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H55 Accelerates North American Expansion with New Aircraft Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Canada

Source: H55 Over 100 systems already sold on the Bristell B23 Energic platform, as the company inaugurates its facility in the Canadian province of Quebec to continue supporting its customers Following the sale of the first 100 electric aircraft, H55, a global leader in certified electric propulsion systems for aviation, officially inaugurated today its new production site and engineering offices in Longueuil, located within Québec's aerospace innovation zone in eastern Canada. The new plant is manufacturing battery packs for customer aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. This marks H55's first North American location and the launch of its production operations in Canada. Today's inauguration not only celebrates H55's commitment to Canada but also the growing momentum of electric [...]

2025-08-28T22:19:50+03:00September 1st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

July Air Cargo Up 5.5% According To IATA

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% in July, a strong result. Most major trade lanes reported growth, with one significant exception: Asia–North America, where demand was down 1.0% year-on-year. A sharp decline in e-commerce, as the US de minimis exemptions on small shipments expired, was likely offset by shippers frontloading goods in advance of rising tariffs for imports to the US. August will likely reveal more [...]

2025-09-01T06:43:33+03:00September 1st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Reopening of Skytrain Station 1 restores full Concourse D service at Miami International Airport

Source: MIA Miami International Airport (MIA) has fully reopened its Concourse D Skytrain system with the return of Station 1. With all four stations now back in service, travelers can once again enjoy fast, seamless connections across MIA’s busiest concourse, home to 60 gates and millions of travelers each year. "The Skytrain’s return is such great news for our airport, our passengers, and our community. Thanks to the tireless work of the MIA team, we have restored a world-class amenity that makes travel easier and faster for millions of people each year. I know the temporary closure wasn’t easy for travelers, and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding. This reopening is a milestone that reflects progress, resilience, and [...]

2025-09-05T03:31:55+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Skysense as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Skysense has joined ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner, offering hybrid energy solutions to enhance airport sustainability and operational reliability. This partnership supports the region’s transition toward cleaner, more resilient aviation infrastructure. Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Skysense has joined its network as a World Business Partner. This collaboration reinforces ACI-LAC’s commitment to promoting innovation and sustainable solutions within the airport industry in the region. “We are pleased to welcome Skysense to the ACI-LAC World Business Partner network. Their expertise in sustainability and innovation will bring great value to our airports, helping them address key challenges and improve operational efficiency. This partnership reflects our mission to drive a [...]

2025-08-28T21:10:30+03:00August 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo Announce New Long-Term Partnership

Source: Atlas Air Atlas Air to Provide Dedicated 777 Freighter Capacity to Support Etihad Cargo’s Growth Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially serve routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. The partnership comes at a time of growing demand for general air cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishable products across Asia, the Middle [...]

2025-08-28T22:10:34+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

WestJet announces new interline agreement with Copa Airlines, expanding connectivity across Latin America

Source: WestJet New partnership unlocks seamless connections between Canada and 37 destinations across the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and more WestJet announced a new interline partnership agreement with Copa Airlines, significantly enhancing connectivity across both carriers' networks. The agreement allows WestJet guests to seamlessly travel beyond its newly announced destination, Panama City, with access to 37 Copa Airlines destinations across Central and South America. Additionally, Copa guests travelling north will gain access to WestJet's extensive North American network. "Building on the announcement of our new direct service from Calgary to Panama City, this new interline partnership agreement will increase access to destinations across Central and South America for Canadian travellers," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial [...]

2025-08-28T22:15:38+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal with net income of 37.5 million in the second quarter

Source: TAP Revenue increased by 1.7% compared to the same period last year. EBIDTA of 256 million euros. TAP carried 4.4 million passengers, an increase of 4.5% compared to the second quarter of 2024. Load Factor improved by 2.3 p.p., reaching 85% in the quarter. TAP Air Portugal achieved a net INCOME of EUR 37.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The airline has thus reaffirmed its commitment to the path of recovery, financial sustainability and structural transformation it has been following in recent years, recording a solid recovery in 2Q25 after a challenging first quarter. In 2Q25, operating revenue increased by 1.7% year-on-year, totalling EUR 1,131.7 million, driven mainly by the increase in passenger revenues (+3.1%). TAP [...]

2025-08-28T22:24:30+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

‘One Stop Security’ Pilot Program Aims to Simplify International Travel

Source: TSA New program enhances security and provides a better experience for international travelers WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration announced the implementation of the One Stop Security Congressionally authorized pilot, which will drastically simplify international travel for passengers flying to the United States. One Stop Security enables passengers arriving in the U.S. from certain foreign airports with connecting flights to be exempt from rescreening by TSA. The One Stop Security operational assessment began in July, with two flights originating in London's Heathrow International Airport. American Airlines' One Stop Security flight destination is Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, while Delta Air Lines' flight destination is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This history-making pilot is one of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's top priorities and [...]

2025-08-28T21:25:48+03:00August 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Houston expands its reach as primary gateway to Central America

Source: Houston Airports Frontier joins growing list of airlines linking Houston with Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Houston has long been called the gateway to Latin America. In 2024, 5 million passengers flew between Houston and Mexico, an increase of 3% from 2023. An additional 3.6 million people flew between Houston and Central or South America, up 9% from 2023. In August 2025, Frontier Airlines is doubling down on that momentum by announcing three new nonstop routes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Guatemala City, Guatemala, San Salvador, El Salvador and San Pedro Sula, Honduras beginning this December. The ultra-low-fare carrier joins an already competitive field. United, Avianca, Spirit and Volaris El Salvador also serve Houston with nonstop flights [...]

2025-08-27T23:38:05+03:00August 28th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

More Points, More Places: JetBlue Adds Loyalty Benefits to Condor Partnership

Source: JetBlue JetBlue TrueBlue® members now fly further through new point earning and redemption opportunities with Condor JetBlue and Condor have announced an expansion of their existing partnership to bring even more value and flexibility to travelers. Effective immediately, members of JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program can earn and redeem points on flights operated by Condor, one of Europe’s most trusted leisure airlines. “Expanding our loyalty partnerships is a key part of how we deliver greater value to our customers,” said Edward Pouthier, vice president of loyalty and personalization, JetBlue. “Through our collaboration with Condor, TrueBlue members now have more ways to turn their loyalty into meaningful travel experiences. We’re proud to continue growing the TrueBlue program in ways that meet [...]

2025-08-27T23:34:21+03:00August 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|