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IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report

Source: IATA     The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among 38.7 million flights. That is fewer than the 54 accidents among 37.9 million flights in 2024, but above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 44 accidents. There were eight fatal accidents in 2025. That is more than the seven fatal accidents recorded in 2024 and the five-year average of six fatal accidents. There were 394 onboard fatalities in 2025, more than the 244 fatalities reported in 2024 and the five-year average of 198. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released [...]

2026-03-10T04:48:41+02:00March 9th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The ultimate power duo: How Atmos™ Rewards and the oneworld® Alliance deliver a smoother, elevated global travel experience

Source: Alaska Airlines - By Chris Dong As a longtime oneworld® frequent flyer, I remember being excited when Alaska Airlines joined the global airline alliance in 2021. Alaska has long had a strong lineup of partners, but alliances — first introduced in the late 1990s — take those partnerships one step further, especially for Atmos™ Rewards status holders. Here’s how that plays out in real life: For the 2025 calendar year, I’m an Atmos Gold member, a mid-tier status holder in the Atmos Rewards program that requires 40,000 status points. Atmos Gold also automatically qualifies me for oneworld Sapphire tier (no extra enrollment or application required). That means my Atmos Rewards status carries across the entire oneworld network of 15 [...]

2026-03-10T04:52:46+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Rotate to Implement Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering at American Airlines Cargo

Source: Rotate American Airlines Cargo has selected Rotate to implement its Sales Cockpit and Sales Steering solutions, marking a major step forward in the carrier’s ongoing commercial digitization journey. The deployment will equip American’s Cargo commercial organization with intelligent, data-driven tools designed to elevate customer engagement and drive more informed, proactive decision-making. Sales Cockpit continuously evaluates market conditions to identify high value opportunities for the sales organization, ensuring teams are always equipped with relevant insights to better serve their clients. The platform also provides for seamless integration into the airline’s CRM, enabling the sales organization to work more efficiently and stay ahead of customer needs. Sales Steering strengthens this effort by enhancing American’s commercial team’s efforts to shape an optimized [...]

2026-03-09T16:38:51+02:00March 9th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

TIACA Launches Two New Knowledge Initiatives to Strengthen Industry Learning and Future Talent

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the upcoming launch of two new initiatives set to roll out in the second quarter of this year: the TIACA Reading Room and the TIACA Future Thinkers platform. Together, these programs reinforce TIACA's commitment to knowledge sharing, innovation, and nurturing the next generation of air cargo and logistics leaders. Both initiatives will be hosted on the TIACA website and are designed to create accessible, practical resources that support professional development, research visibility, and cross generational learning across the global air cargo community. Introducing the TIACA Reading Room The TIACA Reading Room will serve as a dedicated digital hub showcasing books and literary contributions from industry thought leaders, academics, and researchers. Built [...]

2026-03-06T07:38:10+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Airlines’ January 2026 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 10.8%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 1.8% from December 2025

Source: US DOT This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. All costs are in current dollars. All fuel consumption data is in regard to fuel paid for by the carrier. The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' January 2026 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.441 billion gallons of fuel, 10.8% less fuel than in December 2025 (1.614 billion gallons) and 1.0% less fuel than January 2025 (1.456 [...]

2026-03-06T07:43:02+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA partners with Cargo Service Center Group and HACTL to Sponsor the Inspirational Leader and the Rising Star Awards Respectively Through 2028

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that Cargo Service Center Group will serve as the official sponsor of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award for the period 2026 through 2028. Also, a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (HACTL) for their sponsorship of the TIACA Rising Star Award has been signed. HACTL will serve as the official sponsor of this prestigious distinction through 2028. The agreed sponsorships reinforce a shared commitment that recognizes leadership excellence across and a commitment to support emerging talent within the global air cargo industry, respectively. Cargo Service Center Group, Sponsor of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award Through 2028 The Inspirational Leader Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, [...]

2026-03-06T07:33:15+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada’s Fleet Transformation Takes Flight as 737 MAX Aircraft Begin Air Canada Rouge Service

Source: Air Canada   First Air Canada Rouge 737 MAX aircraft featuring personal seatback entertainment, Fast, Free Wi-Fi and reclining seats, is now in service Air Canada Rouge's new Vancouver crew base opens today, growing leisure travel options from Western Canada 45 Boeing 737 MAX are expected to transition to Rouge by the end of 2026, supporting Air Canada cabin upgrades across North America Air Canada has announced the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge, introducing the industry's best leisure carrier experience. This marks the latest milestone in Rouge's comprehensive cabin renewal program, focused on delivering a more comfortable, connected, and consistent onboard experience. This fleet transition will allow most customers [...]

2026-03-06T07:14:36+02:00March 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Neste has published its Green Finance Report 2025

Source: Neste Neste reports on the allocation and impact of green financing issued under the Green Finance Framework annually. Neste has published its annual Green Finance Report for 2025. The Green Finance Report, which covers green financing activities in 2025, demonstrates our commitment to producing renewable fuels and thereby mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. Neste has been a pioneer in the green transition for years, and we have made substantial investments in renewables. In 2025, Neste issued a EUR 700 million green bond with the aim to allocate the proceeds to support the Rotterdam refinery capacity expansion project. After the project's completion in 2027, Rotterdam refinery's nameplate production capacity will increase to 2.7 million [...]

2026-03-05T12:33:04+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, SUPPLIERS|

TIACA Opens Applications for the Next Director General

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) today announced the opening of applications for the position of Director General, inviting experienced, results-driven leaders from across the global air cargo industry to apply for this pivotal role. As Chief Executive Officer of the Association, the Director General operates under the direction of the Board and is responsible for supervising the affairs of the Association, ensuring both financial and operational success. The Director General leads the execution of TIACA's vision and strategy, developed in collaboration with the Executive Committee and approved by the Board, and is accountable for delivering agreed projects and programs while providing robust operational and financial reporting. The role also serves as TIACA's primary representative and spokesperson, maintaining [...]

2026-03-05T07:53:15+02:00March 5th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines donates auxiliary power unit to Aviation Institute of Maintenance – Chicago

Source: American Airlines Donation provides students with hands-on access to vital aircraft equipment during their studies Airline strengthens Chicago ties with recent hiring of more than 100 local aviation maintenance professionals American Airlines donated an auxiliary power unit (APU) to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) – Chicago yesterday at a ceremony held in the school’s hangar. The donation provides the school’s more than 400 students with hands-on access to vital aircraft equipment that will not only help them during their studies, but prepare the next generation on the same type of equipment they’ll maintain post-grad. The donated APU previously flew on American’s McDonnell Douglas MD80 fleet for 29 years and for more than 74,000 takeoffs and landings. “American is [...]

2026-03-05T11:11:18+02:00March 5th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|