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ITA Airways launches new Chicago-Rome nonstop Flight

Source: ITA Airways This new intercontinental destination joins the direct long-haul flights already operating to another 6 in North America and to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires in Latin America Today ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O'Hare - Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection. The inaugural flight, which departed at 3:00 p.m. (local time) from the American city, was operated with the new Airbus A330neo, the cutting edge of ITA Airways’ fleet and the ultimate reference in technology, digitalization, innovation, efficiency and “Made in Italy” design. To celebrate the launch of the new intercontinental route, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the departure gate of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in the presence of Emiliana Limosani, ITA Airways [...]

2024-04-08T13:29:21+03:00April 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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ICAO urges States to accelerate ratification of international unruly air passenger treaty

Source: ICAO In response to the increase in incidents of unruly passenger behavior on international flights being reported by regulators and airlines, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued an urgent call to its Member States to fast-track the ratification of the 2014 Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft (Montréal Protocol 2014 or MP14). Since its adoption on 4 April 2014, MP14 has sought to remedy jurisdictional gaps that hinder the effective prosecution of offences occurring on international flights. "On the tenth anniversary of MP14, it is crucial that Member States reinforce their commitment to safe air travel by ratifying this essential treaty," urged Salvatore Sciacchitano, President of the ICAO Council. [...]

2024-04-05T14:53:17+03:00April 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada Inaugurates Newest Pacific Route from Vancouver to Singapore

Source: Air Canada The only non-stop flights linking Canada and Singapore Four times weekly, year-round flights facilitating connections across North America via YVR and to Southeast Asia, Southern India and Western Australia via Singapore Route is nearly 13,000 km and is Air Canada's longest flight measured by distance  Air Canada's much anticipated route launched from its Vancouver (YVR) Pacific hub last night and arrived this morning in Singapore, marking the inaugural of the airline's newest international route and the only non-stop flight between Canada and Singapore. Stretching 12,818 kilometres (7,965 miles), the route is the airline's longest flight measured by distance with a flying time of up to 16 hours and five minutes. "Air Canada is thrilled to welcome customers onboard our [...]

2024-04-05T15:13:19+03:00April 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Frontier Airlines Announces New Routes, Expanding Operations Across 12 Airports

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. in June and July of 2024, to destinations spanning the East Coast to West Coast and Pacific Northwest to the Southeast. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19*. "As consumers look to take to the skies this summer for leisure or business travel, we're thrilled to further expand our route map from coast to coast," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. "More destinations from more airports means Frontier Airlines can provide 'Low Fares Done Right' to even more customers during the busy summer travel season." New service from Buffalo [...]

2024-04-05T15:22:28+03:00April 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Biometrics Holds the Key to Smarter Digital Travel

Source: SITA New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out around the world    In 1930, there were only around 6 000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, this had risen to just under 500,000*. Fast-forward to 2019 and it had exploded to 4 billion travelers. In fact the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects 8 billion air travelersannually by 2040. The demand for air-travel is booming. To prepare for this, 425 major construction projects (worth around US$450 billion) were already put underway at existing global airports. The industry also invested in 225 new airport projects in 2022, according to the Centre for Aviation. Bricks and mortar infrastructure is only part of the solution [...]

2024-04-05T15:10:43+03:00April 5th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Latest Step Toward Launching New Reconnecting Communities Institute

Source: US DOT Contract awarded to provide technical assistance for grantees and potential grantees under the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the award of a contract of up to $27 million to Cadmus Group, Inc. to establish and administer the Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI or Institute). The RCI will be DOT's center for learning on restoring and reconnecting communities that have been harmed, isolated, and cut off from opportunity by past transportation choices. The Institute will assist communities in developing and delivering reconnection projects that better connect people to jobs, education, health care, and economic opportunities being created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, particularly the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program. "The Biden-Harris administration [...]

2024-04-05T14:56:53+03:00April 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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IATA: Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February 2023). International demand rose 26.3% compared to February 2023; capacity was up 25.5% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 79.3% (+0.5ppt on February 2023). Domestic demand rose 15.0% compared to February 2023; capacity was up 9.4% year-on-year and the load factor was 82.6% (+4.0ppt compared to February 2023). Note that February 2024 was a leap year with one extra day compared to [...]

2024-04-05T18:47:46+03:00April 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ALTA presents Mexico Aviation Insight

Source: ALTA The association highlights the potential of the best-connected market in LAC The figures for Mexico's air transport market are impressive: 118.1 million passengers were carried in 2023, 10,6% up on 2022, the highest figure in its history. Domestic passengers made up 54% of the traffic, making Mexico the second largest domestic market in Latin America, following Brazil. This is a positive trajectory. "Over the last 15 years, both the domestic and international markets have grown steadily at a 5.7% and 5.1% average, respectively, figures that are above the world average," highlights ALTA Mexico Aviation Insight, a compendium of statistics on the air transport in the country developed by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Meanwhile, [...]

2024-04-04T08:24:18+03:00April 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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TIACA Welcomes Six New Members to the Board

Source: TIACA The new Board members bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the industry. New Board members include Jannie Davel, MSC Cargo, Martin Drew, Atlas Air, Diogo Elias, Avianca Cargo, Dirk Goovaerts, Swissport International, Boon Kiam Kuah, SATS Ltd. and Nichole Schulz, UPS. Jannie Davel is the Senior Vice President of MSC Air Cargo – MSC Air Cargo is the number one shipping company in the world and as of Q4-22 has entered into Air Freight transportation sector with creation of MSC Air Cargo division. Click here to view full biography. Martin Drew is the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc – Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings is a long term or [...]

2024-04-04T08:17:30+03:00April 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada and Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Spotlight Illegal Wildlife Trade and Biodiversity Challenges

Source: Air Canada Air Canada launches new awareness campaign across its in-flight entertainment, social media and more to raise awareness of illegal wildlife trade Preserving wildlife has been a component of Air Canada's environmental and sustainability efforts to "Do More" Aeroplan to launch a points match week in support of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada from April 22-28 Air Canada is first airline globally to showcase conservation documentaries onboard from Age of Union Building on its partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada (JGIC), Air Canada is launching a new initiative to spotlight illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and its impact on global biodiversity. In collaboration with JGIC and involvement from Dr. Jane Goodall herself, the awareness campaign will [...]

2024-04-04T08:09:08+03:00April 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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