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IATA and ASF to Develop Standard Cabin Waste Composition Audit Program

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), with the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform to be launched in September 2024. CWCA audits have already been trialed in two waves, covering 25 flights (short, medium, and long-haul) at Singapore’s Changi Airport in November 2023 and April 2024. ASF conducted the audits based on a methodology developed by IATA. Preliminary results indicate that the sector is generating over 3.6 million metric tonnes of cabin and catering waste annually, with 65% being food and beverage waste. Untouched meals account for 18% of all waste. Audit data will guide the airline industry and policy makers [...]

2024-07-04T14:45:40+03:00July 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters

Source: Turkish Airlines New order will triple carrier's 777 Freighter fleet and add 408 metric tons to cargo lift Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters. "This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services," said Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk. "The addition of these Boeing 777 Freighters will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also serve as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sector worldwide while maintaining our leading position [...]

2024-07-04T20:56:02+03:00July 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boarding Passes Issued Through WhatsApp and New Meals on Board, Among Iberia’s News This Summer

Source: Iberia Customers can now use WhatsApp to check in, obtain their boarding pass and receive notifications for their flights, among other options. New meal options are on offer in all cabins of long-haul flights, with dishes such as octopus marinated in orange and paprika and a new welcome mocktail for Business Class passengers, salad with mayonnaise and Piquillo peppers and braised beef cheeks in Premium Economy, and in Economy, homemade meatballs in Romesco sauce, among others. Business and Premium Economy passengers will receive the new amenity kits created by Teresa Helbig, an example of sustainability and the circular economy This summer Iberia launches important new developments to make its customers’ travel experience more comfortable and appealing. These improvements include [...]

2024-07-03T20:31:10+03:00July 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

EC clears proposed acquisition of stake in ITA Airways by Lufthansa, subject to conditions

Source: European Commission The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA') by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa') and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (‘MEF'). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the remedies offered by Lufthansa and the MEF. Today's decision follows an in-depth investigation of the proposed transaction, including the sending of a Statement of Objections. Lufthansa and ITA operate an extensive network of routes from their respective hubs in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Their operations are to a significant extent complementary as they operate from different hubs in Central Europe and Italy respectively. Lufthansa has joint ventures with United Airlines and Air Canada for transatlantic routes as well as with All [...]

2024-07-03T20:48:16+03:00July 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Source: American Airlines American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company's strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience. Key progress in 2023 includes American's collaboration with Breakthrough Energy and Google Research on groundbreaking contrail avoidance research, which will inform how the industry might address its impact on climate change. The report also includes a discussion of how American is extending its commitment to sustainability to its sourcing and procurement practices. “Thanks to the hard work of our more than 140,000 team members, American continues to [...]

2024-07-03T20:42:07+03:00July 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

United Now Texts Live Radar Maps and Uses AI to Keep Travelers Informed During Weather Delays

Source: United Airlines As part of industry-leading efforts to communicate to customers in real-time, airline uses AI tools to send travelers information about their trip, especially if things don't go as planned Real-time radar maps can help customers understand how inclement weather in one part of the country can impact a flight elsewhere United now texts customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travelers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don't go as planned. For the past few years, the airline has used dedicated teams to write and send text messages to customers that give near-instantaneous details about a given flight – everything [...]

2024-07-03T20:38:32+03:00July 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May according to IATA

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), a record high for May. International demand rose 14.6% compared to May 2023. Capacity was up 14.1% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 82.8% (+0.3ppt on May 2023). Domestic demand rose 4.7% compared to May 2023; capacity was up 0.1% year-on-year and the load factor was 84.5% (+3.8ppt compared to May 2023). “Strong demand for travel continues with airlines posting a [...]

2024-07-03T20:43:43+03:00July 3rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Airport Investments Amid Record-Breaking Air Travel Season

Source: FAA FAA makes additional $1 billion available for Airport Terminal Program grants and announces nearly $290 million in awards for airport improvements, improving safety and efficiency. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) totaling $289 million to 129 airports across 40 states, improving the safety and efficiency of air travel. The projects are funded under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's AIG program, part of the $25 billion in total funding for airport improvements such as terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and air traffic infrastructure improvements. "Americans are flying in record numbers, and the Biden-Harris Administration continues to invest in our airports to make travel [...]

2024-07-02T12:14:29+03:00July 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TAP will resume flights to Manaus in early November

Source: TAP The Portuguese national carrier now operates 15 routes in Brazil. TAP Air Portugal is resuming flights between Lisbon and Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonia, in an operation with three weekly flights, with a stop in Belém, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The first flight is scheduled for November 4th. With the return of this flight, the airline is now present in 13 capital cities and has 15 routes in Brazil (13 to Lisbon and two to Porto). TAP had already flown to Manaus between 2014 and 2016. Tickets for the flights between Lisbon and Manaus are now available on flytap.com and at travel agencies, with promotional prices for return flights starting at 599 euros. For [...]

2024-07-02T12:11:37+03:00July 2nd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Strong Air Cargo Demand Continues in May

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international operations). This is the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased by 6.7% compared to May 2023 (10.2% for international operations). "Air cargo demand moved sharply upwards in May across all regions. The sector benefitted from trade growth, booming e-commerce and capacity constraints on maritime shipping. The outlook remains largely positive with purchasing managers showing expectations for future growth. Some dampening, however, could come as the US imposes stricter conditions [...]

2024-07-02T12:24:50+03:00July 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|