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LATAM group completes restructuring and emerges with solid financial position and most extensive network in South America

Source: LATAM Group LATAM group’s track record, its leadership in Latin America and its robust business plan made it possible to complete its restructuring with the support of new prominent shareholders, including Sixth Street, Strategic Value Partners, and Sculptor Capital Management, and its incumbent strategic shareholders, Delta, Qatar and the Cueto family LATAM group, the leading airline group in Latin America, announced today that it successfully completed its financial restructuring process in the United States, which it voluntarily commenced in May 2020 to reduce its debt, access new sources of financing, and transform its business in response to the global pandemic. Having maintained its leading position while achieving significant cost savings, LATAM has emerged from the reorganization as a more [...]

2022-11-04T14:27:18+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Bombardier inaugurates its largest service center in North America

Source: MIA Federal and local officials joined Bombardier to inaugurate the company's new Miami-Opa Locka Service Center at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport (OPF). At full capacity, the new service center plans to add close to 300 aerospace jobs in the community, including more than 225 highly skilled technicians. The 300,000-square-foot facility – the company's largest in North America – will more than quadruple Bombardier's current maintenance footprint in Florida and allow the company to transfer its service center operations from Fort Lauderdale to the new one-of-a-kind customer service center at OPF, located close to Miami's business district. "The U.S. is an important market for Bombardier with close to 3,000 aircraft in our fleet, and this highly efficient facility provides a key [...]

2022-11-04T14:27:50+02:00November 4th, 2022|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Toronto Pearson makes significant progress on improving the airport experience for passengers

Source: Toronto Pearson International Airport Toronto Pearson provided an update on the airport’s operational progress and highlighted innovative programs and pilots aimed at improving the passenger experience. “These passenger flow improvements at Pearson are being augmented by new technologies, including the launch of YYZ Express which allows passengers to pre-book a spot in line for security screening,” said Deborah Flint, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority. “Moreover, later this year, CATSA will pilot a trusted traveller initiative designed to make the security screening experience more convenient.” Key metric improvements Pearson continues to see improvements across several key performance metrics, a trend expected to continue or accelerate into the fall. The most recent data from the Canadian Air Transport Security [...]

2022-11-04T15:45:07+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

New service in the worldwide Lufthansa route network: Offset CO₂ emissions directly on board

Source: Lufthansa Group Offset CO₂ emissions during the flight with sustainable aviation fuel and certified climate protection projects Lufthansa offers compensation options along the entire travel chain  Lufthansa passengers can offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa flights worldwide with Internet connectivity. After a successful test run, the airline is now offering this service to its guests on a permanent basis. The new service offer underlines Lufthansa's clear strategy to lead aviation into a more sustainable future. Passengers can use the offer free of charge via the Internet on board on their own mobile devices. The onboard connectivity system also offers the new compensation options with immediate effect. Guests can use [...]

2022-11-04T14:21:50+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Fewer lines means extra free time at Edmonton International Airport

Source: Edmonton International Airport - YEG YEG EXPRESS will minimize wait times through Central Security at YEG by providing a pre-booking tool Edmonton International Airport will launch this tool alongside other Canadian airports, including Calgary (YYC), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR) Passengers at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) travelling in the Domestic and International Terminal will now be able to pre-book their spot in Central Security using a new tool called YEG EXPRESS. "Security screening plays an integral role in keeping our passengers and employees safe. While safety and security are always our top priority, we aim to make the experience as convenient as possible. We look forward to having YEG EXPRESS to help minimize wait times and maximize [...]

2022-11-04T14:43:24+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRPORTS, News|

Avelo Airlines announces two new nonstop routes from Orlando: Dayton and Dubuque

Source: Avelo Airlines Avelo Airlines announced two new routes from Orlando’s most convenient airport, Orlando International Airport (MCO) – Dayton, Ohio and Dubuque, Iowa. With today’s announcement of exclusive nonstop service from MCO, Avelo continues to showcase itself as an affordable, convenient and reliable airline.   Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Orlando – we’re growing again! We promised growth when we opened our Orlando base, and now we’ve added two more nonstop routes: Dayton and Dubuque. These routes make getting to Orlando more affordable and easier than ever, plus they offer Orlando residents opportunities to visit places not previously served from MCO. We believe Avelo’s combination of everyday low fares, industry-leading reliability and friendly service will inspire people [...]

2022-11-04T14:45:32+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Neste and travel organization Sunweb Group announce partnership to reduce Sunweb customers’ flight emissions with sustainable aviation fuel

Source: Neste Sunweb Group, one of the leading European travel organizations, and Neste announce today that they have entered into a new partnership based on which Sunweb Group purchases 306 tons (385,000 liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) from Neste to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from Sunweb flights. The SAF volume purchased provides an emission reduction equaling the amount of GHG emissions from all Sunweb flights departing in 2022. Sunweb does not own any aircraft itself but uses commercial airlines for air travel to various holiday destinations. The partnership follows Sunweb’s earlier announced decision to stop CO2 compensation; instead, the company invests in reducing CO2 emissions of its organized travel with Neste’s SAF that will be used by [...]

2022-11-04T15:09:11+02:00November 4th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|

Frontier Airlines to Open a Crew Base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Source: Frontier Airlines 340 Flight Attendant and Pilot Positions, Plus Airport Jobs, to Generate Over $78 Million Annually in Local Wages; Details on Additional Routes from DFW Unveiled Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced it will open a new crew base at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in May 2023. The base is expected to employ up to 120 pilots and 220 flight attendants within its first year of operation. Combined with airport positions, the airline is expected to generate more than $78 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years. Frontier, which has been the fastest growing carrier at DFW since 2019, also provided a preview today of five new routes from DFW [...]

2022-11-04T14:30:36+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines teams up with Lyft for new partnership to earn miles wherever you go

Source: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members can earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on all Lyft rides in the U.S. and Canada, plus this holiday season they can earn 2 miles for every $1 spent on Lyft rides – anytime, everywhere; guests can redeem miles for flights Alaska Airlines has hitched a new partnership with Lyft – one of the largest transportation networks in the U.S. and Canada – and we’re eager for our guests to come along for the ride. Our Mileage Plan members can earn miles for their everyday Lyft rides – such as trips to and from the airport, heading out to a concert or across town for a holiday party. The sky’s the limit. All it takes [...]

2022-11-04T14:31:40+02:00November 4th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

National Air and Space Museum Receives $1 Million Gift From Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation

Source: National Air and Space Museum  Gift Supports Newly Reopened “Destination Moon” Gallery The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has received $1 million from the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation in support of the new “Destination Moon” exhibition. The gift will contribute to the safe preservation and display of the F-1 rocket engine. The redesign of the exhibition is part of the museum’s ongoing transformation of all its galleries in the flagship building in Washington, D.C.; “Destination Moon” reopened Oct. 14. “The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s generous contribution is critical to successfully completing and opening ‘Destination Moon,’” said Michael Neufeld, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum. “In its new configuration and display, the F-1 engine is sure to be [...]

2022-11-04T14:48:28+02:00November 4th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|