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Sep 21Mon
  1. IATA Pressroom

    ICAO Council President to Open IATA Wings of Change Europe

    IATA announced that ICAO Council President Toshiyuki Onuma will open Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels. The aeropolitical conference will address the geopolitical landscape, competitiveness, the EU policy agenda, passenger rights, airport legislation and safety, with confirmed speakers from the European Commission's DG MOVE and airline and airport CEOs. IATA said European aviation faces onerous regulation and high costs, and that global standards and industry-government cooperation are needed to improve competitiveness.

  2. CATA

    CATA Air Logistics Forum Focuses on AI-Driven High-Quality Development

    On September 18, the 3rd Air Logistics Development Forum, a core event of the 4th CATA Aviation Conference, was held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing under the theme 'AI-Driven High-Quality Development of Air Logistics.' The forum brought together industry regulators, airlines, airports, research institutes and technology companies to discuss AI applications and trends in air logistics. Wang Man, Assistant to the CATA Chairman, proposed balancing safety and intelligence, collaborative chain upgrading, and open global expansion. Wang Weijun, Deputy Director-General of the CAAC Transport Department, said the regulator will continue advancing cost reduction and quality improv…

Sep 20Sun
  1. CATA

    CATA Aviation Service Sub-Forum Focuses on AI-Enabled Passenger Travel

    On the afternoon of September 18, the Aviation Service Sub-Forum of the 4th CATA Aviation Conference was held at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing under the theme 'Smart Future, Better Travel — AI Empowering New Warmth in Civil Aviation Services,' with over 200 industry representatives attending. The forum released the group standard 'Civil Aviation Information System Development and Delivery Grading Part 1: Technical Requirements,' establishing lifecycle grading specifications for the first time. CATA Secretary-General Pan Yixin noted challenges in enterprise intelligent transformation including input-output balance, business fit, uneven talent resources and duplicat…

  2. CATA

    4th CATA Aviation Conference Held in Beijing, Focusing on AI Integration in Civil Aviation

    From September 17 to 19, the 4th CATA Aviation Conference was held at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing, with over 230 organizations and representatives from nearly 20 countries and regions participating under the theme 'AI Integration in Civil Aviation.' Air China and Turkish Airlines discussed expanding codeshare cooperation, while TravelSky, Shanghai Airport, and the digital units of China Southern, China Eastern and Sichuan Airlines pursued cooperation on technology innovation and business collaboration. Leaders from ICAO, IATA, AAPA and AACO, as well as civil aviation authorities including CAAC, UAE GCAA, US FAA, Singapore CAAS and Cambodia SSCA, attended. A conc…

Sep 19Sat
  1. CATA

    CATA Aviation Conference cabin safety and service showcase held in Beijing

    The fourth China Air Transport Association (CATA) Aviation Conference was held at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing from 17 to 19 September. During the event, cabin safety and service culture showcases ran twice daily, with more than 80 cabin crew representatives from 20 airlines taking part across three segments: professional image, service brand and safety knowledge interaction. The safety segment demonstrated onboard lithium-battery emergency response and cabin-crew coordination standards, while the service segment featured dedicated products for elderly and child passengers and brands built around tea culture, regional culture and multilingual service. An on-site…

Sep 15Tue
  1. BCD Travel RSS

    JetBlue Expands Premium Offerings: BlueHouse, BlueFirst and Mint

    JetBlue is expanding its premium travel offerings. BlueHouse lounges are now open at Boston Logan and New York-JFK, with complimentary access for eligible domestic and international Mint customers. JetBlue now operates 150 daily flights with lie-flat beds across transcontinental, transatlantic and select Caribbean markets. BlueFirst launches in Q4 2026 as a new domestic first-class option alongside Mint. BlueSky, the JetBlue-United collaboration launched in 2025, offers reciprocal points earning and redemption plus reciprocal status recognition. Fort Lauderdale now has more than 100 daily departures, expected to reach about 150 by year-end. JetBlue also introduced streamlined fares and has…

Sep 11Fri
  1. BCD Travel RSS

    Cathay Pacific at 80: Connecting Hong Kong to Over 100 Destinations

    BCD Travel recounts Cathay Pacific's 80-year history. Founded in Hong Kong in 1946 by former wartime pilots Roy Farrell and Sydney de Kantzow with a single Douglas DC-3 aircraft, "Betsy," the airline bought its first Convair 880 in 1962, with jet aircraft accelerating network expansion. Today Cathay connects customers to more than 100 destinations worldwide across the Chinese Mainland, Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East and the Southwest Pacific. Cathay also unveiled the Aria Suite business class cabin and partnered with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority on an 80th anniversary livery.

