Dubai, 3 June 2024.– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG). His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 3 June. Elbers is the 82nd Chair… Continue reading Elbers Chairs IATA Board of Governors
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Air Cargo Posts Fourth Month of Double-Digit Growth in March
Geneva, May, 2024.- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023 levels (11.4% for international operations). This is the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. • … Continue reading Air Cargo Posts Fourth Month of Double-Digit Growth in March
Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February
Geneva, 4 April 2024.– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt… Continue reading Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February
American Airlines, Make-A-Wish® and Disney host Wish Flight in support of 28 children battling critical illnesses
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month. On April 17, 28 wish families will board the Wish Flight and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando, Florida, to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt… Continue reading American Airlines, Make-A-Wish® and Disney host Wish Flight in support of 28 children battling critical illnesses
MIA highlights African American artwork for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month’s 2024 theme “African Americans and the Arts,” Miami International Airport is highlighting two of its artworks by African American artists. When approaching MIA’s parking entrance, visitors may wonder what the 35-foot-high stainless-steel sculpture on their left is. Commissioned in 1980, Parabolic Flight by artist Fred Eversley was one of the first… Continue reading MIA highlights African American artwork for Black History Month
Named Wiltshire as Acting Director of Port Everglades
BROWARD COUNTY, FL. January 2024.- The Broward County Commission has approved the appointment of Glenn A. Wiltshire as Acting Director of Broward County’s Port Everglades Department. Wiltshire, the current Deputy Port Director, will take the helm when CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels departs on February 3 for his new role as Executive Director of Maryland Port… Continue reading Named Wiltshire as Acting Director of Port Everglades
Mayor Levine Cava addresses historic investments in infrastructure and maintenance at MIA
Miami, Florida. January 22, 2024.- On January 18, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed the County’s unprecedented investment of $7 billion in capital improvements and $1.7 billion in maintenance upgrades at Miami International Airport (MIA). Mayor Levine Cava also provided an update on MIA’s Concourse D Skytrain people mover system, which is scheduled for… Continue reading Mayor Levine Cava addresses historic investments in infrastructure and maintenance at MIA
MIA has shortest security wait time in Florida study says
Miami International Airport is heading into the Thanksgiving Day travel season with the shortest average security wait time in Florida and the 6th-shortest average wait time in the U.S. at 10.4 minutes, according to a study of the busiest U.S. airports released last month by travel industry publication PlanetWare. PlanetWare utilized iFly data to determine the average security wait time for… Continue reading MIA has shortest security wait time in Florida study says
Air Cargo Demand up 1.9% in September Sustaining Moderate Growth Momentum
Geneva, 8 November 2023.- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery. • Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+1.6% for international operations). • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.1% compared to… Continue reading Air Cargo Demand up 1.9% in September Sustaining Moderate Growth Momentum
$49 Million in Infrastructure Funding for Airports
Funding Through the Aviation Capital Grant Program Funds Support Modernization, Operational Improvements, Resiliency, and Safety Enhancements Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 36 public-use airports across New York State will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency.… Continue reading $49 Million in Infrastructure Funding for Airports