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TAP Air Portugal Multi-destination campaign with prices from 49 Euros

Source: TAP Africa from €119, USA from €429, Brazil from €549 and Mexico from €449, for round trip flights. TAP Air Portugal is launching a multi-destination campaign for flights in Portugal, Europe, Africa, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. The campaign starts on 3 September for trips between 1 November 2024 and 31 March 2025 (except from 15 December 2024 to 13 January 2025). The sales period for this campaign runs until 17 September and applies to all destinations operated by TAP Air Portugal. Prices start at 49 euros for destinations in Portugal, various destinations in Europe from 59 euros, Africa from 119 euros, the United States of America with prices from 429 euros, Brazil with flights available [...]

2024-09-04T08:14:45+03:00September 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SAFFiRE Renewables Celebrates Groundbreaking of Pilot Plant Supporting Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Source: Southwest Airlines SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE) broke ground on its pilot plant at Conestoga Energy’s Arkalon Energy facility in Liberal, Kansas, marking a significant step in SAFFiRE’s journey to transform corn stover into an abundant low carbon feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Once finished, the plant will be capable of processing 10 tons of corn stover every day, yielding cellulosic ethanol that can be upgraded into SAF with a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional jet fuel. SAFFiRE utilizes exclusive technology developed by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with funding from Southwest Airlines® and Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). To celebrate the groundbreaking, the SAFFiRE team was joined by Sen. [...]

2024-09-04T07:49:56+03:00September 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ALTA presents the Argentina Aviation Insight: Analysis and Perspectives of the Argentine Air Market

Source: ALTA This report, based on data provided by the Amadeus Travel Intelligence platform, classifies and analyzes the main demand and capacity indicators of aviation in the country, as well as the most relevant airports and city pairs in terms of volume and growth Argentina's commercial aviation market recorded a total demand of 28.6 million passengers in 2023, with the domestic market accounting for 58% of this figure. These data are part of the Argentina Aviation Insight, a report prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), which provides a comprehensive overview of the aviation sector in Argentina. This report, based on data provided by the Amadeus Travel Intelligence platform, classifies and analyzes the main demand and [...]

2024-09-03T12:24:45+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

CNO formerly Odebrecht is Sentenced to Pay More than 30 Million Dollars to Tocumen International Airport

Source: Tocumen International Airport Tocumen International Airport S.A. (AITSA) has achieved a momentous legal victory against the construction company Norberto Odebrecht S.A. (now CNO, S.A.), which has been ordered to pay $29,100,000.00 in lost profits and $1,661,730.31 in damages. In total, the arbitration sentence dictates a financial recognition of $30,761,730.31 in favor of AITSA. This ruling represents a milestone in the dispute that began in September 2021, when AITSA decided to terminate contract No. 038/12 with Odebrecht due to serious non-compliance in the execution of the Terminal 2 expansion program. The work, which was to be delivered at the end of 2017 suffered multiple delays due to eight addendums and persistent non-compliance by the contractor, which forced AITSA, a 100% [...]

2024-09-03T12:37:53+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

SAS Officially Joins SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance

Source: SkyTeam Amsterdam/Stockholm, 1 September 2024: SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance today, marking a major milestone for the airline and elevating SkyTeam's global network to new heights. By joining SkyTeam, SAS contributes to the alliance’s strategic focus on customer experience and sustainability. SAS customers will also benefit from seamless connectivity to over 1,000 destinations in SkyTeam’s extensive global network, notably opening new opportunities in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Codeshare agreements are already in place with Air France-KLM with more SkyTeam members to follow soon. “We are happy to welcome SAS into the SkyTeam family, a customer-focused airline who shares our vision of delivering a seamless experience across the network. As we approach [...]

2024-09-03T12:54:30+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Virgin Atlantic adds Canada as a new destination for summer 2025

Source: Virgin Atlantic Airline plans to return to Toronto, Canada, its first Canadian route in a decade Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying from London Heathrow by adding Toronto, Canada’s largest city to its network for summer 2025. The move represents a expansion in North America.  The airline’s first route to the country in more than a decade will commence on 30th March 2025, with direct flights between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson International Airport, marking the airline’s expansion in North America and into Canada’s financial hub. The new service will operate on a mix of aircraft including the A330neo, providing optimal connectivity for customers traveling to India via London, from newly launched destination Bengaluru, alongside Mumbai and Delhi, which [...]

2024-09-03T12:57:26+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

First Airbus A321neo joins KLM’s fleet: a milestone in cleaner, quieter, more efficient flight operations

Source: KLM KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has welcomed its first Airbus A321neo. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step in the rigorous renewal programme initiated by KLM to support cleaner, quieter, and more efficient flight operations. From mid‑September, the A321neo will begin serving several European destinations. “I’ve been looking forward to this with great anticipation. The arrival of the first A321neo marks the start of replacing our Boeing 737 fleet. The A321neo produces less noise and CO2 and therefore contributes significantly to a cleaner, quieter future. It also offers more comfort. I am looking forward to see how our passengers will experience the new aircraft," said Marjan Rintel, President & CEO KLM. New engine option The “neo” [...]

2024-09-03T13:16:06+03:00September 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer celebrates 55th anniversary and 35 years of public listing with event at Brazilian stock market

Source: Embraer Executives from all business units discuss revenue growth, profitability, and a historical high in share prices Embraer gathered shareholders, investors, and financial analysts at the headquarters of B3, the São Paulo Stock Exchange, to mark 35 years as a publicly traded company, amidst celebrations for its 55th anniversary, which was observed on August 19. During the event, company executives detailed their growth strategy for the coming years and the reasons behind the strengthening of the company's financial performance over recent years. "We are currently reaping the results of an intense cycle of investments in our existing product portfolio, leading to a significant increase in revenue and profitability. The capital market has acknowledged this prosperous period for Embraer through [...]

2024-09-02T10:14:27+03:00September 2nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ICAO honours aviation expert John Mettrop with prestigious Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has presented its Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award to John Mettrop of the United Kingdom, recognizing his outstanding contributionto global aviation safety and efficiency. The award ceremony took place during ICAO's Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference. Mr. Mettrop's recognition comes after a distinguished 35-year career dedicated to advancing international civil aviation standards. Renowned for his expertise in Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) and Spectrum management, Mr. Mettrop has played a pivotal role in shaping the technical framework that underpins modern aviation safety. His work has been instrumental in developing global standards that ensure the continued safety and efficiency of air travel worldwide. This award comes at a crucial time for global aviation. [...]

2024-09-02T08:23:35+03:00September 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

US DOT: So Far 2024 Flight Cancellation Rate Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Source: US DOT Below average flight cancellation rate comes as Summer 2024 has seen the top ten busiest air travel days on record The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) shared that the year-to-date flight cancelation rate for 2024 is 1.6% heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend. Despite significant flight disruptions in July brought on by the global CrowdStrike outage, summer storms, and record-breaking air travel volumes, the year-to-date cancelation rate remains below 2022 and pre-pandemic levels. Air travel volumes this summer are the highest on record. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has already screened 239.8 million people since Memorial Day weekend, which is an average of 2.7 million per day. The top ten busiest travel days in the agency's [...]

2024-09-02T11:19:08+03:00September 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|