Category Archives: Transportation

IATA’s 2024 WATS Report Reveals Strong Premium Cabin Growth and Asia-Pacific Airport Pair Dominance

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(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article

New Swissport Facility in Auckland Enhances Regional Air Cargo Network with Advanced Handling and Security

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched its new air cargo operations at Auckland Airport, unveiling a cutting-edge facility that expands the company’s logistics network in New Zealand and throughout Asia-Pacific. With direct airside access, advanced cargo screening systems, cold storage for perishables, and digital infrastructure for real-time monitoring, the 8,500-square-metre terminal aims to set a new… Read the full news article

Lufthansa, Fraport and zeroG Roll Out AI System “seer” to Optimize Aircraft Handling at Frankfurt

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, Fraport AG, and tech subsidiary zeroG are rolling out “seer,” an AI-powered camera system designed to enhance aircraft turnaround efficiency at Frankfurt Airport. After a successful pilot program, “seer” is being implemented at more aircraft positions, with plans for widespread deployment. The system captures and timestamps key ground handling steps in real… Read the full news article

UAE logistics gets a fintech upgrade as PayCargo and Emirates SkyCargo roll out a unified online payment platform for air freight stakeholders

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New collaboration reshapes cargo payments and boosts efficiency for freight forwarders and cargo players across the UAE (IN SHORT) PayCargo has launched its digital cargo payment platform in the UAE, with Emirates SkyCargo as the first regional carrier to adopt the system. The integration allows freight forwarders and other stakeholders to make instant payments via… Read the full news article

Strategic MoU sets dnata and IAG on a path to innovation, consistency and long-term value with LAX win and wider rollout ahead

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(IN SHORT) dnata has signed an MoU with International Airlines Group, becoming the inaugural ground handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme. The pact establishes a long-term framework to drive innovation, consistency and value across North American stations, with services due to commence in Q4 2025. David Barker of dnata and Gurm Nijjer of IAG emphasized… Read the full news article

WFS Expands Scandinavian Network with New 4,800 m² EFFH Facility at Copenhagen Airport

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(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Hitachi Unveil Automated System to Cut Flight‑Schedule Revision Time by 70%

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article

New Wizz Air MRO Facility Opens at Romaero Băneasa to Support 43-Aircraft Romanian Fleet

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article

Boeing Charitable Trust Pledges $200K for Emergency Shelters and Recovery in Flood-Ravaged Texas

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(IN SHORT) Boeing is donating $200,000 from its Charitable Trust to central Texas flood relief—$100,000 to the Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command for shelters, meals, and support services, and $100,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for local rescue and recovery. Boeing employees will further aid relief through fundraising, volunteerism, and a matching… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport Unveils £11.5 Million Hangar Refurbishment and Logistics Hub, Creating 150 Jobs

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport’s operator and owner have committed £11.5 million to refurbish two former Monarch hangars into maintenance hubs—a new easyJet facility with an apprenticeship campus and a second major airline’s engineering base—alongside a logistics consolidation centre. These projects, housed in previously vacant structures acquired in February 2024, will create up to 150… Read the full news article

Bombardier Opens Montreal Innovation and Design Centre to Accelerate Next-Generation Cabin Developments

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(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints…. Read the full news article

SAS Embraer E195-E2 Acquisition Accelerates Sustainable Fleet Renewal and Network Expansion

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(IN SHORT) SAS has placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus purchase rights for ten more, marking its largest direct jet purchase since 1996 and committing nearly US$4 billion. Deliveries begin in late 2027 and span four years. The E195-E2 promises significant gains in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, powered by… Read the full news article

Swissport Commits €1.5 Billion to Build World’s Largest Electric GSE Fleet and Boost Renewable Energy

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article

Meticulous Logistics by Cathay Cargo Bring Xi’an’s Terracotta Figures to Western Australia’s Museum

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo has executed a high-security shipment of ten terracotta army figures and over 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the “Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor” exhibition. Utilising its Cathay Expert and Cathay Secure services, the carrier collaborated with cultural authorities and logistics partners to develop a fully custom transport… Read the full news article

Florence as a Classroom: A Transformational Experience for Global Educators

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LOS ANGELES,CA, 2025-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As international education continues to evolve in a post-pandemic world, study abroad professionals are being called to rethink the purpose and power of global mobility. It’s no longer just about sending students abroad—it’s about cultivating deeper, more intentional learning experiences that shape ethical, culturally intelligent global citizens. At… Read the full news article

From Apprentice to Manager Stagecoach Celebrates Female Engineering Talent Across Its UK Network

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(IN SHORT) In celebration of National Women in Engineering Day, Stagecoach highlights its 74 women engineers, including 10 apprentices driving innovation across its UK operations. Apprentice Nancy Halpin emphasizes the reward of hands-on problem-solving, while Assistant Engineering Manager Charlotte Nicholls recounts her ascent from apprentice to leadership over eight years. Asset Management Director Tony Cockcroft… Read the full news article

Arriva Unveils £9.7 Million Busway Upgrade with 30 Low-Emission Buses for 24/7 Luton Airport Links

