LATAM Airlines Group chief executive Roberto Alvo has warned that Latin America is making no progress on the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, putting at risk airlines’ ability to meet net-zero targets. Speaking on a panel…
A campaign gets underway today to update Europe’s roadmap for air traffic management (ATM) modernisation. This will contribute to EU climate goals through digital innovation, targeting environmental benefits by optimising how flights are operated. Industry leaders gathering in Brussels…
Mexican airlines are pressing forward with their expansion into the U.S. market, spurred by the FAA’s decision to reinstate Mexico’s Category 1 safety rating, with Viva Aerobus the latest to announce a batch of new routes. The airline in…
United is raising airline miles for Special Olympics during National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month to help athletes fly to trainings and competitions across the country and around the world. During October, the airline’s industry-leading crowdsourcing program, Miles on a…
In this year’s Sky Team Alliance Sustainable Flight Challenge, Delta Air Lines took home the top prize in two categories: “Lowest CO2 Ground Emissions Home Base” for electric ground support and “Best Innovation Wildcard” for several high-quality submissions. The…
Lufthansa guests will experience a new cabin interior on short- and medium-haul routes in the future. It offers significantly more comfort and premium. Starting in spring 2025, the company will successively equip 38 Airbus A320s already flying for Lufthansa…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in August. Total traffic in August 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 28.4% compared to August 2022. Globally, traffic is now at…
TAP Air Portugal was voted Best European Airline flying to South America and Africa at the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA). Considered the Oscars of world tourism, the WTA were awarded at a gala held this…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be adding further airlines and airline groups as data contributors to its CO2 Connect emissions calculator, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool. Respective agreements were signed with Aerolineas Argentinas,…
Eight years ago, then 17-year-old private pilot Gatlyn Ligon attended Delta’s inaugural WING Flight – “Women Inspiring our Next Generation” – an experience she says left an indelible mark on her aviation journey. Ligon’s mother, a dedicated Delta flight…
