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States adopt net-zero 2050 global aspirational goal for international flight operations

Source: ICAO Culminating 2 weeks of intensive diplomacy by over 2500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organizations at the 41st ICAO Assembly, ICAO Member States adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The achievement of the LTAG will rely on the combined effect of multiple CO2emissions reduction measures, including the accelerated adoption of new and innovative aircraft technologies, streamlined flight operations, and the increased production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). "States’ adoption of this new long term goal for decarbonized air transport, following the similar commitments from industry groups, will contribute importantly to the green innovation and implementation momentum which must be accelerated over the coming decades to ultimately achieve [...]

2022-10-10T16:14:05+03:00October 10th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Lifesaving Cancer Research

Source: American Airlines Annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) yields the airline’s largest single donation to SU2C ever American is donating almost $2.5 million to SU2C after two-month fundraising campaign, thanks to the generosity of customers and team members The airline offered bonus American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for donations to SU2C during August and September Through its annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), American Airlines raises nearly $2.5 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research. This donation is the largest single contribution the airline has made to SU2C since joining forces in 2016. Over its six-year collaboration, American has raised a total of $13.5 million to benefit SU2C and its mission to make every [...]

2022-10-10T15:32:09+03:00October 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet and Korean Air enhance codeshare agreement with addition of WestJet codeshare on flights to Seoul, South Korea

Source: WestJet WestJet and Korean Air have expanded their long-standing codeshare agreement with the placement of WestJet's codeshare on Korean's flights between both Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Vancouver International (YVR) in Canada and Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea. This is WestJet's first reciprocal codeshare with an Asian partner.  With WestJet's "WS" code now active for sale on Korean's flights to Seoul, guests have more opportunities than ever before to combine WestJet and Korean flights to meet their trans-Pacific travel needs. "It's incredibly exciting for WestJet to codeshare on flights across the Pacific to Asia for the first time.  We've had a strong codeshare with Korean since 2012 and we're very pleased to be taking this important step with a world-class [...]

2022-10-10T17:06:08+03:00October 10th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Net Zero CO2 Emissions Goal Tops Achievements at 41st ICAO Assembly

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is strongly encouraged by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This important step forward by states aligns with both the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 resolution agreed by airlines at the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting in October 2021. “The significance of the LTAG agreement cannot be under-estimated. The aviation industry’s commitment to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 requires supportive government policies. Now that governments and industry are both focused on net zero by 2050, we expect much stronger policy initiatives in [...]

2022-10-10T15:40:14+03:00October 10th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Turkish Airlines signed Global SAF Declaration

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, regulatory, safety and financial feasibility. On the matter, Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Technology Officer Levent Konukçu stated: “Reducing its emissions significantly with the inclusion of [...]

2022-10-10T15:52:29+03:00October 9th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

Toki Air takes delivery of an ATR 72-600 to start its operations

Source: ATR The new Japanese airline will provide essential connectivity in Japan, with the most responsible regional aircraft on the market ATR, world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, and Japanese airline Toki Air announce the delivery of an ATR 72-600 via lessor NAC. Covered by a ten-year ATR Global Maintenance Agreement, the aircraft will support Toki Air’s mission of revitalising Niigata city and the surrounding regions of Japan. The carrier plans to start operations in 2023. Fourth airline to operate ATR aircraft in Japan, Toki Air has chosen the name of an ancestral bird also called ‘Japanese crested ibis’, mainly living in Sado island. This is a symbol of the preservation of nature in Japan. It represents the airline’s commitment [...]

2022-10-10T15:44:09+03:00October 9th, 2022|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

AJW Group continues to expand in Latin America by joining ALTA

Source: ALTA After nine decades of history, AJW Group continues its expansion into new regions and business lines, with digital developments to complement the optimization of MRO management. For this, the company positions itself as an independent, full-service provider of supply chain solutions, repair, lease, engines, and parts for commercial, business, and civil aerospace. After nine decades of history, AJW Group continues its expansion into new regions and business lines, with digital developments to complement the optimization of MRO management. For this, the company positions itself as an independent, full-service provider of supply chain solutions, repair, lease, engines, and parts for commercial, business, and civil aerospace. We are proud to announce today that AJW joins as a new affiliate member [...]

2022-10-07T17:38:32+03:00October 7th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Tourism, technology, accessibility and airport workforce were the topics of the last day of the main airport conference in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ACI-LAC The Assembly and Conference of Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 | ACI-LAC Annual Assembly Conference & Exhibition 2022 ended this Tuesday (4) with discussions on the role of tourism in the recovery of the airline industry in the region; the power of social networks to boost travel; technological solutions to improve the passenger experience, innovations to increase accessibility at airports, the future of aeronautical work, among other topics. The Assembly and Conference of Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean 2022 | ACI-LAC Annual Assembly Conference & Exhibition 2022 ended this Tuesday (4) with discussions on the role of tourism in the recovery of the airline industry in the region; the power of [...]

2022-10-07T17:39:43+03:00October 7th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Happy Birthday, Bellanca! Celebrating the Plane That Started It All for Hawaiian

Source: Hawaiian Airines Ninety-three years ago, a twin-engine Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker with wooden wings and maroon fabric skin made history by introducing commercial air service to the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the momentous time in history that also marked the beginning of its rich legacy as the hometown carrier. This morning, the Bellanca was brought out of its hangar at Honolulu’s Castle and Cooke Aviation and into public view on the tarmac. Hawaiian Airlines Community and Cultural Relations Director Debbie Nakanelua-Richards joined her colleagues in draping strands of fresh Tī leaf lei and purple orchid lei over the aircraft's metal propellors as a gesture of honor, gratitude and celebration. “The Bellanca is a constant reminder of our rich history. Hawaiian Airlines (formerly named [...]

2022-10-07T17:48:41+03:00October 7th, 2022|AIRLINES, News|

New CASSLink Successful Go-Live in US Market

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with its wholly owned subsidiary Cargo Network Services (CNS), announced that the modernized CASSLink has been successfully deployed in the United States air cargo market. CASSLink is an invoicing system for billings and payments between airlines and freight forwarders which are participating in the Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS). More than 15,000 freight forwarders use CASSLink. “We surveyed the market about what additional features they’d like to see, and we’ve delivered them in the new CASSLink. It is an efficient, secure, transparent and cost-effective solution for airlines, cargo agents and freight forwarders. We are excited to bring it to the US, the largest CASS market worldwide,” said Laura Pullins, CNS [...]

2022-10-07T17:55:27+03:00October 7th, 2022|News, ORGANISATIONS|