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United Spotlights Starlink Wi-Fi in New Big Game Ad as Airline Completes Installation on 300+ Regional Aircraft

Source: United Airlines United has installed Starlink on most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 airplanes – in less than a year, and expects to have it onboard more than half of its mainline fleet – an additional 500 aircraft – by the end of 2026 United uses the biggest advertising stage in the world to demonstrate what's now possible at 30,000 feet thanks to Starlink Wi-Fi – like streaming live sports, playing online games and more More than 25% of the airline's daily departures now have Starlink, and Wi-Fi customer satisfaction scores on those aircraft have nearly doubled  In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 [...]

2026-02-04T07:26:35+02:00February 4th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Avianca now includes carry-on baggage in its most affordable fare on international flights in the Americas

Source: Avianca Light fare tickets for international flights across the Americas will include one personal item and one carry-on bag of up to 10 kg as part of the fare’s built-in attributes. On domestic flights, the Basic fare will remain unchanged, including one personal item. A differentiated offering will continue to be maintained depending on the type of journey. This adjustment supports the progress Avianca has made throughout 2026 to strengthen its value proposition, with improvements across product, service, and connectivity. Avianca announced an update to its fare conditions applicable to tickets purchased on or after January 27, 2026. Effective immediately, Light fares on international flights across the Americas will include—among their built‑in attributes—one personal item and one carry-on bag [...]

2026-02-04T07:29:02+02:00February 4th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS)will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take stock of changing global trade conditions as it examines regulatory priorities, developments in special cargo, and progress on digitalization in specialized streams. WCS will be held in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March hosted by LATAM Cargo. It is the first time the event will be held in South America. “Tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty have reshaped global trade and supply chains. The 3.4% growth pattern in air cargo demand in 2025 was strongly influenced by these developments and we can expect more of the same for [...]

2026-02-04T07:39:22+02:00February 4th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% of the civil and parapublic market and its military market share rose to 28%. The Company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025. “Airbus Helicopters’ outstanding performance in 2025, marked by an order intake increase close to 20% in units, demonstrates that our modern civil and military portfolios are delivering the precise mission capabilities [...]

2026-02-04T07:20:14+02:00February 4th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Airports Council International Grants International Carbon Management Certification to 11 More Aena Brasil Airports

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to announce that the 11 airports operated by Aena Brasil have just received Level 1 certification under the ACA program Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that 11 airports operated by Aena Brasil in the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, and Pará have just received Level 1 certification under the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. This level is awarded to airports that map their carbon footprint, identify emission sources, and calculate annual emissions. The certified terminals are: Congonhas International Airport (SP), Campo Grande International Airport (MS), Uberlândia International Airport (MG), Santarém International Airport (PA), Corumbá International Airport (MS), Ponta Porã International Airport [...]

2026-02-03T05:03:14+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Orders 110 New Aircraft with Deliveries Starting in 2028

Source: United Airlines Order builds on early success of United Next strategy and includes 50 Boeing 787-9 and 60 A321neo aircraft United also secures new options for up to 50 more Boeing 787s and new purchase rights for up to 40 A321neos at the end of the decade United Airlines has announced orders for 110 more aircraft for delivery beginning in 2028, building on the early success of United Next and adding additional flexibility for its long-term fleet. United converted previous options and purchase rights into firm orders for 50 Boeing 787-9s for delivery between 2028 through 2031, as well as 60 Airbus A321neos for delivery between 2028 and 2030. The company also secured new options for up to 50 more [...]

2026-02-03T05:09:17+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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KLM to accelerate transformation according to the company’s President and CEO

Source: KLM Marjan Rintel nominated for a second term as President & CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines The Air France-KLM Board of Directors approved the nomination of Marjan Rintel as President & CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for a second term of 4 years. This renewal was proposed by KLM’s Supervisory Board and Group CEO Benjamin Smith. The Supervisory Board of KLM has informed the Works Council of the intended reappointment and will submit a request for advice. Formal confirmation of this decision will follow in the KLM shareholders’ meeting. With Marjan Rintel at the helm, the first priority will be to accelerate KLM’s transformation, aimed at structurally strengthening its operational and financial foundation. The structure and governance [...]

2026-02-03T07:36:32+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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H55 successfully completes all regulator required Propulsion Battery Module Certification tests for the first time in the aviation industry

Source: H55 Electric aviation has faced a single, unresolved bottleneck: proving to regulators that high-energy propulsion batteries can safely contain worst-case failures. H55 has announced that it has completed the industry's first regulator-required and authority-witnessed propulsion battery module certification test sequence — addressing a critical gating factor that has constrained the commercialisation and financing of electric aircraft programs. Completed on December 19, 2025, the EASA-supervised campaign places H55 at the forefront of efforts to establish certification-grade, aviation-safe propulsion battery systems, setting the standards against which future programs will be assessed. The campaign provides certification-level evidence that commercial lithium battery cells can be integrated into aviation propulsion battery systems capable of safely containing worst-case failure scenarios, especially fire propagation. From Validation [...]

2026-02-03T05:21:44+02:00February 3rd, 2026|AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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The only global airport carbon certification program expands its network in the Amazonia

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC announces that Tabatinga, Tefé, and Cruzeiro do Sul airports have achieved Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation, highlighting their commitment to carbon emissions management. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) celebrates the recent progress in carbon management practices by the Concessionaire of Amazonia Airports, part of the Vinci Airports network and member of ACI-LAC. Tabatinga Airport and Tefé Airport, both in Amazonas, as well as Cruzeiro do Sul Airport, in Acre, have just received Level 1 certification under the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program, demonstrating their commitment to measuring and managing carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Manaus (AM), Porto Velho (RO), Boa Vista (RR), and Rio Branco (AC) airports have reached Level 3 certification. This achievement means [...]

2026-01-31T14:29:41+02:00February 2nd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Atmos™ Rewards earns The Points Guy’s top honors for innovation and credit card excellence

Source: Alaska Airlines Atmos™ Rewards has soared to the top in two major categories in the 2026 Points Guy Awards. The combined loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has been recognized as Best Innovation in Airline Loyalty while the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card, issued in partnership with Bank of America, was crowned Best New Personal Credit Card. Now in its eighth year, the 2026 Points Guy Awards honor the best in travel, credit cards and loyalty, from top-tier reward credit cards and exclusive lounges to premier loyalty programs, airlines, hotels and cruise lines. Learn more about the 2026 The Points Guy awards at www.thepointsguy.com/awards. The outsized value and industry-leading benefits of Atmos Rewards have set a [...]

2026-01-31T14:42:54+02:00February 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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