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(IN SHORT) Arriva is deploying 30 new low-emission, Euro VI buses on its £9.7 million Busway network upgrade to enhance connections to London Luton Airport. The update delivers services every 7–8 minutes on key corridors and introduces 24/7 operations on routes A and Z, with additional lines (H, L, X2/X3) running early morning to past… Read the full news article

Discover Airlines Flyers and Cologne Region Passengers Can Now Book Lufthansa’s Door-to-Door Luggage Service

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa, in collaboration with Airportr, has expanded its door-to-door luggage collection and check-in service to passengers traveling by train from Cologne and Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt Airport. Discover Airlines flyers may now also book the streamlined experience in both Frankfurt and Cologne. Passengers simply schedule home or hotel pick-ups up to 36 hours before… Read the full news article

Airbus Adopts Lufthansa’s SAF-Backed Corporate Fare to Offset Business-Flight Emissions

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(IN SHORT) Starting 1 June, Airbus has adopted Lufthansa Group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” for all domestic German flights taken by its employees, enabling partial CO₂ offsetting via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fare, which can cover up to 30 percent of calculated emissions, complements Lufthansa’s broader suite of tailored corporate green travel solutions, including… Read the full news article

Three-Way MOU Signed at Paris Air Show to Advance Zero-Emissions Dash 8 Regional Aircraft

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(IN SHORT) Conscious Aerospace, KLM, and Transavia have signed a three-party MOU at the Paris Air Show to co-develop a liquid-hydrogen fuel cell propulsion retrofit for the Dash 8-300 regional aircraft. The partnership—which includes knowledge-sharing on cabin and cargo layouts, route viability studies, and cost modeling—was formalized before Dutch civil-aviation officials. Conscious Aerospace CEO Erik… Read the full news article

Changi Airport Group and Meilan Airport Forge Two-Year Partnership to Expand Routes and Cargo

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(IN SHORT) Changi Airport Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport have signed a two-year MOU to intensify collaboration in airport operations, route and cargo expansion, staff training, and technological innovation. Meilan Airport—operational since 1999 and now serving 138 cities on 227 routes—will share best practices with CAG in terminal and airside management and develop talent… Read the full news article

Bombardier Global 7500 Breaks Transatlantic Speed Record Flying Montreal to Paris in 5 ½ Hours

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(IN SHORT) The Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new transatlantic speed record, flying from Montreal to Paris in 5 hours and 30 minutes at over 1,000 km/h, further extending its list of more than 100 records. This achievement reinforces the 7500’s status as the fastest business jet connecting major global cities under real-world conditions,… Read the full news article

New Emirates Shuttle Service Connects Metro Manila with Clark International Airport

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has commenced a free shuttle coach service for Economy passengers between Trinoma (TRP) in Quezon City and Clark International Airport (CRK) as of 10 June 2025. Eligibility requires an Emirates ticket number starting with 176 and a coach reservation made at least 48 hours in advance. Online bookers must choose Trinoma as… Read the full news article

Launch of AEGEAN’s Aircraft Engineer Scholarship Offers Half-Tuition Support and Guaranteed Civil Aviation Careers

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(IN SHORT) AEGEAN has launched the newest cycle of its Aircraft Engineer Training Scholarship Program, which combines two years of classroom instruction with on-the-job training at its Technical Base. Twenty participants will train toward their B1.1 Category Aircraft Maintenance License (Part-66), receiving a 50% tuition scholarship—while the top three graduates earn additional coverage up to… Read the full news article

New Operational Concept to Enhance Capacity and Minimize Noise Impact at Frankfurt Airport

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(IN SHORT) DFS and Fraport have presented a refined operational concept for Frankfurt Airport to ensure sustainable and stable operations amid expected traffic growth. The new plan, which incorporates flexible traffic management and optimized use of existing flight routes, will help meet capacity limits and minimize noise impact in the surrounding region. The concept is… Read the full news article

Iberia Announces Continued Support for Spanish Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Ahead of 2028 Games

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(IN SHORT) Iberia has renewed its support for 14 Olympic and Paralympic athletes through its Talento a Bordo initiative, aiming to assist them on their journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The airline provides financial support, travel perks, and the benefits of the Iberia Plus Gold card to help the athletes, who come from… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo Enhances Freight Connectivity with New Weekly Charters Between Milan and Southeast China

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(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its freighter operations to enhance connectivity between European destinations and key global markets. Starting Q3 2025, two additional weekly charter freighters will connect Milan and Southeast China via Dubai, while a new stop in Beirut will improve connectivity with Western European markets and the Levant. This expansion, paired with… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo Unveils Aircraft Engines Solution for Critical Aviation Component Transport

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(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has launched Aircraft Engines, a specialized solution for transporting high-value, time-critical aviation components. Part of the Aerospace and Engineering vertical, this service provides dedicated support for the transport of aircraft engines, offering expertise, speed, and efficiency. With priority loading, real-time tracking, and a team of experts across key global cities, Emirates… Read the full news article

IATA’s 82nd AGM to Be Hosted in Rio de Janeiro in June 2026 by LATAM Airlines Group

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(IN SHORT) The 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be hosted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June 2026 by LATAM Airlines Group. This marks the return of the event to South America after 27 years, offering a chance to reflect on the region’s growth in air connectivity. The event will celebrate Brazil’s aviation… Read the full news article