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Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 2.3% year-on-year in November
Source: ALTA In November 2025, total air passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 39.3 million, representing a 2.3% year-on-year increase compared with November 2024, equivalent to 882 thousand additional passengers. Intra-regional traffic accounted for [...]
CLEAR launches eGates at MIA ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Source: MIA MIA, CLEAR, and TSA officials cut the ribbon for CLEAR’s eGates at MIA. CLEAR, the secure identity company, launched its biometric eGates at two of Miami International Airport’s busiest passenger screening checkpoints in December, just before [...]
WestJet updates cabin reconfiguration strategy to reflect feedback and guest data
Source: WestJet Airline will return to a prior seat pitch for economy cabins on recently reconfigured aircraft WestJet today announced it will change its cabin-configuration approach on the limited portion of its fleet where it densified seating. Following a review [...]
$45 Fee Option for Air Travelers Without a REAL ID Begins February 1
Source: TSA Passengers without an acceptable ID at airport checkpoints can now access payment portal for TSA ConfirmID to pay in advance The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will roll out the new modernized TSA ConfirmID starting Feb. 1, 2026, giving [...]
United Customers Can Now Order Fresh, United Economy Meals Before Their Flight
Source: United Airlines Burgers, sandwiches, snack boxes and more available for purchase on united.com and the mobile app United Economy® meal preorders available on flights over 1,190 miles across North America and the Caribbean United customers can now order fresh, [...]
Matthieu Louvot appointed Airbus Helicopters CEO
Source: Airbus Airbus SE has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee. Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice-President [...]
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Aviation Authorities and Supplemental Type Certificates: Tools for success
By Nicole Noack. Airline operators or owners have any number of business reasons for modifying their aircraft fleet. Whether it’s modernizing the flight deck or adding new passenger friendly amenities to the cabin, a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is an often-used and effective method which also maintains the [...]