CBP, USDA Partner With IATA for First International Airline Recycling Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it is participating in a new program to enable airlines to recycle single-use aluminum, paper, and plastic products used during international flights arriving in the United States, aligning with CBP’s Green Trade Strategy, which governs the agency’s efforts to advance environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and green innovation. […]
IndiGo CEO flags major int’l expansion, widebodies in 2027
The CEO of IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi International) has told The Economic Times that he intends to significantly grow the carrier’s international network to 40 airports by the end of March 2025 and introduce widebody aircraft by 2027. CEO Pieter Elbers said the expansion is part of a broader strategy to establish IndiGo as a […]
Alaska Air Group announces interim Honolulu leadership team to guide combination with Hawaiian Airlines
Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single operating certificate from the FAA. Until that time, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate as one organization with two separate airline operations, under two individual operating certificates. The interim Honolulu leadership team […]
British Airways set for a record-breaking summer of flights from North America to London
British Airways will operate a record number of flights between North America and London for Summer 2025, offering more than 400 direct flights per week during its busiest weeks. The airline operates from 26 US cities non-stop to London, offering more flights across the pond than any other European carrier, and is the only European […]
United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky – For Free
United set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free. United customers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, low-latency internet service in the air that they enjoy on the […]
Air Canada and ALPA Reach Tentative Agreement on a New Four-Year Contract
Air Canada said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future growth of the airline. Terms […]
Air Canada Appoints Firas Al Osman as Chief Digital Officer
Air Canada today announced the appointment of Firas Al Osman as the airline’s first Chief Digital Officer effective September 9, 2024. In this new role, Mr. Al Osman will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy at Air Canada. Key areas of focus will include enhancing the customer experience […]
LATAM Airlines Group reports preliminary monthly statistics for August 2024
During August, LATAM group transported more than 7 million passengers, representing a 6.0% increase compared to the same month of 2023. This growth was mainly driven by a 22.7% increase in the number of passengers transported internationally. Year-to-date, the group has transported 53.7 million passengers, a 13.0% increase compared to the same period of last […]
The WestJet Group furthers future growth with the addition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
The WestJet Group announced it will acquire three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from SMBC Aviation Capital. These aircraft are in addition to the six new-to-WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft the WestJet Group announced earlier this summer. «With our longstanding partner SMBC, we are thrilled to be adding three more Boeing 737 MAX […]
Aeromexico August 2024 Traffic Results
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. («Aeromexico») reports its August 2024 operational results: Grupo Aeromexico transported 2 million and 296 thousand passengers in August 2024, a 1.1% year-over-year decrease. International passengers increased by 10.4%, while domestic passengers decreased by 5.9%. Aeromexico’s total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASKs), increased by 7.9% year-over-year. International ASKs increased […]
