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TIACA Executive Summit 2026 Heads to Warsaw

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced today that the Executive Summit 2026 will be held in Warsaw, Poland, June 1-3, 2026. The global event will be hosted by LOT Polish Airlines and will take place at the Hilton Warsaw City, located in Warsaw's financial district. The Executive Summit is expected to bring together over 350 senior executives from across the globe for two full days of conference and networking. "TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Warsaw, a city with a dynamic economy and a growing role as a logistics and trade hub in Central and Eastern Europe. With the event set in the heart of this vibrant capital, we look forward to engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative [...]

2025-11-06T17:43:49+02:00November 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Integrating Domestic and International Departure Passenger Flows Could Save Millions and Streamline Travel

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study showing substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, passenger experience, and sustainability gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports where they are currently separated by physical barriers. The Domestic and International Passenger Integration Program (DIPIP) report (pdf) was a joint effort with AtkinsRéalis, an engineering services and project management company. “Regulatory requirements and technology limitations have meant that domestic and international departure passenger flows need to be physically separated at many airports. That’s no longer the case. Digital ID powered by biometrics can achieve the needed segregation without creating a physically separated flow with duplicated facilities [...]

2025-11-06T17:15:47+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia to offer free high-speed WiFi to all customers

Source: Iberia The agreement between IAG and Starlink will enable the airline to provide high-speed connectivity on all its flights, both long and short haul This new satellite-based connectivity system offers a home-like internet experience, uninterrupted worldwide and free for all cabins: economy, premium economy, and business. Iberia is set to offer all its customers a new and improved onboard connectivity system. IAG, the airline’s parent group, has just signed a strategic alliance with Starlink, the world’s leading satellite internet provider developed by SpaceX. Thanks to this agreement, Iberia will offer high-speed WiFi service on all its flights, both long and short haul. The service will be free for all customers—economy, premium economy, and business—and represents a major leap forward [...]

2025-11-06T17:10:01+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Update on the Government Shutdown from Scott Kirby CEO of United Airlines

Source: United Airlines Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA's goal is to relieve pressure on the aviation system so that we can all continue to operate safely. That is the FAA's highest priority, and ours as well. No matter what environment we're operating in, we will not compromise on safety. These reductions will start on Friday, November 7, and we will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule as the government shutdown continues so we can give our customers several days' advance notice and to minimize disruption for them and for all of you. United's long-haul international flying and our hub-to-hub flying will [...]

2025-11-06T17:07:38+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi Marks a Milestone as City Hosts Event for the First Time

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Air Cargo Forum 2025, held November 3-6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This year's edition marked an important milestone as the first Air Cargo Forum ever hosted in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the city's growing role as a key hub for global air cargo and logistics. Organized in partnership with Etihad Cargo, the event was also notable for being the first annual edition of the Forum and the first to be staged in a major sports arena, reflecting TIACA's continued efforts to evolve and expand its global presence. The three-day event gathered air cargo professionals, logistics experts, policymakers, and technology innovators from around the world. Participants engaged in a full [...]

2025-11-06T17:43:17+02:00November 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aviation sector advances towards net-zero carbon emissions goal at ICAO Stocktaking Event

Source: ICAO Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the global aviation sector has continued its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2024 ICAO Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) Stocktaking, ICAO's sixth such event, brought together close to 400 participants last week to exchange expertise, showcase successful projects, and identify priorities in response to the urgent need for action on decarbonization in the aviation sector. The four-day event, held at ICAO's Montréal Headquarters, featured 90 panelists representing a diverse range of stakeholders including governments, aviation and energy sectors, research institutions, start-ups, financial institutions, and civil society organizations. "We gather to address one of aviation's most significant challenges: achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are here to [...]

2025-11-05T20:07:20+02:00November 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Operating revenues of $5.774 billion, a decline of 5% versus last year Operating income of $284 million with operating margin of 4.9% and adjusted EBITDA* of $961 million with adjusted EBITDA margin* of 16.6% Net cash flows from operating activities of $813 million and free cash flow* of $211 million Robust momentum in bookings, positioning Air Canada to deliver solid results in the fourth quarter of 2025 Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2025 financial results. "We delivered a solid third quarter financial and operating performance, after adjusting for the labour disruption, which occurred at the peak of the summer season. We deeply regret that the disruption significantly affected our customers. The entire company worked extremely [...]

2025-11-05T20:13:54+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines celebrates the sun with first Toronto-Cancun flight

Source: Porter First flight operated by the airline to southern vacation market Porter Airlines is launching roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN). This is the first flight operated by the airline outside of Canada and the U.S., and part of a significant expansion into southern markets that also includes the Caribbean and Central America. Porter provides all of its passengers with a distinct elevated economy experience, including free beer and wine served in glassware, as well as premium Canadian snacks, that have been part of its renowned passenger service for 19 years. The route is served with the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a two-by-two configuration, which means no middle seat on any [...]

2025-11-05T19:21:30+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TUI Fly Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport To mark this anniversary, the airline scheduled a Special Celebration Flight This year marked a special milestone for TUI Fly Netherlands as the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting the Netherlands and Aruba. To commemorate this two-decade partnership between the Netherlands and our “One Happy Island,” TUI hosted a special “Feestvlucht” (celebration flight) on Monday, November 3, 2025 — just ahead of the official anniversary. The celebration began at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where passengers enjoyed a festive send-off event before boarding.Travelers on the commemorative flight experienced a joyful atmosphere from gate to cabin, complete with surprises along the journey. Twenty Years of Connection and Shared Growth  Since the start of its operations in November 2005, TUI Fly [...]

2025-11-05T19:52:19+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

IATA’s 2025 Global Passenger Survey Reveals Mobile and Digital ID as the Future of Travel

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using smartphones. Biometric Adoption Accelerating: Use of biometrics and digital identity is expanding to enable more seamless airport processing, and travelers like it. “Passengers want to manage their travel the same way they manage many other aspects of their lives—on their smartphones and using digital ID. As experience grows with digital processes from booking to baggage claim, the message that travelers are sending in this year’s GPS is clear: they like it, and they want more of it. [...]

2025-11-05T20:15:33+02:00November 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|