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International aviation community aligned on air travel accessibility priorities

Source: ACI World Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for ICAO's upcoming comprehensive strategy and work program on aviation accessibility. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano set the scene for constructive discussions in his opening remarks, noting that "the diversity of voices gathered here today – from decision-makers and technical experts to advocacy groups and international organizations - creates opportunities for meaningful change. Your collective expertise will help us to identify barriers [...]

2024-12-10T11:06:39+02:00December 10th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Marching Together to Commemorate One of Pearl Harbor’s Last Remaining Survivors

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Schab was photographed with his son, also a Navy veteran, and the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band and a U.S. Navy honor guard. While December is the hallmark of festivities and holiday cheer, it is also a month of commemoration for one of the United States' darkest days in its history: the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Ira “Ike” Schab, the last surviving sailor from the USS Dobbin and a U.S. Navy musician who was aboard the vessel the morning of the attack 83 years ago, helped his shipmates fight back by feeding ammunition into machine guns. Last week, Hawaiian Airlines welcomed onboard the 104-year-old Schab and his family as they traveled to Honolulu from [...]

2024-12-10T07:49:33+02:00December 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Carmen-Maja Rex to succeed Thierry Baril as Airbus Chief Human Resources Officer

Source: Airbus Airbus SE announces the appointment of Carmen-Maja Rex as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2025. In this role, she will be a member of the Executive Committee and report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Carmen-Maja Rex is currently Human Resources Group Director at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. After nearly 22 years with Airbus, the last 12 of which as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Airbus Executive Committee, Thierry Baril will leave the Company later in 2025, after having ensured a smooth transition with his successor. “The bold transformation that Airbus will now undertake to meet its current and future challenges requires a skilled, [...]

2024-12-06T16:54:35+02:00December 6th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

By the numbers: American Airlines wraps up 2024

Source: American Airlines As we make our final descent on 2024, American Airlines will have flown more than 2.1 million flights across 1.8 billion miles — enough to go around the Earth nearly 74,000 times. American has offered more than 275 million seats across all those flights, but it’s the numbers behind the numbers that give a peek into travelers’ journeys throughout the year. Customers are eagerly taking advantage of the countless choices American offers both before and during their travels. Many of American’s customers arrive at the airport ready for a pick-me-up, as the airline served more than 594,000 espressos in its nearly 50 lounges. Cheers! Admirals Club® and Flagship® Lounge bartenders served more than 420,000 complimentary glasses of [...]

2024-12-06T16:48:02+02:00December 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Launches J’Ouvert Band and Rum Punch to Celebrate Caribbean Culture

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines announces the launch of Caribbean Iere Mas (CIM), its first J’ouvert band, as part of the airline’s Caribbean Culture Program. This initiative celebrates the vibrant identity of the Caribbean region while providing an unforgettable experience for employees, customers, and Carnival enthusiasts alike. The CIM band promises an exciting, fun-filled, and safe J’ouvert road experience for masqueraders. This initiative further cements Caribbean Airlines’ role as a cultural connector, showcasing the rich heritage of the Caribbean during the world-famous Trinidad Carnival season. Adding to the excitement, Caribbean Airlines has partnered with Angostura to introduce the Caribbean Iere Mix, a signature rum punch inspired by the unique flavors of the region. This delightful beverage will be served on [...]

2024-12-06T17:24:39+02:00December 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal announces new routes from Lisbon to Los Angeles and from Porto to Boston

Source: TAP Terceira will also benefit from a weekly direct flight to San Francisco. TAP Air Portugal will have two new routes to the United States of America that will directly connect Lisbon to Los Angeles and Porto to Boston. Flights between Lisbon and Los Angeles will start on May 16, 2025, and will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays until May 26, after which a fourth weekly frequency is added on Saturdays, and until October 25.  Flights take off from Lisbon at 09:55 and arrive in Los Angeles at 14:40. Total flight time is 12 hours and 45 minutes. On the way back, flights depart Los Angeles at 16:40 and land at Humberto Delgado Airport at 12:00 the next [...]

2024-12-06T17:28:01+02:00December 6th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Airbus Orders and Deliveries November 2024

Source: Airbus Check out our order and delivery summary in the table below (numbers valid at the end of November 2024). November 2024 deliveries: 84 deliveries to 42 customers November 2024 gross orders: 30 2024 deliveries to date: 643 deliveries to 82 customers Single-Aisle A300/A310 A330 A340 A350 A380 Total Total orders 19898 816 1850* 377 1345 251 24537 Total deliveries 12152 816 1616* 377 628 251 15840 Aircraft in operation 11241 259 1469* 193 627 223 14012 *excludes 2 A330-900 delivered to AIR BELGIUM via AIRBUS FINANCIAL SERVICES

2024-12-06T17:10:21+02:00December 6th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

ALTA expresses concern over the impact of union actions on Colombian Airports

Source: ALTA If these actions are not resolved promptly, they could significantly impact air transport users, tourism, connectivity, and the country’s economy The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) expresses its deep concern about the potential consequences of the actions announced by the Migration Colombia union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 3, 2024. If these actions are not resolved promptly, they could significantly impact air transport users, tourism, connectivity, and the country’s economy. We recognize the importance of ensuring fair working conditions for Migration Colombia workers and understand the relevance of addressing their demands. However, such mobilizations cause delays in migration services and severely affect airport operations, particularly during a critical month like December, which [...]

2024-12-05T16:04:18+02:00December 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Announces New Industry Leadership Awards

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the TIACA Board has approved two new industry leadership awards designed to recognize inspirational Leaders of today and Rising Stars. These two new awards will complement the existing TIACA Hall of Fame which recognizes lifetime achievements of individuals who have left a lasting impact on the industry. The two new awards and a refreshed Hall of Fame award, with enhanced criteria, nomination, and selection processes to ensure regional and global considerations are equally incorporated to establish a more inclusive and diverse nomination pool, will be presented at the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit. The first of the new Awards, the Industry Leadership Award, will recognize an individual who has been identified [...]

2024-12-05T16:18:26+02:00December 5th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada to Adjust its Basic and Comfort Fares Beginning January 3, 2025

Source: Air Canada Revised Basic fare will require carry-on baggage to be checked for North America and Sun travel, in line with industry standard Comfort fare to include second checked bag for travel worldwide Seat assignment at check-in for Basic remains complimentary, but changes will incur a fee as of January 21, 2025 Air Canada said it is revising some of the terms of its Basic and Comfort economy fare tickets. These changes align the airline's fare structure with similar fare offerings by other Canadian carriers and better distinguish its fare brands.   Basic Fare Baggage For its lowest-priced, Basic fare for North America and Sun routes, customers selecting this fare class and travelling on tickets purchased on or after [...]

2024-12-05T16:00:37+02:00December 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|