NewsAeroTime’s top defense aviation news of 2024Global tensions have made for a busy year for the AeroTime defense team. From the ongoing war in…
Link (AeroTime)Avianca Group reports a net profit of $13 million in the first quarterAvianca Group International Limited affiliated passenger airlines (“AGIL”, “the Group” or “the Company”) reported its first quarter 2024 results. Avianca’s capacity increased by 26.1% year-over-year, with a robust load factor of 81.4%, 1.2 percentage points higher than first quarter 2023, and a 37.5% increase in transported passengers, reaching 9.3 million. The Company posted $272 million ...
Link (World Airline News)London Gatwick: Ploughing ahead with winter preparationsWinter Operations‘Polar Bears’ and ‘Yeti’ are front and centre at London Gatwick as the UK’s second-busiest airport gears up for an efficient and resilient winter season. Chief Operating Officer, Mark Johnston, shares what it takes to prepare for adverse weather.
Link (International Airport Review)Weaponized Airbus A350: The defense systems of Germany’s ‘Air Force One’The Airbus A350 is becoming a common sight at international airports as airlines build up their fleets of…
Link (AeroTime)WestJet makes parents’ holiday dreams come truewestjetCanada's friendliest airline asked children what they thought grown-ups wanted for Christmas, surprising more than 100 guests with gifts upon arrival.
Link (International Airport Review)AIRPORT WORLD 2024, ISSUE 06VIEW THE ISSUE HERE DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport profile: Cork Events: Airports Innovate Plus: IT innovation, Security & WBP news Green thinking! Editor, Joe Bates, considers how aviation’s attitude towards protecting the environment and the sustainable development of airports has evolved over the years. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since ...
Link (Airport World)Air Canada inaugurates motorcoach service linking Hamilton and Waterloo Airports with Toronto PearsonAir Canada has begun offering residents of the Hamilton-Wentworth and Waterloo Region more convenient, one-stop access to the airline’s global network and a world of travel possibilities. With today’s launch of its new motorcoach service in collaboration with The Landline Company, Air Canada is connecting the Hamilton and the Region of Waterloo airports to Toronto Pearson. Customers can now create ...
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Link (World Airline News)Enhancing the F&B and retail offering at Helsinki AirportNora Immonen, Vice President and Director of Commercial Services Business at Finavia answers some questions on Finavia’s strategy around F&B and retail, as well as challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.
Link (International Airport Review)Emirates confirms Kuwait and Bahrain as next A350 destinations after EdinburghEmirates has confirmed that Kuwait and Bahrain will be the second and third destinations for its brand-new Airbus…
Link (AeroTime)Sky high bubbles: The real reason champagne tastes better on a flightIt was 1954 when the first bubbles appeared in an aircraft cabin. California’s Western Airlines, in partnership with…
Link (AeroTime)Innovation all the wayJoe Bates reports on some of the highlights of the recent Airports Innovate conference and exhibition in Rome. All roads led to Rome for this year’s Airports Innovate conference and exhibition which once again showed that airports are becoming increasingly innovative in the ways that they operate and plan for the future. New technology was, ...
Link (Airport World)Mastering winter skies: runway winter maintenance is like a carefully rehearsed dance routineWinter OperationsPyry Pennanen, Head of Airfield Maintenance at Finavia’s Helsinki Airport tells International Airport Review why Finavia’s ‘snow-how’ is a matter of pride and honour.
Link (International Airport Review)Avelo Airlines opens 6th base at Sonoma County Airport in the Bay AreaAvelo Airlines celebrated today the opening of its 6th aircraft base at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) – doubling its route network from the Bay Area’s best airport. Avelo will also inaugurate service to four new destinations from STS: Portland/Salem, Oregon (via SLE); Boise, Idaho (via BOI); Tri-Cities/Pasco, Washington (via PSC); and Kalispell, Montana (via FCA). Avelo currently flies from STS ...
Link (World Airline News)The future is greenIreland’s Cork Airport is an ambitious gateway with a clear sustainable development plan and growing route network, writes Joe Bates. With growing passenger numbers and an impressive sustainable development strategy, it feels like Cork Airport (ORK) is finally beginning to emerge from the shadow of its bigger and better known cousin in Dublin having overtaken ...
Link (Airport World)Gonzaga basketball team jet narrowly avoids collision with Delta flight at LAX A private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men’s basketball team nearly collided with another aircraft that was taking…
Link (AeroTime)World in motion: ACI NewsWe report on the latest ACI news, views and developments from across the globe. New ACI World ASQ Global Traveller Survey ACI World has launched the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) 2024 Global Traveller Survey (GTS) report, revealing shifts in passenger expectations amidst a stabilising travel landscape and an increasing demand for traveller wellbeing and premium ...
Link (Airport World)Building a green futureRome’s airport operator is on a journey towards environmental excellence through innovative financial strategies, writes Aeroporti di Roma CEO, Marco Troncone. Decarbonisation remains at the forefront of the air transport sector. Indeed, it is pivotal for both its development and survival. Sustainable finance plays a key role in aligning the industry’s strategies with environmental and ...
Link (Airport World)KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announces multi-year partnership with Toronto FC, becoming the team’s official international airlineKLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Toronto Football Club (TFC) as the team’s official international airline. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in KLM’s commitment to Ontario, building on the airline’s longstanding legacy of connecting Ontarians to destinations worldwide. By partnering with Toronto FC, KLM aims to deepen its ...
Link (World Airline News)Indian aviation soars high with Digi Yatra’s biometric-enabled passenger experiencesFor International Airport Review, Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation, explains how their solution is revolutionising safe and seamless airport experiences across airports in India.
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