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Clean Aviation Selects ATR to Lead the Future of Low-Emission Regional Flight

Source: ATR ATR will be the first to fly a hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation  ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, is proud to announce its selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation.  As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced propeller systems and electrified aircraft systems on a regional aircraft.   By 2030, ATR will achieve a world first: flying a hybrid-electric regional aircraft using an ATR 72-600 test bed. This breakthrough will be made [...]

2025-09-09T20:49:22+03:00September 9th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

American Airlines provides customers a new way to fall in love with the beaches of the Bahamas

Source: American Airlines American will add the only nonstop service to Bimini, Bahamas (BIM), from the United States starting Feb. 14. Known for sandy beaches, unique attractions, resorts, colorful marine life and more, it’s easier than ever to access the Bahamas, with American offering the most flights to the most destinations of any airline from the U.S. Flights to Bimini will operate from Miami (MIA), where American will operate a record-setting schedule this winter. American Airlines is giving travelers a new way to fall in love with the Bahamas with new flights to Bimini (BIM) starting Feb. 14. An island filled with activities for all sorts of travelers, this addition is emblematic of American’s network that gives customers the most [...]

2025-09-09T20:53:09+03:00September 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces 22 New Routes Launching in Late 2025, Increasing Service Across the United States, Caribbean and Latin America

Source: Frontier Airlines New Routes Include the Airline's First Service to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, Plus a Return to Nassau, The Bahamas Frontier Airlines has announced it will launch 22 new routes later this year, increasing service across the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. The new routes, which will launch in November and December, include new service from Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and more in the U.S., and new international routes to destinations in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and more. The new routes also include Frontier's debut at Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos (PLS) and its return to Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS). The announcement further supports the airline's commitment to become [...]

2025-09-05T03:40:05+03:00September 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Partners with T-Mobile to Offer Free Inflight WiFi for all Rapid Rewards Members

Source: Southwest Airlines Free WiFi on Southwest allows Customers to browse, work, shop, stream, and socialize—all at 35,000 feet—thanks to T-Mobile Southwest Airlines Co. and T-Mobile have announced a new partnership delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards® Members beginning Oct. 24, 2025. This marks the first-ever collaboration between Southwest® and T-Mobile®, bringing together two brands dedicated to putting Customers first and keeping them connected on all Southwest flights—at no extra cost. With more than 800 aircraft, Southwest will be the largest domestic airline to implement free WiFi on every flight this year. All Southwest Rapid Rewards Customers, regardless of their wireless provider, will be able to access free WiFi for the duration of their flight. “We are focused [...]

2025-09-05T03:57:22+03:00September 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Expands Winter Schedule and Adds Flights to Cities Like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Las Vegas

Source: United Airlines Schedule expansion also includes new routes from Newark/New York to Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tenn. and added flights from Houston to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador Flights start January 6, 2026 and tickets go on sale later today United has expanded its winter schedule, adding flights to 15 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas. These new flights start January 6 and include: One additional daily roundtrip flight between: Houston and Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and Miami Chicago and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Las Vegas Newark/New York and Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Los Angeles and Las Vegas Two new routes between Newark/New York and Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tenn. [...]

2025-09-05T03:42:49+03:00September 8th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines’ July 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption up 4.3%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 5.5% from June 2025

Source: US DOT Bureau of Statistics All fuel consumption data is in regard to fuel paid for by the carrier. The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ July 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.760 billion gallons of fuel, 4.3% more fuel than in June 2025 (1.688 billion gallons) and 1.6% more fuel than July 2024 (1,734 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in July 2025 ($2.34) was up 12 cents (5.5%) from June 2025 ($2.22) and down 24 cents (9.4%) from July 2024. Total July 2025 fuel expenditure ($4.12B) was up 10.0% from June 2025 ($3.74B) and down 8.0% from July 2024 ($4.47B). Fuel consumed [...]

2025-09-05T04:16:27+03:00September 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA’s WSOC 2025 to Lay Foundations for an Even Safer Future

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place from 14–16 October 2025 in Xiamen, China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines. “This year’s WSOC will have a future focus. Our efforts to date have made aviation operations safer. Evolving technologies, including AI, will enable us to do even better as the landscape of risks changes. WSOC is the opportunity to look at technology and risk as we examine topics including safely managing the proliferation of lithium batteries carried by travelers, GNSS interference near conflict zones, improving accident reporting, managing supply chain challenges, and maintaining spectrum integrity in the face of growing telecom needs. By addressing these and other issues [...]

2025-09-05T03:46:47+03:00September 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airlines schedule another record number of seats for the winter season after a historic summer at Aena’s airports

Source: Aena Airlines have scheduled 2.1% more seats for the winter season, according to data as of 31 August 2025 The airports have operated normally (with no major incidents) and with a record number of passengers this summer, thanks to the reinforcement measures put in place by Aena at the start of the season and the joint efforts of the airlines, ground service agents, commercial operators, the State Security Forces and the local police The combination of high levels of airport service and record traffic is the result of Aena's efficient model which also offers airlines the most competitive charges in Europe Airport charges will be updated by 68 euro cents per passenger from March 2026 onwards, mainly as a [...]

2025-09-04T05:46:20+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Spirit Airlines Received Court Approval of First Day Motions to Support Continued Business Operations

Source: Spirit Airlines Flights, ticket sales, reservations and operations continue as airline advances financial and operational transformation Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC ("Spirit" or the "Company"), has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") for its first day motions related to the Company's voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring. The Court's approvals enable Spirit to continue operating as usual, including honoring tickets, reservations, credits and loyalty points; paying wages and honoring benefits; and paying certain critical vendors and partners for goods and services delivered prior to the filing date. In addition, Spirit intends to pay vendors and suppliers for goods and services provided on [...]

2025-09-04T05:54:57+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Avelo Airlines Will Fly 6 New Routes – Adding ILM’s First International Service to Punta Cana, 3 Routes to Charlotte/Concord, and Key West, Florida to its Growing Network

Source: Avelo Airlines Affordable one-way fares start at $57 Avelo expands its network to 50 cities spanning 20 states, Puerto Rico and three international destinations: Jamaica, Mexico and Dominican Republic Avelo Airlines has announced six new routes, Wilmington, North Carolina’s first international route, three new routes in Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina and a new destination – Key West, Florida. Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop flights on these six routes. Affordable one-way fares start at $57*. Avelo will operate these routes utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. These exclusive routes expand Avelo’s affordable, convenient and industry-leading reliable air service introduced when the airline took flight in April 2021. Travelers can book at AveloAir.com. Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO [...]

2025-09-04T05:43:45+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|