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 [...]

Source: NAV Portugal NAV Portugal controlled 917,077 IFR flights in Portuguese airspace in 2024, an increase of 7.5 per cent compared to 2023, and a new annual high. Last year's figures confirm the sustained growth trend in aviation and NAV Portugal's ability to respond to the increased demand without compromising its high standards of safety and efficiency. In 2024, NAV Portugal managed to reduce the average delays per controlled IFR movement en route, with this indicator standing at 0.39 minutes, a 14 per cent reduction compared to 2023. This reduction was achieved in a context of record levels of traffic, which is a milestone worth highlighting, says Pedro Ângelo, CEO of NAV Portugal: “Despite the significant growth in traffic, we have [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the official nomination period for the of Two new industry leadership awards has opened. The two new awards are designed to recognize Inspirational Leaders of today and Rising Stars of tomorrow. The two new awards and the TIACA Hall of Fame award will be presented at the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit, June 23-25, Hong Kong.  The first of the new Awards, the Inspirational Leadership Award, will recognize an individual who has been identified by the next generation of air cargo professionals as an inspirational figure who has demonstrated a profound impact on the air cargo industry during the previous 12 months. The Leadership Award will be selected by an independent jury [...]

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of November 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For November 2024, 0.5% of flights were cancelled, higher than the 0.1% cancellation rate for November 2023. Flight Operations The 611,793 flights operated in November 2024 were 102.14% of the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023. Operated flights in November 2024 were up 2.14% year-over-year from the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023 and down 5.87% month-over-month from 649,969 flights operated in October 2024. In November [...]

Source: Airbus 766 commercial aircraft delivered  Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 billion EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion; EPS (reported) € 5.36 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.5 billion 2024 guidance achieved Dividend proposals: dividend of € 2.00 per share; special dividend of € 1.00 per share 2025 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025. “We achieved strong order intake across all businesses in 2024, with a book-to-bill well above 1, confirming the solid demand for our products and services. We delivered on our 2024 guidance in what was a testing year for Airbus,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We refocused our efforts on key [...]

Source: ALTA José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. Peter Cerdá, the current Regional Vice President for the Americas of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will assume of Executive Director and CEO of ALTA The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging period. Under his leadership, ALTA experienced significant growth, skillfully navigating the turbulences of the pandemic and achieving a series of [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking. "TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Hong Kong, a key sector for ecommerce shipments within our industry. We are looking forward to a robust conference program focused on issues that affect the industry every day, from incorporating AI into the industry to abruptly changing tensions and regulations," said Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair. Cathay Cargo will kickoff the event with a tour of their cargo terminal facility on [...]