The World of Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Marrakech, Morocco from 1-3 October 2024. The conference, hosted by Royal Air Maroc, will focus on “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations” amid growing industry challenges. IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the event would address

American Airlines will launch five new routes to Europe for the summer 2025 season, including resuming flights to Edinburgh after a six-year hiatus. The airline announced it will add new services from various US hubs to Athens, Madrid, Milan and Rome, in addition to restarting Edinburgh flights. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network

JetBlue has begun daily flights between Boston and Presque Isle, Maine, expanding its network in New England. The new service, which started on 5 September 2024, aims to improve connectivity for Northern Maine and New Brunswick travellers. Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships, said the route would benefit local communities.

  Air New Zealand has announced the return of its seasonal direct service between Auckland and Seoul, set to recommence on 28 October 2024. Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s Chief Customer and Sales Officer, shared details of the service while on a business delegation to South Korea this week. The seasonal route will operate until

  Sweet Aviation is set to expand its presence in Northern Indiana by assuming the role of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). The Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners approved Sweet Aviation’s request to take over the contract held by Goshen Air Center since 1992 at their August meeting. Sweet Aviation will

  Air Charter Service’s Swiss office has seen a significant increase in charter bookings since appointing a new CEO earlier this year. Justin Bowman, CEO of Air Charter Service, said the company’s Geneva operation has experienced a nearly 25% year-on-year rise in bookings across all divisions since Arthur Guibert took over as CEO in March.