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Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over 100 airports in Europe

Source: Neste Corporation Photo: Courtesy of World Fuel Services Neste and World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at more than 100 airports across World Fuel's UK and European network. The extended agreement helps support World Fuel's ability to secure SAF supply and comply with regulatory requirements, including the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation and the UK SAF mandate. Through World Fuel's European network, SAF will be available to its commercial, business and general aviation customers, ensuring a reliable supply of SAF for these customers. The agreement builds on a long-standing collaboration between the two companies, combining World Fuel's established aviation fuel supply distribution [...]

2026-02-18T10:34:22+02:00February 19th, 2026|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years (2027–2031), a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion over the same period, and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness. AENA, the operator of most airports in Spain, has proposed an annual increase of 3.8% (excluding inflation) for the five-year period covered by the Third Airport Regulation Document (DORA III). Airlines reject this proposal, citing AENA’s consistent underestimation of traffic growth and the excessive regulated returns it has earned during previous regulatory periods. Between 2017 and 2025, excluding the two pandemic years, actual passenger [...]

2026-02-18T12:36:59+02:00February 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Aena proposes 13 billion euros of investment for all airports in its network in Spain and an average annual increase of 43 cents per passenger in airport charges

Source: Aena The final amount of the charges at each airport shall be adjusted to its size and will therefore be lower at smaller airports, as airport charges are different per airport Aena must guarantee, as it has demonstrated so far, that the airport network in Spain is safe, receives all necessary maintenance, has the capacity to accommodate future traffic demand, and offers the best quality ratings for passengers and airlines, which can be summed up in the philosophy that "every airport counts" The major investments made two decades ago have until now enabled airports to accommodate the increased demand of recent years, and to simultaneously maintain a moderate level of investment as well as reduce airport charges However, airports [...]

2026-02-19T06:13:10+02:00February 19th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025

Source: ALTA In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared to 2024, equivalent to 17.5 million additional passengers. Eighty-four percent of net growth came from intra-regional traffic (domestic plus intra-regional international). Total number of flights increased 2% year-on-year, while total seat capacity rose 3.1%. On average, 160 seats per flight were operated in 2025, compared to 158 in 2024[i]. Key Indicators Capacity measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK) grew 4.6% year-on-year. Demand, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), increased 4.5% year-on-year. The average load factor reached 83.7%. In December, air traffic in LAC reached 44.3 million passengers, up 5.4% year-on-year — the second-highest monthly growth [...]

2026-02-18T13:40:20+02:00February 18th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ICAO Welcomes Its First Group of Global Ambassadors and Champions

Source: ICAO The Americas are represented in this group by distinguished industry leaders from Argentina, Canada (2), Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic (2) and Guyana The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has designated its first group of Ambassadors and Champions under the ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme. These distinguished aviation leaders and experts will help raise awareness of the sector and inspire the next generation to become part of aviation, a field of opportunity, innovation, and global impact. ICAO Global Ambassadors and Champions work across their respective countries and regions to promote aviation’s role in connecting communities and advancing sustainable development worldwide. Through speaking engagements and community and digital outreach, Global Ambassadors introduce aviation to broad audiences and showcase the diverse [...]

2026-02-18T10:16:04+02:00February 18th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada Expands its Mexico Presence with New Montreal-Guadalajara Route and 18% More Capacity this Summer to Sought After Destinations, Supporting Canada’s Trade Diversification

Source: Air Canada   New year-round flights to Guadalajara from Montréal starts June 2026 Montréal-Cancún increases to 11 weekly flights Toronto-Monterrey increases to 4 weekly flights Vancouver-Mexico City increases to 11 weekly flights Vancouver-Puerto Vallarta increases to 2 weekly flights Air Canada today announced it is strategically expanding its summer schedule to Mexico with 18 per cent more seat capacity over last summer. While Canada and Mexico are deepening ties, the airline is further strengthening its schedule to Mexico to support growing travel to and from Mexico. Highlights of Air Canada's Mexican network growth include the addition of new, year-round flights from Montréal to Guadalajara, as well as increased frequencies to Cancún, Monterrey, Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, four in-demand [...]

2026-02-18T13:28:10+02:00February 18th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Delta’s largest Hawaii schedule: MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns

Source: Delta Air Lines The expanded winter lineup offers new MSP–Maui service, BOS–Honolulu returns, added flying from ATL, DTW and JFK, an earlier Kona launch from SLC and aircraft enhancements.  Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui and the return of Boston to Honolulu beginning Dec. 19, 2026, complemented by expanded flying and aircraft upgrades across its existing Hawaii routes as part of the airline’s most robust seasonal schedule to date. “Hawaii plays an important role in our long-haul leisure network,” said Amy Martin, Vice President of Network Planning – Delta Air Lines. “This expansion strengthens [...]

2026-02-18T12:59:00+02:00February 18th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefits, unlocking more rewards and connectivity for travellers

Source: WestJet Members can earn and redeem WestJet Rewards on codeshare flights with Virgin Atlantic via London-Heathrowto the United Arab Emirates, The Maldives and South Africa. WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to deliver more value to their loyalty members. Beginning today, WestJet Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can earn points with their preferred loyalty program on each other's entire network including VS-WS codeshare flights. The update to the partnership is particularly meaningful for WestJet guests travelling on Virgin Atlantic's Toronto (YYZ) - London (LHR) route, which serves as a popular bridge for thousands of Canadians that connect through Toronto Pearson to reach Virgin Atlantic's primary hub at London Heathrow. "Strengthening ties with a world-class airline like [...]

2026-02-18T13:27:30+02:00February 18th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Aena unveiled investment plan for the Block of 11 airports in Brazil

Source: Aena   The Director-President of Aena Brasil, Santiago Yus, presented, at the Palácio do Planalto that houses the Office of the President of the Republic in Brasilia, the formalization of the investment plan aimed at the expansion and modernization of the Block of 11 airports managed by Aena Brasil in the states of São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Pará. The financing of the plan will be borne by the BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) and Banco Santander. The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and several Brazilian cabinet ministers and authorities. Santiago Yus stated that "beyond the significant financial volume, 5.7 billion [...]

2026-02-17T08:07:56+02:00February 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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American Airlines named first-ever Official Airline of Women in Aviation International’s annual conference

Source: American Airlines   As American Airlines celebrates 100 years of connecting people and places around the world, the airline is proud to announce its partnership with global nonprofit Women in Aviation International (WAI). As a strategic partner for 2026, American will serve as the first-ever Official Airline for the 37th Women in Aviation International Conference to be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, March 19-21. WAI is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in aviation and aerospace. With more than 20,000 members in 120 countries, WAI envisions a world where the sky is open to all, and aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers. The organization focuses on investing in [...]

2026-02-17T08:09:03+02:00February 17th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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