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Transportation Secretary Duffy Launches “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” Campaign, Announces $1B in Funding to Support Initiative

Source: FAA U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy launched his “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign ahead of a busy holiday travel season. The goal of the campaign is to address a common refrain from the public – it can be challenging to travel as a family. From needing more dedicated spaces for young children and exercise equipment, to finding places for mothers to nurse their children, to staying fit on the go, or struggling to find more healthy food options, the Trump Administration is committed to making every stage of the travel journey more seamless. To improve families’ experiences in airport terminals, Secretary Duffy announced $1 billion in funding to incentivize more family-friendly resources in airport terminals. This can [...]

2025-12-19T19:45:22+02:00December 19th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airlines set to receive first carbon offsetting requirements under ICAO’s global climate agreement

Source: ICAO Governments will soon inform airlines of their first ever requirements under the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), following ICAO's publication of a new calculation announced today. Carbon neutral growth is the primary objective of CORSIA and as of today, it is resulting in specific, actionable obligations for airlines. ICAO has calculated the growth of international aviation for 2024, enabling governments to determine the amount of CO₂ that each airline needs to offset to ensure that this growth is carbon neutral. This is done in compliance with the relevant requirements of the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Convention). Transparency is central to the CORSIA approach. In accordance with [...]

2025-12-16T19:53:19+02:00December 16th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TSA announces new labor framework on Jan. 11, 2026

Source: TSA The new approach eliminates waste, saves crucial time and refocuses employees The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that a new labor framework will be implemented starting Jan. 11, 2026, rescinding the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other determinations. The new framework will return the agency back into a security-focused framework that prioritizes workforce readiness, resource allocation and mission focus with an effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The new framework is based on a determination made by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Sept. 29, 2025, entitled "Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA's National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility, Mission Focus, Security Effectiveness, and Traveler Experience." Secretary [...]

2025-12-15T19:51:10+02:00December 15th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airline Service Quality Performance Data – September 2025

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Airline Service Quality Performance data compiled for the month of September 2025 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs, and scooters. For additional information and interactive charts on transportation's role in aviation, please visit BTS' Aviation Facts and Figures. BTS regularly updates TranStats, with both Marketing Carrier On-Time Performance (Beginning January 2018) and the Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance (1987-present).

2025-12-12T19:43:58+02:00December 12th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

New White Paper: How Stronger Air Cargo Networks Could Unlock Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunities and Healthcare Access

Source: TIACA A white paper published today by Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) reveals that structural gaps in global air cargo capacity allocation are constraining one of the world's fastest-growing regions and limiting access to essential medicines for hundreds of millions of people.  The document makes a contrast between Africa and the strong growth of Asia and Latin America. The Food and Farm for Health White Paper presents compelling evidence that the current distribution of airfreight capacity - where Sub-Saharan Africa receives just 2% of global cargo availability - not only restricts pharmaceutical accessibility, but also suppresses the region's ability to scale high-value agricultural exports. Drawing on a 10-year trends analysis, extensive market research, and an economic impact study, the white [...]

2025-12-11T21:05:46+02:00December 11th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

September 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 0.9% from the Same Month Last Year

Source: US DOT Systemwide (domestic and international), U.S. airlines carried 76.8 million systemwide (80.9 million seasonally adjusted) scheduled service passengers in September 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, September enplanements are down 1.2% from August and down 2.8% from the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS reported 67.4 million domestic passengers and 9.4 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in September, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic reports are filed monthly with BTS. See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for summary data since 2016 (Tables 1-24) and complete data since 2000. Trends (not seasonally adjusted) in U.S. airlines passenger enplanements September unadjusted  Systemwide enplanements (76.8M) were [...]

2025-12-11T19:37:29+02:00December 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Star Alliance Named World’s Leading Airline Alliance Once Again

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year's recognition reflects the Alliance's continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain. Commenting on the achievement, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said, "We are truly honoured to be named the World's Leading Airline Alliance once again, especially knowing it reflects the trust of travellers and industry peers. Our focus has always been on making customer journeys feel effortless, and our lounges bring the experience to [...]

2025-12-09T20:57:58+02:00December 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that: In 2025, SAF output is expected to reach 1.9 million tonnes (Mt) (2.4 billion liters), double the 1 Mt produced in 2024. However, in 2026, SAF production growth is projected to slow down and reach 2.4 Mt. SAF production in 2025 represents only 0.6% of total jet fuel consumption, increasing to 0.8% the following year. At current price levels, the SAF premium translates into an additional USD 3.6 billion in fuel costs for the industry in 2025. The estimated SAF output for 2025 of 1.9 Mt is a downward revision from IATA’s earlier forecasts due to lack of policy support [...]

2025-12-09T20:46:02+02:00December 9th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 17,187 Jobs in October 2025

Source: US DOT U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (both Full-Time and Part-Time) U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,049,241 workers in October 2025, 17,187 (1.67%) more workers than in September 2025 (1,032,054). U.S. scheduled-service passenger airlines employed 550,170 workers in October 2025, or 53% of the industry-wide total. Passenger airlines gained 1,911 employees in October 2025. American Airlines led scheduled passenger carriers, adding 783 employees; United Air Lines added 663, and Southwest Airlines added 268. U.S. cargo airlines employed 494,738 workers in October 2025, or 47% of the industry-wide total. Cargo carriers gained 15,288 employees in October. FedEx, the leading air cargo employer thanks in part to inclusion of its ground operations, increased employment [...]

2025-12-09T19:26:17+02:00December 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, the net profit margin is expected to be unchanged from 2025 at 3.9%. Net profit per passenger transported is expected to be $7.90 (below the 2023 high of $8.50, and unchanged from 2025). Operating profit in 2026 is expected to be $72.8 billion (up from $67.0 billion in 2025) for a net operating margin of 6.9% (improved on the 6.6% [...]

2025-12-09T20:50:31+02:00December 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|