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Orlando, Fortaleza, and Recife, New Iberia Destinations

Source: Iberia They will join the airline's network next winter season Iberia will offer four weekly flights to Orlando, Florida, starting in October 2025 In December, Iberia will begin flying to Recife, while the operation with Fortaleza will begin in January 2026, both with the new A321 XLR aircraft Iberia will expand its destination network this coming winter season by adding three new long-haul ones. The first of these will be Orlando, in the United States, which will launch on 26 October with four weekly flights. This route, pending government approval, is operated by A330 aircraft, with capacity for 254 passengers. Thus, during the winter season, the airline will offer more than 46,000 seats. Orlando is one of the top [...]

2025-03-27T07:34:51+02:00March 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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TAP Air Portugal with 53.7 million net income in 2024

Source: TAP Positive net income for the third consecutive year. Result impacted by extraordinary labor provisions and foreign exchange losses. Operating revenues exceed €4.2 billion, a new all-time high. Stable operating results, EBITDA margin of 21% and EBIT margin of 9%. The airline carried 16.1 million passengers TAP Air Portugal achieved a net income of EUR 53.7 million in 2024, having been positive for the third consecutive year. This result was mainly impacted by extraordinary labor provisions and exchange rate losses. Compared to 2019, the last year before the pandemic, the results register an increase of EUR 149.4 million. In 2024, operating revenues totaled a new all-time high of EUR 4,242.4 million, an increase of 0.7% compared to 2023 and [...]

2025-03-27T08:10:23+02:00March 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Frontier Airlines Announces New Service From San Diego International Airport to Chicago, Salt Lake City and Austin, Texas

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) will increase service to and from Southern California this spring with the launch of three new routes from San Diego International Airport (SAN). On June 12, daily nonstop service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will launch. On June 13, nonstop service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will begin. With these new routes, Frontier will serve eight destinations nonstop from SAN. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $39*. "We are thrilled to announce these three additional routes as we continue to grow our presence in San Diego," said Josh Flyr, vice president of network and operations design, Frontier [...]

2025-03-27T07:59:47+02:00March 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus accelerates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption with book and claim

Source: Airbus Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF worldwide, providing a flexible and scalable solution to accelerate SAF adoption. The first MoU was signed by SMBC Aviation Capital, followed by AerCap, Comlux, Luxaviation, Novespace, Rive Private Investment and SAF Aerogroup, who confirmed their interest in joining this collaborative initiative, reinforcing the industry-wide intention to increase SAF adoption. In simple terms, the book and claim approach allows a buyer to "book" a certain amount of SAF and "claim" the corresponding emission reduction, even if the fuel is used elsewhere. Through a pilot programme [...]

2025-03-26T10:17:58+02:00March 26th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Hola Barcelona! WestJet connects Halifax to the Mediterranean with seasonal non-stop service starting summer 2025

Source: WestJet WestJet has announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) beginning June 27. The seasonal route will operate four times per week as part of WestJet's summer 2025 schedule, offering Atlantic Canadians a direct connection to one of the airline's most sought-after European destinations. "This route is poised to become a favourite among those eager to explore Spain and beyond," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Service between Halifax and Barcelona complements our expansive and most significant transatlantic schedule from Atlantic Canada. As demand for travel to Europe remains strong, this addition furthers WestJet's presence in the market, offering more choice and flexibility for Canadians living [...]

2025-03-26T09:55:39+02:00March 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flights between Seattle and Seoul Incheon beginning Sept. 12 on Hawaiian Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines The new route will link the Pacific Northwest and South Korea as Alaska builds our hometown Seattle hub into a new global gateway Alaska Airlines has set the date for new nonstop service between Seattle and Seoul Incheon on Hawaiian Airlines. Starting Sept. 12, 2025, guests can fly in comfort on our long-haul, widebody Airbus A330-200 aircraft to South Korea's capital city. We initially announced the new international route this past December. Tickets can now be purchased at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. With the combination of Alaska and Hawaiian, Seattle is transforming into the West Coast's new premier global gateway. By 2030, we plan to serve at least 12 nonstop international destinations with widebody aircraft from Seattle, including [...]

2025-03-26T08:59:38+02:00March 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Japan Airlines Orders 17 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Refresh Fleet

Source: Boeing Firm order allows airline to operate new equipment on domestic routes Japan's flag carrier nearly doubles 737-8 order book Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 17 737-8s to leverage the fuel efficiency and flexibility of the 737 MAX. The airline aims to launch the new 737 MAX jets on its robust domestic network, amid continued record-breaking tourism. This marks JAL’s second order for the 737-8 and nearly doubles its 737 MAX backlog to 38 firm orders. "The 737 has been the backbone of our single-aisle fleet for nearly 50 years, and we are honored to continue its legacy as part of our future fleet,” said Mitsuko Tottori, president of Japan Airlines. “We are excited [...]

2025-03-26T08:55:15+02:00March 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Airbus launches study on non-CO2 aircraft emissions with Canadian aerospace partners 

Source: Airbus Airbus and major Canadian aerospace academic and research organisations have launched a project to measure non-CO2 emissions produced from different jet fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project named Contrail Research Yielding STimulating Advanced RQL Learning (CRYSTAL) includes a ground and flight test campaign at Airbus’ Mirabel site in Canada, the A220 Programme headquarters.  The CRYSTAL project aims at measuring emissions on-wing (ground testing) and in-flight emissions and contrails at various altitudes (flight testing) using the A220 flight test aircraft. Both ground and flight tests will be operating on Jet A-1 and 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to study the effects on emissions and contrail properties, and the associated climate impacts. The data generated will be [...]

2025-03-26T10:17:18+02:00March 26th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Protect satellite navigation from interference, UN agencies urge 

Source: ICAO Aviation, maritime and telecoms agencies raise alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of navigation systems Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and telecommunications services mean States must urgently enhance their protection of the critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) have said with "grave concern" in a joint statement to UN Member States. These cases of harmful interference are in the form of jamming and spoofing that disrupt Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operating in the frequency bands allocated to the Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS). "Radio Navigation Satellite Service interference can impact aircraft operations far beyond the immediate affected area, creating potential safety risks [...]

2025-03-25T19:36:32+02:00March 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Aviation Sector Discuss in Dominican Republic the Fuel and Sustainability Challenges in Latin America

Source: ALTA Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean faces challenges that require a coordinated and efficient approach. Dialogue between all stakeholders is the basis of the third edition of the ALTA Fuel and Sustainability Conference Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean faces challenges that require a coordinated and efficient approach. Dialogue among all stakeholders is essential, which is why the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is holding its 3rd ALTA Fuel & Sustainability Conference this week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This event brings together industry experts to discuss strategies for a more sustainable and economically viable future. Jet fuel accounts for approximately 35% of airline operating costs in the region. It is the largest [...]

2025-03-25T19:43:37+02:00March 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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