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Operational excellence: the key to making aviation the safest mode of transportation

Source: ALTA People are at the heart of the safety culture and the achievement of operational excellence. Technological advancements serve as support tools Safety and operational excellence are the bedrock of aviation, a fact that was clearly highlighted in the educational panels, presentations, and working sessions at the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit. The event, held in Lima this week, brought together leaders and experts in aviation safety, operations, and training. Creating a safety culture in aviation is essential. This culture is built by people and involves everyone in the ecosystem, sharing a collective commitment to safe practices and continuous vigilance. While technology plays a critical role in safety management by providing advanced tools for oversight, data [...]

2024-06-24T09:31:44+03:00June 24th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aviation Digital Center in Portugal will accelerate digital transformation and drive innovation for TAP

Source: TAP Tata Consultancy Services establishes center of excellence following a partnership with TAP. Following the partnership with TAP, global IT consultancy and technology provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has inaugurated its Aviation Digital Center in Alfragide near Lisbon, Portugal. In 2022, TAP selected TCS as a strategic partner to accelerate its digital transformation and technological innovation following an international tender. Based on the strategic partnership, TAP is working with TCS to rationalize and modernize the system architecture, enrich the customer experience, and improve operational performance to better serve the airline customers. TCS’ Aviation Digital Center is home to its consultants, solution architects and technology experts, who make innovative use of digital technologies — such as the cloud, data analysis [...]

2024-06-24T10:03:05+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air France opens a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Air France Air France has opened a new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport, in the Tom Bradley terminal. Close to the boarding gates for the airline’s flights, this calm and cozy space is ideal for relaxing, having a bite to eat and enjoying the French travel experience offered by Air France as soon as you arrive at the airport, before boarding or between flights. This lounge is dedicated to Air France’s La Première, Business and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers, and is also open to eligible customers of KLM and SkyTeam partner airlines. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., the lounge has a surface area of over 1,100 m2 (nearly 12,000 sq. ft.) and seats 172 passengers. [...]

2024-06-24T11:19:50+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Delta One to feature Italian luxury brand Missoni

Source: Delta Air Lines Missoni will design the airline's Delta One amenity kits and deliver customized elements to the new Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK.  The Delta One experience will soon be further differentiated by a new partnership the global airline has forged with Italian luxury fashion house Missoni. Together, Delta and Missoni – a brand known for its creative use of colors and patterns – will elevate Delta One with a new customer amenity kit and top-of-the-line details woven into key touchpoints throughout the Delta One travel experience. “We’ve been intentional about creating a Delta One experience—both on the ground and in the air—that feels truly premium and elevated, and Missoni’s elegance and prestige aligns perfectly with that [...]

2024-06-24T10:19:11+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

7 summer destination dupes you must visit for the ultimate & unexpected getaway 

Source: Alaska Airlines We’ve got you covered on this summer’s hottest travel trend and handpicked some summer getaways we’re calling “destination dupes.” These spots might not be your typical picks, but believe us, they’re just as delightful (and maybe even cheaper!) as their tried-and-true doppelgängers travelers love. Just in time for summer, we’re launching our biggest summer schedule ever, with new nonstop routes and international destinations. DUPE FOR GENEVA: TORONTO Geneva, right? Stunning water views, cobblestone streets that scream history, and a vibe that’s just oh-so-multicultural. It’s like stepping into a European postcard. Now, hold that thought and bring it a little closer to home. Ever been to Toronto? If not, you’re in for a treat because it’s got all the [...]

2024-06-24T09:48:00+03:00June 24th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ALTA presents Peru Aviation Insight

Source: ALTA Peru's commercial aviation market recorded a total demand of 23 million passengers in 2023, a 16.6% increase from 2022. However, this figure is still 3% below pre-pandemic levels, indicating that Peru is lagging behind neighboring countries. This data is highlighted in "Peru Aviation Insight," a statistical compendium of the Peruvian civil aviation market prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) using data from the civil aviation authority, airlines, and Amadeus Travel Intelligence. "In the last 15 years, the country's passenger traffic has almost tripled. Its potential is enormous, but strong and agile measures must be taken to meet the latent demand," says José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA. To be more [...]

2024-06-21T14:39:31+03:00June 21st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Shawn Gregor, new SITA President for the Americas

Source: SITA SITA, a global leader in technology solutions for the air transportation industry, announced the appointment of Shawn Gregor as the new President of its Americas' division.  The executive's extensive resume includes supervision of digital transformation programs for industry clients, with a focus on the Americas region, including the United States and Canada. Gregor's career includes significant leadership positions, most recently vice president and travel and transportation industry leader at IBM. Previously, the he contributed significantly to the companies Infosys Technologies Limited and Accenture, where he developed several strategic business units. The executive has dual citizenship, American and Canadian, and has an MBA in Finance from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University; and a Bachelor of [...]

2024-06-21T14:28:35+03:00June 21st, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|

The WestJet Group inaugurates service between Halifax and Edinburgh

Source: WestJet Airline continues to bolster Atlantic Canada's connectivity to Europe with seasonal service to Scotland and Ireland and London, Gatwick WestJet is celebrating the departure of its inaugural service between Halifax and Edinburgh. The new service marks an important milestone for the WestJet Group as it continues to bolster Halifax's connectivity this summer. Additionally, the airline celebrated the return of non-stop service between Halifax and Dublin on Wednesday, June 19. "Further solidifying our position as Canada's leading leisure airline, this flight is another milestone in our commitment to enhancing Atlantic Canada's business and leisure ties through air connectivity," said Andrew Gibbons, WestJet Vice-President of External Affairs. "With today's inaugural service, we are thrilled to further strengthen the connection between Halifax and Edinburgh [...]

2024-06-21T14:03:15+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Sun Country Airlines Enters Into Revised Agreement with Amazon

Source: Sun Country Eight additional B737-800 aircraft will bring Sun Country cargo fleet to 20 Term extended to 2030 with potential further extension to 2037 Sun Country Airlines  signed an Amended and Restated Air Transport Services Agreement with Amazon, extending the contract through 2030 with options to further extend the terms through 2037. Under the amended agreement, Sun Country will operate up to eight additional Boeing 737-800 cargo aircraft beginning in early 2025. The amended agreement will increase Sun Country’s cargo operation from 12 to up to 20 freighters with the first additional aircraft expected to begin service in the first quarter of 2025. All eight aircraft are expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2025. “Amazon is [...]

2024-06-21T14:16:52+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Children living with autism learn to fly on Autism Aviation Days

Source: Air Canada Over the last two months, employees at Air Canada and our partner, Jazz Aviation LP, the Air Canada Foundation and the Canucks Autism Network organized Autism Aviation Days in BC to introduce kids on the autism spectrum and their families to elements of air travel by learning and practicing airport processes. Following the two first events held at Victoria International Airport at the end of April, three single-day events took place on May 4, 25 and 26 at Vancouver International Airport, where 180 children experienced the security process, boarding an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft, taxiing around the tarmac and de-planing. "Helping children spread their wings is what we do at the Air Canada Foundation", said Rebecca [...]

2024-06-21T14:32:20+03:00June 21st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|