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Universities support ICAO plan for next-generation workforce

Source: ICAO Thirty-four universities delivering aviation programmes have agreed to help develop ICAO's new Global Aviation Education Plan (GAEP), following a two-day workshop at Madrid's Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Aeronáutica y del Espacio (ETSIAE). The workshop marked the first consultation phase of GAEP, which is intended to align academic programmes with aviation industry needs. This alignment will be crucial as the industry continues to evolve and grow, while striving to achieve ICAO’s goals of zero fatalities and net zero emissions. Representatives from academic institutions from every world region reviewed ICAO's proposed framework and provided initial input on its structure and objectives. Opening remarks were delivered by Gustavo Alonso, Director of ETSIAE; David Benito, Director General of Civil Aviation of Spain's [...]

2025-05-06T09:55:45+03:00May 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Significantly Expands its Schedule to Latin America this Winter with Four New Destinations, 13 New Routes and 16% More Capacity

Source: Air Canada Toronto - Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadalajara Montreal – Santiago, Cartagena, Guatemala City Quebec City – Fort-de-France Halifax – Nassau, Montego Bay Ottawa– Nassau, Montego Bay Vancouver – Huatulco Air Canada has announced its winter sun schedule, reflecting its largest network expansion to Latin America to date with 16 per cent more seat capacity over last winter. Highlights of the carrier's exciting new services for the Winter 2025-26 season include new destinations to Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara. As well, 13 new routes including to Santiago, Pointe-a-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Nassau, Montego Bay, and Huatulco are being introduced, along with additional frequencies to popular vacation destinations. In total, with over 55 daily flights and more [...]

2025-05-06T08:21:48+03:00May 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines is ready for a “Suite Summer” as new premium Flagship Suite seats go on sale next week

Source: American Airlines American unveils the routes for its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring the private Flagship Suite seats. The inaugural international flight offering the premium Flagship Suite experience will be on June 5 from Chicago to London. Customers wanting a taste of the suite life can purchase tickets on select routes starting on Monday. Summer travel just got sweeter with the much-anticipated debut of American’s premium Flagship Suite® seats aboard the airline’s newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Starting Monday, customers can purchase tickets at aa.com and via American’s mobile app for the inaugural flight June 5 from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX) for Flight 2012, which will then return to ORD for its inaugural Flagship Suite® service [...]

2025-05-06T08:32:54+03:00May 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer highlights the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission capabilities at SOF Week in the U.S.

Source: Embraer The Special Operations Forces Week (SOF Week) annual conference, that takes place from until 07 in Tampa, Florida, is the third stop of the KC-390 Millennium demo tour in the United States. Embraer Defense & Security is exhibiting for the first time at the event aiming to promote the multi-mission capabilities of the medium airlift and tanker platform for special forces operations. SOF Week is the premier global gathering of special operators, industry leaders, and strategic partners to learn and connect. During the three-day event, one KC-390 Millennium operated by the Brazilian Air Force will be on display at Sheltair Aviation, located at the Tampa International Airport. Visitors can sign up for transportation to and from the jet [...]

2025-05-06T09:50:59+03:00May 6th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Sun Country Airlines Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Source: Sun Country Airlines Revenue of $327 million, highest quarter on record(1) GAAP diluted EPS of $0.66, operating income of $56 million and margin of 17.2% Adj. diluted EPS(2) of $0.72, adj. operating income(2) of $60 million, highest first quarter on record(1), and margin of 18.3% Approved a new $25 million share repurchase authority Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“Sun Country Airlines,” “Sun Country,” the “Company”) reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025. “Sun Country is pleased to report our eleventh consecutive profitable quarter with GAAP EPS of $0.66 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.72(2),” said Jude Bricker, Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country. “Despite the challenging scheduled revenue environment, we delivered $327 million of total revenue, our [...]

2025-05-06T08:45:44+03:00May 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO Council condemns radio frequency interference affecting civil aviation safety, urges DPRK to stop disruptive activities

Source: ICAO Through its decision published on 17 April 2025, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) noted with grave concern the continuing incidents of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) radio frequency interference in the Incheon Flight Information Region (FIR), which have been ongoing since 2 October 2024. The Council noted that these interference incidents, originating from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), continue despite previous Council decisions. These incidents jeopardise the safety of international air navigation and contradict principles enshrined in the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) and its Annexes. The Council strongly urged the DPRK to fully implement those previous decisions and to comply strictly with its obligations under the Chicago Convention. The [...]

2025-05-05T12:36:10+03:00May 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aeroplan Wins Big at the Prestigious 2025 Freddie Awards

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's Aeroplan loyalty program was recognized with three prestigious Freddie Awards, including Best Program of the Year (Airline), Best Elite Program (Airline) and Best Promotion (Airline) for Aeroplan's 40th Anniversary. "We're incredibly proud to be honoured among our peers at this year's Freddie Awards and this is especially meaningful as the culmination of our 40thAnniversary celebration," said Scott O'Leary, Vice President, Loyalty & Product at Air Canada.  "A special thanks to our Aeroplan members for their support, and to our loyalty team, for bringing their full energy and commitment to the membership experience every day." The 34th annual Freddie Awards were held on April 30, 2025 in Chicago, IL. The Freddie Awards, named for the legendary [...]

2025-05-05T12:39:21+03:00May 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and DFW Airport reveal plans for state-of-the-art new terminal for customers

Source: American Airlines New terminal expected to be bigger, better and launched sooner than previously planned Larger, state-of-the-art Terminal F designed to have double the number of gates, new facilities to expand international operations, increased lounge and premium space, new lobby check-in experience and a dedicated parking garage. American and DFW increase the planned investment in Terminal F to approximately $4 billion to create what will be DFW’s signature terminal experience, operated entirely by American Airlines. In addition to accelerating the timeline and scope, the new agreement extends American’s Use and Lease Agreement with DFW through 2043. American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) revealed plans for Terminal F that will enable them to continue growing together. The [...]

2025-05-05T13:06:32+03:00May 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The Sale that Soars: British Airways Announces,’The Original Sale’ for Flights and Holidays

Source: British Airways British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched 'The Original Sale,’ offering savings on flights and holidays for 2025 and 2026 The Sale includes savings on some of the recent most searched for holiday destinations, including Dubai, Barbados, and New York Flights can be booked to Antigua from £418, New York from £389 and Dubai from £455, while holiday packages are available to Riga from £149pp, Orlando from £569pp and St Lucia from £779pp British Airways Holidays customers can save up to an extra £300 on holiday packages when booking between 1 - 6 May 2025 British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched 'The Original Sale’, offering holiday and flight savings for travel in 2025 [...]

2025-05-05T12:52:27+03:00May 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines welcomes Philippine Airlines, our newest global partner

Source: Alaska Airlines Coming soon, our guests will be able to book nonstop flights on Philippine Airlines from Honolulu and our West Coast hubs to Manila at alaskaair.com and earn and redeem Mileage Plan miles along the way. Philippine Airlines becomes Alaska's 32nd global partner. Alaska Airlines is celebrating the addition of our newest global airline partner, Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines and the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia. With our new frequent flyer partnership, Alaska becomes Philippine Airlines' first loyalty partner in North America, opening the door for our guests to book travel to exotic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Palawan and Boracay in the Philippines. In the coming months, our guests will be able to [...]

2025-05-05T12:46:37+03:00May 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|