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Explore more Mexico with Delta: New routes to Tulum, Mazatlán, plus expanded Aeromexico service

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter as Aeromexico launches service from Atlanta and Los Angeles to Manzanillo, Newark to Mexico City and Denver to Monterrey. You’ll have more options to fly to Mexico this winter, with routes from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán. And there’s more as Delta increases its commitment to the region: JCA partner Aeromexico is introducing flights from Atlanta to Manzanillo and Newark to Mexico City*. These additions represent a 7% boost in Delta’s seat capacity to meet demand. "Month after month, our customers are showing us one thing: They want to get out and see the world,” said Joe Esposito, [...]

2024-08-05T16:56:59+03:00August 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ECCAA and Transport Canada reschedule AVSEC Quality Workshop to late November or early December 2024

Source: Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority - ECCAA A workshop designed for aviation security professionals with responsibilities in creating, implementing, maintaining, or enforcing a State National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP) and a National Civil Aviation Quality Control Programme (NCAQCP) has been rescheduled to late November or early December 2024 by Transport Canada and the Eastern Antilles Civil Aviation Authority, organizers of the event. This workshop will navigate between the requirements and guidance of ICAO, along with the application of these requirements that Canada has undertaken. The objective of the workshop is to ensure that participants are able to: Analyze the relevance of a State aviation security (civil aviation) oversight system. Identify tools to assess the effectiveness of the State’s [...]

2024-08-05T17:18:04+03:00August 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aeromexico, a supporter of exhibition to fight human trafficking

Source: Aeroméxico It is the first of its kind to show the crime's route from recruitment to exploitation. The exhibition will arrive at the Mexico City International Airport in December. Free access is granted until October 31st at the Museum of Memory and Tolerance. As part of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Aeromexico, the Museum of Memory and Tolerance and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Mexico, alongside strategic partners, inaugurated the itinerant exhibition “Destination: Liberty. The human trafficking route” . The organizers were accompanied by strategic partners, and the exhibition is the result of the commitment of the three parties to highlight the importance of prevention and timely detection of this crime. The [...]

2024-08-05T17:47:04+03:00August 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Ban on Family Seating Junk Fees Charged by Airlines

Source: US DOT the Biden-Harris Administration proposed a new rule that would ban airlines from charging junk fees to seat families together on a flight. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed rule would require airlines to seat parents next to their young children for free when adjacent seating is available at booking. Mandating fee-free family seating would lower the cost of flying with young children -- saving a family of four as much as $200 per roundtrip if seat fees are $25. DOT's proposed family seating junk fee ban is part of President Biden’s whole-of-government push to crackdown on corporate rip-offs that can unfairly raise prices for consumers. “Many airlines still don’t guarantee family seating, which means parents wonder if [...]

2024-08-02T16:14:23+03:00August 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Miami-Dade Police Department orders four Airbus H125 helicopters

Source: Airbus The Miami-Dade Police Department has placed an order for four new Airbus H125 helicopters. These additions will enhance the department’s aerial capabilities, further strengthening its commitment to public safety and operational efficiency. “We are pleased that the Miami-Dade Police Department has selected the H125 to support their critical law enforcement missions,” said Bart Reijnen, President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the North America region. “This order underscores the value that leading law enforcement agencies like Miami-Dade Police Department find in our helicopters, and we are committed to providing them with the highest level of support.” The H125’s exceptional performance, versatility and reliability have made it the best choice for customers across the country and around the [...]

2024-08-02T15:53:03+03:00August 2nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Sun Country Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Source: Sun Country Airlines Revenue of $254 million, impacted by late-June cancellations GAAP diluted EPS of $0.03, operating income of $12 million and margin of 4.9% Adj. diluted EPS(1) of $0.06, adjusted operating income(1) of $14 million and margin of 5.5% Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. “Sun Country is pleased to report our eighth consecutive profitable quarter with GAAP EPS of $0.03 and adjusted EPS of $0.06(1),” said Jude Bricker, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country. “Despite a soft domestic revenue environment and some late-June operational challenges, we delivered a GAAP operating margin of 4.9% and an adjusted operating margin of [...]

2024-08-02T16:04:50+03:00August 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI-LAC Welcomes AMAE Lounge as a New Commercial Partner, Enhancing Passenger Experience Excellence

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is delighted to announce that AMAE Lounge, a brand of the CrossRacer Group, has officially joined the ACI-LAC family. Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is delighted to announce that AMAE Lounge, a brand of the CrossRacer Group, has officially joined the ACI-LAC family. AMAE Lounge is renowned for its dedication to developing VIP lounges and preferential services in airports, boasting 14 lounges across Argentina and operating the FastPass services at Ezeiza International Airport and Aeroparque. As the first and only VIP lounge operator in the world to achieve B Corporation certification, AMAE Lounge sets a high standard for sustainability and social responsibility. In addition to being ISO [...]

2024-08-06T16:41:51+03:00August 1st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA and the Instituto de Formación Aeronáutica de Costa Rica sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) within the framework of the Scholarship Program “Girls with Goals”

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Instituto de Formación Aeronáutica (IFA) of Costa Rica have formally launched their partnership with the signing of a MoU laying the foundation for the selection process and the granting of financial support under the Girls with Goals Scholarship Program. The Girls with Goals Scholarship Program resulted from the voluntary and committed work of aviation executives in Latin America and the Caribbean in promoting the attraction and development of women's careers in the aeronautical maintenance sector, facilitating access to world-class educational programs, mentoring to enrich their experience and the necessary certifications to start a professional career in aviation. In its initial stage, the program will provide financial support [...]

2024-08-01T15:14:13+03:00August 1st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines Names Howard Ungerleider to its Board of Directors

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the election of Howard Ungerleider, 55, to its board of directors. Ungerleider will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Howard to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “Howard is an accomplished executive who has held key commercial, financial and operational roles over three decades at Dow. His financial expertise and global business and leadership experience will make him a valuable member of our board.” “Howard is a fantastic addition to the American Airlines board,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “His business acumen and extensive experience leading a complex, multinational organization will be important assets to American and [...]

2024-08-01T18:31:06+03:00August 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TIACA Appoints ESG Consultancy as Independent Validator for BlueSky Assessments

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed ESG Consultancy, a leading firm specializing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria as the independent validator for BlueSky assessments. TIACA has selected ESG Consultancy as its independent validator to continue to support the air cargo industry on its sustainability transformation journey. The agreement with ESG Consultancy will ensure the current methodology and protocols for the BlueSky program developed by TIACA and Change Horizon are maintained for current and future participants. ESG Consultancy brings a wealth of expertise in ESG reporting, auditing, and consulting services, making them a natural fit for ensuring the integrity and transparency of the BlueSky program. "We are excited to work with ESG Consultancy as the [...]

2024-08-01T18:10:05+03:00August 1st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|