  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Opens Second Call for Santos Dumont Platform User Survey

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a second call for an online survey aimed at improving regulated entities' experience with the Santos Dumont portal. Ongoing system adjustments include new navigation, a responsive interface, a guided tour, AI-assisted search for services and legislation, and personalised content based on the user or represented entity. The survey targets pilots, flight attendants, air operators, maintenance personnel, aerodrome operators and drone operators, among others, with registration from 7 to 20 September and interviews from 28 September to 9 October.

Sep 10Thu
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA WSOC 2026 to Focus on the Human Edge in Aviation Safety

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient, under the theme 'Performance Through People'. The event will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. Four tracks—Safety, Cabin Operations, Operations and Crisis Management—will explore the theme, complemented by workshops covering geopolitical risk and people performance, human-centred safety, future-proofing aviation safety talent, emergency response planning and the IATA Turbulence Aware Forum.

  2. CATA

    CATA Holds Second Civil Aviation Flight Management Training in Beijing

    From September 7 to 9, 2026, the Aviation Safety Committee of the China Air Transport Association (CATA) held its second civil aviation flight management training program in Beijing, with 74 flight management staff from airlines nationwide attending a three-day program. The curriculum covered ten topics including flight instruction and technical management, civil aviation safety management and human factors, EBT training, unsafe event investigation, flight safety performance management, and SMS audit issues and improvements, aiming to help flight managers shift from technical specialists to composite managers.

Sep 9Wed
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Contract Changes

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC's network that could have limited independent suppliers' access to used engine material and related service. The changes are limited to used parts for P&WC's PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines.

Sep 7Mon
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2027 editions of key cargo and ground operations manuals, incorporating major revisions to Dangerous Goods Regulations, Battery Shipping Regulations, Live Animals Regulations, and Airport Handling Manual. New rules include operator obligations for lithium battery-powered mobility aids exceeding 300Wh and provisions for hybrid batteries. Digital tools such as Digital Load Verification (DLV) reduce loading errors by over 80%.

Sep 4Fri
Sep 3Thu
  1. ACI World RSS

    Melbourne Airport to Host 2027 ACI World Airport Experience Summit, First Time in Oceania

    ACI World announced that Melbourne Airport will host the 2027 ACI World Airport Experience Summit, the first time the event will be held in Oceania. The eighth edition closed in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport, drawing around 800 participants and more than 60 expert speakers across nearly 20 sessions. Themes included human-centred travel, employee experience, technology with a human purpose, the business value of customer experience, and airports as destinations and cultural ambassadors.

  2. CATA

    4th CATA Aviation Conference to Be Held in September

    The 4th CATA Aviation Conference will be held from September 17-19, 2026 at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing, themed 'AI and Civil Aviation Integrated Development'. The conference includes an opening ceremony, industry forums, and a professional exhibition with over 100 exhibitors across 22,000 sqm. Highlights include AI integration, service upgrades, and participation of foreign diplomats.

Sep 2Wed
  1. BCD Travel RSS

    WestJet Business Travel: Reliability, Reach and Rewards

    WestJet highlights three key advantages for business travelers: operational reliability, an expanding network, and a loyalty program. Through investments in on-time performance and baggage handling, and codeshare partnerships with Virgin Atlantic, Icelandair, and others, WestJet offers seamless international connectivity. WestJet Rewards enables frequent travelers to earn points and enjoy tier benefits.

Sep 1Tue
Aug 29Sat
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Adjusts Airport Fee Caps for Fortaleza, Jericoacoara, and Porto Alegre

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has issued ordinances adjusting the airport fee caps for Fortaleza, Jericoacoara, and Porto Alegre airports. The new caps take effect on August 29 but can only be charged 30 days after disclosure by concessionaires. Domestic and connection passenger boarding fees and aircraft landing/parking fees increased by 5.42% in Fortaleza and Porto Alegre. International boarding fees increased by 5.66% in Fortaleza and 6.69% in Porto Alegre. At Jericoacoara, domestic and international boarding fees increased by 3.02%.

Aug 26Wed
  1. UK CAA News

    UK Aviation Hits Record Passenger Numbers Despite Middle East Disruption

    UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows that in Q2 2026, passenger numbers at UK airports exceeded 81 million, a record high, despite disruption from the Middle East conflict. Growth was driven largely by low-cost carriers, with Ryanair and Jet2 both seeing 9% year-on-year growth. Short-haul European routes were strong, with passenger numbers to Madrid and Barcelona up 15% and 11% respectively. Asia also saw significant growth, with China up 11%, Pakistan up 307%, and India up 5%.

Aug 25Tue
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil Updates Rules for Aeronautical Parts Certification

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) amended regulations RBAC 21 and 45, covering certification of aeronautical products and marking requirements. Key changes include allowing transfer of design approval for CPAA and CPAA under OTP, expanding OTP scope to European and Canadian standards, simplifying initial application, and clarifying eligibility for production approval.

