Air Canada Becomes First Airline to Receive IATA Recertification For the Safe Transportation of Live Animals
Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the safe transport of live animals by Air Canada Cargo. IATA awarded Air Canada Cargo with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) recertification following successful completion of the verification […]
United and Emirates Expand Market Presence Through New Agreement
United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of destinations within the United States and around the world*. United will launch a new direct flight between Newark/New York and Dubai starting in March 2023 – from there, customers can travel on […]
Avianca, Boliviana De Aviación Sign Interline Accord
Colombia’s Avianca and Boliviana de Aviación (BOA) have signed an interline agreement enabling passengers to connect to the other’s network. The airlines said in a joint statement that passengers now have access to seven Bolivian cities served by BOA and 68 destinations served by Avianca across 24 countries via 3,800 weekly flights. Avianca passengers gain […]
Ontario International Airport passenger count out-paced pre-pandemic levels for sixth straight month in August
Summer travel through Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued at a robust pace in August, the sixth consecutive month in which the Southern California gateway surpassed pre-pandemic passenger volumes, airport officials announced. More than 511,000 airline passengers moved through ONT terminals last month – the fourth consecutive month in which volumes exceeded 500,000. The August totals […]
Aeromexico Reports August 2022 Traffic Results
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. («Aeromexico») (BMV: AEROMEX) today reported August 2022 operational results. Grupo Aeromexico transported 2 million 030 thousand passengers in August, a 32.3% year-on-year increase. International passengers carried increased by 35.8%, while domestic passengers increased by 30.8%. Aeromexico’s total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASKs), increased by 31.5% year-on-year. International ASKs […]
Lufthansa Cargo is the world’s first cargo airline to use more environmentally friendly plastic film for transportation
Each year, Lufthansa Cargo needs about 500 tons of plastic film worldwide to protect its freight during transport. As part of its sustainability strategy, the company has been working for many years to reduce the need for plastic and to establish the most environmentally friendly handling possible at its approximately 300 stations around the globe. […]
July Passenger Demand Remains Strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high […]
LATAM Airlines Ecuador resumes Quito – Miami route
From Aug. 30, LATAM Airlines Ecuador has resumed its direct route between Quito – Miami with daily flights. Quito is a city with one of the largest and best preserved historic centers in the Americas. It was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is primed for tourists from the American market. […]
United Invests Another $15 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Market with Eve
United today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) – that have the […]
Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured […]
