JetBlue Explains Why ATC Reforms Are Needed To Boost Sustainability
Sustainability has become an important theme in airline operations in recent years. Many carriers and alliances have committed to goals on this front, with a key aim being net-zero operations in terms of carbon emissions by 2050. However, air traffic control reforms may also have a role to play. Indeed, JetBlue asserts that these could […]
GOL Cleared To Grow Sao Paulo Footprint Through MAP Acquisition
Brazilian regulators have approved GOL’s acquisition of MAP Linhas Aereas, paving the way for GOL to expand its presence at one of Brazil’s most strategic airports, Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH). GOL, Brazil’s largest airline, announced its intent to purchase MAP, a Brazilian regional airline, in June 2021. By adding MAP’s CGH operations, GOL will be […]
Dominican Republic authorized 48 new international air routes in 2021
The Dominican Republic’s international air market has proven its resilience during 2021 by achieving higher traffic figures during the last part of the year than in the pre-pandemic period. In addition, the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) granted 48 new international routes to both Dominican and foreign companies. New services have been inaugurated to Kazan (Russia); […]
LATAM Will Serve A Record Number Of Brazilian Airports In 2022
In 2022, LATAM Brazil will serve a record number of Brazilian airports, the airline has just announced. The South American carrier has been dominating the Brazilian domestic market in the last couple of months, and it plans to continue recovering next year. Let’s investigate further. LATAM’s plans in 2022 LATAM Brazil will launch flights in […]
American Airlines To Begin Daily Service Between Miami and Anguilla
American Airlines and the Anguilla Tourist Board have announced that starting April 2, 2022, the airline will begin daily service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and the island’s Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA). Due to the island’s popularity, service between Anguilla and Miami began twice weekly on December 11, 2021. From January 5 through […]
Air France-KLM signs codeshare agreement with Indigo Airlines
Air France-KLM has signed a codeshare agreement with Indian low-cost carrier Indigo Airlines. The codeshare, which is subject to government approval, is set to start in February 2022 and would allow Air France-KLM to offer its customers access to 25 new Indian destinations. In a statement, the carriers said: “On departure from the Indian provinces, […]
How Azul’s eVTOLs Will Revolutionize Brazilian Urban Air Mobility
Azul is looking to revolutionize Brazilian urban air mobility following the US$1 billion commercial deal and strategic alliance with Lilium. The airline’s Chief Revenue Officer, Abhi Shah, spoke about Azul’s plans with the 220 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft it will receive starting in 2025. The eVTOL revolution Thousands of eVTOLs aircraft could […]
Qatar Airways is the First Airline in the World to Make a Carbon Transaction on the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) via IATA Clearing House (ICH)
Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways became the first carrier to make a transaction on the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) using IATA Clearing House (ICH). The IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE) is a centralised marketplace where airlines and other aviation stakeholders can trade CO2 emission reduction units […]
Delta expands in Panama City, launching new nonstop flights to Los Angeles, Orlando and New York
Delta Air Lines marked its expansion in Panama alongside Tourism Minister Ivan Eskildsen as they welcomed customers arriving on the inaugural flight DL1753 from Delta’s New York (JFK) hub to Panama City (PTY) on Dec. 20. The celebration featured folkloric dancers and capped the airline’s third inaugural flight in three days. The expansion began on […]
Aer Lingus Regional Accelerates Launch Plans
Emerald Airlines will commence regional flights between the UK and Ireland in March 2022 under a franchise agreement with Aer Lingus—about 10 months ahead of schedule. The Irish airline will operate services as Aer Lingus Regional from March 17 using leased ATR 72-600 aircraft, taking over many of the routes previously served by Stobart Air […]
