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U.S. Air Travel Consumer Report: November 2024 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of November 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For November 2024, 0.5% of flights were cancelled, higher than the 0.1% cancellation rate for November 2023. Flight Operations The 611,793 flights operated in November 2024 were 102.14% of the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023. Operated flights in November 2024 were up 2.14% year-over-year from the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023 and down 5.87% month-over-month from 649,969 flights operated in October 2024. In November [...]

2025-02-20T11:04:16+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet launches non-stop service Halifax-Amsterdam for summer 2025

Source: WestJet WestJet announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). The new service will operate through the airline's 2025 summer schedule, with up to six-times weekly service beginning May 29, 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and Halifax, contributing to a 97 per cent increase in the airline's transatlantic seat capacity from Nova Scotia, compared to last year. "WestJet's new service between Halifax and Amsterdam opens the door for record growth in Nova Scotiathrough vital investment that strengthens connectivity to Europe, furthering tourism and economic opportunities," said Jared Mikoch-Gerke, Director of Alliances and Airport Affairs, WestJet. "We're excited to see the stories that will unfold as travellers from [...]

2025-02-20T10:34:57+02:00February 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results

Source: Airbus 766 commercial aircraft delivered  Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 billion EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion; EPS (reported) € 5.36 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.5 billion 2024 guidance achieved Dividend proposals: dividend of € 2.00 per share; special dividend of € 1.00 per share 2025 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025. “We achieved strong order intake across all businesses in 2024, with a book-to-bill well above 1, confirming the solid demand for our products and services. We delivered on our 2024 guidance in what was a testing year for Airbus,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We refocused our efforts on key [...]

2025-02-20T11:08:54+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

British Airways to acquire Boeing’s Gatwick MRO hangar facility, securing jobs and expanding its presence at the airport

Source: British Airways British Airways has announced it is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) business at Gatwick in a move that will secure jobs at the site and expand BA’s presence at this key airport. It will ultimately benefit BA customers by bringing additional skills, expertise and facilities into the business which will help to support the BA operation. This transaction sees the airline create a new wholly-owned engineering subsidiary called British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG) which will join BA’s existing engineering operations in South Wales (BAEW) and Glasgow (BAMG). The colleagues employed by Boeing who work at the facility will, subject to an employee information and consultation process, be transferred to the [...]

2025-02-20T10:28:42+02:00February 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet providing greater connectivity from the UK to Toronto and beyond

Source: Virgin Atlantic Codeshare will commence on 30 March 2025 in line with Virgin Atlantic’s route launch between London Heathrow Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport Partnership will provide connections from the UK via Toronto for thirteen gateways across Canada including Calgary (YYC), Edmonton (YEG), Vancouver (YVR), Winnipeg (YWG), Ottawa (YOW), and more The two airlines will co-locate at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3] Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are delighted to announce an expanded codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business, leisure, and visiting friends-and-family connections between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The partnership will provide seamless connectivity for customers travelling between the UK and Canada with enhanced customer benefits for connecting passengers. The two airlines [...]

2025-02-18T19:40:03+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces 14 Additional Routes Launching This Spring

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines will launch an additional 14 routes this spring, including its return to Boise Airport in Idaho (BOI) and Spokane International Airport in Washington (GEG), along with new ultra-low cost service from coast to coast and the Caribbean. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19*. "Our continued network growth is a win for consumers as we offer more nonstop destinations, both domestically and internationally, at our signature ultra-low fares," Flyr said. "With new affordable travel options across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico—which join our already expansive network—budget-savvy consumers will be able to do and see more for less with Frontier this year." New service from Austin-Bergstrom International [...]

2025-02-18T19:12:17+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

17 February 2025 – Delta Connection, opb Edeavor Air Bombardier CRJ-900LR accident

Source: Aviation Safety Network Monday 17 February 2025 Time: 19:12 UTC Type: Bombardier CRJ-900LR Owner/operator: Delta Connection, opb Edeavor Air Registration: N932XJ MSN: 15194 Year of manufacture: 2008 Engine model: GE CF34-8C5 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Destroyed Category: Accident Location: Toronto–Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), ON -    Canada Phase: Landing Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN (MSP/KMSP) Destination airport: Toronto-Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ/CYYZ) Confidence Rating:  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: Delta Connection flight DL4819, a CRJ-900 operated by Endeavor Air, suffered an accident during landing at Toronto-Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ). Footage from the scene shows a wing had separated and [...]

2025-02-18T19:34:42+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Wins Routes 2025 Award

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of the Routes Americas 2025 Award in the Under 4 million Passenger Category, reinforcing AAA’s commitment to air service development, airline partnerships, and connectivity expansion. Recognizing Excellence in Airline Marketing The Routes Americas 2025 Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in airport and destination marketing, honoring airports, destinations, and airlines that have demonstrated exceptional success in route development and network growth. This award is particularly significant as winners are chosen by the airlines themselves, making it one of the most prestigious accolades in the aviation industry. This year, 15 airports, five destinations, and five airlines were selected as finalists across various categories. A [...]

2025-02-18T19:28:08+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Abelo Expands Fleet and Converts ATR 42 STOL Order

Source: ATR World’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, and leading turboprop lessor Abelo, have strengthened their partnership with significant fleet updates. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mix of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. This strategic decision, finalised in late 2024, underlines the confirmed interest from the regional aviation market for the 50-seater turboprop segment, where Abelo has historically demonstrated a strong presence and anticipates significant replacement opportunities, including among its current lessee base. Further solidifying the enduring partnership between ATR and Abelo, the three additional ATR 72-600 come from the [...]

2025-02-18T19:36:43+02:00February 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Embraer intends to invest US$ 3.5 Billion by 2030

Source: Embraer Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced its plans to invest approximately US$ 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest for national sovereignty and defense," held in Brasília. The event was attended by Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and other authorities. The investment forecast aligns with the company’s recent practices and Embraer’s growth plan for the next five years, which includes increased aircraft production, business expansion in international markets, and the development of sustainable technologies, with the goal of a low-carbon economy in the aerospace industry. One highlight is the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and [...]

2025-02-17T08:07:13+02:00February 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|