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Aeromar, a Mexican regional airline, has announced the cessation of its operations in a statement released on social media. The company cited “a series of financial problems” and “difficulty in closing viable agreements for its long-term operation” as the reasons behind the decision to discontinue its services. Earlier on February 15, Mexico City International Airport […]

Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport welcomed 18.6 million passengers in 2022, showing a significant recovery of 78.96% when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However, the recovery was hindered by health restrictions in the first quarter and domestic flight cancellations due to a social crisis in December. Domestic traffic saw a 53% increase, while international […]

WestJet, a Canadian airline, is set to expand its domestic and cross-border operations from its main hub in Calgary (YYC) for the 2023 summer season. This expansion will include new routes, resumed multiple destinations, and increased flights on key services. The airline is committed to meeting the diverse needs of Canadian travelers by providing more […]

Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide additional benefits to air cargo customers worldwide. The agreement builds on the strategic commercial partnership announced by both airlines in 2022. Nabil Sultan, Senior Vice President of Emirates Cargo Division, and Matty Casey, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Canada Cargo, […]

A new Zero Emissions Aviation Consortium was recently launched in New Zealand to help the country become a pioneer in the commercial use of environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered aircraft. Although hydrogen is a difficult gas to handle, it has a high energy density. It must be remembered that on Earth hydrogen is mainly found in combined […]

Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines are on the way to providing a better service to their customers. The two Asian carriers have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the codeshare arrangements to facilitate better connectivity between the two countries. The pair have a long-standing partnership for over two decades and keep seeking opportunities […]

This week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported on the ongoing aviation industry recovery in 2022. The airline industry organization released statistics that show that total passenger traffic was up 64.4 percent in 2022 over 2021. This figure accounts for 68.5 percent of the 2019 pre-pandemic levels reflecting the fact that a number of […]

Japan Airlines has announced that the Airbus A350-1000 will be its new international flagship aircraft. The Tokyo-based carrier will be debuting its first flagship aircraft in two decades in the second part of 2023. A New Flagship Aircraft The Airbus A350-1000 will be replacing the Boeing 777-300ER, as Japan Airlines’ international flagship aircraft. The airline […]

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to expand the partnership between the two parties and enhance cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi. The agreement demonstrates Etihad Cargo’s commitment to expanding its global network and providing increased cargo capacity to its […]

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, known simply as ‘Norwegian,’ a Norwegian low-cost airline that operates both domestically and internationally, began 2023 with a strong sales campaign, carrying around 1.1 million (1,131,474) passengers and also recording an increase in load factor. January is generally the month of the year when people travel the least, but compared to […]