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Air Transport for All: Hundreds of new air service agreements accelerate progress towards ICAO’s 2050 Vision

Source: ICAO ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event results in at least 440 new or updated agreements, accelerating progress towards safe and sustainable global air transport ICAO Member States have now reported reaching 440 new and updated bilateral and multilateral agreements at the International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN 2025). These agreements are expected to support the implementation of the outcomes of the 42nd ICAO Assembly, which last month adopted a new suite of Resolutions supporting the ICAO 2050 Vision. The Resolutions provided the foundation and direction for this year's negotiations, ensuring that new agreements reflect the latest global priorities. Concluding on 17 November 2025, the five-day event was hosted by the Dominican Republic and involved 87 [...]

2025-11-18T05:13:42+02:00November 18th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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TAP Air Portugal will fly nonstop to Curitiba starting July 2026

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of a new route that will connect Lisbon to Curitiba, capital of Paraná, Brazil, from July 2, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the Portuguese capital and Curitiba - Afonso Pena International Airport, further reinforcing its leadership in connections between Europe and Brazil. The flights will be operated with the A330-200 aircraft with capacity for 269 passengers, through the route Lisbon (LIS) – Curitiba (CWB) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Lisbon (LIS), on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sales start on November 11th. "TAP's new route reinforces Paraná's role on the global stage. This direct connection with Portugal from Lisbon will boost tourism, facilitate the arrival of European visitors, [...]

2025-11-18T04:55:46+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Emirates Orders 65 More Boeing 777X Airplanes

Source: Boeing Largest 777X customer grows 777X order book to 270 jets Order for 65 777-9s supports the airline's expansion amid growing travel demand Boeing and Emirates announced the world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates, which has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 as its flagship, is one of the launch customers for the new 777X family and placed two previous orders totaling 205 airplanes. The new purchase brings Emirates' 777X order – consisting of the 777-9 and 777-8 models – to 270 airplanes, further [...]

2025-11-18T16:07:43+02:00November 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Iberia strengthens its long-haul leadership with the A321XLR as it marks one year since its global launch

Source: Iberia Iberia was the worldwide launch airline for the Airbus A321XLR, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the aviation industry With this aircraft, the company is pioneering long-haul connectivity by operating transoceanic flights for the first time with a single-aisle model Thanks to the A321XLR, Iberia has increased frequencies on strategic routes such as Boston and Puerto Rico, turned Washington into a year-round operation, and will soon add new destinations like Recife and Fortaleza The Spanish airline currently operates five A321XLR aircraft, will add one more before the end of 2025, and complete its order with two additional units in 2026 A year ago, Iberia became the first airline in the world to operate the Airbus A321XLR, a [...]

2025-11-17T20:02:54+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform

Source: Boeing Boeing Distribution launches unified ecommerce platform Boeing has announced a key milestone in its ongoing journey to modernize and integrate its distribution businesses with the launch of a new, unified ecommerce website. The new platform brings together Boeing Distribution's portfolio of products and services into one streamlined digital destination, simplifying how customers and suppliers connect, transact and grow with the company. Over the past year, Boeing Distribution has implemented several key initiatives to strengthen operations and elevate the customer experience. These include enhanced AOG (Aircraft on Ground) access for faster response times, an improved customer support model that streamlines communication and resolution, and implementation of a new state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning system to unify data, improve visibility and [...]

2025-11-17T20:04:52+02:00November 17th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Delta tops Business Travel News Survey during historic centennial year

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has once again been named the top airline for business travel in the Business Travel News Airline Survey, marking an unprecedented 15th consecutive year at No. 1. This recognition underscores Delta’s unwavering commitment to delivering a best-in-class experience for corporate customers. This milestone comes as Delta celebrates its 100th anniversary, a century defined by innovation and service. In 2025, Delta Business introduced a suite of enhancements designed to meet the evolving needs of corporate travelers and their travel managers, including: Reimagined Delta Business website: A streamlined, intuitive platform rolling out in 2026 that makes managing corporate travel easier than ever. Enhanced travel program support: In 2025, Delta launched the Corporate Solution Team to provide travel [...]

2025-11-17T20:11:45+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Porter Airlines lands in Puerto Vallarta for the first time with inaugural Toronto flight

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines begins roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Puerto Vallarta (PVR), Mexico, marking the latest expansion of its sun network. This new route brings Mexico’s vibrant Pacific beaches closer to Canadian travellers.Seasonal service to Puerto Vallarta starts with three weekly roundtrip flights, increasing to five weekly beginning Dec. 14. Nonstop flights from Hamilton and Ottawa to Puerto Vallarta launch in December, expanding sun destination options for travellers. Flights are operated with the Embraer E195-E2. The 132-seat aircraft features a two-by-two seating configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. All travellers enjoy free, fast WiFi, complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and premium Canadian snacks – all part of Porter’s elevated [...]

2025-11-17T20:16:03+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Aena Group airports recorded almost 35 million passengers in October

Source: Aena 4.5% more than in the same month in 2024 Between January and October, the number of passengers exceeded 329 million, 4.1% up on the same period in 2024 The airports handled 295,929 aircraft movements in October 150,175 tonnes of freight were transported Within Spain, airports handled 29.5 million passengers  The airports of the Aena Group (comprising the 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport and 17 airports in Brazil) closed the month of October 2025 with 35,099,396 passengers, 4.5% more than in the same month of 2024; they handled 295,929 aircraft movements, 4.3% more than in 2024; and they transported 150,175 tonnes of cargo, 9.3% more than last year.In cumulative terms, from January to October, [...]

2025-11-17T20:35:53+02:00November 17th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|
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The Air Canada Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants

Source: Air Canada Requests must be submitted by a Canadian registered charity Grants applications will close December 31, 2025 In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation disbursed $1.6 million in support of 38 projects supporting children MONTRÉAL, November 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation is excited to welcome applications to its annual grant program. Through this initiative, the Foundation remains deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth by funding programs that deliver meaningful, lasting impact on children and their families from coast to coast to coast. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project or program will improve and increase access to care, services and eliminate barriers to foster the overall well-being for children [...]

2025-11-13T23:36:19+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Viva Traffic Report October 2025: Passengers increased 6.6%, reaching an 88.0% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced today its October 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 6.6% compared to October 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.1% and 1.8% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 2.4% compared to October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in domestic capacity and an increase of 6.2% in international. Load factors stood at 88.0% from 87.7% in 2024, with a load factor of 89.7% and 80.3% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic results were solid, with passenger volumes growing 6.6% on a robust 88.0% load factor. This performance confirms the stabilizing demand trends observed in the third quarter [...]

2025-11-13T23:38:30+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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