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Aena Group airports record over 25.4 million passengers in February

Source: Aena Aena's airports in Spain handled 20.5 million passengers in February, 2.8% more than in 2025. This implies growth of less than the 4% recorded between February 2025 and February 2024 (taking into account that the latter year was a leap year) The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of February 2026 with 25,434,678 passengers, 3.7% more than in the same month in 2025; they handled 218,751 aircraft movements, 1.9% more than in 2025; and transported 119,929 tonnes of freight, 7.3% more than in the same month of last year. In cumulative terms up to February 2026, 51,264,837 passengers passed [...]

2026-03-17T18:58:51+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News|
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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 15,011 Jobs in January 2026

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. Note: In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry. May 2024 Federal Express numbers are 233,739, while Federal Express Corporation June 2024 numbers are U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (both Full-Time and Part-Time) U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines [...]

2026-03-17T18:37:06+02:00March 17th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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IATA Announces World Data Symposium 2026 in Singapore to Accelerate Aviation’s Data, Technology & Cybersecurity Transformation

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its 2026 edition of the World Data Symposium (WDS) in Singapore on 8–9 April. The Symposium will bring together data, technology, and cybersecurity leaders to share ideas and showcase real use cases around three themes driving transformation in aviation: Using data to drive operational efficiency and stronger strategic decision-making. Strengthening cybersecurity readiness and resilience across the entire aviation value chain. Leveraging AI and automation to transform operational performance and enhance passenger experience. “Data is one of aviation’s most powerful strategic assets. The IATA World Data Symposium is where aviation and technology professionals share expertise and accelerate progress toward a smarter, safer, and more connected future. Two timely focus areas for [...]

2026-03-16T18:06:27+02:00March 16th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Source: American Airlines Ready to cheer on fan-favorite tennis stars? American Airlines is welcoming customers traveling for one of the country’s largest tennis tournaments with an elevated experience inside its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). The lounges give travelers a calm, premium space to recharge before or after the tournament. A premium experience for event-week travelers The Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, all located in Concourse D, provide a modern, comfortable environment with thoughtful design and premium amenities. MIA serves as one of American’s international gateways, with an industry-leading network to Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 400 peak day arrivals, American’s presence in Miami means that travelers from anywhere can enjoy the [...]

2026-03-16T17:47:01+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, strengthening connectivity in Colombia and the Americas

Source: Avianca The wide-body aircraft will operate on strategic routes, boosting the company's expansion and strengthening the Abra Group's presence in the region. Avianca is consolidating its position as the only operator of this model in Colombia, contributing to the growth of tourism and the country's competitiveness. These aircraft are part of the Abra Group's announcement to add seven Airbus A330-900 aircraft. Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, joining the 15 wide-body aircraft that currently operate the company's long-haul routes. These aircraft will be based in Colombia, representing a significant investment in the country and reflecting the airline's commitment to strengthening connectivity and tourism, while also supporting the Abra Group's growing presence in medium- and long-haul [...]

2026-03-16T18:13:06+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for February 2026

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for February 2026: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) February 2026 February 2025 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,761.8 2,389.9 15.6 % RPM (mm) (2)  2,406.9 2,072.0 16.2 % Load Factor (3)  87.1 % 86.7 % 0.4 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized. For February 2026, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 15.6%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 16.2% compared to 2025. As a result, the system load factor for [...]

2026-03-16T17:27:58+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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IATA Launches DG Digital to Fully Digitalize Dangerous Goods Declarations

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still received in paper format. These declarations must be scanned, converted into a PDF document, then uploaded into DG AutoCheck to be validated. With DG Digital, declarations are generated and transmitted digitally from creation by the shipper to validation. This creates a more efficient and streamlined workflow compared with traditional [...]

2026-03-16T18:04:41+02:00March 16th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Flytec takes delivery of one De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 to expand operations in Argentina

Source: De Havilland Canada   De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) is pleased to announce that Flytec, a regional airline based in Argentina, has taken delivery of a DHC refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft will support mining operations in Argentina. Known for its speed, fuel efficiency, and exceptional performance in high-altitude and short-field environments, the Dash 8-400 is uniquely suited to support air access in Argentina’s diverse terrain — from mountainous areas to remote rural destinations. “We are excited to welcome Flytec as the newest operator of the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Canada. “This aircraft is ideal for Flytec’s mission of supporting operations in Argentina, offering [...]

2026-03-12T13:50:58+02:00March 13th, 2026|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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TAP Air Portugal’s Altitude Film Fest takes cinema to new heights once again

Source: TAP Applications for the new edition of the TAP Air Portugal film festival are now open. The film festival on board TAP Air Portugal will have a new edition, and applications are now open. Until 30 April, short films can be submitted to the third edition of the Altitude Film Fest, which, in 2026, will have a new category dedicated to film students. The Altitude Film Fest continues its mission to promote the best of Portugal and Portuguese culture through the seventh art and artists from all corners of the world. In its first two editions, the festival received more than 400 entries from 45 different countries, which more than 60.000 passengers on board viewed. The short films in [...]

2026-03-12T13:09:10+02:00March 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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FedEx Delivers First-Ever Future of Logistics Intelligence 2026 Report

Source: FedEx FedEx Corp. has released its first-ever Future of Logistics Intelligence Report, amid growing supply chain pressures. The findings reveal that while most organizations have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the insights and actions needed to stay competitive in today’s environment. “Many organizations can see what’s happening in their supply chains, but leaders in the space can predict and act fast enough when it matters most,” said Jason Brenner, senior vice president, digital portfolio at FedEx. “Closing the gap with logistics intelligence, supported by analytics, AI and close partnerships with your carrier, will help organizations move from reacting to disruptions to anticipating them, minimizing impact and delivering a leading customer experience.” The report [...]

2026-03-12T13:17:26+02:00March 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|
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