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ACI-LAC certifies Floripa Airport as the first airport in Brazil to achieve Level 4 of the ACA program

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Floripa Airport, operated by Zurich Airport Brasil, has become the first airport in Brazil to achieve Level 4 (“Transformation”) of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program. To reach Level 4, the airport demonstrated a consistent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, consolidated stakeholder engagement at the airport site, and established a long-term carbon management strategy aimed at achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. This milestone aligns Floripa Airport with the aviation industry’s Net Zero commitment, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Floripa Airport achieved this result through the tracking and monitoring of 30 categories [...]

2025-02-26T09:03:55+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Opens Grab-and-Go Club in Houston

Source: United Airlines Airline opens second United Club FlySM location where travelers can quickly carry out snacks, coffees and other beverages on the way to their gate Houston location reflects the airline's continued investments in IAH and its broader United ClubSM portfolio United opened its newest United Club Fly location at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, designed for travelers who want a convenient option to pick up a snack, beverage or barista-made coffee as they head to their flight. At United Club Fly in Houston, travelers can experience: Seamless, self-scan entry with their boarding pass at automated entry gates. Selection of premium food and beverage for the on-the-go traveler, including fresh-squeezed orange juice, warmed pastries, wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. Barista-crafted, [...]

2025-02-26T09:52:57+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada Is Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was once again named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2025. It is the seventh time in 10 years Air Canada has received this recognition. "We are very proud to be recognized again for our longstanding workplace diversity. As a global company connecting Canada to over 55 countries across the six inhabited continents, we have long subscribed to the importance of reflecting the best of Canada to our employees, customers and stakeholders," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. Air Canada continues to foster representation through numerous partnerships, its many employee-based initiatives to support workplace inclusion and belonging, and its successful outreach directly to diverse communities [...]

2025-02-26T09:09:27+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Extends Schedule Through Fall 2025

Source: Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book travel for MEA and Thanksgiving 2025 Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through December 9, 2025, allowing customers to book fall travel, including bolstered schedules for both MEA and Thanksgiving. Some of Sun Country’s most popular MEA weekend and Thanksgiving destinations include Fort Myers, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Nonstop service to Asheville, North Carolina, will also return in the fall. “Sun Country’s MSP route map offers more nonstop destinations from a single airport than any other leisure airline in the United States,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. “This unique ability of taking people where they want to go when they want to go is [...]

2025-02-26T09:56:06+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ATR’s Sustainability Strategy Receives the EcoVadis Silver Rating

Source: ATR Following our first sustainability assessment, ATR has received the Ecovadis Silver medal, recognising our continuous efforts to embed sustainability in our daily activities.  As the world leader in regional aviation, we have a responsibility towards our communities to chart a more responsible future for our industry. Our Sustainability strategy reflects our commitment to reaching this goal, which is echoed in the way we act, interact and structure our business. For the first time in 2024 we voluntarily tested our sustainability strategy against international standards, using EcoVadis’ rating to evaluate the environmental, social, and ethical performance of our business and get insights for improvement. The silver rating we received places ATR in the top 15% of all rated companies over [...]

2025-02-26T08:48:40+02:00February 26th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Hawai‘i’s First Full-Circle Commercial Pilot Development Program Expands Opportunities For Local Students

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Nikkhoo joined Ian Misaro, assistant system chief pilot of Hawaiian Airlines, in the pilot seats of one of Pacific Flight Academy's training aircraft. Horizon Air, the regional airline subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, which includes Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, is paving the way to the flight deck for aspiring pilots in Hawaiʻi – without needing to leave the islands for training. The program, the first of its kind in Hawaiʻi, provides pilots with a path to potentially join Horizon Air while easing the financial burden of training costs. Local students are invited to apply and can obtain the necessary experience and flight ratings through flight schools in Hawai‘i at their own pace. Once selected, participants in [...]

2025-02-26T09:26:53+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has achieved measurable positive [...]

2025-02-25T07:51:16+02:00February 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Volaris Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter 2024

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, today reports its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 ( Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights (All figures are reported in U.S. dollars and compared to 4Q 2023 unless otherwise noted) Net income of $46 million. Earnings per American Depositary Shares (ADS) of $40 cents. Total operating revenues of $835 million, a 7% decrease. Total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) decreased 2% to $9.35 cents. Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased by 5% to 8.9 billion. Total operating expenses of $718 million, representing 86% of total operating revenue. Total operating [...]

2025-02-25T08:27:10+02:00February 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Meet Employees Learning and Celebrating the Hawaiian Language Alongside Their Keiki

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines employees who are parents to immersion school students often find helping their keiki with their studies also sharpens their own skills. Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), celebrated throughout February, is the hallmark of linguistic and cultural celebrations across the islands. For many, including our employees, it's a time to celebrate the strides made in their language-learning journeys — a path some have walked as parents of students attending Hawaiian language immersion schools. Rise Tapati, a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant and mother of two keiki (children), was born and raised on Oʻahu, and did not grow up speaking ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. She began her studies in high school and worked her way up to the highest [...]

2025-02-25T08:05:34+02:00February 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Forbes names Toronto Pearson one of “Canada’s Best Employers” for second year

Source: Greater Toronto Airports Authority For the second year in a row, Toronto Pearson is among Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes’ annual ranking, climbing to a new personal best for the airport in 2025. Toronto Pearson ranked an impressive 107th this year, and second place among all Transportation and Logistics companies included in the list of Canada’s top 300 employers. “Last year was a remarkable year of growth for the Toronto Pearson community. Receiving this achievement from Forbes for a second consecutive year and attaining this new personal best demonstrates our dedication to continuous improvement as an employer,” said Mark Carbonelli, Chief Human Resource Officer, Toronto Pearson. “This recognition reflects our commitment to listening to employee feedback and taking meaningful [...]

2025-02-25T08:56:28+02:00February 25th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|