New Report on Single Use Plastics Products Focuses on Mitigation Strategies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP). This publication is timely as the United National Environmental Program (UNEP) has convened an intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) to develop […]
Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February […]
Iberia joins the TSA PreCheck® programme
Iberia joins the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck programme, which expedites passage through the airport, minimising waiting time and facilitating the journey through security controls in the United States. TSA PreCheck passengers should look for the TSA PreCheck indicator on their boarding pass before they arrive at the airport to make their passage faster […]
British Airways Introduces 787-10 Dreamliner to Barbados
British Airways (BA) has marked a historic moment in its 70-year relationship with Barbados. The national carrier has introduced its state-of-the-art 787-10 Dreamliner service to the island. The first of two flights was captained by Stephen Faulks and Rupert Weiss. It touched down at Grantley Adams International Airport on Sunday 31 March. The inaugural service […]
United Airlines’ Boeing 737- MAX touches down at Guyana for inaugural flight
United Airlines inaugurated its non-stop flights from Houston to Georgetown, Guyana on Monday and landed at Cheddi Jagan International Airport. The aircraft Boeing 737- MAX 8 provided the first service to the island nation and carried over 100 passengers. The inaugural flight was welcomed by the tourism authority of Guyana with cultural performances and music […]
Air Cargo Demand Maintains Double-Digit Growth in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. Capacity, measured in […]
Marco Sansavini Begins His Tenure as President of Iberia
Marco Sansavini is taking over from Fernando Candela as president of Iberia. “Fernando Candela had to deal with very important issues, and he handled them with great success, along with the entire team. This has allowed Iberia to achieve the best results in its history in 2023,” says Sansavini. The company announced record results of €940 […]
WestJet achieves significant reductions in aircraft emissions
Last week, WestJet reported an 11% reduction in its fuel emissions intensity in 2023, compared to 20191. The reductions align with the airline’s commitment to responsible growth and the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) goal for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The lower aircraft emissions intensity can be attributed to strategic initiatives including […]
Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal
Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon intensity by 12% from the 2019 level by 2030. This move reinforces Cathay’s aspiration to be at the forefront of sustainability leadership and will support its overarching goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by […]
Ruby Rebel: Virgin Atlantic Kicks off 40th Birthday Celebrations Naming New Aircraft After Sir Richard Branson
In the year that Virgin Atlantic turns 40, the airline will pay homage to its founder, Sir Richard Branson, by naming its latest state of the art aircraft in his honour. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic shaking up the travel industry. The airline’s fifth Airbus […]
