Heathrow cargo operations back in action
Cargo operations are up and running at Heathrow Airport following the power outage that resulted in the grounding of all flights and shutdown of operations on Friday. There was no specific mention of cargo in an update from Heathrow on its website, an omission which didn’t go unnoticed by BIFA on Friday, with the organisation […]
American Airlines expands its international network with more flights
American Airlines is set to significantly ramp up its international operations for the upcoming Northern Winter 2025–2026 season, introducing additional capacity on six major long-haul routes. The expanded schedule will run from October 26, 2025, through March 28, 2026, according to aviation data reports, and is expected to further strengthen the airline’s global connectivity and […]
Boeing Forecasts Demand for Nearly 44,000 New Airplanes Through 2043 as Air Travel Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
With air travel fully recovered and even surpassing pre-pandemic demand, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today projected a 3% increase in airplane deliveries over the next 20 years, with carriers requiring nearly 44,000 new commercial airplanes by 2043. Leading into the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing released its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), which also predicts emerging markets […]
MIA’s CEO Shares Ambitious Expansion Plans for the Airport
Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of Miami International Airport, shares an overview of recent milestones and future initiatives including the $7 billion Capital Improvement Program Miami International Airport (MIA) is a flourishing aviation hub in the heart of South Florida. The airport boasts a diverse portfolio of 96 airlines, plans to add three more soon, […]
Virgin Atlantic increases flights to sunseeker destinations
Virgin Atlantic is set to enhance its leisure portfolio by increasing frequencies to popular sunseeker destinations, catering to the growing demand for winter getaways. The airline, known for its commitment to providing diverse travel experiences, has recently launched seasonal flights to Dubai and the Maldives, both operating daily throughout the winter of 2024-25. Record Flights […]
LATAM Cargo inaugurates flights between Amsterdam and Curitiba
LATAM Cargo inaugurated the Amsterdam – Curitiba route with two flights a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, served by Boeing 767-300F aircraft. The expanded connectivity facilitates the import of close to 100 tons of cargo per week from Europe to southern Brazil, boosting the transport of pharmaceuticals and general cargo with direct flights between the […]
Air Transat Extends Its Reach to South America with New Flights to Lima
Canada and Peru will be reconnected with non-stop flights during the winter season through the new services of Air Transat connecting Lima with Montreal and Toronto. The Peruvian capital will become Air Transat’s second South American destination after Cartagena, where it will also fly in the winter season. The service between Toronto and Lima will […]
LATAM expects to reach 81% of operations in September and aims to end the year above 85%
LATAM group projects passenger operations of 81% for September (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same period in 2019 (in a pre-pandemic scenario), and projects to exceed 85% in terms of consolidated operational recovery for the close of 2022. LATAM expects to operate approximately 1,290 daily domestic and international flights during […]
Flights and airlines available at the new Felipe Angeles International Airport in Mexico City (AIFA)
The Santa Lucia International Airport (NLU/AIFA) was inaugurated today, with the objective of decompressing the congested Mexico City International Airport (MEX/AICM). To date, four airlines have confirmed their operations at AIFA with up to twelve flights per day between take-off and landing. The Felipe Angeles International Airport will have a capacity for almost 120,000 air […]
ITA Adds Three Routes, Secures Argentina Permission
Alitalia’s successor ITA Airways is to launch flights from Milan Linate (LIN) to three European destinations after signing a wet-lease agreement with German Airways. From March 28, the Italian carrier intends to begin serving Geneva (GVA), London City (LCY) and Luxembourg (LUX) using two Embraer E190 jets. The airline said the size of the wet-leased […]
