IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is available as white-label assets for […]
Boeing y sus aerolíneas asociadas establecen un nuevo estándar en autenticación de repuestos aeronáuticos
Boeing, en colaboración con Southwest Airlines y Aeroxchange, ha completado con éxito el primer envío en la industria aeroespacial acompañado por un certificado digital 8130-3, una versión electrónica del documento autorizado por la Administración Federal de Aviación (FAA) que certifica la aeronavegabilidad de piezas y componentes. Este logro representa un hito en la autenticación de […]
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain (pdf). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact on airlines, […]
Porter Airlines increases sun destination capacity up to 25% and launches four new winter routes
Porter Airlines is announcing a significant expansion of its 2025-2026 winter schedule, increasing flights to southern destinations by up to 25% during peak travel periods and unveiling four new routes. This includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with a non-stop flight to Phoenix (PHX). Further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) base, […]
IAG Cargo announces 2025-26 winter schedule
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced its 2025-26 winter schedule, introducing additional capacity and connectivity across key global trade lanes. Among the highlights, IAG Cargo will resume services between London Gatwick (LGW) and Bangkok (BKK), with six weekly services, while the business will restart operations between London Heathrow (LHR) […]
Pasajeros reconocen a LATAM como “Aerolínea Líder de Sudamérica 2025” y destacan su lounge en Santiago como el “Mejor de la región”
Las nuevas suites de Clase Ejecutiva, el lounge más grande de Sudamérica y la incorporación de nuevas tecnologías durante la experiencia de viaje fueron algunas de las razones por las que los pasajeros eligieron a LATAM Airlines, por décimo año consecutivo, como “Aerolínea Líder de Sudamérica 2025” (South America’s Leading Airline) en los World Travel […]
Air France inaugurates the new cabin on its Embraer 190
On September 1st, Air France inaugurated the very first flight operated by an Embraer 190 equipped with a new travel cabin. Flight AF1602, operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hambourg in optimum comfort. On board, Business and Economy customers enjoyed new, lighter and more comfortable seats, a free high-speed […]
IATA Appoints Thomas Reynaert to Lead Global Advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins IATA from IBM where he was Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs for Europe, the […]
July Air Cargo Up 5.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
SkyTeam has launched the fourth edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC)
SkyTeam has launched the fourth edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC), its global initiative designed to help accelerate sustainable innovation and knowledge sharing in the aviation industry. For the second year, the global airline alliance has opened the competition to non-SkyTeam airlines, subsidiaries and affiliates. The theme of TAC 2025 is ‘Impact.’ This theme reflects […]
