Aviation leaders from the Americas region come together in Chicago
As the Americas continue to be at the forefront of the recovery, Routes Americas 2023 will unite decision makers from the region’s leading airlines, airports, destinations and suppliers in Chicago, Illinois, this week from 21-23 March. As the only route development forum to bring together the entire Americas regions, the event will see the aviation community propel […]
Swissport expands in Chile with major SKY Airline contract
Swissport has secured a major contract with Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline to provide airport ground services and cargo handling at all 15 airports the carrier serves in the country. The contract includes serving passengers at check-in and gates, handling aircraft on the ramp, managing lost and found, and loading and unloading cargo. With this […]
Lufthansa To Launch Munich-Based City Airlines In Mid 2023
With the new year in full swing, Lufthansa Group is setting up a new Munich-based regional airline called City Airlines. The news comes as the German national carrier intends to strengthen its European presence by expanding its regional route network. Launch in mid-2023 Founded in 2022 under the «CityLine 2.0» project, Lufthansa’s new regional subsidiary […]
JetBlue and Shell Aviation Announce Agreement Bringing New Supply of SAF to LAX
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Shell Aviation announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023. Within the terms of the agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of 10,000,000 gallons of blended SAF at LAX over […]
JetBlue Sets Plan for 200 Daily Flights at Orlando International Airport, Starting With New Daily Service to the Dominican Republic Out For Sale Starting Today
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced new nonstop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and two top Caribbean destinations, as the airline unveils new plans to bring more low-fare, high-quality flights to Central Florida. Launching in November 2023 and out for sale today, JetBlue will fly from Orlando to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Santiago, Dominican […]
Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representation of our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly to […]
Making the most of aviation connectivity in Brazil
Eduardo Busch, CEO VOEPASS, tells Graham Newton that Brazilian regulation should support the needs of regional aviation. What is your strategy for the airline and how will you grow in future? We will continue acting as a feeder for the major Brazilian airlines, acting as a capillary for passengers to get to and from their […]
Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results. Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 rose […]
Rule changes are needed to deliver a sustainable cabin
The packaging used and the waste collected are indicative of an airline’s commitment to sustainable initiatives. Unfortunately, this visible sign is subject to invisible forces. Regulations must change to allow aviation to fully contribute to the circular economy. Untouched food and drink The average passenger generates approximately 1.43kg of waste per flight, equating to nearly […]
Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 3.9% compared to January […]
