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Iberia Maintenance Training Centre celebrates its 20th anniversary

Source: Iberia In 2004, Iberia Maintenance became an EASA 147 centre, which qualifies it to give type training to those professionals with an Aircraft Maintenance Licence. It is the only centre in Spain approved to provide type training for the A320 and A350 fleets. Students have access to simulation devices in the classroom, as well as access to a complete aircraft simulator, which is complemented with real practices in the aircraft. Iberia Maintenance's training centre has more than 50 collaborating instructors, of which 16 are 147 approved tutors. During 2023, the Iberia Maintenance Training Centre delivered more than 150,000 student hours. “We are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Training Centre's 147 approval. During these two decades, we [...]

2024-08-07T20:17:00+03:00August 7th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Total Linhas Aéreas Joins ALTA

Source: ALTA The company expects to continue growing in 2024 by joining ALTA, aiming to strengthen its collaboration network and share best practices in the aviation industry, contributing to the development of air transport in the region. Total Linhas Aéreas S.A. has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member. According to data from Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), Total Linhas Aéreas transported 1,347 passengers on charter flights between January and December 2023. Additionally, the airline carried 21.1 thousand tons of cargo and captured 6.4% of the national market share in terms of revenue tonne-kilometers (RTK), making it the fourth largest cargo airline in Brazil. "We are thrilled to welcome Total Linhas Aéreas [...]

2024-08-06T16:31:26+03:00August 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Avelo Airlines Announces Largest Expansion in Company History with 18 Nonstop Routes, Including the Airline’s First 2 International Destinations to Jamaica and Mexico

Source: Avelo Airlines  Avelo extends operations at its Connecticut and Central Florida bases Avelo Airlines has announced the largest expansion in company history with 18 nonstop routes, the airline’s first scheduled international service to two destinations: Montego Bay, Jamaica and Cancun, Mexico, and the establishment of dual operations at Avelo’s Connecticut and Central Florida bases. In addition to the two new international destinations, Avelo will begin serving Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) this fall basing two aircraft in Hartford. Avelo will now serve 52 destinations across 23 states, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Mexico. Beginning this fall, Avelo will operate these new routes twice weekly utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. Start dates and days of operation are below. Very low, one-way [...]

2024-08-06T16:21:00+03:00August 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

United Makes It Easier For Fans to Follow Chicago Bears on the Road with More Flights and Later Departure Times to Return Home

Source: United Airlines Airline adds new flights, flies larger planes with more seats and adjusts departure times to help fans get home quickly after games United has been the official airline partner of the Chicago Bears for more than 50 years; nearly 76,000 Bears fans traveled to away games last season – among the most of any NFL team Tickets are now available in the United mobile app and on United.com United Airlines has launched a first-of-its kind flight schedule to make it easier for Chicago Bears fans to travel to every away game this season. For the first time ever, the airline is adjusting departure times of six flights so fans have the option to fly home the same [...]

2024-08-06T15:47:49+03:00August 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its first flight to New York

Source: Iberia On 3 August 1954 Iberia flew for its first flight between Madrid and New York aboard a Super Constellation Iberia operated three flights a week, in contrast to the two daily flights it offers today Tickets cost $436 in first class and $334 in economy In 2024, the Spanish airline will offer 1.7 million seats for travel between Madrid and the eight destinations it serves in the United States Iberia celebrated the 70th anniversary of its flights to New York. On 3 August 1954, one of the Spanish airline's three Super Constellations, the so-called Santa Maria, flew for the first time between Madrid and New York. Five days later, scheduled flights began. To commemorate such a special day, [...]

2024-08-05T16:31:13+03:00August 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

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|

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|

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|

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|

Air Canada Foundation’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament Achieves New Fundraising Milestone for Children’s Health

Source: Air Canada The Air Canada Foundation's annual golf tournament is its largest fundraising event In 2023, the Foundation donated $1.3 million to organizations that help kids spread their wings Over the past 12 years, the Foundation has raised more than $11 million for the health and well-being of children and youth The business and aviation community came together in support of the 12th annual Air Canada Foundation Golf Tournament, raising a record-breaking $1.4 million to support the health and well-being of children and youth across Canada. This year's event welcomed 296 guests and over 100 sponsors, including corporate partners, suppliers, and vendors of Air Canada. With their generous support, the tournament raised an impressive sum of $1.4 million. These [...]

2024-08-01T15:04:34+03:00August 1st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|