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Air Canada and CAE Announced Eight Recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Source: Air Canada   Awarded to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada's premiere aerospace companies headquartered in Montreal, are pleased to announce today the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. Each year, up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers are awarded scholarships to pursue their training. Of these recipients, four aspiring commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors. "Each year, the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship allows us to witness the incredible talent, perseverance, and passion of [...]

2026-03-10T05:05:45+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines partners with America250 to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Source: American Airlines America250, the national nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is proud to announce that American Airlines will serve as an official sponsor and partner in this historic nationwide celebration. As one of the country’s most iconic and enduring brands, American will join a growing coalition of leading companies helping to engage more than 350 million Americans in this once-in-a-generation milestone. The partnership comes at a uniquely symbolic moment for American, which is celebrating its own centennial year in 2026. For 100 years, American has connected communities, powered economic growth and supported national priorities, defining what it means to move America forward. Founded in the early days [...]

2026-03-10T04:57:15+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Wizz Air UK obtained regulatory approval to operate flights to the United States

Source: Wizz Air Wizz Air UK has announced that it has officially received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. As communicated earlier, the airline has no intention or plans to launch regular commercial flights to the US, the new authorization represents a significant achievement and reflects months of preparation, regulatory coordination, and operational planning. With approvals now secured, Wizz Air UK may provide tailored charter flights for European football teams and supporters travelling to the World Cup, and to tour operators organizing group travel to the US. “This is a proud and exciting day for everyone at our airline,” said Yvonne Moynihan, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK. “Receiving approval to operate between the UK [...]

2026-03-10T04:54:41+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

The ultimate power duo: How Atmos™ Rewards and the oneworld® Alliance deliver a smoother, elevated global travel experience

Source: Alaska Airlines - By Chris Dong As a longtime oneworld® frequent flyer, I remember being excited when Alaska Airlines joined the global airline alliance in 2021. Alaska has long had a strong lineup of partners, but alliances — first introduced in the late 1990s — take those partnerships one step further, especially for Atmos™ Rewards status holders. Here’s how that plays out in real life: For the 2025 calendar year, I’m an Atmos Gold member, a mid-tier status holder in the Atmos Rewards program that requires 40,000 status points. Atmos Gold also automatically qualifies me for oneworld Sapphire tier (no extra enrollment or application required). That means my Atmos Rewards status carries across the entire oneworld network of 15 [...]

2026-03-10T04:52:46+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Rotate to Implement Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering at American Airlines Cargo

Source: Rotate American Airlines Cargo has selected Rotate to implement its Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering solutions, marking a major step forward in the carrier’s ongoing commercial digitization journey. The deployment will equip American’s Cargo commercial organization with intelligent, data-driven tools designed to elevate customer engagement and drive more informed, proactive decision-making. Sales Cockpit continuously evaluates market conditions to identify high value opportunities for the sales organization, ensuring teams are always equipped with relevant insights to better serve their clients. The platform also provides for seamless integration into the airline’s CRM, enabling the sales organization to work more efficiently and stay ahead of customer needs. Sales Steering strengthens this effort by enhancing American’s commercial team’s efforts to shape an optimized [...]

2026-03-09T16:38:51+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Air Canada’s Fleet Transformation Takes Flight as 737 MAX Aircraft Begin Air Canada Rouge Service

Source: Air Canada   First Air Canada Rouge 737 MAX aircraft featuring personal seatback entertainment, Fast, Free Wi-Fi and reclining seats, is now in service Air Canada Rouge's new Vancouver crew base opens today, growing leisure travel options from Western Canada 45 Boeing 737 MAX are expected to transition to Rouge by the end of 2026, supporting Air Canada cabin upgrades across North America Air Canada has announced the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge, introducing the industry's best leisure carrier experience. This marks the latest milestone in Rouge's comprehensive cabin renewal program, focused on delivering a more comfortable, connected, and consistent onboard experience. This fleet transition will allow most customers [...]

2026-03-06T07:14:36+02:00March 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines donates auxiliary power unit to Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Chicago

Source: American Airlines Donation provides students with hands-on access to vital aircraft equipment during their studies Airline strengthens Chicago ties with recent hiring of more than 100 local aviation maintenance professionals American Airlines donated an auxiliary power unit (APU) to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) – Chicago yesterday at a ceremony held in the school’s hangar. The donation provides the school’s more than 400 students with hands-on access to vital aircraft equipment that will not only help them during their studies, but prepare the next generation on the same type of equipment they’ll maintain post-grad. The donated APU previously flew on American’s McDonnell Douglas MD80 fleet for 29 years and for more than 74,000 takeoffs and landings. “American is [...]

2026-03-05T11:11:18+02:00March 5th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Relaunches Athens Service for Summer 2026 From Toronto and Montreal

Source: Athens International Airport Air Canada will relaunch and expand its seasonal service between Athens and Canada for the Summer 2026 travel season, offering daily flights to both Montreal and Toronto. We are starting up this service a few weeks earlier than last year! This summer, Montréal to Athens will be operated up to 10 times weekly, and Toronto to Athens will be operated up to 11 times weekly. “Air Canada is delighted to relaunch its Athens service for the 2026 season, offering more choice and more convenience for travellers between Greece and North America. Our flights strengthen an essential bridge between Greece and Canada — connecting families, supporting business, and fostering cultural exchange. With our expanded schedule, three cabin [...]

2026-03-05T11:20:07+02:00March 5th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Qatar Airways Service Update & Status

Source: Qatar Airways Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on 06 March by 0900 Doha time (0600 UTC). We appreciate your patience during this temporary suspension. Booking assistance If you have a confirmed booking with a travel date between 28 February and 10 March 2026, you are eligible for: Complimentary date changes of up to 14 days from the original travel date, or Refund of the unused value of your ticket. We are experiencing high call volumes, so wait times may be longer than usual. Please only [...]

2026-03-05T10:40:27+02:00March 5th, 2026|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

American Airlines launches promotion offering up to 5,000 Loyalty Points

Source: American Airlines Ready, set, jet promotion launches into full swing with new AAdvantage® program year New Loyalty Point Reward options now available Vote for the AAdvantage® program in the 2026 Freddie Awards American Airlines is ushering in the 2026 AAdvantage® program year by bringing back its popular “Ready, set, jet” promotion, giving millions of AAdvantage® members a head start toward status and rewards. For a limited time, AAdvantage® members may earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for each flight taken from now through April 30 — up to 5,000 Loyalty Points total. Here’s how members can make the most of the offer: Register for the promotion in their AAdvantage® account Book an eligible American Airlines flight (offer excludes Basic Economy) [...]

2026-03-04T11:59:30+02:00March 4th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|