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One terminal. One clock. One unforgettable kickoff to the 2026 WorldCup at Houston’s IAH

Source: Houston Airport System Houston lit the fuse on the most anticipated tournament in history, and it all started at Bush Airport. There are moments when the eyes of the world turn to one city. Today, they turned to Houston—and to the heart of its newest international terminal. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, exactly one year before the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Houston Airports flipped the switch on a massive digital countdown clock at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Positioned inside Terminal D-West, the city's new, state-of-the-art international concourse, the clock now ticks down the final 365 days to the most-watched sporting event on the planet. It was a moment meant to move people, literally and [...]

2025-06-13T09:32:05+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Aena Group airports recorded 34.5 million passengers in May

Source: Aena 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024 Up to May, the number of passengers exceeded 145.1 million, 4.9% up on the same period of 2024 In the fifth month of the year, 297,321 aircraft movements were handled 126,911 tonnes of freight were transported In Spain, the airports handled around 29.2 million passengers The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of May 2025 with 34,482,916 passengers, 3.8% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 297,321 aircraft movements, 2.6% more than in 2024; and they transported 126,911 tonnes of freight, 5.4% more than last year. In [...]

2025-06-13T08:59:07+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Embraer Publishes Commercial Aviation Global Market Outlook

Source: Embraer Embraer expects demand for 10,500 sub-150-seat jets and turboprops within the next 20 years for the market in general Value of new orders US$680 billion China will lead annual RPK growth North America will lead jet aircraft deliveries Embraer has published Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category. The report was released in advance of the Paris Air Show next week. Market Outlook 2025 estimates 10,500 orders for new jets and turboprops through 2044. It also presents analyses of global influences and trends in seven world regions that impact the demand for new aircraft. Because of its growing prominence in commercial aviation, statistics for China are detailed separately in this [...]

2025-06-13T09:43:52+03:00June 13th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Statement by Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg about Air India Flight 171

Source: Boeing The following is a statement from Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg about Air India Flight 171. Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said, “Our deepest condolences go out to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected in Ahmedabad. I have spoken with Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran to offer our full support, and a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.” Boeing will defer to India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to provide information about Air India Flight 171, in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization protocol known as Annex 13 (opens in a new tab). [...]

2025-06-13T09:39:07+03:00June 13th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

The Air France restaurant stops off at The Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette

Source: Air France From 25 June to 20 August 2025, Air France is reopening the doors of its pop-up restaurant on The Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. All summer long, Air France will be offering visitors from all over the world the chance to enjoy its long-haul Business menus "just like on board", in an exceptional setting offering panoramic views of Paris. With dishes and desserts specially created for Air France customers by triple Michelin-starred chef Régis Marcon and renowned pastry chef Nina Métayer, this new outdoor restaurant is a unique opportunity to discover the best of fine French dining available on board Air France flights. Following the success of its first pop-up restaurantat the Palais de Tokyo last [...]

2025-06-13T09:32:55+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta celebrates summer European routes in style

Source: Delta Air Lines Relive Delta's recent gate celebrations to exciting new and recurring European routes just in time for the summer. Delta is making bold moves across the Atlantic this summer, operating its most expansive trans-Atlantic schedule ever from key hubs including New York–JFK, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis–St. Paul, and Detroit. With this growth, Delta becomes the largest U.S. carrier to Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic, and the only U.S. airline flying direct to Prague. And while the celebrations span the map this summer, Italy is taking center stage. Delta has increased service to the country by more than 10% year-over-year, reinforcing its position as the #1 U.S. carrier in the Italian market. Boston (BOS) to Barcelona, Spain (BCN)  Boston Logan’s [...]

2025-06-13T09:23:36+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aviation Safety and Training Experts Gather for the ALTA Aviation Summit 2025

Source: ALTA The conference brings together leaders in aviation safety, flight operations, and training, as well as government authorities and technology experts in the aviation industry The ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit 2025 has officially kicked off in Mexico City. This annual event, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), brings together leaders in aviation safety, flight operations, and training, as well as government authorities and technology experts in the aviation industry. Held from June 10 to 12, the summit provides a platform to share experiences, trends, and best practices to strengthen air safety in the region. The opening ceremony featured the participation of: Peter Cerdá, Executive Director and CEO of ALTA, and [...]

2025-06-12T07:36:21+03:00June 12th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Survey on Cross-Border E-Commerce in Air Cargo

Source: TIACA E-commerce has grown significantly over the past four years, to the extend that it now accounts for between 20-25% of global volumes.  Significantly more on certain trade lanes.  With further growth projected despite the current climate of change related to de minimis levels TIACA has commenced some significant work in this area.  We are finalizing a TIACA e-commerce White Paper and furthermore to better understand the dynamics of cross-border e-commerce in the air cargo sector, we have initiated a survey. I have pleasure to invite you to participate in this  5 to 7 min survey to capture your insights regarding current practices, challenges, and future trends, enabling the industry to respond more effectively to evolving demands. If you [...]

2025-06-12T08:08:31+03:00June 12th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Finnair returns to Canada – starts flights to Toronto in summer 2026

Source: Finnair Finnair will start flights to Toronto, Canada, on 4 May 2026 and will have three weekly frequencies to the city next summer; on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The route re-opening sees Finnair return to Toronto after a 11-year hiatus, as the company last flew to Toronto in summer 2015. "We are excited to grow our North American network and bring Canada back as a destination. Toronto is a popular travel destination and offers especially our European customers great connections also to other parts of Canada,” says Christine Rovelli, Finnair’s Chief Revenue Officer. Toronto, Canada's biggest city and the country's commercial and financial hub, is known for its multicultural and vibrant cultural life. Just over a hundred kilometers from [...]

2025-06-12T08:25:32+03:00June 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report May 2025: Passengers increased 9.0%, reaching an 84.8% load factor

Source: Viva  Viva announced its May 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 9.0% compared to May 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.7% and 21.2% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 84.8% compared to 85.3% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 86.4% and 77.1% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 6.6% compared to May 2024, reflecting an increase of 4.2% and 18.2% in domestic and international, respectively. “May traffic remained stable with resilient load factor of 84.8%, supported by ongoing network optimization efforts and capacity adjustments. We have been focused on aligning capacity with demand dynamics as consumer behavior [...]

2025-06-12T08:03:06+03:00June 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|