The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2026 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate close to 100 major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. The main changes…

Both of Jamaica’s international airports have suspended operations as Hurricane Melissa draws closer to the island. Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston ceased operations following the final incoming flight on Saturday (October 25), while Sangster International Airport (SIA)…

Amid record air travel growth, Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today released Airport Development Concessions Agreements: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).  The resource provides clear, practical guidance on…

In a landmark move for the aviation industry, Kenya Airways has successfully operated its first intra-African flight from Nairobi to Cape Town, using a remarkable 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in accordance with international standards set by the International…

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Pieper, currently CEO of the oneworld alliance, will assume his new role effective Nov. 3. He will report to American’s CEO…

Brazil and Chile strengthen cooperation on sustainable aviation fuels, with joint goals to decarbonize the aviation sector and expand the use of biofuels in South America. Sustainable aviation fuels gained prominence in discussions between Brazil and Chile, which are…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium,…