Frankenburg Technologies. “Against the current geopolitical and military backdrop, defending against kamikaze drones is a tactical priority that urgently needs to be tackled,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO Airbus Defence and Space. “With our Bird of Prey and Frankenburg’s affordable Mark I missiles, we are providing armed forces with an effective, cost-efficient interceptor, filling a crucial capability gap [...]

2026-03-30T18:32:33+03:00March 31st, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Star Alliance Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide. With more than 350,000 passengers connecting between Star Alliance member airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each year, it is one of the Alliance’s most critical global transfer hubs. Designed to support passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights, SCC proactively identifies customers at risk of missing their onward journey due to their delayed incoming flight and expedites them to their next flight. “Every moment matters [...]

2026-03-30T18:09:34+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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FIDAE 2026 is preparing to welcome the aircraft that will participate in the static display and the air show

Source: FIDAE Organization More than 100 aircraft including airplanes, helicopters and UAVs. The International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, is working diligently to receive the aircraft that will participate in the static display and air show of Latin America's longest-running and most renowned aerospace exhibition. FIDAE's Air Operations Management has been planning and coordinating the various phases involved in receiving the more than 100 aircraft that will be exhibited on the fairgrounds and in the air demonstrations. Together with the staff of FIDAE's Logistics Management and the Base Operations Group of the 2nd Air Brigade, the teams are ready to receive the diverse types of airplanes, helicopters, and UAVs that will amaze the public attending the event at Pudahuel [...]

2026-03-30T17:34:16+03:00March 31st, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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