IATA, ICAO, and ACI to Jointly Host Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) will be jointly hosting a Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation from 2 to 3 December 2024 at the ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada, brining together governments, industry representatives and advocacy groups to tackle barriers to air […]
Delta, Aeroméxico collaborate on inaugural job shadowing initiative to empower youth for future success
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico joined forces to offer a transformative experience to eight high school students from Colegio de Bachilleres, Plantel 9 Aragón, through an exclusive Job Shadow Day at Mexico City International Airport. This initiative not only provided students with invaluable firsthand experience, but also allowed them to gain insights from seasoned aviation […]
TPA welcomes back Amsterdam as Delta extends the daily nonstop service through May
Tampa International Airport and Delta Air Lines on Saturday celebrated the return of nonstop daily service from Tampa Bay to Amsterdam with a launch party – and a special announcement that the seasonal route is being extended for two more months. The relaunch of the route to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport was initially announced with much […]
New Zealand airport sets time limit on goodbyes
Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick. A new three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area is intended to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic jams. “Max hug time three minutes,” warn signs outside the terminal, […]
TPA damage assessments underway following Hurricane Milton
With Hurricane Milton moving out of the region, Tampa International Airport is conducting an assessment of conditions on the airfield and throughout Airport facilities Thursday morning. TPA officials plan to announce a reopening plan later on Thursday, after a thorough inspection of the 3,300-acre campus and its buildings has been completed. These safety checks and […]
Ontario International Airport completes massive runway improvement project
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) has completed a $90 million runway rehabilitation project that further enhances the safety of millions of air travelers who have made ONT their airport of choice. The massive project, which began in February 2023 for Year 1 and again in February 2024 for Year 2, included the removal of […]
Tampa International Airport reopens following Hurricane Helene
Tampa International Airport is now fully open and operational after suspending commercial and cargo flight operations Thursday due to Hurricane Helene. Airport Operations staff conducted damage assessments early Friday morning and determined TPA did not sustain any significant damage from the storm. “After working diligently to protect the safety of our travelers, employees and facilities, […]
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) has received Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation in recognition of its carbon management and sustainability efforts. The recognition was confirmed yesterday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the Airports Council International – North America Annual Conference and Exhibition. Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification […]
Virgin Atlantic to open iconic Clubhouse in Los Angeles
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will open its iconic Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport early next year.* The lounge, located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, will invite customers to relax and enjoy the airline’s premium, personalized experience before they board their flight to London and beyond. The new Clubhouse will […]
Developing a global ecosystem to support hydrogen-powered flight
Airbus aims for hydrogen-powered aircraft to enter into service by 2035. While the engineering progress necessary to make this a reality is well underway, there is a second and equally pivotal half of development that must advance in tandem: the creation of a global hydrogen ecosystem. The argument for hydrogen Hydrogen is one of the […]
