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TIACA Executive Summit 2025 Celebrated Growth, Collaboration & Innovation Across the Industry

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) proudly announces the resounding success of its Executive Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong from June 24-26. Hosted by Cathay Cargo, the Executive Summit brought together over 280 senior executives from across the global air cargo ecosystem.  The Executive Summit offered participants the chance to engage in strategic conversations around the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today, including AI integration, sustainability, regulatory alignment, digital transformation, airport development, e-commerce and how to respond to the current global geo-political tensions. This year's edition continued TIACA's mission of connecting air cargo leaders, innovators, and rising talent in a collaborative and future-focused environment. The Executive Summit, was opened by Ms. Mable Chan, JP, Secretary [...]

2025-06-27T11:16:36+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Canada Enhances its rail connections in Germany through Codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail, operated by Deutsche Bahn

Source: Air Canada Partnership creates seamless and convenient rail connections at Frankfurt Airport Air Canada announced an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement enables a seamless, intermodal itinerary booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air Canada's up to five-times daily flights to Frankfurt Airport. The codeshare expansion enhances Air Canada's international rail and bus intermodal network, which includes intermodal interlining partnerships in seven European countries and South Korea. "Air Canada is very pleased to expand its rail offer in Germany with codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail, operated by Deutsche Bahn, the Star Alliance's first intermodal [...]

2025-06-27T11:44:25+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Iberia Inspires Aviation Careers Among Young Women with the Fourth Edition of “Quiero Ser”

Source: Iberia The initiative is aimed at girls between the ages of 14 and 18. Participants experienced an immersive day in the world of commercial aviation and aircraft maintenance, with visits to flight simulators, the Engine and Component Workshops, the Test Bench, and Hangar 6. Iberia has held a new edition of “Quiero Ser,” its program designed to spark interest in aviation careers among young women, in collaboration with CAE and Technovation Girls. In this fourth edition, 35 participants aged 14 to 18 had the opportunity to explore the world of commercial aviation and aircraft maintenance up close, gaining first-hand insight into the daily work of a pilot, an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), or an engineer. During the day, the [...]

2025-06-27T11:51:14+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Wine and alpine: American Airlines adds new destinations for travelers to explore more outdoors

Source: American Airlines American’s industry-leading domestic network grows stronger with new service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN), and Santa Maria, California (SMX), coming later this year. In addition, customers can also enjoy easier access to Fort Myers, Florida (RSW); Missoula, Montana (MSO); and Santa Fe, New Mexico (SAF), with new flights just in time for the winter holiday season. American has added more than 50 new routes in 2025, giving customers more convenient access to more destinations around the world. While summer is heating up, customers dreaming of skiing down glistening snow-topped slopes, exploring the mesas and mountains of New Mexico or relaxing on the beaches of Southwest Florida will have more options this winter with American Airlines. “American is [...]

2025-06-27T11:22:57+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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TIACA Celebrates Formal Induction of Jan Krems as the 2025 Entry Into the Hall of Fame

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Jan Krems, President of United Cargo, was formally inducted into the TIACA Hall of Fame on June 26, 2025. The ceremony celebrated Jan's remarkable achievements and enduring contributions to the global air cargo industry.  "I am truly honored and deeply grateful to be inducted into the TIACA Hall of Fame. This recognition means a great deal to me — not only as a personal milestone after nearly 40 years in this fantastic industry, but because it reflects a journey built with many people, in many places, over many years." stated Jan Krems, President, United Cargo, Vice President, United Airlines Jan Krems was recognized for his outstanding leadership, [...]

2025-06-27T11:18:47+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Ostend-Bruges Airport and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) Take Top Honors

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) was proud to present awards to the winners of the seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, in partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems. These awards celebrate innovative approaches and impactful initiatives making the air cargo industry more sustainable and socially responsible. Two categories were judged: Start-Up/Small Business and Corporate. A panel of seven esteemed industry leaders and sustainability experts evaluated entries based on their innovation, impact, feasibility, and long-term value. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP Cargosystems said, "To everyone who participated, your great innovations are driving air cargo towards a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and industry progress go hand in hand. Congratulations to all of the finalists, and a [...]

2025-06-27T11:28:14+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price and payment terms. Specifically, the SAF Matchmaker addresses three critical issues: Efficiency: The availability of a central platform will simplify SAF procurement by making it easier and faster for all parties to connect without additional fees. It will therefore facilitate further development of the voluntary market for SAF purchasing. Connectivity: SAF producers and suppliers can post available or planned SAF volumes while [...]

2025-06-27T11:49:31+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American Airlines to elevate the premium travel experience at Miami International Airport with new Flagship lounge and expanded Admirals Club lounge

Source: American Airlines American Airlines continues to invest in the Miami community with its latest plans to build a brand-new Flagship® lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA), along with expanding its Admirals Club®lounge footprint. Once complete, the expansion and upgrades will nearly double the amount of lounge space for American customers traveling through MIA. Additional construction details and timing will be revealed at a later date. “We’re excited to expand and elevate the premium experience for our Flagship®customers and also provide a more spacious and calming environment in our Admirals Club® lounges,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “Our strong partnership with airport leaders and county officials has allowed us to identify solutions that will make our customers’ experience [...]

2025-06-26T09:46:37+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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IAH Terminal B Update: Houston’s boldblueprint for the future of travel

Source: Houston Airports From steel beams to glass walls, IAH's $2.5  billion transformation is now visible in the skies—and on the ground—redefining the way Houston connects. Aerial photos of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from May 2024 show a bare apron, scattered dirt patches and early groundwork. Twelve months later, June 2025 imagery reveals dramatic change: a sprawling dual-pier steel structure, newly installed curtain wall glass and a maze of cranes and support vehicles humming across the tarmac. From the ground, the transformation is even more striking. Glass now stretches across the new Terminal B North concourse, catching reflections of the sky and signaling the terminal’s future form. Massive cranes tower above the construction zone as workers install roof decking, [...]

2025-06-26T09:38:51+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Iberia Group to Operate 1,921 Flights During the First Weekend of Summer

Source: Iberia 266,498 seats available between June 27 and 29 916 short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul flights scheduled Ten additional charter flights will be operated, mostly linked to cruise operations The ten most popular destinations: Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, London, Paris, Rome, Bogotá, and Mexico City The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum) will operate 1,921 flights from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, marking the start of the summer holiday travel period. This operational boost translates into 266,498 seats offered on domestic, European, and long-haul flights. Of the total flights scheduled over these three days, 916 are short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul. In addition to regular flights, Iberia Group has programmed [...]

2025-06-26T09:27:10+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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