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SITA and ACCELYA Partner to Redefine the Future of Airline Retailing and Passenger Journeys

Source: SITA Partnership will integrate modern airline retailing systems with airport touchpoints and reduce costs using SITA's advanced Flex APIs SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, is partnering with Accelya to deliver new digital retailing solutions for passengers, removing the reliance on dated, legacy systems. This strategic partnership with Accelya, a leading global software provider to the airline industry, will allow airlines to migrate to modern airline retailing for passengers, including a contactless airport solution based on biometric recognition, which will also drive operational efficiency and reduce costs. Through this partnership, Accelya's FLX ONE Delivery—part of their new FLX ONE platform, a comprehensive Offer, Order, Settle Deliver (OOSD) solution—will be integrated with SITA's advanced Flex APIs. This will [...]

2024-10-30T19:35:24+02:00October 30th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|

Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group is the new President of ALTA

Source: ALTA Alvo will be the President of the Executive Committee for the period 2024-2025 The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces the election of Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, as Chairman of the Executive Committee for the period 2024-2025. “We are honored to have Roberto as Chairman. His strategic vision and track record of innovative leadership will guide ALTA's initiatives to contribute to strengthening aviation in a sustainable and efficient way,” said José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's CEO. “ALTA has been growing and strengthening its operations to develop a service that is essential in Latin America and the Caribbean. Aviation is not only an engine of socio-economic growth, but often the only transportation option available [...]

2024-10-30T20:27:09+02:00October 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LATAM Orders ten 787 Dreamliners to Grow Boeing Widebody Fleet

Source: Boeing Agreement by the region's largest 787 operator includes options for five more 787-9s LATAM plans to grow its 787 fleet to 52 airplanes by the end of the decade Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group, the leading passenger and cargo airline group in South America, have announced the purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. As the region's largest 787 operator, this latest order for fuel-efficient 787-9 jets increases LATAM's investment in one of the most modern fleets in Latin America. LATAM currently operates 37 787-8s and 787-9s and, including this latest order, expects to grow the fleet to 52 Dreamliners by 2030. The 787 enables the airline to maximize capacity on popular routes and [...]

2024-10-29T17:29:12+02:00October 29th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Global aviation advances accessible air travel for 1.3 billion persons with disabilities according to ICAO

Source: ICAO Together the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host The Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation from 2 to 3 December 2024 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, uniting governments, industry leaders and advocacy groups to tackle barriers to air travel faced by persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. Under the theme "Inclusive and Universally Accessible Air Transport for Persons with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility," the event will explore strategies to create a more accessible air transport system. Key discussion topics will include: International frameworks and policies for accessibility inclusion Barriers to air travel: architectural, technological, and informational Stories from passengers with disabilities Global collaboration on mutual [...]

2024-10-29T17:45:15+02:00October 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA to Offer Digital Currencies in Financial Settlement Systems

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. "Digitalization impacts many aspects of our daily lives, including the currency we use. With the increasing use of digital currencies, it is imperative that IATA's industry financial settlement systems adapt to support the needs of those using our services," said Muhammad Albakri, IATA's Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services. The first digital currency to be offered is the digital Renminbi, which will be available in the China Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) by the end of 2024.  "China is one of the most advanced countries in the world in the adoption [...]

2024-10-29T17:09:18+02:00October 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Hawaiian Airlines Welcomes Guests on an Exciting New Voyage with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2”

Source: Hawaiian Airlines  The carrier today unveiled the first of three “Moana 2” character aircraft designs and launched the Navigate Your Own Adventure global sweepstakes Hawaiian Airlines today celebrated the upcoming epic animated musical, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” coming to theaters Nov. 27, by unveiling the first of three “Moana 2” aircraft designs. Hawaiian’s Airbus A330 aircraft features the courageous wayfinder Moana; the shape-shifting demigod, Maui, the small-but-menacing Kakamora, as well as a “Welcome Voyagers” message for all guests embarking on their next adventure onboard Hawaiʻi’s hometown airline. “As modern-day voyagers, we pride ourselves in sharing our host culture and ensuring our guests are immersed in unparalleled comfort and breathtaking discovery as they travel with us across the [...]

2024-10-29T17:13:53+02:00October 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines customers achieve record contribution to 2024 Stand Up To Cancer campaign

Source: American Airlines Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer®(SU2C), American Airlines raised more than $4.3 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research, the most successful fundraising campaign the airline has completed since joining forces with SU2C in 2016. Stand Up To Cancer enables scientific breakthroughs by funding collaborative, multidisciplinary and multi-institutional scientific cancer research teams and investigators. Over its eight-year collaboration, American has raised more than $31 million to benefit SU2C and its mission to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients. "It's truly humbling to see the generosity of our team members and customers who came together to raise more than $4.3 million in the [...]

2024-10-29T17:03:51+02:00October 29th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Aviation as a Growth Driver in Focus at ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum

Source: ALTA The impact of the aviation sector on the development of Latin America and the Caribbean will be the central theme of the discussions With the potential to boost economies and connect cultures, aviation has become a driving force for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2024, held from October 28 to 30, will take place in Nassau, Bahamas. At this event, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), leaders from the aviation sector and global authorities will discuss sustainability, technological innovation, competitiveness, and connectivity, as well as highlight the essential role of air cargo in strengthening regional economies. In its 20th edition, the forum stands out [...]

2024-10-28T13:12:58+02:00October 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta to host first-of-its-kind CES keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas

Source: Delta Air Lines The keynote at CES® 2025 on Jan. 7, 2025, will honor Delta’s legacy of innovation over the past century, while looking at the airline’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences today, tomorrow and for the next 100 years.  Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES® 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The keynote on Jan. 7, 2025, will honor Delta’s legacy of innovation over the past century, while looking at the airline’s vision for using technology to enrich human experiences today, tomorrow and for the next 100 years. “Technology is a powerful tool, but it’s people that make true innovation possible,” [...]

2024-10-28T12:45:56+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Authority is the newest member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network

Source: Aruba Airport Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. is delighted to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport) is officially a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. This is part of the airport’s ongoing efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for its employees, passengers and other users. Currently, one in six of the world’s population lives with some form of disability, which equates to approximately 1.3 billion people. While some disabilities are visible, many others are hidden, or a combination of both. These conditions may be temporary, occupational, situational, or permanent and include neurological, cognitive, and neurodevelopmental conditions, among others. The global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network enables staff to recognize individuals wearing the official [...]

2024-10-28T12:30:31+02:00October 28th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|