Monthly Archives: November 2024

Vietnam Air Cargo Day 2024 Forum (IATA Air Cargo Day Vietnam 2024)

The Vietnam Air Cargo Day 2024 event (IATA Air Cargo Day Vietnam 2024), organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Vietnam Aviation Exhibition JSC (VIAExpo), in collaboration with the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and the Vietnam Association of Aviation Science and Technology (VAAST), is set to take place for the first […]

VINCI Airports celebrates new direct routes between Sal island in Cabo Verde and Lisbon and Porto in Portugal

VINCI Airports celebrates new direct routes between Sal airport in Cabo Verde and both Lisbon and Porto airports in Portugal, all operated by VINCI Airports. Those new routes are operated by easyJet. VINCI Airports celebrated last week the inauguration of the new connection between two airports of the VINCI Airports network – Lisbon and Sal Island – with easyJet. This […]

Italian Excellence in Aviation Supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

The Italian Association of Airport Suppliers, organized under Air Tech Italy, recognizes a significant role for Italian expertise in supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious aviation goalsSaudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is set to transform the Kingdom by investing in key industries, including aviation, to diversify its economy and establish itself as a global hub.By 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to: […]

Aviator Airport Alliance Merges Subsidiaries at Copenhagen Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, today announced the planned merger of two of its subsidiaries, Aviator Airport Partner ApS (AAP) and Copenhagen Flight Services ApS (CFS). Effective March 1, 2025, the two companies will come together under […]

SpeedX founder acquires Accelerated Global Solutions (“AGS”) and aims to build a $1 billion end-to-end supply chain enterprise within 18 months

Chris Zheng, founder and CEO of SpeedX, a tech-enabled last-mile delivery leader aims to create a $1 billion end-to-end supply chain solution infrastructure within 18 months following the acquisition of New York City headquartered, Accelerated Global Solutions, Inc. (“AGS”). Terms of the purchase were not disclosed and both companies will continue to operate as separate, […]

UrbanV and Korea Airports Corporation join forces to develop an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem

UrbanV, the Italian vertiport network operator and Korea Airports Corporation (KAC), as the operator of 14 airports nationwide, being also at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vertiport initiatives, signed an agreement to develop vertiport networks and create an AAM ecosystem. The cooperation, in fact, will also create potential synergies in future overseas Urban […]

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Funding to Modernize Airport Terminals Across 46 States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports, spanning 46 states, Guam, and Palau. The announcement on October 24th, 2024, is the fourth investment of nearly $1 billion, furthering the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating […]

IATA and ASA Strengthen Cooperation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) are strengthening their collaboration to improve ground handling safety and efficiency. Together, the organizations will work to reinforce standardization, promote safety data sharing, and explore new approaches to enhance sector resilience. “Global standards make aviation safer, and ASA and its members have been […]

International airfares remain high; notable increase in key domestic markets: ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East

The topic of rising airfare trends was one of the focal points of discussions among airport leaders during the Board Meeting of the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), hosted by Cambodia Airports, in Phnom Penh.  The airfare study, undertaken by ACI APAC & MID, in partnership with Flare Aviation […]