Etihad Airways Celebrates First Flight to Atlanta
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its U.S. footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the U.S. Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond. The launch marks another milestone in Etihad’s North American expansion. Etihad’s first flight from Abu Dhabi’s […]
May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
Mexican Airlines See 3.7% YoY Passenger Growth in 2025
Airlines operating in Mexico transported 51.3 million passengers on regular flights between January and May 2025, reflecting a 3.7% year-over-year increase, according to the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC). This growth outpaces the 2.2% growth increase recorded during the same period in 2024. The domestic market drove the rebound, with passenger numbers rising 5.4% to […]
Arajet launches new route to Córdoba, strengthening its footprint in Argentina
Arajet is making a bold move in its strategy to dominate connectivity in the Americas by expanding beyond Buenos Aires and launching a new route to Córdoba, Argentina’s second-largest city. The Dominican airline had previously requested authorization from the country’s Civil Aviation Board to operate flights to several destinations, including Córdoba, Rosario, and Mendoza, as […]
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to […]
British Airways to Reduce Emissions by 400,000 Tonnes Through New SAF Purchase Deal
Biofuels producer EcoCeres announced today a new multi-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transaction with British Airways, supplying the airline with SAF produced from waste-based biomass feedstock to help meet its sustainability goals. According to EcoCeres, the new agreement will enable British Airways to reduce fuel lifecycle carbon emissions by approximately 400,000 metric tonnes compared with […]
Air Europa inaugurated its non-stop flights between Madrid and Quito at Mariscal Sucre Airport
The Spanish airline Air Europa has launched its non-stop flights between Madrid-Barajas and Quito-Mariscal Sucre airports, operating three weekly frequencies with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In this way, passengers traveling from the Ecuadorian capital to Madrid will no longer have to take the triangular route Quito-Guayaquil-Madrid, which the airline had operated since its entry into […]
IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price […]
Iberia Inspires Aviation Careers Among Young Women with the Fourth Edition of “Quiero Ser”
Iberia has held a new edition of “Quiero Ser,” its program designed to spark interest in aviation careers among young women, in collaboration with CAE and Technovation Girls. In this fourth edition, 35 participants aged 14 to 18 had the opportunity to explore the world of commercial aviation and aircraft maintenance up close, gaining first-hand […]
Porter Airlines welcomes the sun with service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa International Airport and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. The line-up of destinations includes Cancun, Mexico (CUN), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico […]
