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TAP at the service of Madeira Island for 60 years

Source: TAP The anniversary is being celebrated with a promotion of one-way tickets from €25 and return tickets from €49. TAP is celebrating sixty years of regular flights linking Lisbon and the Portuguese mainland to Madeira. The inaugural flight took place in early July 1964. According to the chronicles of that time, the clock struck 11:24 when TAP's Super Constellation landed at Madeira airport, simultaneously inaugurating the airport infrastructure, located in Santa Catarina, and fulfilling a long-held dream of the Madeirans. From that day on, ships and seaplanes were no longer the only ways to get to and from the island and TAP never stopped serving Madeira and the Madeirans and guaranteeing territorial continuity, even during the pandemic, when TAP [...]

2024-07-15T11:12:54+03:00July 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Archer Aviation to Develop Operational Concepts for Air Taxi Network

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. and Archer Aviation Inc., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer's eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest® operates. Archer Aviation is a leading manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is the Golden State's largest air carrier, operating at 14 airports across the state. Archer Midnight aircraft is designed to transform urban travel, replacing 60-to-90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-to-20-minute electric air taxi flights. The goal of Archer's aircraft is to offer a safe, low-noise, cost-competitive transportation option with no direct emissions. Southwest and Archer intend to collaborate on a concept of operations that lays the foundation for integrated [...]

2024-07-15T11:31:38+03:00July 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings announced monthly traffic figures for June 2024

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for June 2024: Operating Data June 2024 June 2023 % Change Copa Holdings (Consolidated) ASM (mm) (1) 2,521.9 2,244.7 12.3 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,185.1 1,949.0 12.1 % Load Factor (3) 86.6 % 86.8 %       -0.2 p.p.   1. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers 3. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For June 2024, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 12.3 %, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.1 %, compared to 2023. As a [...]

2024-07-15T11:41:43+03:00July 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Over 144 million passengers recorded in Aena’s airports in Spain in the first half of the year

Source: Aena Traffic until June up by 11.4% compared to the same period last year 1.22 million flights were operated within the first six months of the year, and nearly 605,000 tonnes of cargo transported In June, over 29.4 million passengers, 239,462 flight movements and 102,000 tonnes of cargo were handled Airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed the first half of this year with a growth of 11.4% in passenger numbers compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 144,151,231 passengers were recorded from January until June. Within this period, 1,223,232 flights movements were handled, 8.2% more than for these months in 2023, and 604,781 tonnes of cargo were transported (+19.2%). These figures are the [...]

2024-07-12T18:39:22+03:00July 12th, 2024|AIRPORTS|

Delta Air Lines announces June quarter 2024 financial results

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter. Delivered industry-leading operational performance, underpinning trusted brand and customer loyalty Record June quarter revenue with mid-teens operating margin and strong cash generation Continued debt repayment, progressing balance sheet toward investment grade metrics  Announced a 50 percent increase to dividend payment beginning in September quarter Reiterating full year guide for EPS of $6 to $7 and free cash flow of $3 to $4 billion Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the June quarter and provided its outlook for the September quarter. Highlights of the June quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five of [...]

2024-07-12T18:27:37+03:00July 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada proudly sponsors The Ninety-Nines International Conference and Career Expo 2024 in Vancouver

Source: Air Canada Last week, Air Canada proudly sponsored The Ninety-Nines International Conference and Career Expo that took place in Vancouver, BC. The organization, founded in 1929 and whose first president was Amelia Earhart and currently counts close to 8,000 female pilots and student pilots, offers mentorship as well as scholarships to its members. "We welcome women from all over the world, whether you are a certified or licensed pilot or student pilot even. We have members from New Zealand, India, and obviously Canada and the United States. We offer mentorship and scholarships to our members," said Captain Janet Patton, International Director of The Ninety-Nines. "We have commercial pilots, helicopter pilots, all sorts! What we all have in common is [...]

2024-07-12T17:43:40+03:00July 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA becomes leader in airport solutions following completion of regulatory formalities and legal procedures in the acquisition of Materna IPS

Source: SITA SITA will now take the giant step forward to cement its global leadership in CUTE and CUSS solutions with 85% of international air passengers using its biometrics products SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has completed the regulatory formalities and legal procedures to acquire Materna IPS. This strategic move will reshape the aviation industry, resulting in the world's most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital travel. The acquisition represents an unprecedented acceleration of global aviation industry digitalization, streamlining check-in, baggage handling, and security processes. Travelers can expect reduced wait times, smoother journeys, and a new era of personalized digital services. This strategic move will see SITA become number one in terms [...]

2024-07-12T18:15:00+03:00July 12th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|

ACI-LAC Webinar: VIP-Terminals, an exclusive experience for passengers and an additional revenue opportunity for airports

ACI-LAC and Munich International Airport invite to the webinar on VIP-Terminarls: An exclusive experience for passengers and an additional revenue opportunity for airports As a growing number of affluent passengers desires a unique travel experience, VIP-Terminals are becoming more and more popular with airports, mainly in Europe but increasingly in other markets as well. These state-of-the-art spaces cater to the needs of individuals who demand a smooth and fast service across the airport together with an exclusive experience. German introduces the audience to the concept of VIP-Terminals, discusses key-features of such terminals and shows examples of VIP-Terminals from around the world. Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / Quito / Bogota) Speaker:  German González, Senior Consultant at Munich Airport International To participate, you [...]

2024-07-12T17:50:41+03:00July 12th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines and Tulsa Tech partner to develop aviation maintenance talent pipeline

Source: American Airlines Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier’s maintenance base and on campus. Additionally, top-performing students will secure guaranteed interviews for open positions with the carrier. While the partnership is new, it’s not the first time American and Tulsa Tech have worked together to inspire future AMTs. In 2011, American donated a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to the school, and the iconic aircraft continues to be used today to provide hands-on training opportunities. American’s Tulsa-based AMTs have also mentored [...]

2024-07-12T18:40:28+03:00July 12th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Embraer shows a strong presence at the Farnborough Airshow

Source: Embraer Embraer will arrive with a strong presence at the Farnborough International Airshow, the most significant aviation and aerospace event of the year set to take place from July 22-26. At the event, Embraer will debut the brand-new E-Freighter, the E190F, marking its first public appearance. The company is currently experiencing very positive momentum across all businesses as it begins celebrating its 55th anniversary. Embraer’s lineup at the show highlights its leading portfolio of aircraft for commercial aviation and defense, which includes the E195-E2, the world’s most efficient and quietest narrowbody; the E190F, an E-Jet cargo conversion that is making its debut at the show; the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military tactical transport; and the A-29 Super Tucano multi-role aircraft, [...]

2024-07-11T07:52:34+03:00July 11th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|