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United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline – Includes New, Premium Customer Experiences, Aircraft Variants, Subfleet, Seats and Amenities

Source: United Airlines "Coastliner" Airbus A321neo will fly between West Coast hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Newark/New York starting later this summer – includes all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris® business class seat and United Polaris lounge access, a first for United's domestic traveler Airbus A321XLR with United Polaris seats will replace Boeing 757s on existing routes to smaller cities in Europeand South America starting this summe New CRJ450 connects smaller cities to Denver and Chicago hubs starting this fall - premium regional jet features spacious United First® cabin with a luggage closet instead of overhead bins New 787-9 with the Elevated interior will fly internationally starting on April 22 - featuring new United Polaris Studio℠ suites and [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and its partners raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners joined forces once again to benefit theCystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at the 41st Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event brought together American team members, partners and supporters for a weekend of fundraising and community engagement on the slopes supporting efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Over the years, American has raised more than $50 million to help fund groundbreaking research and care for people living with CF, making a lasting impact on the fight against the disease. “For decades, our team members, partners and supporters have come together at this event to drive meaningful impact,” said American’s Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “Supporting organizations like the Cystic [...]

2026-03-26T13:19:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

Source: Airbus   Airbus has just successfully completed a unique first-of-its-kind trial in forest firefighting. By linking aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground personnel via communication and data processing systems, Airbus has demonstrated the ability to carry out highly accurate water drops and significantly reduce the time between fire detection and extinguishment. The trial mobilised significant resources, including the  Airbus H130 FlightLab helicopter, two aircraft, an ATR 72 test aircraft and a Cirrus SR20 light aircraft, four drones including an Airbus Aliaca, and three lorries from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Le Gard (SDIS 30) to collect and process data. To interconnect the entire system, Airbus deployed a local private mobile network bubble in the area, connected to Agnet, [...]

2026-03-26T13:33:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|

New MIA exhibit celebrates aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss

Source: MIA Historic artifacts and photos honor the founder of Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka Miami International Airport is celebrating the centennial anniversaries of neighboring cities Hialeah, Miami Springs, and Opa-locka, and the legacy of their founder, aviation pioneer and land developer Glenn H. Curtiss (1878–1930), with its newest exhibition, Master of the Air, Builder of Dreams: Glenn Curtiss in South Florida. Now open through August in MIA’s Concourse J Mezzanine Gallery on the 4th floor, the exhibit highlights Curtiss' transformative role and impact on the region and the flourishing aviation industry that emerged during the cities’ land boom of the 1920s. Visitors can navigate through six thematic displays that weave together the narrative of Curtiss' innovative spirit and influence [...]

2026-03-26T13:11:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Cape Air Announced CEO Transition as Linda Markham Retires; Mike Migliore named President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Cape Air Cape Air has announced a leadership transition as Linda Markham, Chief Executive Officer, retired after more than 23 years of distinguished service with the company. Markham’s career at Cape Air has been defined by her strong leadership, deep commitment to employees and customers, and her instrumental role in advancing the airline’s mission of connecting communities across the United States and the Caribbean. “After an incredible chapter leading Cape Air, I’m retiring as CEO with deep gratitude for the team, partners, and communities that made the journey so meaningful. It’s been an honor to work alongside such dedicated people and to help connect so many places and passengers along the way,” said Markham. Mike Migliore has been appointed President & Chief Executive [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:38+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Santiago de Chile International Airport releases its first Sustainability Report

Source: Santiago de Chile International Airport  The report outlines the economic, social, and environmental impact of Chile’s main air terminal, including an estimated contribution of 110,000 jobs, 697 tons of recycled waste, and an operation powered entirely by renewable energy. Santiago de Chile International Airport has published its first Sustainability Report, covering 2024. This release marks a milestone in the airport’s evolution, closing a decade of major infrastructure development and signaling a new phase focused on operational excellence, improved passenger experience and responsible management of its economic, social and environmental impact. Issued voluntarily, the report consolidates key achievements in 2024, when the airport surpassed pre-pandemic traffic levels for the first time, transported over 26 million passengers and recorded historic figures [...]

2026-03-25T11:16:55+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|

Answer Scandinavia’s call with fresh codeshare options on WestJet’s new Halifax-Copenhagen connection

Source: WestJet WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) have expanded their codeshare partnership for the second time in three months, providing guests on both sides of the Atlantic with more seamless travel options to explore all of Scandinavia and Canada this summer. WestJet guests can book travel to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland via the airline's non-stop service between Halifax and Copenhagen with the convenience of a single ticket, baggage transfers and the ability to earn WestJet Rewards throughout. The addition is particularly exciting for guests based in Atlantic Canada, that will now have single-stop connections to: Stockholm, Sweden Goteborg, Sweden Oslo, Norway Bergen, Norway Stavanger, Norway Trondheim, Norway Aalborg, Denmark Helsinki, Finland "This partnership enhancement strengthens WestJet and SAS' [...]

2026-03-25T10:55:14+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines elects Mary Dillon to its board of directors

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc. has announced that Mary Dillon has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Dillon will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee. Dillon, 64, brings more than four decades of consumer, marketing and operational experience across major global brands. She served as President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. from 2022 to 2025, CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc. from 2013 to 2021, and President and CEO of U.S. Cellular from 2010 to 2013. “We are very pleased to name Mary to the American Airlines board,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “She is a highly respected leader who brings significant, relevant and proven senior leadership experience across [...]

2026-03-25T11:31:37+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines celebrates 100 years of premium travel with centennial-themed amenity kits and pajamas

Source: American Airlines   As American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary, the airline is introducing a collection of limited‑edition onboard products designed to honor a century of innovation while elevating the travel experience for today’s customers. The new centennial amenity kits, premium pajamas and refreshed closed‑toe slippers will debut across premium cabins at the beginning of April. A modern tribute to a century of flight The centennial amenity kits are a centerpiece of American’s 100-year celebration and a tangible expression of how the airline is elevating the onboard experience from every angle. Alongside limited-edition pajamas and curated inflight dining offerings, the kits bring American’s history — and its future vision — right to customers’ seats. Each of the three kits [...]

2026-03-25T12:50:57+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Proudly Receives Its Fourth Green Globe Certification

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) proudly announces that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) successfully achieved its 4th consecutive Green Globe Certification, reflecting its continued commitment and dedication to sustainability, occupational health and safety, efficiency and innovation. Aruba Airport became the 1st airport in the world to achieve this certification back in 2022, highlighting its aim and commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Green Globe is one of the leading certification programs for sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism worldwide. This year, high impact areas included continuous improvement and installation of high-efficiency chillers, introduction of waste separation bins, recycling of kitchen cooking oil, introduction of water management systems and processes for quality assurance, awareness sessions [...]

2026-03-25T11:26:45+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|