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IATA and Industry Partners Urge Governments to Expedite Release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) for purchase by airlines. The timely issuance of LoAs is key to: Creating a robust and transparent market for CORSIA EEUs, Facilitating the successful implementation of CORSIA, Safeguarding the environmental integrity of international aviation’s climate commitments. “CORSIA is a vital part of aviation’s global climate strategy. Through it, airlines mitigate their [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-30T14:43:34+03:00September 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Brazil launches 5th Edition of Action Plan to Cut CO₂ Emissions in Aviation

Source: Anac Brazil Plan was presented to foreign delegates at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montréal, Canada Brazil has launched the 5th edition of its Action Plan for the Reduction of CO₂ Emissions in Civil Aviation, unveiled during the 42nd Assembly of theInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held from September 23 to October 3 in Montréal, Canada. Developed jointly by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), the Department of Airspace Control (Decea), and the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, the updated plan reflects Brazil’s ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation and aligns with ICAO’s global climate goals. The 2024 edition introduces key updates on national regulations and policies, including advances in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), innovation in aircrafttechnologies, and ANAC’s environmental programs such [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-29T14:09:13+03:00September 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Turkish Airlines to Expand Its Fleet with Boeing Order

Source: Turkish Airlines Flying to more countries than any other airline worldwide, Turkish Airlines is taking another significant step forward in line with its strategic growth plans. The national flag carrier has reached an agreement with Boeing, and will add a total of 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, consisting of 50 firm and 25 option orders within this scope. In terms of engine procurement, Turkish Airlines is continuing negotiations with manufacturers Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace. Within the scope of this strategic acquisition, negotiations between Turkish Airlines and Boeing regarding the purchase of a total of 150 aircraft, consisting of 100 firm and 50 option orders for the 737-8/10 MAX models have [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-29T13:49:21+03:00September 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ICAO Assembly elects new Council Member States

Source: ICAO Elections took place last Saturday 27 September 2025 for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly. All elected States will form the Council for a three-year term. The 36-member Council is the governing body of the Organization. The following Member States were elected: PART I - States of chief importance in air transport Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. PART II – States not already elected in PART I but which make the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-29T14:33:45+03:00September 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Alaska Air Group has announced leadership transitions at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air

Source: Alaska Air Group Jason Berry to be named chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, succeeding Constance von Muehlen who will retire after a groundbreaking career in aviation Alaska Air Group veteran, Andy Schneider, to be appointed CEO and president of Horizon Air Alaska Air Group has announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture. After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of significant growth and transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing safety, reliability and innovation across the airline’s operations. [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-29T14:30:35+03:00September 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

NAV Portugal reduces delays by 71% in summer, despite increased traffic
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NAV Portugal reduces delays by 71% in summer, despite increased traffic

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NAV Portugal reduces delays by 71% in summer, despite increased traffic

Source NAV Portugal Summer 2025 confirmed NAV Portugal's operational effectiveness in airspace management. During the months of June to September, average en-route delays on flights controlled by NAV Portugal fell to 0.07 minutes per flight, corresponding to a 71% reduction compared to the same period last year, in a context where air traffic grew by 6.5%. In total, 18,300 minutes of delays were recorded on 274,700 controlled flights. In addition to strong performance en route, this summer also saw a significant reduction in delays at domestic airports, particularly at Humberto Delgado Airport. In Lisbon, where traffic grew by 0.8% in the summer, the minutes of delay attributable to NAV Portugal's operation fell by 54.8%. Thus, in terms of overall operations [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-29T14:32:12+03:00September 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Receives FAA Certification for First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Aircraft

Source: United Airlines United completed equipment installation on first 737-800 and expects first customer flight to depart from Newark/New York on October 15 Starlink is now installed on more than half of the aircraft in United's regional fleet, and the airline continues to install Starlink on approximately 50 regional jets each month United today announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink's fast, reliable Wi-Fi service free to MileagePlus [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-26T21:46:40+03:00September 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Supporting each other through their cancer journeys

Source: American Airlines In 2022, DFW-based Flight Attendant Catherine Harris received a devastating phone call: her mother was diagnosed with late-stage renal cell carcinoma. On the day of the diagnosis, Catherine found unexpected comfort in Feliciá Pratt, a fellow DFW-based Flight Attendant who happened to be working a flight with Catherine. Feliciá founded Pink Christmas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting breast cancer survivors. Her advocacy is deeply personal — Feliciá lost her mother to breast cancer and her father to lung cancer on the same day, 11 years apart. During that flight with Catherine, Feliciá felt compelled to lend a helping hand as Catherine began to navigate a difficult journey. What happened after that flight was a moment that [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-26T21:29:55+03:00September 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

H.E. Mr. Naif Ali Hamad Al Abri of Oman elected President of the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly

Source: ICAO/ALA News His Excellency, Mr. Naif Ali Hamad Al Abri of Oman was voted as President of the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly currently undergoing at that agency's headquarters in Montreal, Canada. In this relevant international role, Mr. Al Abri will encourage consensus for decisive resolutions in support of ICAO’s mission, throughout the duration of the 42nd Session that runs until October 3rd, 2025. Since August 2021, Mr. Al Abri is also the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Oman. Previously, he spent a decade in the airline industry in high level operational roles especially within Oman Air. He has also been CEO of TRANSOM and worked as Synergies Director at [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-27T17:31:41+03:00September 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta welcomes YouTube and YouTube Premium onboard

Source: Delta Air Lines YouTube is now onboard as the newest partner to join Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment experience. The partnership brings ad-free access to a selection of YouTube videos, podcasts and music playlists onboard. Plus, SkyMiles Members logged in to Delta Sync Wi-Fi can unlock a 14-day free preview of YouTube Premium on Delta Wi-Fi-enabled flights within the U.S – no form of payment required. Learn more below and on delta.com/youtube. Beginning today, Delta and YouTube are teaming up to bring two customer favorites together: Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment and fan-favorite YouTube content. Announced at CES 2025, the first-of-its-kind partnership unites a global airline that has spent a century redefining how customers connect with the world around them through travel [...]

Jeff Peet2025-09-26T21:37:32+03:00September 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

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