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Delta Air Lines refreshes onboard offerings for the season

Source: Delta Air Lines Seasonal flavors and refreshing sips take flight this summer as the airline rolls out new menu items, new partnerships and more choices for customers. In its Centennial year, Delta remains dedicated to providing an elevated onboard experience that puts comfort, luxury and customer choice at its center. This is highlighted by the airline’s recent expansion of its Missoni partnership in Delta One, launching an exclusive Delta One collection inclusive of bespoke bedding on international flights and a suite of amenities, and now several enhanced onboard food and beverage offerings. With premium as the north star and summer travel in full swing – temperatures are rising and so are cravings for refreshing new flavors. “Summer is a [...]

2025-07-21T00:06:15+03:00July 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines has finalized sale and leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines has secured a sale and leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The agreement was led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group (Fortress) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing. GOAL Aircraft Leasing is also serving as lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance is providing debt financing to Fortress and GOAL Aircraft Leasing for the transaction. Porter Airlines is the world’s largest E195-E2 operator, and continues to expand its network across North America with its growing fleet. Forty-six E195-E2s have been delivered to Porter from a total of 75 confirmed orders, with an additional 25 remaining purchase options. The airline’s award-winning elevated economy experience is globally recognized for [...]

2025-07-20T23:48:07+03:00July 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

CANSO and ICAI sign Memorandum of Cooperation to drive innovation in Air Traffic Management

Source: CANSO CANSO and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to strengthen collaboration on innovative solutions in air traffic management (ATM). The agreement was signed by Simon Hocquard, President and CEO of CANSO, and Patrick Ky, CEO of ICAI, during a visit by Simon Hocquard to the ICAI headquarters in Singapore. This MOC establishes ICAI and CANSO as partners in innovation.  Together, the two organisations will pursue collaborative activities focused on innovative solutions to ATM challenges, sharing of information, and supporting each another to promote best practices at regional and global forums. During his visit, Simon Hocquard received an in-depth briefing on ICAI’s ongoing developmental work and areas of research aimed at [...]

2025-07-21T00:25:27+03:00July 21st, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta deepens LAX investment with new service to Hong Kong and Chicago

Source: Delta Air Lines Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. Delta is expanding its reach from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes: daily service to Hong Kong (HKG) beginning June 6, 2026, and three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting June 7, 2026. These additions underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. “Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world’s most dynamic markets,” said Paul Baldoni, SVP of Network Planning. “As the largest global carrier at [...]

2025-07-18T21:27:45+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

KLM adds two more weekly flights to Aruba from Amsterdam

Source: Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba Airport Authority Welcomes Expansion of KLM’s Winter Schedule with Additional Amsterdam Flights Oranjestad, Aruba – July 2025 – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to welcome the expansion of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ winter schedule, which includes two additional weekly flights between Amsterdam and Aruba via Bonaire. This milestone strengthens Aruba’s air connectivity with Europe and highlights Aruba Airport’s ongoing commitment to route development and strategic partnerships. The added service will operate on Fridays and Sundays from December 15, 2025, through March 27, 2026, bringing the total number of KLM flights to Aruba to nine per week during the winter season. The new flights will be operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, each [...]

2025-07-18T21:18:48+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

United Set to Hire More Special Olympics Athletes As Customer Service Ambassadors

Source: United Airlines Airline expands industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark, bringing total to 28 hires across all seven hubs NFL hall of famer Jerry Rice suits up in San Francisco to help recruit and 'train' with current United SOSAs United SOSA duties include welcoming customers in the airport lobby and helping them find check-in kiosks, bag check locations and navigate security lines  United announced that it will expand the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of [...]

2025-07-18T21:22:48+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet

Source: Boeing Flag carrier of Bahrain to grow its all-787 widebody fleet for expanding international network Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Boeing and Gulf Air to announce the agreement Boeing and Gulf Air have announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S. Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard [...]

2025-07-18T21:26:20+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ALPA asks Congress to reject the nomination of Jeffrey Anderson as the new United States’ Permanent Representative to ICAO

Source: ALPA The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement after Jeffrey Anderson was nominated to serve as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): “The United States is the world’s leader in aviation safety, and the ICAO Ambassador is critical to America maintaining its global leadership role. Unfortunately, the Administration’s nominee is unqualified to fulfill this mission. “Unlike the last Senate confirmed ICAO Ambassador, Capt. Sully Sullenberger, Mr. Anderson fails the basic experience and qualifications test and could set back America’s aviation leadership for years to come. In fact, it appears that Mr. Anderson’s only real qualification for the post is his support of a position—raising the mandatory pilot retirement age—that would leave the United [...]

2025-07-18T21:45:35+03:00July 18th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Dimark as Newest World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Dimark S.A. as the newest member of its World Business Partner (WBP) program, reinforcing our commitment to driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across the airport ecosystem. Headquartered in Poland, Dimark is a global leader in advanced baggage handling systems (BHS) with more than 25 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions in over 50 airports worldwide. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dimark to the ACI-LAC family. Their deep expertise in airport automation and commitment to operational excellence will undoubtedly contribute to the transformation and modernization of airport infrastructure across our region." As a newly joined [...]

2025-07-17T07:59:57+03:00July 17th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Hawaiian Airlines’ Newest Featured Chef Jason Peel Brings a Taste of Home to 30,000 Feet

Source: Hawaiian Airlines At Hawaiian Airlines, we believe travel should be a journey for all the senses — including your taste buds. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Jason Peel of Nami Kaze Hawaiʻi as the newest chef in our Featured Chef Series. Now through the end of November, his homegrown, island-style take on our First Class menu will be served on flights from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. continent (except BOS and JFK). From Kaua‘i to the Skies  Born and raised on Kaua‘i, Chef Jason's culinary journey is a blend of humble beginnings, global experiences and a deep love for Hawai‘i. With Japanese and Irish heritage, his cooking reflects a fusion of cultures and a reverence for tradition. After graduating from the acclaimed culinary program at Oʻahu's Kapi‘olani Community [...]

2025-07-17T08:43:18+03:00July 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|