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ACI-LAC welcomes LATAM LOGISTICS as new World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airport Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is proud to welcome Latam Logistics as a new World Business Partner. Latam Logistics stands out for its solid experience in consulting, engineering and simulation of airport systems, with a specialized focus on critical areas such as baggage handling and inspection, as well as capacity and demand studies. Its use of advanced simulation tools, together with a collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence, has enabled the development of proprietary solutions that combine compliance with international regulations with adaptation to the specific operational needs of each project. This combination of innovation and specialization has consolidated its position as a strategic partner of reference in the airport industry. Rafael Echevarne, [...]

2025-01-23T18:21:40+02:00January 23rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc.  reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, including: Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.2 billion Fourth-quarter and full-year GAAP net income of $590 million and $846 million, or $0.84 and $1.24 per diluted share, respectively Excluding net special items1, fourth-quarter and full-year net income of $609 million and $1.4 billion, or $0.86 and $1.96 per diluted share, respectively Generated $4 billion in full-year operating cash flow and record full-year free cash flow2 of $2.2 billion Announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded credit card partnership with Citi, which is expected to unlock even more value for AAdvantage® co-branded and Citi-branded cardmembers Achieved total debt3 reduction goal of $15 [...]

2025-01-23T18:07:45+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Qatar Airways Expands Global Network with New Destinations in South America: Bogotá and Caracas

Source: Qatar Airways The World’s Best Airline welcomes Bogotá and Caracas as its 15th and 16th destinations in the Americas, launching its second longest flight to the Americas Qatar Airways proudly announces its latest expansion into the Americas with the launch of two new weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting early summer 2025. These flights will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Colombia, and then continue to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) in Venezuela. The return flight from Caracas will operate non-stop to Doha. This new service makes Qatar Airways the first and only airline to offer non-stop flights from the Middle East to Colombia and the only Middle [...]

2025-01-23T18:18:33+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners announce exterior Medallion Commission at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new terminal 6

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bronze Exterior Medallion Will Welcome Visitors Arriving at New Terminal 6 Jane Dickson Joins 18 Other Artists Previously Announced for Commissions Inside New Terminal, Supporting Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners’ Vision to Transform Passenger Experience at JFK Curated by Public Art Fund, Artists Selected by Committee from Port Authority, JFK Millennium Partners, and Arts Community The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced that an additional public art commission has been awarded. Artist Jane Dickson has been selected to create a bronze [...]

2025-01-23T18:44:53+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2025 for the Second Consecutive Year

Source: Air Canada Airline recognized for its variety of paid internships and professional development opportunities Air Canada has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2025 by Mediacorp. This respected award reflects the company's commitment to creating opportunities for young people to flourish and establish themselves as the leaders of tomorrow. Air Canada offers paid internship programs in a variety of disciplines with numerous professional development opportunities, including access to a range of online learning videos. "We are thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People again this year. This award in particular fills us all with immense pride. We aim to offer a work environment [...]

2025-01-22T09:51:10+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations; Reiterates Path To Double-Digit Pre-Tax Margin

Source: United Airlines Q4 pre-tax margin up 3.2 points year-over-year, 3.5 points on an adjusted basis1 Finished the year first in on-time departures at all seven United hubs Sees robust demand in the first quarter 2025 as industry transformation is well underway United Airlines (UAL) has reported full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.2 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 8.1%. The company also achieved full-year diluted earnings per share of $9.45; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.61, at the better end of the 2024 guidance provided at the start of the year of $9.00 to $11.00. In 2024, [...]

2025-01-22T10:57:49+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP carried 16 million passengers in 2024 growing 1.6% compared to the previous year

Source: TAP Revenue per seat/km (RPK) grew 3.4% Supply (ASK) increased by 1.6% Load factor was 82.3%, 1.5 p.p. more than in 2023 Routes in North America (USA and Canada) are the fastest growing, followed by Brazil Growth in the annual number of passengers also on the routes of the Azores and Madeira TAP Air Portugal carried a total of 16.1 million passengers in 2024, 1.6 percent more than in 2023. The largest percentage increases in the number of passengers carried were recorded on routes in North America (USA and Canada), which reached a total of 1.59 million passengers, 8.9 percent more than in the previous year. The routes from Brazil also remained in great prominence. In 2024, TAP carried [...]

2025-01-22T10:14:30+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

High-speed Internet Takes Flight on ATR Aircraft

Source: ATR Starlink certification granted by EASA to ATR 72 aircraft  ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, continues to elevate the standards of regional air travel by introducing Starlink high-speed internet connectivity onboard its aircraft. After successful test flights carried out on ATR’s 72-600 test aircraft in the past months, the solution has been certified by EASA. Long-standing partner Air New Zealand is poised to be the launch customer, bringing internet to its domestic flights from 2025. Under the agreement, PMV Engineering has developed the necessary modifications for the certification of the Starlink aeroterminal on ATR aircraft, which is now available as a retrofit option on ATR 72-500 and –600 for all ATR operators through a Supplemental Type Certificate [...]

2025-01-22T09:53:40+02:00January 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta introduces next-generation Airbus A330-900neo on flights between the US and Argentina

Source: Delta Air Lines The transition from the 767-400ER to the A330-900 on the Buenos Aires route boosts Delta's capacity by approximately 20% Delta Air Lines has unveiled its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on the permanent route between Atlanta and Buenos Aires, making it the first airline to introduce this next-generation aircraft in Argentina. The Airbus A330-900neo will also operate on Delta’s seasonal service between New York-JFK and Buenos Aires, available until March 29, 2025. The Airbus A330-900neo offers a range of upgrades designed to make every flight more comfortable and enjoyable. Customers can choose from four distinctive cabin experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta One: Experience a fully reclining seat, luxurious bedding, privacy doors, [...]

2025-01-21T09:07:11+02:00January 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Fraport Traffic Figures 2024: Lima shows significant growth and Frankfurt Remains the Leading Airport for Global Hub Connectivity

Source: Fraport The Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), combined, registered about 9.5 million passengers in 2024 Lima Airport (LIM) in Peru registered traffic growth of 15.2 percent in 2024, setting a new passenger record with about 24.5 million travelers. In December, LIM welcomed roughly 2.1 million passengers, an increase of 6.1 percent. FRA welcomed some 61.6 million passengers in 2024 – Increase of 3.7 percent compared to 2023 – Fraport’s Group airports worldwide largely report strong passenger growth Some 61.6 million passengers traveled through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in 2024, representing an increase of around 3.7 percent compared to 2023. Germany’s largest airport saw a particularly strong demand for medium-haul flights to warm-weather destinations, including Greece, Spain, [...]

2025-01-21T08:27:30+02:00January 21st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|