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Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July

Source: ALTA International cargo accounted for roughly 85% of the total volume moved during the month, with Brazil standing out as the largest market at nearly 75,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July Air cargo traffic to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, measured in metric tons carried, rose by 2.2% in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. International cargo accounted for roughly 85% of the total volume moved during the month, with Brazil standing out as the largest market at nearly 75,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% (see Chart 1). However, the region’s overall growth pace eased slightly, slowing by 0.4 percentage [...]

2025-09-23T20:57:01+03:00September 23rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Keeps Ottawa connected Year-Round

Source: Air Canada Ottawa-London Heathrow flights continue through Winter 2025-26 Only Canadian airline linking Canada's capital non-stop to Europe Wide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa Air Canada announced today its Ottawa to London Heathrow non-stop flights will continue for Winter 2025-26, ensuring year-round connectivity between Canada's capital city and the United Kingdom's largest airport and a premier international gateway. Flights are available for booking now at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents. "Air Canada continues to solidify its leadership serving our country's capital and we are excited to keep Ottawa connected to one of the world's most important global gateways all year long. Customers travelling for business, corporate and leisure from the National Capital Region and abroad [...]

2025-09-23T20:48:44+03:00September 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and Hope Air host second annual Haul for Hope Event at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Source: WestJet Edmontonians come together to haul a WestJet Q400 aircraft in support of Canadian families in need of medical care far from home WestJet joins more than 100 participants across eight teams to haul a 67,000-pound WestJet Q400 aircraft raising $30,000 to support Canadians who require travel to access medical care far from home. "WestJet is proud to partner with Hope Air for the second consecutive year to host today's Haul for Hope Event in Edmonton, one of our key focus cities," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, WestJet Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs. "The overwhelming turnout at today's event is a testament to the transformative impact of WestJet's partnership with Hope Air and incredible community support that reinforces our shared [...]

2025-09-23T20:50:32+03:00September 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines partners with Champagne Bollinger to elevate the art of travel

Source: American Airlines For the first time, American Airlines will partner with a prestige Champagne on the ground and in the air with Champagne Bollinger, the iconic family-owned Maison recognized globally for its winemaking excellence and craftsmanship. This collaboration underscores American’s dedication to premium hospitality, thoughtful curation and world-class service. “At American, our focus is on elevating the experience for our customers and we’re excited to announce this partnership with Champagne Bollinger,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “A House as storied as Bollinger is the perfect fit for American on the eve of our centennial year.” For nearly 200 years, Champagne Bollinger has been celebrated for its uncompromising savoir-faire and time-honored traditions, with Pinot Noir at the heart [...]

2025-09-23T20:42:10+03:00September 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Is aviation ready for the legal challenges of the future?

Source: ALTA The ALTA Aviation Law Americas 2025 Conference brought together experts in Lima to debate innovation, regulation, and competitiveness The regulations shaping the aviation sector and emerging technologies were at the core of the 17th ALTA Aviation Law Americas, held in Lima from September 17 to 19. Over three days, government authorities, law firms, and airlines addressed the main legal, financial, technological, and political challenges directly impacting aviation, ranging from infrastructure and operations to the evolution of consumer relations. “The ALTA Aviation Law is a key forum to discuss the regulatory frameworks that are transforming aviation in our region. In Lima, we tackled topics such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, seeking solutions that balance innovation, competitiveness, and legal certainty. [...]

2025-09-22T13:56:43+03:00September 22nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World to champion airport priorities at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montreal

Source: ACI World Calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel demand soars Airports Council International (ACI) World will champion airport priorities at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly in Montreal (23 September–3 October), calling on regulators to advance safer operations, seamless travel, net-zero pathways, and stronger connectivity as air travel continues to soar. The ICAO Assembly gathers over 2,000 leaders from governments and civil aviation authorities to set international policies, priorities, and standards that govern the civil aviation industry. "With passenger traffic forecast to double to 18.9 billion by 2047, airports must have a strong voice at the ICAO Assembly—the defining global forum for international aviation, where the industry's direction [...]

2025-09-22T13:40:04+03:00September 22nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta’s ‘A Century of Flight’ documentary debuts

Source: Delta Air Lines   Following the premiere at Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre, Delta’s Centennial film, “A Century of Flight,” is now available to watch online.  Last week, thousands of Delta people, partners and community members gathered at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta for a first look at the airline’s Centennial documentary, “A Century of Flight.”  Previewed in the trailer above and now available to view here, the 45-minute documentary was produced and directed by Academy-Award nominee Joshua Seftel of Smartypants Pictures. It tells the story of Delta’s 100-year climb and how the airline rose from humble beginnings as a crop-dusting company to a leader in global aviation, overcoming countless challenges along the way. The story is told by employees [...]

2025-09-22T14:18:08+03:00September 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ATR Strengthens U.S. Presence with Strategic Engagement in Washington D.C.

Source: ATR ATR took a decisive step forward in the United States, with a week of high-level engagements in Washington D.C. that highlighted its commitment to regional aviation and readiness to support the country’s evolving connectivity needs.  The company’s presence spanned three major events, with key airlines, prospects, lessors, regulators, industry leaders, institutional partners, and media representatives in attendance: a reception at the Italian Embassy, our very first Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), and an impactful presence at the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Leaders Conference.   These moments reflected a clear strategic direction for ATR in this priority market. The U.S. regional network is facing a pivotal shift:  300 hundred ageing jets will retire in the next decade Potential for 12 [...]

2025-09-22T13:43:49+03:00September 22nd, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

American’s 2025 Education Foundation scholars join a legacy of achievement

Source: American Airlines Shelly Yoder, Education Foundation scholarship recipient Skylar Yoder and Jason Yoder Nearly $1 million in scholarships awarded to 364 students across eight countries. 90 scholarship winners are first-generation college students. Education changes lives and sometimes entire family legacies. For Skylar Yoder, the daughter of longtime American Airlines Technical Crew Chief Jason Yoder, four Education Foundation scholarships helped pave the way to an Ivy League degree from Cornell University, a master’s from King’s College London and a career in global cybersecurity. The generational legacy began with her grandfather, an Amish wheat farmer who had only an eighth-grade education and spoke little English. Her father went on to build a successful 36-year career at American. Today, the journey continues [...]

2025-09-22T13:48:48+03:00September 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The woman who runs Houston’s skies

Source: Houston Airports Kelly Woodward, the first female COO of Houston Airports, is shaping the future of travel with grit, grace and a little Jersey edge. At 3 a.m., while most of Houston sleeps, Kelly Woodward sometimes does too, until her phone buzzes with a weather alert or an incident on the airfield. Cargo flights push through the night, storms shift across the Gulf, and the system she runs never really pauses. As chief operating officer of Houston Airports—and the first woman to hold the job—it’s her responsibility to keep the fourth-largest U.S. city connected to the world. In March 2024, Woodward made history when she was appointed chief operating officer of Houston Airports. The role puts her in charge [...]

2025-09-17T20:32:31+03:00September 19th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|