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Aena Group airports recorded over 38 million passengers in July

Source: Aena 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024 Up to July, the number of passengers exceeded 219 million, 4.4% up on the same period of 2024 In the seventh month of the year, more than 319,000 aircraft movements were carried out. Over 130,000 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled some 32.7 million passengers, its best month in history   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 July 2025 with 38,474,698 passengers, 2.7% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 319,591 aircraft movements, 0.9% more than in 2024; and they transported 130,508 [...]

2025-08-13T03:03:44+03:00August 13th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Embraer APAC Airlines Business Seminar Reflects Momentum in the Region

Source: Embraer Discussions centered around emerging trends, new opportunities for airlines and the need for greater connectivity Embraer hosted the Asia Pacific edition of its Airline Business Seminar in Singapore, bringing together airlines, the financing community, consultants and aviation authorities from across the region from the 6th to the 7th of August 2025. The closed-door event offered a platform for attendees to share and discuss emerging trends in the sub-regions of Asia Pacific, new traveler patterns and the opportunities it is creating for airlines and aircraft types like the E-Jets and E-Jets E2 families of regional aircraft and small narrowbody aircraft. Raul Villaron, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “The APAC Embraer Airline Business Seminar featured robust discussions [...]

2025-08-13T02:17:25+03:00August 13th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Air Canada Receives 72-Hour Strike Notice from CUPE and Issues Lockout Notice in Response

Source: Air Canada Air Canada issues lockout notice to mitigate the strike's customer impact, allow orderly shutdown Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights will be gradually suspended over the next 72 hours; Air Canada Express flights are not affected Customers whose flights are cancelled will be notified and can obtain a full refund; Customers without confirmed flights should not go to the airport Government-directed arbitration sought after CUPE negotiators reject offer that included a 38 per cent compensation increase over four years and Air Canada's arbitration offer Air Canada today said that it has issued the statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge [...]

2025-08-13T21:29:15+03:00August 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Air Canada Declares an Impasse in CUPE Negotiations as Midnight Threshold for a Strike or Lockout Notice Nears

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has offered 38% in total compensation increase over four years, including to address the issue of ground pay CUPE seeking unsustainable increases; Air Canada asking for no concessions Air Canada offer to enter third-party, binding arbitration rejected by CUPE Air Canada looking at all options; asking government to refer parties to binding arbitration process, a proven resolution for impasses Air Canada has said negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 10,000 Flight Attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, have reached an impasse. The parties will be in a position to issue a statutory 72-hour strike or lockout notice at 12:01 am Eastern Time August 13, shutting down the airline as early [...]

2025-08-13T21:59:52+03:00August 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Latest ICAO aviation safety data reveals need for renewed focus, despite continuous long-term improvements

Source: ICAO While global aviation safety trends continue to be positive, statistics published today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provide a stark reminder of the need to heighten and broaden global cooperation on key safety priorities, particularly as flight volumes increase worldwide. The data in ICAO's 2025 Edition Safety Report  - State of Global Aviation Safety shows 95 accidents involving scheduled commercial flights last year, compared to 66 accidents in 2023. Ten of those accidents were fatal, with the total number of fatalities reaching 296, up from 72 the previous year. The global accident rate also rose, to 2.56 accidents per million departures, compared to 1.87 in 2023. These accident figures remain lower than pre-pandemic levels and come [...]

2025-08-12T00:20:47+03:00August 12th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Delta confirms Embraer jets arrive this November to join the fleet of partner airline SkyWest

Source: Delta Air Lines Big news for ski season travelers heading to Aspen! Starting this November, Delta, through our Delta Connection partner SkyWest, is upgrading the journey to the mountains by replacing our CRJ-700 aircraft with sleek, spacious Embraer jets—just in time for the winter ski season. “Aspen is one of the most iconic ski destinations in the world, and we’re making sure your travel experience matches the magic of the mountains,” said Amy Martin - Vice President – Network Planning. “This aircraft change isn’t just about a new look, it’s about solving real challenges for our customers and enhancing every leg of the journey.” Here’s what customers can expect: More room for your gear We know how important your [...]

2025-08-12T02:14:52+03:00August 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Cargo airline 7Air celebrates its launch at MIA

Source: MIA The company is based out of Miami Leaders from Miami International Airport and Miami-based cargo airline 7Air gathered at MIA yesterday to celebrate the airline’s launch of service at the global cargo gateway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of its B737-800SF aircraft. With three such aircraft currently in operation and a fourth scheduled to join its fleet by the end of 2025, 7Air now flies 20 weekly all-cargo flights between MIA and Managua, Nicaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. It has also operated charter flights to Lima, Peru, and Kingston, Jamaica. Since its first flight from MIA in April, 7Air has already surpassed three million kilograms (3,307 tons) of cargo shipments. 7Air LLC [...]

2025-08-12T02:38:43+03:00August 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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Aruba Airport Surpasses 2024 Numbers with 832,901 Passengers in First Half of 2025, Marking 3.7% Growth

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) reports a strong increase in passenger traffic for the first half of 2025, highlighting a steady upward trend in traveler numbers through Aruba’s gateway. A total of 832,901 revenue-generating passengers departed during this period, including 2,329 Business General Aviation (BGA) passengers departing via JET-TNCA, the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) operated by AAA. This marks a 3.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring the island’s strong tourism demand and the airport’s vital role in regional connectivity. Market Performance Aruba Airport continues to serve as a key gateway for leisure travel in the Caribbean. The North American market remains dominant, accounting for 76% of total passenger traffic of the market share. [...]

2025-08-12T02:22:26+03:00August 12th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 3.4% in June

Source: ALTA In June 2025, air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 38.3 million passengers, marking a 3.4% year-over-year increase, equivalent to 1.3 million additional travelers. This represents an acceleration of 0.8 percentage points compared to the growth recorded in May. The region’s overall performance was largely driven by LAC-based airlines, which, according to IATA’s latest report, posted the highest traffic growth globally in June (+7.9%)[1]. Trend holds: Brazil, Argentina and Peru continue to drive growth Brazil recorded its fourth consecutive month of all-time high domestic traffic. In June, 8.22 million passengers flew within the country, an increase of 11.2% compared to June 2024. Air travel remains the service category with the highest year-to-date deflation (–28% vs. 2024)[2]. [...]

2025-08-11T21:06:07+03:00August 11th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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FAA Releases Updated Air Traffic Controller, Safety Inspector Hiring Plans

Source: US DOT Plans provide blueprints for recruiting the best and brightest U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy released the FAA’s updated plans detailing how it will hire, train, and develop the best and the brightest air traffic controllers and aviation safety personnel. The plan accounts for ongoing innovation in our skies, including aircraft with innovative electric and hybrid systems, increased drone presence, growth in commercial space travel, and technology advancements such as artificial intelligence. By the numbers: Under the latest Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan, the FAA anticipates hiring at least 8,900 new air traffic controllers through 2028, including 2,000 in 2025. The Aviation Safety Workforce Plan calls for hiring about 4,600 safety inspectors and engineers through 2034. “The [...]

2025-08-11T21:09:28+03:00August 11th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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