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An innovative program seeks to boost connectivity and international tourism in Brazil

Source: ALTA ALTA shows its support to the International Tourism Acceleration Program in Brazil Brasilia, April 16, 2024 - The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces its support for Brazil's International Tourism Acceleration Program (PATI) and its commitment to collaborate with its expertise, network and knowledge to further strengthen the program. The initiative is led by the Brazilian Company for the Promotion of International Tourism (Embratur), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Ministry of Tourism, with the support of resources from the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC). José Ricardo Botelho, CEO of ALTA, reinforces the importance of the initiative for the development of tourism in Brazil, but warns against issues related to [...]

2024-04-17T14:48:44+03:00April 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Boeing Makes its Largest Purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Source: Boeing Company buying 9.4 million gallons for 2024 U.S. commercial operations EPIC Fuels, World Fuel Services and Avfuel to supply SAF produced by Neste and World Energy Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 U.S. commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow the supply of the fuel globally. This is the company's largest annual SAF purchase, more than 60% higher than its buy in 2023. The blended fuel – 30% SAF made from waste by-products such as fats, oils, and greases and 70% conventional jet fuel – will support the Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and Boeing U.S. commercial operational flights. "As our focus remains [...]

2024-04-17T15:20:39+03:00April 17th, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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Secretary Buttigieg Launches Bipartisan Partnership with State Attorneys General to Protect Airline Passengers

Source: US DOT New partnership with 18 state attorneys general creates fast-track system to prioritize misconduct cases referred to DOT by state attorneys general Secretary Buttigieg made the announcement at the Denver International Airport alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser  U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the launch of the bipartisan Airline Passenger Protection Partnership with 18 state attorneys general to investigate airlines and ticket agents and hold them accountable when they violate aviation consumer protection laws. The partnership significantly expands the Department's oversight capacity by establishing a new fast-track system prioritizing misconduct cases from state attorneys general who uncover unfair or deceptive airline practices. Through the partnership, DOT will provide state attorneys general with access to the federal complaint [...]

2024-04-17T14:22:59+03:00April 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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United Airlines Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Exceeds Revenue and EPS Expectations

Source: United Airlines First-quarter diluted loss per share of $0.38; first-quarter adjusted diluted loss per share1 of $0.15 - ahead of expectations Updates fleet plan - allowing for a more consistent delivery schedule of approximately 100 narrowbody aircraft yearly 2025 through 2027 Achieved second-best first quarter on-time departure performance2 in the company's history United Airlines (UAL) today reported first-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had a pre-tax loss of $164 million, a $92 million improvement over the same quarter last year; adjusted pre-tax loss1 of $79 million, a $187 million improvement on an adjusted basis over the same quarter last year. These earnings reflect the approximately $200 million impact from the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding, without which the company would have [...]

2024-04-17T14:16:34+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA Unveils Latest Evolution in Total Airport Management

Source: SITA Launch of the new AI-powered platform follows a successful demonstration in 2023 with Canada's Greater Toronto Airports Authority SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has launched its trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Total Optimizer harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimize holistically, across a variety of airport functions. Over the past decade, airports have managed to optimize individual airport functions. However, these individual optimisations are not well synchronised with each other. Teams, systems, procedures and KPIs all conflict with one another and significantly reduce efficiencies, costing airports millions of dollars per year. Airport staff in a [...]

2024-04-17T14:08:54+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Top 10 busiest airports in the world shift with the rise of international air travel demand

Source: ACI World Preliminary data reveals the strengthening of Asia-Pacific and Middle East hubs alongside perennial US leaders Airports Council International (ACI) World has today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel. The global total passenger forecast for 2023 stands close to 8.5 billion, reflecting a remarkable recovery of 93.8% from pre-pandemic levels. Notably, international traffic recovery drew nearer to that of domestic traffic, emphasizing its essential role in propelling the industry's resurgence and expansion. The influx of passengers at international airports has been central in bolstering the recovery of hubs reliant on this segment, consequently influencing the composition of the top 10 busiest [...]

2024-04-16T15:03:17+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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British Airways’ customers can now book all flights for as little as a pound

Source: British Airways Executive Club Members can save even more cash, with the option to discount every flight to just £1 using Avios part payment In a move to give customers even more choice when spending their Avios, British Airways has announced the latest improvement to its Executive Club loyalty programme by making every one of its flights available from just £1 plus Avios. When booking any flight or holiday, Avios part payment invites customers to reduce the monetary cost of their booking by selecting the amount of Avios they would like to contribute. Until now, the maximum discount varied depending on multiple factors, whereas the airline is now giving customers the option to reduce their booking to just £1 [...]

2024-04-16T15:09:28+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Hawaiian Airlines’ New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Welcomes First Guests

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines marked a milestone in its 94-year history: seeing off the inaugural flight of its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Aircraft N781NA, named Kapuahi (a star known as Aldebaran in Western astronomy), departed Honoluluʻs Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this afternoon for San Francisco. The carrier’s first 787-9 guests were welcomed with fresh lei and treated to live music and hula by the Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders. Kapuahi, which was revealed in February during a formal blessing ceremony in Honolulu, will operate the carrier's nonstop, daily Honolulu-San Francisco flights until May 14, when it will join Hawaiian’s second 787-9, N780NA, to begin dedicated service between Honolulu-Los Angeles (HA2/3) starting May 14, and Honolulu-Phoenix on May 15. [...]

2024-04-16T14:49:24+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA leads the way in transforming air travel experience being the only provider of an end-to-end digital travel solution

Source: SITA Success stories at Aruba and AAI airports showcase how SITA has redefined the journey through an airport and beyond SITA, the leading technology company in the air transport industry, is at the forefront of the digital revolution in air travel with its cutting-edge biometric and digital travel solutions. As the only end-to-end solution provider in the market, SITA is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and shape the future of travel. With passenger numbers forecast to double to 8 billion by 2040, up from 4 billion in 2019, the need for a digital, biometrically-enabled future is undeniable. SITA's recent Biometrics White Paper, 'Face the Future' highlights how the surge in air traveler numbers places extraordinary pressure on existing and [...]

2024-04-16T14:41:08+03:00April 16th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Brussels Airport Kicks Off First BlueSky Community Program Workshop

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Air Cargo Belgium held the official launch workshop for the first global TIACA BlueSky airport community sponsored by Brussels Airport.  The TIACA BlueSky program, launched in 2022, is the air cargo and logistics industry's only program designed to provide individual companies with a verified independent assessment of their sustainability credentials. Air Cargo Belgium and Brussels Airport Company have established a sponsorship fund which will support up to 15 members with their BlueSky assessment by co-sharing their fees, formally establishing the first BlueSky community. The first wave of six pioneering companies joined together for a kickoff workshop led by Celine Hourcade, Founder of Change Horizon. Participants from Aviapartner, dnata, EFL Global, Ninatrans, Swissport and WFS, [...]

2024-04-16T14:56:00+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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