IATA and AWS Launch First Datathon to Boost Diversity in Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity. The datathon builds on the success of IATA’s 25by2025 initiative. “The launch of the 25by2025 initiative in 2019 prompted the industry to take a […]
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, […]
Sustainable Aviation Is Key To Meeting Demand
Continued and growing demand for commercial air travel is the key driver of the aviation sustainability discussion and the COVID-19 crisis only emphasized the importance of ensuring that demand can be addressed sustainably. In a panel discussion on sustainable aviation at the Routes Americas 2023 conference, an aircraft manufacturer, airport manager and a specialist in […]
Aviation leaders from the Americas region come together in Chicago
As the Americas continue to be at the forefront of the recovery, Routes Americas 2023 will unite decision makers from the region’s leading airlines, airports, destinations and suppliers in Chicago, Illinois, this week from 21-23 March. As the only route development forum to bring together the entire Americas regions, the event will see the aviation community propel […]
Making the most of aviation connectivity in Brazil
Eduardo Busch, CEO VOEPASS, tells Graham Newton that Brazilian regulation should support the needs of regional aviation. What is your strategy for the airline and how will you grow in future? We will continue acting as a feeder for the major Brazilian airlines, acting as a capillary for passengers to get to and from their […]
Serving growing demand in the Americas
Governments in the region must understand the value of aviation. Despite a host of challenges—including the lingering effects of the pandemic and political upheaval—Latin America experienced a strong recovery in 2022. Such countries as Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, which had either never imposed travel restrictions or removed them early on, even managed record years. And […]
United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund
In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United today launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on decarbonizing air travel by accelerating the research, production and technologies associated with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fund starts with more than $100 million in investments […]
U.S. jet fuel shortage drives airline costs higher: Kemp
Resurgent passenger aviation following the coronavirus pandemic has created shortages of jet fuel, pushing up airlines’ operating costs and fares. U.S. jet fuel inventories stood at just 36.5 million barrels on Feb. 10, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Stocks were at the lowest for the time of year since 1985 […]
New consortium to enable zero emission aviation to take off in Aotearoa New Zealand
The Hydrogen Consortium’s vision is to support the country to pioneer the commercial deployment of green hydrogen-powered aircraft. The partners are international aerospace leader Airbus, global green energy company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), leading world airline Air New Zealand, next generation energy company Hiringa Energy, liquid hydrogen solution pioneers Fabrum and New Zealand’s Christchurch Airport. […]
Ampaire Receives Order for Up to Six Eco Caravan Upgrades from Azul Conecta
Ampaire, a leader in electric aviation, announced today a letter of intent to upgrade Conecta’s Grand Caravans to Ampaire Eco Caravans. The core of the Eco Caravan is the AMP-H570 hybrid-electric powertrain and battery pack. The regional airline is a subsidiary of Azul, Brazil’s largest airline by passenger volume, departures, and cities served. The Azul […]
