Delta Cargo unveils largest cooler facility at New York-JFK
From pharmaceuticals to flowers, perishable goods flying in and out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport will now receive even higher-touch handling with the unveiling of Delta Cargo’s newest cooler. The new, state-of-the-art facility is the largest of its kind at JFK and offers an upgraded experience for customers with cargo that requires […]
Aeroportos do Brasil joins IATA’s 25by2025
Aeroportos do Brasil (ABR), which represents 59 federal airports in Brazil and more than 90% of passengers transported, is the first airport association in the world to join IATA’s 25by2025 diversity initiative. “Diversity creates a more integrated and productive environment”, says Fabio Rogerio, CEO of ABR. “It results in more exchanges of ideas and experiences, […]
More than US$3bn will be invested in 18 airports under concession through PPP
PROINVERSIÓN reported that there are currently three (3) concessions for airport projects in Peru through Public-Private Associations (PPPs) that include a total of 18 airports, with scheduled investments that would exceed US$3bn. These are the concessions for the Jorge Chávez International Airport, awarded in 2001, with an investment commitment of more than US$1.73bn; the First […]
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 […]
Airports beat records in carbon management program, delivering best carbon savings and engagement growth yet
Airports Council International (ACI) today released the annual airport climate action results for Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon standard for airports founded and managed by ACI EUROPE on behalf of airports worldwide. The past reporting year, running from May 2021 to May 2022, ended with 395 airports spanning 79 countries engaging in carbon management […]
El Dorado Airport becomes the first Hidden Disabilities Sunflower member in Colombia
El Dorado airport in Bogotá D.C has become the first airport in Columbia to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. The airport joins 188 airports in 26 countries that are supporting an inclusive approach to improving the travel experience of people with disabilities that cannot be recognized with the naked eye. Non-visible disabilities that are […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20+ Years in Puerto Rico with 5 New, Nonstop Routes from San Juan
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), […]
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces busiest year in the history of MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA) is kicking off the new year with a new passenger record and title: the busiest airport in Florida. In 2022, MIA served more than 50.6 million passengers, shattering its record of 45.9 million set in 2019 by nearly 10 percent and surpassing Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) 2022 total of 50.1 million […]
Industry Ready to Continue Cooperation with Authorities in Transfer of Cargo-Only Flights from Mexico City International Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to work with authorities in Mexico to ensure a successful transfer of dedicated cargo operations from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to other airports within the Mexico City Metropolitan Region. In a decree published on 02 February 2023, the Mexican authorities extended the timeframe […]
Philadelphia Airport deploys facial biometric technology
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in the US has implemented facial biometric technology across its 25 boarding gates in Terminals A-East and A-West. This is to support the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process for international departures. The facial biometric technology has been designed to validate passengers’ identities by comparing their live photo with the […]
