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SkyTeam partners with Trenitalia to offer unrivalled travel options across Italy

Source: SkyTeam Tie-up combines plane and high-speed train, giving customers greater choice SkyTeam to offer more intermodal travel than any other global airline alliance SkyTeam and Trenitalia, Italy’s leading rail operator and part of FS Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. Announced today at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, the partnership will enable customers to explore Italy using high-speed Frecciarossa train services - Trenitalia’s high-speed network in Italy - facilitating intermodal travel across the country by combining air and rail itineraries in a single reservation. With Trenitalia as part of SkyTeam’s global network, customers will be able to book a journey that connects air and rail segments. [...]

2024-10-10T07:52:32+03:00October 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Certification of Puebla and Ciudad Victoria International Airports in the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Council International Airports Council International

Source: ACI-LAC The Group Aeroportuario, Ferroviario, de Servicios Auxiliares y Conexos Olmeca-Maya-Mexica has obtained Level 1 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, granted by the Airports Council International (ACI). Grupo Aeroportuario, Ferroviario, de Servicios Auxiliares y Conexos Olmeca-Maya-Mexica (GAFSACOMM) is pleased to announce that Puebla and Ciudad Victoria International Airports have obtained Level 1 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, awarded by Airports Council International (ACI). The Airport Carbon Accreditation program is an international recognition that evaluates and certifies the efforts made by airports to measure and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. Globally, this program is the only one of its kind, highlighting carbon management initiatives, implementation of energy efficiency plans and adoption of sustainable practices. The certification [...]

2024-10-09T15:16:05+03:00October 9th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Arajet joins ALTA

Source: ALTA Arajet, a low-cost airline from the Dominican Republic, has become the newest airline member of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director and CEO, highlighted: "We are pleased to welcome Arajet to ALTA. Their focus on democratizing air transport, along with their commitment to sustainability, is an example of what this sector can offer to Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that lacks other equally efficient and safe means of transportation. Every time a plane lands in a community, it greatly benefits by generating jobs and opportunities for millions of people. We are confident that their participation will be key in continuing to drive growth and connectivity in Latin [...]

2024-10-09T15:05:11+03:00October 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Aeroplan’s Points Matching Week to Help Children and Their Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care is Underway

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan Points Matching Week takes place from October 7-13 Aeroplan points donated to the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program will be matched three to one by Aeroplan and its partners TD and CIBC The Hospital Transportation Program provides transportation for children who require air travel for medical treatment not available within their community.  This year's Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation's Hospital Transportation Program began yesterday and will run until Oct. 13, 2024. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, operates on the generous donations of Aeroplan Members and Aeroplan to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for medical treatment. During this week, Aeroplan and [...]

2024-10-09T19:14:30+03:00October 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Announces Third-Quarter Deliveries

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company has announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2024. The company will provide detailed third quarter financial results on October 23. Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows: Major Programs 3rd Quarter 2024 Year-to-Date 2024 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 92 229 767 6 15 777 4 11 787 14 36 Total 116 291 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 7 10 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 11 24 CH-47 Chinook (New) — 2 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 7 F-15 Models 3 10 F/A-18 Models 1 5 KC-46 Tanker 5 10 MH-139  3 3 P-8 Models 1 4 T-7A 1 1 Total1 34 76 1 Deliveries [...]

2024-10-09T15:18:33+03:00October 9th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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TSA stopped 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints nationwide during the first nine months of 2024

Source: TSA TSA screened a record number of travelers this summer Firearm detections slightly down from same period last year  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first nine months of 2024. This total represents an average of 18.3 firearms detected per day at TSA checkpoints, more than 93% of which were loaded. Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) screened more than 678 million passengers through the first three quarters of 2024, which comprised record-setting summer travel volumes, compared to more than 638 million passengers in the same period of 2023, an increase of nearly 6.3%. The rate of firearms discoveries at TSA checkpoints during the most recent quarter (July – September) was 7.5 firearms [...]

2024-10-09T19:51:42+03:00October 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ICAO and IRENA join forces to accelerate access to financing and implementation of aviation decarbonization projects

Source: ICAO In a crucial step towards achieving the aviation sector's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a landmark agreement to boost financing opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and other cleaner aviation energy projects. The Memorandum of Cooperation signed by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IRENA Director General Francesco La Camera at the G20 Energy Ministerial meeting in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, will allow the exploration of pathways to operationalize the ICAO Finvest Hub by facilitating the identification of financial resources for scaling up SAF, Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energy solutions. "The aviation clean energy transition is [...]

2024-10-08T08:15:46+03:00October 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American provides extra seats, customer flexibility in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Source: American Airlines The airline is adding more than 2,000 seats departing from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) late Monday and early Tuesday morning. Customers have additional flexibility to change their travel plans in multiple Florida markets. American Airlines is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast midweek. American will suspend operations at Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) shortly after midnight Tuesday, Oct. 8, due to local conditions. American is currently evaluating its operations at other airports in the region based on the latest weather forecasts. The airline will operate multiple additional flights with more than 2,000 seats late Monday evening, Oct. 7, [...]

2024-10-08T08:34:02+03:00October 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Alaska Airlines inaugurates service on five new routes

Source: Alaska Airlines We're expanding our presence in California and adding new coast-to-coast service sure to delight our guests in the Northwest. New routes include connections between Las Vegas and both San Diego and Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, between Los Angeles and both Pasco, Washington and Reno, and between Portland and Atlanta. Alaska Airlines has kicked off five new nonstop routes. Starting this month, guests can travel between Las Vegas and both San Diego and Santa Rosa/Sonoma County, and between Los Angeles and both Pasco, Washington, and Reno. We’re also resuming our nonstop service between Portland and Atlanta. "Travel demand continues to be strong, and we are excited to provide our guests with more options for their next business trip or [...]

2024-10-08T08:26:52+03:00October 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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WestJet Group and the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) outline partnership achievements, showcasing enhanced connectivity and record-breaking strategic growth

Source: WestJet New route additions will serve over 9,000 passengers looking to explore these vibrant locations, complementing WestJet's extensive sun and leisure schedule and further linking Winnipeg to sought-after Latin American and Caribbean markets The WestJet Group met with the WAA to deliver a progress update on the airline's successful growth strategy for Winnipeg, highlighting an impressive 21 per cent growth for 2024 in Manitoba's capital. "This winter, we will further expand to serve 22 destinations out of Winnipeg, compared to 18 last winter, increasing our capacity by 35 per cent, marking both record growth for us in the community and our largest capacity boost at any airport in Western Canada this season," said von Hoensbroech. "Our steadfast commitment to [...]

2024-10-08T08:31:33+03:00October 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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