Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for 2025, recognizing the company and its aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their commitment to maintenance training and safety. To qualify for the honor, 100 percent of the airline's eligible AMTs must complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. "We are honored to once again receive this recognition from the FAA, shining a spotlight on our incredible AMTs who went above and beyond throughout 2025 to complete valuable safety training courses," said Jeff Moore, vice president of technical operations, Frontier Airlines. "Safety is always Frontier's top priority, and this award is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment." In recent years, Frontier [...]

Source: TAP Fourth weekly frequencies to Porto Alegre and Florianópolis begin in the European summer. TAP Air Portugal will increase its operations in southern Brazil starting from the next European summer season, with the introduction of a fourth weekly frequency on the routes between Lisbon and Porto Alegre and between Lisbon and Florianópolis, strengthening connectivity between Portugal, Europe, and the two Brazilian markets. For Porto Alegre, the new frequency will operate on Mondays, starting July 6. In Florianópolis, the additional frequency will operate on Sundays, starting July 5. According to Carlos Antunes, TAP Director for the Americas, “the reinforcement of the Porto Alegre route consolidates TAP’s strategic presence in the south of Brazil. In April last year, we were in [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines (Canada) Limited (PACL) has achieved a significant operational milestone with registration in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) program.The IOSA registration, which covers Porter's Embraer E195-E2 operations, confirms the airline’s adherence to the highest global safety standards for operational management and control. This achievement is a key step in Porter’s growth strategy, enabling future partnerships with international carriers. "Safety is the foundation of our growth and part of the promise we make to our passengers," said Kent Woodside, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Porter Airlines. "Achieving IOSA registration for our E195-E2 operations validates our investment in world-class safety management systems. It signals to the global aviation community that Porter [...]