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Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business on 1 January 2026

Source: Airbus Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 1 January 2026. Lars Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with Christian Scherer. Christian remains CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business until 31 December 2025, topping a career spanning over 40 years in several executive roles with Airbus. Lars Wagner, 50, has held the position of CEO at MTU Aero Engines AG since January 2023. Prior to his appointment as CEO and since joining MTU in 2015, Lars notably assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer [...]

2025-07-11T15:17:51+03:00July 11th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ICAO leads progress among Asia-Pacific States on major air transport modernization plan

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)_ has secured commitment among its Member States on modernizing air travel across Asia-Pacific, setting in motion plans for faster border crossings and improved digital services. The agreements, reached at ICAO's Facilitation Regional Forum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, advance the implementation of digital travel credentials and enhanced border management systems that will particularly benefit developing nations and island States in this region. The two-day event, concluding yesterday, succeeded in identifying new opportunities for collaboration between governments and industry and identified key digital infrastructure and capabilities that can address many of the challenges and opportunities in the region. "With Asia-Pacific air traffic expected to lead global growth toward 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, we must [...]

2025-07-11T15:10:16+03:00July 11th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Further Expands its Latin America Network; Resumes Flights to Lima, Adds Three New Hotspot Destinations

Source: Air Canada       Four non-stop flights weekly to Lima, two each from Montreal and Toronto First Canadian carrier offering non-stop service- to Mexico's buzzworthy Puerto Escondido from Toronto and a new route to Tepic, Riviera Nayarit from Vancouver Weekly non-stop flights from Montreal to Belize Air Canada announced it is further expanding its winter 2025-26 network by resuming non-stop service to Lima, Peru with twice weekly flights from both Montreal and Toronto. The airline is also adding three new routes to Central America and Mexico including, Montreal-Belize, Toronto-Puerto Escondido*, and Vancouver-Tepic, Riviera Nayarit*, building on its recent Latin America expansion announcement.  Flights are now available for sale at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel [...]

2025-07-11T15:53:39+03:00July 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta Air Lines announces June quarter 2025 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter and full year 2025. Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter and full year 2025. “In the June quarter, Delta delivered record revenue on a 13% operating margin, generating $1.8 billion in pre-tax profit and leading network peers across key operational metrics," said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. "This strong performance is a direct reflection of the outstanding contributions of our people, who continue to set the bar for industry performance." Delta Air Lines will hold a live conference call and webcast to discuss its June [...]

2025-07-11T15:47:26+03:00July 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces

Source: Airbus Copyright COMCYBER The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with  Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry of the Armed Forces, including cyber warriors in the armed forces. The eight-year contract, led by Airbus Defence and Space and its co-contractor Neverhack, covers the development, production and operational maintenance of training platforms, as well as the provision of training and coaching services, including the development of operational cyber defence scenarios. In particular, it will equip the Cyber Defence Academy of the Cyber Defence Command (COMCYBER) in the Rennes region with a cyber defence training centre. This centre will contribute to the operational preparation [...]

2025-07-11T15:06:07+03:00July 11th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Christmas in July: American Airlines gives sunseekers more options to get away this winter

Source: American Airlines American Airlines will launch service this winter on three new routes to Mexico City (MEX); Queretaro, Mexico (QRO); and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ). The airline will also add more flights to popular destinations including Dominica (DOM); St. Maarten (SXM); Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS); and more. American offers more flights from the U.S. to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America than any airline, giving travelers more ways to catch some sun or head to the beach. American Airlines is giving travelers the perfect gift for Christmas in July with new routes and more flights to popular destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America this winter. Starting later this year, American will launch service from Chicago [...]

2025-07-10T20:53:39+03:00July 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Launches a New Recruitment Call for Entry-Level Pilots

Source: Iberia Candidates must have at least 500 flight hours on a CS-25 certified aircraft or equivalent  Applicants can submit their application via the airline’s job portal: https://trabajaconnosotros.iberia.es/job/Espa%C3%B1a-Nueva-convocatoria-Pilotos-de-nuevo-ingreso-2025-ES-es_ES/824701902/   Iberia has opened a new recruitment call for entry-level pilots based in Madrid. This opportunity is aimed at professionals who meet the established requirements, including having at least 500 flight hours on an aircraft certified under CS-25 or equivalent. Through this recruitment, the airline seeks to incorporate new pilots to support the anticipated growth under its Flight Plan 2030, which includes initiatives such as launching new routes to destinations like Toronto, Philadelphia, Monterrey, Orlando, Fortaleza, and Recife. Additionally, the Flight Plan 2030 involves the addition of new A350 and A321XLR aircraft and [...]

2025-07-10T20:55:18+03:00July 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ACI-LAC Hosts Its First “Airport Day” in Mexico City: A Key Meeting Point for the Future of Regional Airports

Source: ACI-LAC Coordinated efforts to ensure regional airports serve as a catalyst for economic growth across the region. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held today the first edition of ACI Airport Day Mexico, an unprecedented event that brought together in the nation’s capital leaders from the airport sector, aviation authorities, regional operators, and international experts. Organized in collaboration with Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) and Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the event focused on the transformation and strengthening of Mexico’s regional airports, as well as their impact on connectivity, tourism, and the economic development of communities. During the opening ceremony, Carlos Manuel Merino Campos, Director General of ASA, welcomed attendees and [...]

2025-07-11T14:59:46+03:00July 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Lima to Host Two Major Latin American Aviation Events in 2025

Source: ALTA Jorge Chávez Airport’s New Terminal Positions Peru as a Strategic Hub in Latin America The city of Lima has been chosen to host two of the most important aviation events in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: ALTA Aviation Law Americas, to be held from September 17 to 19, and the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, from October 19 to 21. Both events – organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) – will bring together senior airline executives, government authorities, manufacturers, airport operators, legal experts, and other key players in the aviation industry. The agenda for ALTA Aviation Law Americas 2025 will address crucial topics shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of [...]

2025-07-03T09:51:57+03:00July 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet expands codeshare partnership with Aeromexico, unlocking 10 new destinations

Source: WestJet Aeromexico guests travelling from Mexico to benefit from partnership with newly added code and access to four additional Canadian cities WestJet has announced an expansion of its reciprocal codeshare partnership with Aeromexico, offering guests on both sides of the continent enhanced access to a broader network of destinations all with the ease of a single booking. Available today, guests travelling to and from WestJet's Canadian network, including its global hub in Calgary, can expand their horizons to some of the airlines' most interesting destinations with the convenience of booking their entire journey on one ticket, seamless single connection, baggage transfers and earning WestJet Rewards throughout. "As the number one Canadian carrier to Mexico, WestJet's expanded partnership with Aeromexico [...]

2025-07-03T10:47:42+03:00July 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|