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Mexicana orders 20 Embraer E2 Aircraft

Source: Embraer Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E2 aircraft. The deal is for 10 E190-E2 and 10 E195-E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25. Mexicana will configure the E190-E2 with 108 seats, and the E195-E2 with 132 seats – both in a single class layout. Mexicana will be the first E2 operator in Mexico, benefitting from the E2's low operating costs and fuel efficiency, highlighting Mexicana and Embraer’s commitment to sustainability, and improving the efficiency of aviation. With this strategic decision the Mexican state airline will grow and modernize its fleet, strengthening domestic and international connectivity to offer affordable and comfortable air travel, with the highest standards of safety and service. [...]

2024-06-05T19:22:22+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Creating connectivity: Georgia leaders spotlight economic opportunities created through Delta-LATAM joint venture

Source: Delta Air Lines Georgia leaders recently joined Delta and LATAM representatives on a trade mission to Chile and Peru to highlight the essential role the two airlines’ networks play in strengthening economic ties between Georgia and South America. In the less than two years since the launch of their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM’s partnership has brought immense success to the state of Georgia, Chile and Peru. The partnership launched in late 2022, aiming to better connect North and South America and grow trade and tourism relations between the two continents. Chile and Peru, two major hubs of the LATAM market, were the key to unlocking this highly-sought-after progress for both areas. Since its initial launch, the alliance has [...]

2024-06-05T19:35:51+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO leaders affirm global aviation priorities with Canadian PM and Ministers

Source: ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano  held important discussions yesterday on key civil aviation priorities with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, and Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez. Hosted by the Government of Canada in Ottawa, the President expressed their gratitude to the Prime Minister for Canada's longstanding role as an ICAO founding member and outstanding host state of the Organization's Montréal headquarters since its inception. He also thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for recognizing ICAO's 80th anniversary this year which underscored the enduring impact of the 1944 Chicago Convention in upholding a rules-based international civil aviation order. Looking ahead, the leaders agreed on the importance [...]

2024-06-05T19:11:37+03:00June 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Elevate Your Summer Travel Experience with Complimentary Snacks, Beer and Wine on Air Canada

Source: Air Canada All Air Canada customers on all flights can now enjoy a delicious free snack, featuring Canadian favourites Airline also expands selection of complimentary beer and wine, plus $5 spirits, to flights within Canada and the U.S. through the end of 2024 New offer builds on airline's recent industry-leading food and beverage upgrade showcasing bigger, bolder flavours Cheers, travellers! Your Economy experience is getting an upgrade! Starting today, Air Canada is delighted to introduce premium complimentary snacks, featuring homegrown Canadian favourites, to all customers on all flights. The airline is also expanding its complimentary beer and wine offering to customers on flights within Canada and the U.S., alongside a selection of $5 spirits, through the end of this [...]

2024-06-05T18:40:04+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA to transform ITA Airways’ Digital Network Infrastructure

Source: SITA The implementation of SITA Connect Go will provide higher capacity, increased security, automation, and reduced costs for the airline SITA, a leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the company's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline's Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to SITA's recently launched Connect Go SASE platform. SITA will supply a future proof software defined networking (SDN) and secure service edge (SSE) solution. SITA Connect Go is the only integrated networking and security solution designed specifically for the air transport industry. It aims to help the industry transform its network capabilities to meet evolving bandwidth, resilience, security, and automation [...]

2024-06-05T18:37:19+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

ACI-LAC welcomes EXP as a World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, has joined the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. For over 40 years, EXP has specialized in the delivery of award-winning solutions to airports across North America and worldwide, ranging from small-scale renovations to full terminal expansion and airfield modernization programs. The firm is committed to growth expanding its global aviation reach. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, welcomed EXP's partnership, stating, "We are delighted to have EXP join us as a World Business Partner. Their extensive experience and innovative approach to airport development and modernization will be a valuable asset to our airport members in the region. We look forward to collaborating with them [...]

2024-06-04T20:17:22+03:00June 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet Group delivers continued growth for Edmonton region with largest winter schedule ever

Source: WestJet Airline estimates it will fly more than 4 million seats in and out of Edmonton this year further solidifying WestJet's position as the city's leading carrier WestJet today revealed highlights of its Edmonton winter 2024/2025 flight schedule, outlining significant growth and commitment to the region, including record level domestic investments. Boosting its overall capacity by more than 20 per cent compared to winter 2023, WestJet will operate the city's largest-ever network to and from Edmonton. This winter, Edmonton will have access to 16 nonstop WestJet destinations in Canada, nine transborder, including Hawaii, and five options to Mexico. "Serving a total of 30 non-stop destinations from Edmonton International Airport in the winter season, WestJet is proud to bring more [...]

2024-06-04T20:22:31+03:00June 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Significantly Expands Service to India for Winter 2024-25, Leveraging its Global Network Strength

Source: Air Canada Only non-stop Canada-Mumbai route launches Oct. 27, operating four-times weekly from Toronto Increased Air Canada connectivity from Western Canada to India with new daily seasonal Calgary-Delhiflights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 27 Vancouver-London flights connect conveniently to Delhi this winter via London Heathrow Montreal-Delhi flights boosted to daily; route capacity increases 44 per cent Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network to India, adding 40 per cent more seat capacity beginning late October for the Winter 2024-25 season. Highlights of the carrier's new services include the only non-stop flights from Canada to India's financial capital, Mumbai, improved service from Western Canada to Delhi with the introduction of new seasonal daily flights over London [...]

2024-06-04T21:02:33+03:00June 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

DOT Secures Nearly $1 Billion in Refunds to Airline Passengers Through New Enforcement Actions

Source: US DOT Under President Biden, DOT has helped secure nearly $4 billion in refunds and reimbursements to airline passengers  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced enforcement actions against Lufthansa, South African Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airways for extreme delays in providing more than $900 million in refunds owed to passengers due to flights cancelled or significantly changed in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the consent orders, the three airlines are required to provide timely refunds to passengers when owed and to pay a civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury. The enforcement actions are part of DOT's ongoing work to ensure passengers are treated fairly by airlines, which has already resulted in the largest [...]

2024-06-04T20:35:48+03:00June 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Michelin joins ALTA

Source: ALTA For over a century, Michelin Aircraft Tires has been a leader in aviation, offering safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients. The company is recognized as a best-in-class partner to the aerospace industry offering biais and radial tires for military, commercial, regional and general aviation and, today, joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new affiliate member. Daniela Wolter, Commercial Director of aircraft tire at Michelin Latin America, commented: “Michelin has embraced an "All-sustainable" approach to evolve its growth model towards an equitable balance between human, economic and environmental issues. Our innovative solutions with, around and beyond tires, will contribute to develop a more sustainable Aviation Environment in Latin America and Caribbean. [...]

2024-06-04T20:41:52+03:00June 4th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|