The International Air Transport Association has announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. The last time the IATA AGM was held in South America was in 1999, also in Rio de Janeiro. IATA director general Willie Walsh said
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have been granted type acceptance certificates by the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA), enabling their operation in the country’s growing aviation market. The certification, announced on 16 April, follows assessment by Mongolian authorities and aligns with existing certifications from global regulators including the US Federal Aviation Administration, European Union Aviation
Air Charter Service (ACS) has reported its highest-ever annual total for charitable giving, with more than $200,000 raised in 2024 through staff-led fundraising, volunteering, and donation drives across its global offices. Lloyd Robinson, the company’s director of corporate environmental and social responsibility (CESR), praised the collective effort from teams worldwide. “The worldwide team has really
Aviator Airport Alliance has highlighted the importance of comprehensive de-/anti-icing training to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operations in winter conditions. Operating at 15 airports across the Nordics, Aviator is part of Avia Solutions Group and provides full-range aviation services throughout Northern Europe. With snowfall and freezing conditions common in the region, ensuring aircraft are
Embraer has extended the registration deadline for its Startup Marathon, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and aviation technologies. The event will take place during Web Summit Rio 2025, from 27 to 30 April at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro. Startups interested in participating must complete an application form by 28
The high-speed motorsport Air Race X will begin its 2025 season in Fukushima, Japan, on 29 April, marking the return of world-class pilots alongside rising talents competing in the series. The season opener will be a Remote Race, a broadcast-only format, allowing global audiences to witness the action live on the Air Race X YouTube
