IAG Cargo expands Asia-Pacific capacity with restart between London and Tokyo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo airport with daily flights commencing from 13th November. The revival of this service will be welcomed by IAG Cargo customers from both regions after its year long pause. Throughout the duration of […]
IATA to Expand Environmental Assessment Certification to Airports and GSPs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs). Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a sustainable future for air transport. IEnvA […]
IATA to Expand Environmental Assessment Certification to Airports and GSPs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs). Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a sustainable future for air transport. IEnvA […]
JetBlue Becomes Anchor Tenant at Orlando International Airport’s New Terminal
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) officially became the anchor tenant at Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) brand new state-of-the-art Terminal C. It marks a full move of the airline’s operation in Orlando, with all JetBlue flights arriving and departing at the new facility. JetBlue ceased flight operations at its former home at Terminal A, with its final flight […]
Swissport sets extensive new sustainability goals to support long-term development and success
Swissport International AG has set extensive goals for the de-carbonization of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people. The new ESG agenda will be aligned with its ambitious growth plan and will at the same time support its long-term development and success. Swissport’s sustainability agenda is built around […]
Ontario International Airport passenger count out-paced pre-pandemic levels for sixth straight month in August
Summer travel through Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued at a robust pace in August, the sixth consecutive month in which the Southern California gateway surpassed pre-pandemic passenger volumes, airport officials announced. More than 511,000 airline passengers moved through ONT terminals last month – the fourth consecutive month in which volumes exceeded 500,000. The August totals […]
Viva Aerobus To Open Sixth Base, Launches Three Routes
Viva Aerobus is to open a new base at Mérida International Airport (MID) in Mexico’s Yucatan state, which will become the airline’s sixth base in the country. The ULCC plans to station two aircraft at the airport from December, increasing to three from 2023. Three new routes are being launched, taking the total number of […]
Ontario International Airport expects busy Labor Day as summer travel season concludes
Air travelers making final trips this summer will have plenty of company at Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) over the Labor Day weekend. According to ONT officials, the number of domestic and international travelers combined will be more than 77,000 from September 1 through September 5, 6% higher than the same holiday period last […]
Cancun Increases Airline Seats to Over 9 Million for Upcoming Tourism Season
The Quintana Roo Tourism Promotion Council announced that more than nine million airline seats would be available to travelers heading to Cancun during the upcoming tourist season. According to the Riviera Maya News, Quintana Roo tourism official Dario Flota Ocampo said at a recent Board of Directors meeting that “the Mexican Caribbean is seven percent […]
Aemetis to supply Aer Lingus and British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flights from San Francisco International Airport
Renewable fuels company Aemetis, Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power both British Airways and Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus’ flights from San Francisco Airport from 2025. IAG, parent company of both British Airways and Aer Lingus, will purchase a total of […]
