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ALTA advances in the regional roadmap for aviation emission reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA Developed by ICF as a specialized consultant, the roadmap analyzes how to advance toward the global decarbonization goals of the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, while continuing to foster the region’s air connectivity The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), together with the region’s leading airlines, presented at the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum in Lima the progress of the study “Regional Roadmap for Aviation Emission Reduction.” Developed by ICF as a specialized consultant, the roadmap analyzes how to advance toward the global decarbonization goals of the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, while continuing to foster the region’s air connectivity. The project, based on scientific evidence and multisector dialogue, [...]

2025-10-28T19:18:50+02:00October 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise arrives at Houston’s airports

Source: Houston Airports From new retail to nonstop connections, Houston Airports builds momentum ahead of December 5 team announcements and the 2026 global tournament. Official FIFA World Cup 26 merchandise has arrived at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), giving travelers an early glimpse of the global celebration already taking shape in Houston. The gear, produced in partnership with Adidas and FIFA, features bold designs and multilingual nods to the world’s most popular sport—football, soccer, fútbol. The limited-edition items serve as a preview of what’s to come, from expanded retail offerings to terminal-wide activations. The new merchandise follows the August launch of a bold marketing campaign by Houston Airports designed for soccer fans traveling through [...]

2025-10-28T19:16:36+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Iberia celebrates the first anniversary of its direct flights to Tokyo

Source: Iberia In 2026, Iberia will offer over 108,000 seats on this direct route between Madrid and Tokyo The connection contributes nearly €100 million to the GDP of both countries and will generate around 1,900 direct and indirect jobs Since the launch of the route, nearly 10,000 kilos of Japanese rice have been loaded for in-flight menus, averaging 187 kilos per week It has been one year since Iberia inaugurated its direct route between Madrid and Tokyo—the longest in its entire network: 14 hours flying to Japan and 16 hours on the return, always heading east. Passengers who complete the round trip effectively circumnavigate the globe, flying over Alaska, Greenland, and passing close to the North Pole. With three weekly [...]

2025-10-27T19:46:43+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta to begin first nonstop flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Delta Air Lines Beginning winter 2026, Delta will connect Atlanta to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the airline continues its global growth. Delta is adding an important new destination on its global map, and this time, it’s to the heart of the Middle East. Beginning October 2026, Delta will inaugurate nonstop service between the airline’s hub in Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH), strengthening the growing flow of commerce and investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and supporting long-term economic collaboration across the region. “Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight,” said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines. “Our new [...]

2025-10-27T20:04:54+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport marks reopening of Taxiway Golf

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce the reopening of Taxiway Golf after an extensive rehabilitation, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing commitment to safety, efficiency, and infrastructure modernization. Originally constructed in 1997, Taxiway Golf has undergone a full-scale renovation to extend its operational lifespan by another 20 years. The project included two advanced pavement reconstruction techniques: full-depth reconstruction and mill-and-pave. These methods ensured the structural integrity and surface quality of the taxiway, aligning with international aviation standards The rehabilitation project was carried out in three phases, with Phase 1 now completed—covering approximately 75% of the total scope of work. Phase 1    focused on rehabilitating the straight section connecting the aircraft stands [...]

2025-10-27T19:57:52+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

New global guidelines for airport development concession agreements amid record air travel growth

Source: ACI-LAC  ACI World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean chart a clear path for successful private-sector involvement at airports Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).  The resource provides clear, practical guidance on structuring and implementing private-sector involvement at airports for concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and grantors. Today, more than 850 airports in over 90 countries involve private-sector participation, and investment continues to expand, with 132 transactions at various stages in the global pipeline as of January 2025. Increasingly, concessioning of airport assets has become a widely used model to finance long-term [...]

2025-10-27T19:17:50+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aeroplan Members Can Now Redeem Points for Cruise Packages with Air Canada Vacations

Source: Air Canada     Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now redeem Aeroplan points online at aircanadavacations.com on its entire cruise portfolio  of over 100 cruise itineraries in key ports including Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Mexico, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Rome, Lisbon, London and Nice, as well as new destinations such as Naples, and river cruises in Porto and Prague. "We're thrilled to be able to bring Aeroplan Members one step closer to their next cruise vacation," said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. "This is just one of the many perks that Aeroplan Members can enjoy when booking travel with Air Canada Vacations!" The new cruise redemption feature provides Aeroplan Members with many travel possibilities [...]

2025-10-27T19:02:11+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Launches the Only Direct Connection Between Madrid and Orlando

Source: Iberia The inaugural flight took off this past Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Iberia adds Orlando to its U.S. destination network, with four weekly flights and over 46,000 seats available this winter season Orlando is one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations, home to Walt Disney World’s four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom  The city is also becoming a global hub for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Iberia has inaugurated its new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, strengthening its commitment to the U.S. market and expanding its North American destination network. The new connection will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, [...]

2025-10-27T19:07:28+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. The main changes to the 2026 manuals include: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) Battery-related updates dominate the DGR and BSR for 2026. The number of lithium batteries transported as cargo by air have surged 25% year-on-year [1]. At the same time, the industry has seen several incidents involving overheating power banks on aircraft, contributing to the need for revised regulations around the shipment of lithium batteries. The past year has also seen the emergence of new hybrid battery chemistries—particularly [...]

2025-10-27T19:16:08+02:00October 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Celebrating Regional Airlines: ATR at the ERA General Assembly

Source: ATR ATR joined the ERA General Assembly in Estoril, Portugal, a key moment to engage with the European regional aviation community and spotlight the airlines that keep Europe connected.  From strategic discussions to shared ambitions, the event was a powerful reminder of the essential role regional airlines play in linking communities, businesses and people across the continent. Whether flying to remote islands, underserved regions or thin routes, these operators are the discreet backbone of European mobility.  As a longstanding sponsor of the ERA forums, ATR was proud to echo once again their voices, calling for proportionate and inclusive regulation that reflects the realities of regional operations.   But the ERA General Assembly is not only about shaping policy; it’s [...]

2025-10-27T18:57:56+02:00October 27th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|