On April 15, 1926, a DH-4 biplane took off from Chicago bound for St. Louis. This flight, carrying only mail, operated under Robertson Aircraft Corporation. Driven by the possibilities aviation could unlock for the country and the world, this…
Just seven months after taking up the top job at Caribbean Airlines (CAL), Nirmala Ramai has stepped down from her role as acting CEO. The move became effective on Monday (April 13th). According to the company, she will now…
On April 6, 7, and 8, 2026, a new Annual Meeting of the Americas Fraud Prevention Group was held at the offices of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mastercard, and Visa in Miami, Florida. During these sessions, 10…
The CNS Partnership Conference 2026 will take place from May 18 to 20 at the Hilton Union Square Hotel in San Francisco, bringing together more than 700 senior executives from airlines, freight forwarders, airports, and logistics solution providers. Considered…
In her article “How Soon Will AI Revolutionise Our Industry?”, Kim Macaulay, IATA’s SVP Information and Data and Chief Information and Data Officer, offers a nuanced view on the current state of AI adoption. While some areas are advancing…
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Sabrina Callahan recently joined the airline as its first Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, bringing extensive experience driving growth and transformation across digital and eCommerce, brand, social, and marketing. Additionally, Nandika…
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for weeks by the Middle East war, pushing up prices for crude and related products. IATA director general Willie Walsh told reporters in Singapore it…
American Airlines is advancing the future of air travel with the official launch of electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning this summer. Following a successful pilot in November 2025, and strong customer feedback, American…
The DHL Group today announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)* collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG). The new five-year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable…
Avianca Cargo adds Ecuador as a new key point in its cargo service to Miami, operating on capacity provided by Amazon Air Cargo, effective March 2026. This service is part of the commercial relationship both companies have maintained since…
