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 […]
American Airlines receives 1,000th mainline aircraft
As American prepares to hit the century mark, the airline has reached a milestone, receiving its 1,000th mainline aircraft. The premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft with American’s recently launched Flagship Suite® seats arrived at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Aug. 29. “We are excited to grow our fleet, adding even more aircraft that offer […]
IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled […]
LATAM To Update Current A319s Due To New Aircraft Shortage
LATAM Airlines Group has chosen to conduct an extensive retrofit of the bulk of its existing Airbus A319 fleet. Citing a scarcity of available new aircraft, the airline group will instead be investing $40 million in upgrading 37 of its fleet of 39 A319s. The upgrades will include new economy and premium economy seats, enhanced […]
Viasat providing advanced satellite internet connectivity to Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 fleet
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, […]
Introducing Avianca Cargo Mexico, a brand that connects Mexico and the U.S. West Coast with the world
Today, AeroUnion announced the introduction of its new brand, Avianca Cargo Mexico, which will strengthen connectivity global airfreight business by offering consistent service and a renewed fleet. Thanks to the work and commitment of the team who have led the company’s transformation process, AeroUnion presents a consolidated value proposition for its growth in the region. […]
Iberia Plans to Invest €6 Billion in the 2030 Flight Plan, its Strategic Guide for the Coming Years
Iberia today unveiled its new strategic plan, Flight Plan 2030, outlining the airline’s growth strategy for the coming years. The plan sets a target of achieving annual profitability between 13.5% and 15%, which will enable a total investment of €6 billion over its duration. This will translate, among other things, into a significant fleet increase. […]
ITA Airways mulls new long-haul routes, seeks profit in 2027
ITA Airways (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) is considering adding new long-haul routes as it plans to achieve profitability in 2027, chief executive officer Joerg Eberhart said in the interview with the Corriere della Sera daily. The airline is evaluating five new long-haul routes, mainly to North America. ITA is also keen on starting new services to […]
Adapting to the needs of the customer: Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO
Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO, speaks to Graham Newton about the major shifts in the airline’s strategy. What do you hope your strategy will achieve for the airline in the near term? It’s certainly been an exciting year. But in many respects our fundamental strengths are no different from what they’ve always been. We […]
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Eclipses 1 Billion Passengers
Boeing [NYSE: BA] shared that the 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours. […]
