Latest ICAO aviation safety data reveals need for renewed focus, despite continuous long-term improvements
While global aviation safety trends continue to be positive, statistics published today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provide a stark reminder of the need to heighten and broaden global cooperation on key safety priorities, particularly as flight volumes increase worldwide. The data in ICAO’s 2025 Edition Safety Report – State of Global Aviation […]
American Airlines Cargo delivers the bold flavors of sought-after Brazilian root ginger
The 2025 fresh ginger season has successfully concluded, with record tons of premium-quality Brazilian ginger arriving via American Airlines Cargo flights at key U.S. entry points in Miami (MIA) and Los Angeles (LAX). The exceptional quality of this season’s crop confirms Brazil’s reputation as a leader in global ginger production. This year’s fresh ginger is […]
United Airlines To Add New Beijing, Rome, Panama Routes
United Airlines is expanding its network in 2025 with additions to international and domestic markets, including adding a new route to China and transatlantic expansion from Denver. The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved the carrier’s request to launch flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, starting early May. Flights will […]
La empresa panameña Cargo Three presenta su avión de carga en el Aeropuerto Internacional Panamá Pacifico
La compañía Cargo Three, con sede en Panamá, realizó este lunes en el Aeropuerto Internacional Panamá Pacífico, la presentación oficial de su nueva aeronave MD10-30, la primera de una flota de seis aviones que iniciarán operaciones en el transporte de carga aérea entre Centroamérica, Suramérica y Estados Unidos. Julio Márquez, presidente de Cargo Three, parte […]
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 […]
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 […]
IAG Cargo supports the transportation of thirty-four tonnes of emergency aid on flights to Pakistan
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has donated the capacity to transport 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. A large consignment of over eight tonnes of vital aid was transported on Sunday 25 September, this included non-perishable food, […]
Pet transport during crises
Animal protection organisation Humane Society International has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association to publish a list of considerations for governments and the air transport supply chain to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who are evacuating or taking refuge with their owners. The considerations are based […]
Volaris Reports July 2022 Traffic Results: 22% YoY demand growth with an 85% Load Factor
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) («Volaris» or «The Company»), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its July 2022 preliminary traffic results. In July 2022, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 28.8% compared to July 2021, while demand (measured in RPMs) […]
Government Support Needed to make Transport of Lithium Batteries Even Safer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to further support the safe carriage of lithium batteries by developing and implementing global standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing. As with many products shipped by air, effective standards, globally implemented, are needed to ensure safety. The challenge is the rapid increase in global […]
