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American and U.S. Customs and Border Protection pilot innovative baggage screening initiative

Source: American Airlines American is first airline to bring this benefit to customers, streamlining and improving the international travel experience. American Airlines announced that it is partnering with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on a groundbreaking program to provide a more seamless and enhanced customer experience for passengers traveling internationally while maintaining the highest levels of security. This new program, along with One Stop Security which launched for the airline in February, is part of American’s ongoing effort to reimagine the international travel experience for its customers. Through International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), passengers arriving in the U.S. from select international airports will no longer have to claim their checked baggage in the CBP Customs Hall and recheck it [...]

2025-04-10T13:41:05+03:00April 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Airbus Order and delivery summary for March 2025

Source: Airbus Airbus' commercial aircraft has informed about orders and deliveries for the month of March 2025 Check out our order and delivery summary in the table below (numbers valid at the end of March 2025). March 2025 deliveries: 71 deliveries to 37 customers March 2025 gross orders: 211 2025 deliveries: 136 deliveries to 49 customers Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 Total Total orders 20137 816 1863* 377 1381 251 24825 Total deliveries 12377 816 1627* 377 651 251 16099 Aircraft in operation 11431 257 1462* 189 650 220 14209 *excludes 2 A330-900 delivered to AIR BELGIUM via AIRBUS FINANCIAL SERVICES

2025-04-10T13:41:30+03:00April 10th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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45 Years Advancing Aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA Today, ALTA honor this legacy with an eye toward the future, committed to fostering an increasingly accessible and environmentally responsible industry. On April 8, 1980, twelve airlines gathered in Bogotá to establish what was then known as AITAL, driven by the vision of increasing connectivity across our countries. Today, as the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), we honor this legacy with an eye toward the future, committed to fostering an increasingly accessible and environmentally responsible aviation. Over these decades, LAC aviation has experienced remarkable growth. Since 1980, the number of passengers carried in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased sevenfold, and the number of direct international routes has more than doubled since the 1990s. Average [...]

2025-04-09T15:51:31+03:00April 9th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta Air Lines announces March quarter 2025 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March 2025 quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. “While the first quarter unfolded differently than initially expected, we delivered solid profitability that was flat to prior year and is expected to lead the industry," said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. "I would like to thank our people for their outstanding performance and hard work during the quarter." “With broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled. In this slower-growth environment, we are protecting margins and cash flow by focusing on what we can control. This includes [...]

2025-04-09T15:33:07+03:00April 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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V2500® engines surpass 300 million flight hours of service

Source: Pratt & Whitney Milestone is a testament to the engine's reliability and performance IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) today announced that the V2500® engine has surpassed 300 million engine flight hours of operational experience. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG. Powering approximately 2,800 aircraft and serving more than 150 operators, the V2500 engine operates passenger, cargo, and military missions around the world. The engine currently powers the Airbus A320ceo family, including A321F passenger-to-cargo conversions, as well as the Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft. IAE celebrated 40 years of collaboration and innovation in [...]

2025-04-09T15:35:28+03:00April 9th, 2025|News, SUPPLIERS|
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IATA’s Contactless Travel Directory Eases Airline Access to Biometric Services

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory include: A single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel [...]

2025-04-09T16:10:40+03:00April 9th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Copa Holdings Announces First Quarter Financial Results Release Schedule

Source: Copa Airlines Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) announces the following events: Earnings Release – First Quarter 2025 Date: May 7, 2025 Time: After US market close This release will be available on our website: https://copa.gcs-web.com/financial-information/quarterly-results Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM US ET (10:00 AM Local Time) Join by phone: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIcb85f85fa26a4d56b9369d66c4fb6a5c Webcast (listen-only): https://copa.gcs-web.com/events-and-presentations We encourage our listeners to join the conference via webcast. To ensure a smooth experience, please access the website and complete registration/software installation prior to the scheduled start time. If you are unable to listen to or access this presentation at the scheduled time, a webcast replay option will be available at the above website shortly after the conference. [...]

2025-04-09T15:43:20+03:00April 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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New ICAO standards for future air navigation and safety

Source: ICAO To ensure the safety and sustainability of aviation's worldwide transformation and expansion, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has updated the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) with new standards for communication, navigation, airport and heliport operations, and aeronautical meteorological services. "At a time of unprecedented technological and operational innovation in aviation, the ICAO Council has adopted new standards that reflect the best of emerging technologies and promote its implementation," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano. "These standards provide the framework for the safe implementation of tomorrow's technologies while strengthening our existing infrastructure today." The new standards introduce advanced satellite navigation monitoring (ARAIM), which help pilots navigate more precisely, particularly in [...]

2025-04-08T19:01:54+03:00April 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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A first-class culinary revolution: Chef Randy Rucker will bring his magic to the new Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia

Source: American Airlines Get ready, Philly — American Airlines is about to change the way customers pre-game for their flights. This summer, the brand-new Flagship® lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will be more than just a place to relax. It’ll be a destination in itself — and an exclusive gateway to the city for those traveling through PHL.   American carried more than 19 million customers through PHL in 2024, with 355+ peak-day departures to more than 120 destinations. This summer, American will launch five inaugural routes, including flights to Milan and Edinburgh. And leading the charge in the kitchen? James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Randy Rucker, the culinary mind behind River Twice and Little Water. Those who’ve dined [...]

2025-04-08T19:03:58+03:00April 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Canada to Offer Customers Increased Overhead Storage Room with New Airspace Cabin on Airbus A220 Fleet

Source: Air Canada Airline to be the launch customer for new Airbus XL bins New design provides larger overhead bins with 15% more bag capacity Air Canada today announced that it will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026. The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity of bags by more than 15%, and will also include a new ceiling design and lighting. The introduction of the new Airspace cabin has been timed to coincide with additional Air Canada upgrades including an updated cabin interior and [...]

2025-04-08T18:57:55+03:00April 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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