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Sun Country Airlines names D. Torque Zubeck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: Sun Country Airlines Torque Zubeck Sun Country Airlines has announced today that D. Torque Zubeck, formerly a managing director with Alaska Airlines, will join Sun Country as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on Tuesday, September 2. Zubeck brings more than 30 years of finance experience to Sun Country, including more than 22 years of airline leadership roles. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Mesa Airlines from 2021 to 2023. Prior to Mesa, Zubeck worked for 20 years at Alaska Airlines, including serving as managing director of finance, audit, cargo operations, and commercial partnerships. Among his accomplishments, he led the successful integration of Virgin America into Alaska Airlines. “We’re excited that Torque has agreed to join Sun Country, bringing his [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T21:18:50+03:00August 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Houston Airports expands rideshare pickup zone at IAH Terminal C

Source: Houston Airports Houston Airports is modernizing curbside operations and improving the convenience systemwide In anticipation of future growth and the World Cup in 2026, Houston Airports has expanded the rideshare pickup zone at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C, more than doubling its size to meet passenger demand and improve the travel experience. Expanding the existing Terminal C location directly responds to passenger feedback and follows Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s call for improvements to make airport operations more user-friendly. “Mayor Whitmire asked Houston Airports to rededicate itself to improve passenger experience through common-sense upgrades. This expansion delivers,” said Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation for Houston Airports. “We’re making it easier and faster for travelers to meet their rides [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-15T20:19:40+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Viva Passengers increased 7.8%, reaching an 88.6% load factor in July
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Viva Passengers increased 7.8%, reaching an 88.6% load factor in July

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Viva Passengers increased 7.8%, reaching an 88.6% load factor in July

Source: Viva Viva has announced its July 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 7.8% compared to July 2024, reaching 2.7 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.7% and 9.0% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 10.1% compared to July 2024, reflecting an increase of 8.5% and 17.5% in domestic and international, respectively. Load factors reached 88.6% compared to 92.0% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 89.6% and 83.8% in domestic and international, respectively. “Passenger traffic rose 7.8% in July, supported by steady demand during the summer period. Load factors remained at healthy levels, albeit below last year’s, given the high comparison base. We remain [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-15T20:29:35+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic appoints Dave Hodges as Vice President, Americas

Source: Virgin Atlantic Hodges will oversee Virgin Atlantic teams across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Hodges as its new Vice President, Americas, effective October 1, 2025. Dave has been at Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, with roles ranging from government affairs, cabin crew operations, and as Country Manager for India, Virgin Atlantic’s third largest market behind the UK and the US. He currently serves as the Head of Heathrow, where he oversees the airline’s operation and presence at its home hub airport. In this cross-functional leadership role, Dave will be located in Atlanta, overseeing Virgin Atlantic teams across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His remit will [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T03:59:12+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines adjusts network to boost capacity in high-demand international, domestic Hawai‘i markets by suspending three underperforming routes
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Hawaiian Airlines adjusts network to boost capacity in high-demand international, domestic Hawai‘i markets by suspending three underperforming routes

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Hawaiian Airlines adjusts network to boost capacity in high-demand international, domestic Hawai‘i markets by suspending three underperforming routes

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines will adjust its transpacific network beginning in November by increasing capacity on international and domestic markets with strong travel demand to and from Hawai‘i while suspending three underperforming routes. The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea (5x weekly), Fukuoka, Japan (3x weekly), and Boston (4x weekly) and redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia, Papeete, Tahiti, Los Angeles and Seattle, and support operations across its Hawai‘i network. “It’s always a difficult decision to suspend a route, especially in cities like Seoul, which we have enjoyed serving for over 14 years. However, despite our team’s best efforts, soft post-pandemic travel demand from Asia combined with various market [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T03:58:37+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Canada’s Airlines and Airports Release Budget 2025 Recommendations

Source: Canadian Airports Council The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), and the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the voice of Canada’s airports, today published their joint submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s pre-budget consultation. Canada’s airlines and airports have always worked together to deliver safe, accessible, and efficient air travel to, from, and within Canada. However, there are many ways in which Canada’s air travel system can grow, be modernized, efficient, and competitive. NACC and the CAC are calling for the federal government to adopt the following recommendations for inclusion in Budget 2025 to enhance air travel in Canada: Accelerate the adoption [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T04:09:39+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Hong Kong

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong SAR, China, on 21–22 October 2025, hosted by Cathay Pacific. The event will bring together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, and policy to advance the industry’s commitment to achieving net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. “As the IATA World Sustainability Symposium lands in Asia for the first time, we are honored that Hong Kong has been selected as the location and Cathay Pacific as the host airline. Collaboration across multiple sectors and regulators is essential for aviation to achieve its decarbonization goals, and gatherings like this provide a valuable platform for leading voices to come together to drive meaningful change. Such cooperation [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-14T13:49:57+03:00August 14th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Port Authority of NY & NJ and JFK Millennium Partners Will Collaborate with New York’s Premier Cultural Institutions at New $4.2 Billion Terminal 6
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Port Authority of NY & NJ and JFK Millennium Partners Will Collaborate with New York’s Premier Cultural Institutions at New $4.2 Billion Terminal 6

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Port Authority of NY & NJ and JFK Millennium Partners Will Collaborate with New York’s Premier Cultural Institutions at New $4.2 Billion Terminal 6

Source: Port Authority of NY & NJ Permanent Installations from the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Museum of Modern Art to Enrich New Terminal’s Arrivals Hall Unprecedented Cultural Collaboration Will Transform New Terminal’s Arrivals Corridor into a Museum Row, Creating a Uniquely New York Sense of Place for Travelers The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), have announced a landmark collaboration with four premier New York City cultural institutions — the American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T03:36:11+03:00August 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Signs MoU with Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI)

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) signed an MoU during the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025. The primary objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation between TIACA and ACFI in promoting the role of aviation – specifically air cargo – in economic and social development within India and the broader region. Key points of this agreement: Safety Collaboration Capacity Building & Efficiency Policy Advocacy Supply Chain Safety Sustainability/ESG BlueSky Program Access Training Library Access Climate Action Platform Knowledge Exchange Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) Event / Conference Collaboration "This MoU marks a significant step in fostering closer collaboration between TIACA and ACFI, reflecting our shared commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T03:04:55+03:00August 13th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Severance at 30,000 Feet: Award-Winning Apple Originals Now Playing on United

Source: United Airlines Full seasons of award-winning shows like Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo are now available on demand on seatback screens and United mobile app, and new shows will be added every month United plans to have 300,000+ screens across its fleet – more than any other U.S. airline – as it takes delivery of hundreds of new airplanes and retrofits existing aircraft United has announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ global hits will now be available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens and in the United app, including award-winning shows such as Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses and Silo and more. United has made a series of investments in the [...]

Jeff Peet2025-08-13T02:54:52+03:00August 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|