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Explore a brick-built flight adventure at the American Airlines CR Smith Museum

Source: American Airlines This summer, the American Airlines CR Smith Museum is hosting a new exhibition, Bricks now boarding: American Airlines in LEGO® bricks — a LEGO brick-built journey through the experience of flying.The 1,500-square-foot exhibition offers a family-friendly glimpse into the world of flight — brick by brick — through custom LEGO brick displays. Aviation enthusiasts can unleash their inner AvGeek as they explore and celebrate the complexity of flight through detailed LEGO replicas. LEGO fans will love the masterfully built displays that showcase limitless creativity and the magic of bricks. Visitors will take in scale models of American aircraft, a detailed Admirals Club® lounge, destination pods showcasing popular travel locations such as London and Rio de Janeiro, and [...]

2025-08-06T20:18:20+03:00August 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP flights include Sal, Boa Vista, and hand baggage

Source: TAP The crystal-clear water and sunshine of the islands of Sal and Boa Vista are closer with TAP's promotion, with round-trip flights from 239 Euros, on more than ten weekly connections from Lisbon and Porto, with hand baggage included. The campaign is available for bookings made between starting this week and until August 14 for flights between October 26, 2025, and March 28, 2026. These promotional tickets are issued at the Discount fare, with hand baggage. More information and bookings here or with travel agents.

2025-08-05T20:05:24+03:00August 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Transportation Secretary Unveils Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of Innovation Agenda

Source: FAA U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. For more information about the proposed rule, see our fact sheet. "We are making the future of our aviation a reality and unleashing American drone dominance. From drones delivering medicine to unmanned aircraft surveying crops, this technology will fundamentally change the way we interact with the world," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Our new rule will reform outdated regulations that were holding innovators back while also enhancing safety in our skies. America – not China – will lead the way in [...]

2025-08-05T20:15:43+03:00August 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Wisor.AI has selected CargoCONNECT to power instant Quote & Book

Source: CargoAi Wisor.AI, the AI-powered freight automation platform transforming shipment planning for freight forwarders, has partnered with CargoAi, the fastest-growing digital enabler in airfreight, to integrate its Quote & Book API from the CargoCONNECT suite. This strategic integration enables Wisor users to instantly access live airline pricing and booking capabilities—directly from within Wisor’s intelligent freight management platform. Seamless airfreight booking with CargoCONNECT By embedding CargoAi’s Quote & Book API, Wisor.AI enhances its AI-driven transport planning capabilities, empowering freight forwarders to streamline procurement and accelerate air cargo operations. Key benefits of the integration: Quote & Book API Real-time access to 105+ airlines, 680+ schedules, and 2.5M dynamic rates Instant booking capabilities, eliminating manual quote requests FlyWindow support for bookings with non-API [...]

2025-08-06T19:58:39+03:00August 6th, 2025|News, SUPPLIERS|

ICAO, Universal Postal Union strengthen airmail security against rising threats

Source: ICAO The security of international airmail will be strengthened through expanded cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), as announced through a Joint Statement today.  This marks a new milestone in global efforts, bringing together the two areas of expertise to confront evolving threats and enhance the security and resilience of global airmail operations.  The Joint Statement outlines a shared vision for enhanced cooperation between ICAO and UPU, including efforts aimed at further aligning their respective security frameworks. This cooperation promotes policies that encourage innovation in screening technologies, improved personnel training, and better information sharing between postal and aviation authorities.  As global e-commerce continues to expand/grow, the security of international mail security [...]

2025-08-05T16:24:34+03:00August 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Cessna Citation Longitude Expands Its Global Reach With First Order In Brazil

Source: Textron Aviation The first order of a Cessna Citation Longitude in Brazil was announced today during Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE). The flagship of the Citation line of business jets, which are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, was ordered by a longtime Citation customer that currently operates several aircraft from across the Textron Aviation product portfolio, including a Cessna Citation business jet and a Cessna and Beechcraft turboprop. Expected to deliver in 2026, the Longitude will be used for business and personal travel. “With its class-leading performance, quiet cabin and range, the Citation Longitude is perfectly suited to meet the needs of our customers in Brazil — one of the most [...]

2025-08-05T17:55:49+03:00August 5th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Alaska Airlines continues international expansion with new flights to London and Reykjavik from Seattle

Source: Alaska Airlines We’re charting a bold new course across the Atlantic with the launch of two new nonstop routes to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, Iceland, from our growing global gateway in Seattle starting next spring. We’re also debuting Alaska’s striking global exterior design that will be featured on our growing fleet of up to 17 widebody 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Summary Our daily nonstop to London Heathrow will connect business and leisure travelers to the largest intercontinental market from Seattle, our growing global gateway For the first time, we’re showcasing the striking new exterior design of Alaska-branded 787-9 long-haul aircraft, inspired by our heritage as we connect to the world On the horizon, a new onboard global experience for the [...]

2025-08-05T15:41:28+03:00August 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

New James Beard Foundation creations of summer land at Flagship American Airlines’ lounges

Source: American Airlines The final tastes of summer have arrived, and they’re making a bold entrance at American Airlines Flagship® lounges starting the first week of August. As part of American’s continued partnership with the James Beard Foundation®, this late-summer lineup brings bright flavors and bold creativity with globally inspired dishes that spotlight seasonal produce and chef-driven creativity. From tangy, citrus-glazed vegetables to a whimsical bao bar and refreshing salads packed with crunch, this final summer installment brings together texture, flavor and a sense of place, all before takeoff. Here’s what’s fresh and flavorful this season: Summer’s brightest flavors: Think herby couscous, smoky mushrooms and garden greens brought to life with bold dressings and crisp garnishes Dynamic, chef-led creations: From [...]

2025-08-05T15:53:34+03:00August 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Boarding Pass and TAP Miles&Go Card now available on Samsung Wallet

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal partners with Samsung to offer new digital features. TAP Air Portugal is taking another step in the digital transformation of the Customer experience by becoming the launch airline for Samsung Wallet in Portugal. The partnership with Samsung allows the Portuguese national carrier to offer new digital features that make its Customers' journey simpler, faster and safer. TAP Customers using Samsung devices can now take advantage of exclusive features on the Samsung Wallet, an application that works as a digital wallet, which allows various types of digital information to be stored and used in a practical and secure way - from boarding passes to credit and debit cards, digital keys and more. All this is supported [...]

2025-08-05T19:50:18+03:00August 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report

Source: IATA Bogota-Medellin (BOG-MDE) was the busiest route in Latin America with 3.8 million passengers New York John F. Kennedy International Airport-Los Angeles (JFK-LAX) was the busiest route in North America with 2.2 million passengers Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca (BCN-PMI) was the busiest within Europe with 2 million passengers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled passenger and cargo traffic demand, scheduled passenger and cargo capacity, overview of the global airline [...]

2025-08-04T16:34:18+03:00August 4th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|