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Aviation as a Growth Driver in Focus at ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum

Source: ALTA The impact of the aviation sector on the development of Latin America and the Caribbean will be the central theme of the discussions With the potential to boost economies and connect cultures, aviation has become a driving force for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2024, held from October 28 to 30, will take place in Nassau, Bahamas. At this event, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), leaders from the aviation sector and global authorities will discuss sustainability, technological innovation, competitiveness, and connectivity, as well as highlight the essential role of air cargo in strengthening regional economies. In its 20th edition, the forum stands out [...]

2024-10-28T13:12:58+02:00October 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta to host first-of-its-kind CES keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas

Source: Delta Air Lines The keynote at CES® 2025 on Jan. 7, 2025, will honor Delta’s legacy of innovation over the past century, while looking at the airline’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences today, tomorrow and for the next 100 years.  Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES® 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The keynote on Jan. 7, 2025, will honor Delta’s legacy of innovation over the past century, while looking at the airline’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences today, tomorrow and for the next 100 years. “Technology is a powerful tool, but it’s people that make true innovation possible,” [...]

2024-10-28T12:45:56+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Aruba Airport Authority is the newest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network

Source: Aruba Airport Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. is delighted to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport) is officially a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. This is part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for its employees, passengers and other users. Currently, one in six of the world’s population lives with some form of disability, which equates to approximately 1.3 billion people. While some disabilities are visible, many others are hidden, or a combination of both. These conditions may be temporary, occupational, situational, or permanent and include neurological, cognitive, and neurodevelopmental conditions, among others. The global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network enables staff to recognize individuals wearing the official [...]

2024-10-28T12:30:31+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Boeing Announces Launch of Concurrent Offerings of Common Stock and Depositary Shares

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company("Boeing" or the "Company") announced today the launch of concurrent separate underwritten public offerings of (i) 90,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share ("Common Stock") of the Company and (ii) $5 billion of depositary shares ("Depositary Shares"), each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of newly issued Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share ("Preferred Stock"), of the Company (together, the "Offerings"). Boeing expects to grant to the underwriters of the Offerings a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional (i) 13,500,000 shares of Common Stock and (ii) $750 million of Depositary Shares, solely to cover over-allotments, if any. Boeing intends to use the net proceeds from [...]

2024-10-28T12:52:40+02:00October 28th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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American Airlines and Florida Memorial University partner to expand access to aviation careers

Source: American Airlines $150K grant from American Airlines to support Florida Memorial University’s Wayman Aviation Academy American Airlines is proud to announce its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school's Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation. “We are thrilled to partner with Florida Memorial University and support the Wayman Aviation Academy,” said Christina Flores, Managing Director of Global Talent Acquisition at American. “Through this grant and our continued engagement, we are committed to ensuring the next generation of aviation professionals reflects our customers and the communities [...]

2024-10-28T12:49:50+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Inclusion as a driving force in aviation: ALTA and CEI form partnership

Source: ALTA Inclusion and diversity have proven to be essential for innovation and growth across all sectors, and aviation is no exception. In an industry historically dominated by men, aircraft maintenance is gradually making more room for female talent. In this context, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Corporación Educativa Indoamericana (CEI) of Colombia have joined forces to establish a significant partnership aimed at promoting the inclusion of women in the sector. The collaboration was formalized on October 18 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which lays the foundation for the selection process and the awarding of scholarships through ALTA's "Girls with Goals" Scholarship Program. As a result of the voluntary efforts [...]

2024-10-25T20:51:07+03:00October 25th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Iberia celebrates 50 years connecting Madrid and Dakar

Source: Iberia On October 24, the 50th anniversary of the start of Iberia flights to Dakar was celebrated A Boeing 727 aircraft was in charge of operating the route with 153 passengers on board In 2024, Iberia has put more than 220,000 seats on sale, an increase of 40% compared to 2019 Iberia celebrates 50 years of flights between Madrid and Dakar. To commemorate this special date, the Spanish airline organized an event at the residence of the Ambassador of Spain in Senegal, Dolores Ríos Pese. On behalf of the Spanish airline, Juan Carlos Alvarez Flores, Iberia's Africa commercial delegate, and Jose Emilio García Martínez, Iberia's commercial representative in Senegal, were in charge of the event, where, in addition to [...]

2024-10-25T20:14:43+03:00October 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Viva Aerobus: Resilient Business Model and Disciplined Capacity Management Delivering Profitability in a Challenging Environment

Source: Viva Aerobus Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. ("Viva Aerobus" or “Viva”), the parent company of Aeroenlaces Nacionales S.A. de C.V., announced today its 3Q 2024 financial results. Juan Carlos Zuazua, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am extremely proud of our Gente Viva, who have been navigating the P&W engine recall crisis and extreme weather events with the utmost commitment to protecting our passengers, employees, and our business. Despite facing one of the most challenging operational environments in recent memory, our resilient and flexible ULCC business model and disciplined capacity management have allowed us to continue our profitability path on a net income basis. While our unit costs continue to feel pressure from the P&W engine inspections due to [...]

2024-10-25T20:39:37+03:00October 25th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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TSA announces final rule that enables the continued acceptance of mobile driver’s licenses at airport security checkpoints and federal buildings

Source: TSA Rule allows for continued use of mobile driver's licenses for identity verification in support of REAL ID enforcement, which starts on May 7, 2025 Consistent with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to enhance the passenger experience, TSA published a final rule in the Federal Register that would allow passengers to continue using mobile driver's licenses (mDL) for identity verification at TSA airport security checkpoints once REAL ID enforcement begins on May 7, 2025. The final rule, effective November 25, 2024, allows states to apply to TSA for a temporary waiver of certain REAL ID requirements written in the REAL ID regulations. Once approved, those state mDLs will continue to be accepted at TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA [...]

2024-10-25T20:52:58+03:00October 25th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Houston Airports secures $9.6 million in federal funding for upgrades at Bush Airport

Source: Houston Airports The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Houston Airports and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) $9.6 million under the Airport Terminal Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant money will fund the reconstruction of the post-security Skyway people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to improve ADA access and increase the efficient movement of passengers and baggage among the airport’s five terminals. This grant will also fund the reconstruction of the existing terminal people mover railway infrastructure between Terminals A and B, which has reached the end of its useful life. Bush Airport’s infrastructure improvement project is one of 128 projects selected at 125 airports for $970 million in federal [...]

2024-10-25T20:56:00+03:00October 25th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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