Aug 21Fri
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil to Join International Aviation Carbon Offsetting Scheme from 2027

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has included Brazil in the list of states participating in the second phase of CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), effective from January 1, 2027. International routes between Brazil and other 134 states will be subject to offsetting requirements. Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) is responsible for implementation and oversight.

  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's Average Airfare in July Falls 5.2%

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) released July fare data: the average real domestic airfare was R$703.52, down 5.2% year-on-year and up 1.1% from July 2024. Aviation fuel (QAV) price rose 35% year-on-year to R$4.89/liter. 45.4% of seats were sold below R$500.

  3. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Opens Sectoral Consultation on Accreditation for Theoretical Exams

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has opened Sectoral Consultation No. 10/2026 to receive contributions on a new Supplementary Instruction (IS) that will establish requirements for accrediting entities responsible for administering theoretical exams. The consultation remains open until August 31, 2026, with contributions via the Brasil Participativo platform. This initiative relates to Public Consultation No. 08/2026, which proposed a new model for theoretical exams, replacing the current single-institution contract with accreditation of one or more entities. Under the new model, the Civil Aviation Inspection Fee (TFAC) would have a single value, and candidates would pay the ac…

Aug 20Thu
  1. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Cargo Experts Conference to Focus on Operational Improvements

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 Cargo Experts Conference will take place in Budapest on 23-24 September, under the theme 'From Expertise to Execution'. The conference will feature three tracks: Digital Cargo (advancing ONE Record, APIs, AI), Safety & Security (dangerous goods, lithium batteries), and Pharma & Cargo Operations (cold chain, compliance).

Aug 13Thu
  1. US BTS Statistical Releases

    U.S. Airline Traffic Down 0.7% in May 2026

    The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that U.S. airlines carried 84.7 million systemwide passengers in May 2026, down 0.7% from the same month last year. Domestic passengers were 73.8 million and international 10.9 million. Seasonally adjusted, enplanements were down 3.2% from the all-time high in June 2024.

Aug 12Wed
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Expands Restriction on Flybondi Ticket Sales

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has expanded restrictions on Flybondi's ticket sales in Brazil, suspending sales on the Buenos Aires-Rio de Janeiro route from August 11. This follows earlier suspensions on several Brazilian destinations. ANAC cited a sharp reduction in operations and increased complaints, as Flybondi failed to demonstrate operational capacity. Existing tickets remain valid.

Aug 11Tue
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    ANAC Seeks Input for 2027/2028 Regulatory Agenda

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a public consultation on August 10 to gather input for its 2027/2028 regulatory agenda. Stakeholders can submit suggestions for changes, inclusions, or exclusions until September 24 via the Brasil Participativo platform. ANAC also held a webinar on August 19 to present the preliminary list of topics.

Aug 5Wed
  1. CATA

    4th CATA Aviation Conference Scheduled for September, Focusing on AI and Civil Aviation Integration

    The China Air Transport Association announced that the 4th CATA Aviation Conference will be held from September 17-19, 2026, at the China National Convention Center Phase II in Beijing, under the theme 'AI and Civil Aviation Integration Development'. The conference will feature an opening ceremony, industry forums, and a professional exhibition, exploring AI applications in civil aviation safety, operations, and services.

Aug 4Tue
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Signs Technical Cooperation with French Aviation Body and Ceará Federal University

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has signed a technical cooperation agreement with France's Service Technique de l'Aviation Civile (STAC/DGAC) and the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) to study the impact of climate change on airport pavement performance. The initial term is 36 months, extendable up to six years. Research will be extended to Brazil, with monitoring equipment installed at Fortaleza Airport, funded by the French side. Results may inform ICAO recommendations.

Jul 31Fri
Jul 28Tue
  1. ACI World RSS

    IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. The initiative focuses on improving safety reporting and data capture, strengthening Local Runway Safety Teams, and sharing progress and lessons learned.

Jul 22Wed
Jul 16Thu
  1. Amadeus Newsroom

    TAI, Edgewater and Amadeus to explore airport modernization in Thailand

    Thai Aviation Industries (TAI), Edgewater Solutions, and Amadeus have signed an MOU to collaborate on a roadmap for modernizing passenger journey and airport operations across six Thai international and regional airports. Areas include faster passenger processing, seamless identity and border flows, smarter airport operations, and real-time data integration. Thailand's airports serve approximately 140 million passengers annually, with volumes expected to rise.

Jul 9Thu
Jul 6Mon
  1. SITA Pressroom

    How Air Transport Industry Prepares to Move 10 Billion Passengers a Year

    SITA's Impact Report 2025 shows how the aviation industry is using technology, not concrete, to handle doubling passenger numbers. Borders clear in as little as 10 seconds, weather delays cut by 65%, and lost luggage down 90%. AI is moving into live operations, with SITA OptiFlight processing 2.9 million flights in 2025, saving 127,732 tons of fuel. The industry expects 8 billion passengers within 20-25 years, heading to 10 billion by 2050.

Jul 1Wed