IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines have long struggled with the aftermarket business practices of […]
Digital identity’s role in IATA’s ecosystem grows with NDC, Macau’s One ID launch
The International Air Transport Association’s plan to upgrade air travel infrastructure to make the sector more efficient for the hundreds of airlines that make up its membership rests heavily on digital identity and digital travel credentials. A new implementation of IATA’s One ID shows where the program is at today, just as an official from […]
TAP announces new routes and strategic investment in Porto
TAP announces expansion of intercontinental operations and construction of maintenance hub that will create around 200 highly qualified jobs. TAP Air Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the north of the country, announcing a set of strategic measures that strengthen operations from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and consolidate the Airline’s position in the region. This winter, […]
LATAM group transported 87.4 million passengers in 2025
Brazil’s domestic market and international travel were the main drivers of passenger growth for LATAM group in 2025. During the year, the group carried 87.4 million passengers, representing a 6.6% increase compared to the same period of 2024. In December alone, LATAM group transported 7.9 million passengers, representing a 7.6% increase compared to the same […]
5.7% Air Passenger Demand Growth in November 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% compared to November 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.4% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.7% (+0.3 ppt compared to November 2024), a […]
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. Names James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC) («Frontier» or the «Company»), parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc., today announced that its Board of Directors (the «Board») has elected James G. Dempsey as President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Frontier Board, effective yesterday. In December 2025, Mr. Dempsey had been named Frontier’s interim […]
American Airlines centennial celebrations take flight
In 1926, the story of one of the world’s most iconic airline brands started with a flight carrying mail from Chicago to St. Louis. And 100 years later, the story of that one flight unfolded into a global aviation leader: American Airlines. While there’s much to celebrate in 2026, customers will start to see and […]
Aeroméxico December 2025 Traffic Results
Grupo Aeroméxico S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: AERO & BMV: AERO) (“Aeroméxico”) reports its December 2025 operational results: Grupo Aeroméxico transported 2 million and 180 thousand passengers in December 2025, a 0.4% year-over-year increase. International passengers increased by 2.7%, while domestic passengers decreased by 0.9%. Aeroméxico’s total capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), decreased by […]
Turkish Airlines Reveals Plans For $2.3B Cargo, Catering Facility
Turkish Airlines announced Jan. 2 an investment of over $2.3 billion to construct what it says will be the world’s largest cargo terminal and inflight catering facility. The national carrier, which claims to transport around 2 million tons of air cargo annually, said the investment will generate approximately 26,000 new positions once the facilities are […]
Latam Airlines granted license to operate domestic flights in Argentina
Argentina’s Government of President Javier Milei has granted Chile’s Latam Airlines a full license to operate any domestic flight the company wishes to offer with the aircraft of its choice, thus making it an internal competitor to other carriers serving the market. Under Milei’s “Open Skies” policies, Transport Secretariat Provisions 46/2025 and 47/2025 appearing in […]
