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ACI-LAC Webinar: “Airport Operational Safety in the Age of Drones: Emerging Threats and Solutions for Airports”

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites its members to its webinar, organized in conjunction with Strinso, entitled "Airport Operational and Physical Security in the Age of Drones: Emerging Threats and Solutions for Airports." In a world where drones represent both innovation and a threat, the operational and physical security of airports is at stake. This ACI-LAC webinar, in collaboration with Strinso, brings together international experts to analyze current threats and present effective solutions for drone defense and perimeter protection. From the experiences of the FAA in the U.S. to advanced European technologies, we will explore strategies to protect airports against unauthorized incursions and drone-related air safety threats. Speakers Brandon Youngblood – Co-founder and CEO, Drone Security Services (DSS) Slaiby Stephan – Global [...]

2025-06-11T08:25:04+03:00June 11th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

SAS world’s most punctual airline second month in a row — topping both European and global rankings

Source: SAS SAS was once again named the world’s most punctual airline for May 2025, ranking first in both the Global Airlines and European Major Airlines categories in Cirium’s monthly report. The result follows a sustained focus across the company on improving operational stability and delivering more predictable journeys for travelers.  Over the past year, SAS has worked across departments to increase reliability and reduce delays. Measures have included closer coordination between teams, more structured daily planning, and better use of data to guide operations. The improvements are visible both in overall statistics and in day-to-day performance. “This achievement is a tribute to our incredible teams across SAS — end-to-end planning from network and crews to technicians and operations control [...]

2025-06-11T07:37:09+03:00June 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 33rd Anniversary

Source: Spirit Airlines Guest satisfaction metric soars to the highest in company history following Spirit's transformation Spirit Airlines is marking more than three decades as one of the nation's greatest champions for affordable travel by celebrating with its Guests who know the value of choosing Spirit. "Many travelers know they can count on us for affordable fares, but Spirit's super fans know we offer so much more with an elevated Guest experience, premium options and great value," said Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. "Nearly a year after launching our major transformation, we're proud to see our enhancements are resonating with our Guests." Spirit's net promoter score (NPS), which measures Guests' likelihood to recommend [...]

2025-06-11T08:42:39+03:00June 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Cargo Celebrated Opening of New Facility Offering Increased Capacity in Denver

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Cargo facility at the Denver International Airport (DEN) today, marking a milestone in the airline’s continued commitment to invest in infrastructure that supports its growing operations at the airport. The nearly 30,000 square foot warehouse brings a new level of Hospitality to Southwest Airlines® Denver-area Cargo Customers, with six loading docks enabling the Southwest Team to serve multiple Customers at the same time, large storage areas throughout the facility, and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products. “The new Southwest Airlines Cargo facility at Denver International Airport exemplifies our commitment to serve our Customers in the Denver region and beyond,” said Brian [...]

2025-06-11T08:12:37+03:00June 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines names members of new Customer Experience Advisory Board

Source: American Airlines American Airlines, which launched its Customer Experience (CX) organization under the leadership of Heather Garboden as Chief Customer Officer in February, has now named the members of its newly formed Customer Experience Advisory Board. The Customer Experience Advisory Board is an evolution of the airline’s Operational Excellence Advisory Board, adding three experts who bring more than 90 years of combined experience in customer insights and hospitality to the airline. Craig Reid was most recently President and CEO of the Auberge Resorts Collection, where he grew the luxury hotel portfolio from six properties to 28 — all bringing the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and gracious yet unobtrusive service. Reid also spent [...]

2025-06-10T07:39:57+03:00June 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Top Innovators to Spearhead Air Traffic Control Overhaul

Source: US DOT An Industry Days event will be hosted from today and for three days at USDOT HQ to encourage the best and brightest to apply U.S. Department of Transportation  announced that the Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a company to lead the building of a brand new, state of-the-art air traffic control system. To encourage companies to participate and discuss the plan, the DOT and FAA will host Industry Days June 10-12. The agency issued a Request for Information for an integrator to play a key role in executing President Trump and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s vision for building the air traffic system of the future. “We have an antiquated air traffic control system that is [...]

2025-06-10T07:56:01+03:00June 10th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing to Focus on Customers, Innovation and Partnership at Paris Air Show 2025

Source: Boeing Pavilion to offer visitors immersive and interactive experience Customer aircraft on static display will include a 777-300ER, F-15 Eagle, CH-47 Chinook, KC-46 Pegasus and P-8 Poseidon Wisk Aero's 6th generation all-electric air taxi on display Boeing will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show. "We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance," said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. "We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners at Le Bourget to demonstrate the work underway to restore trust and move Boeing forward." Boeing will exhibit various commercial and defense capabilities, autonomous technologies and comprehensive [...]

2025-06-10T07:48:05+03:00June 10th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ATR to Highlight Market Momentum at the 2025 Paris Airshow

Source: ATR ATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, will be present at the 55thInternational Paris Airshow, taking place from June 16 to June 22, at Chalet #A240-242. As a global leader in low-emission regional aviation, ATR will highlight its commitment to accelerating sustainable connections through a static display featuring the highly-efficient ATR 72-600 in the colours of Brazilian airline Azul. Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of product advancements, including the ATR Highline cabin mock-up, offering high-end interiors for an elevated flying experience. This premium cabin concept will also be on display in our virtual reality tool, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the comfort and sophistication of ATR’s latest cabin innovations. Guests will additionally [...]

2025-06-10T08:14:55+03:00June 10th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

American Airlines celebrates popular summer travel destinations with new European-inspired inflight dining menu

Source: American Airlines Having just launched new summer routes to Venice, Italy (VCE); Naples, Italy (NAP); Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI); and more, American Airlines is bringing a taste of travelers’ favorite European cities to the skies with a revamped inflight dining menu beginning this Wednesday, June 11. European flavors Summer travel is all about discovery, and as travelers look to experience the magic of Europe, the airline is bringing the essence of European destinations straight to customers’ seats with a new series of inflight summer menus. From bold, vibrant seafood dishes to timeless comfort food classics, every plate is designed to reflect the culture and cuisine of these iconic regions. Customers flying in Flagship® Business, a Flagship Suite® Preferred seat or [...]

2025-06-10T07:44:22+03:00June 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aeromexico presents its 2024 sustainability report

Source: Aeroméxico Grupo Aeroméxico has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking a milestone year as the airline celebrates 90 years of operation. The report outlines the company’s progress made on its path to 2050, guided by three fundamental pillars: World (environmental), People (social), and Extraordinary Business (governance). Key highlights from the 2024 report include: Expansion and operational leadership Aeromexico was recognized as the most punctual global airline in 2024 by the consulting firm Cirium, operating more than 195 thousand flights representing 99.89% of its scheduled services, 86.7% arriving on time. The company also recorded a 15% expansion in its international network thanks to the resumption of operations to Seoul, increased frequencies to Europe, and the opening of 27 new routes [...]

2025-06-09T08:46:17+03:00June 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|