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Air France has allowed its low-cost subsidiary Transavia France (IATA code TO) to grow significantly since the pandemic. AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium data shows that it has replaced its parent company as the leading carrier at Paris ORY where it now accounts for 33% of seats, well ahead of Vueling Airlines (13%), Air France (11%) and easyJet (10%). In 2019 Transavia only operated from three French airports - Orly, Aéroport Nantes Atlantique and Aéroports de Lyon. This year that number is 19, even if some of the services are very seasonal. Transavia's French operation is around 60% bigger than the Dutch operation (IATA code HV) in 2024 Q2 based on seat capacity. Air France-KLM does not break out the results of the two carriers separately but in its Q2 results published today it reveals that Transavia carried 6.646 million passengers in Q2 at a load factor of 89.7%. It had passenger revenues of 843 million Euros (127 Euros per passenger) and an operating margin of 3.1%. At the end of June Transavia had a fleet of 124 aircraft including 10 A320/A321neos. Using Cirium data the average sector length for all Transavia flights in Q2 is estimated to be 1,627 kilometres, up from 1,610 kilometres in 2023 Q2.

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Not just a ‘license to grow’, but a license to survive - timely words uttered by Franck Le Gall of Groupe ADP speaking about the future of aviation in #Paris 🇫🇷 during todays European ATM Master Plan SESAR project round table. By summer 2024, SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking will publish its updated #ATM masterplan, last updated in 2019, expect to see: 1. A focus on timing and performance instead of delay reduction. 2. Predictably linked to #seamlesstravel 3. An emphasis on safety, supported by EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency 4. Moving from theory to practice, clear actions which can be applied by ATM decision makers to benefit #airspace network capacity. 5. #Autonomousvehicles and their efficiency gains on airport airside operations. 6. Human centric processes #HMI must not be forgotten when applying automation and AI solutions. 7. Investment planning, public financing guidelines and KPI’s to steer project selection. We continue to hear it, but it’s true, collaboration across the ATM European and global air traffic nextwork will continue to be the key driver to effective change. Julia E. Jens Fischer Celso FIGUEIREDO Raphael Eyrolle Andrew Fiamingo Yasudha Sahi Philip Autekie Luc Laveyne NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants Esther Kromhout Inna Ratieva Royal HaskoningDHV Vivekanandhan Sindhamani EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency EUROCONTROL European Commission ACI EUROPE ACI World - Airports Council International Olivier Jankovec Clive McNabb Adam Ekman Pedersen Tim van Vrijaldenhoven Jelmer van der Meer Gerard van der Veer Mariagrazia La Piscopia

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AviaVIP launches AviaVIP Club at MEBAA Show. Laurent Levaux, president of Aviapartner said, “The creation of the ‘AviaVIP Club’ reinforces our status as the undisputed leader in business aviation handling and FBO management in Europe. This initiative acceleratesour network expansion while benefiting from the expertise of the AviaVIP Club’s partners” Read the full story here!👇 https://lnkd.in/eYwbDD5k #BusinessAirportInternational #AviaVIP #MEBAA

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GAMIT has been awarded a long-term contract to digitize the technical records of Transavia France’s fleet using the aerospace industry leading software produced by GAMIT called ROAM (Records Online Asset Management) which is a digital records management solution. Transavia France will utilize ROAM to further modernize its operations and seamlessly manage the technical documentation generated by its fleet, using ROAM’s unique functions and integrations to monitor & manage airworthiness compliance. ROAM is a tool that will enable Transavia France to capitalize on operational efficiencies optimizing manpower and aid their continuous improvement objectives. AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG GAMIT Chris Leese-Wood Sylvain FAGOT https://lnkd.in/e_DkwAS4 #aviation #AviationNews #50skyshades #DailyNew #wins #digital #records #management #tender #airline #AirTravel #modernization #operations #ROAM #RecordsOnlineAssetManagement #integrations #monitoring #airworthiness #continuous #improvement #objectives

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Groupe ADP CEO Augustin de Romanet just announced on French media that Volocopter flights are delayed and flights should take place in the coming days, not in the city but closer to Versailles... The reasons behind the delays would be little vibrations in the engines driving EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency to ask for changes and the US manufacturers not being able to deliver them on time... #advancedairmobility #aam #airtaxis EDIT: this is Volocopter release about the flights that took place outside of Paris: https://lnkd.in/dzS3NV4c

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#IATAAGM last week was productive and insightful for AeroTime with Miquel Ros taking the pulse of the industry and speaking with some of its key players. Read more in the recap 👇 #AeroTime #aviation #IATAAGM #aviationmedia

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ASL Airlines France operates a rather special air route between Paris in mainland France and Saint-Pierre & Miquelon airport, a small French island off the coast of Canada. ASL Airlines reports that they have carried 2,660 passengers on 12 flights. That's 221 passengers each time. We can therefore assume that this is for each return trip, as the Boeing 737-700 dedicated to this route has only 120 seats. This gives a load factor of over 92%. That's very decent, given that the population of the island is just over 5,000 people. Air Saint Pierre (the local airline which operates an ATR 42-600 and a Cessna F406) intends to continue this win-win partnership. #aviation #ASLAirlines #Boeing737

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Air Transat to Launch Montreal–Valencia Service - Air Transat (Canada) has announced a new seasonal nonstop service connecting Montreal to Valencia, beginning June 16, 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A321neo, further expanding Air Transat’s transatlantic offerings. - https://lnkd.in/eFnRyuBV

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✈ Air Transport in the context of the renewal of the European institutions ⚡The French National Air Transport Association FNAM (Fédération Nationale de l'Aviation et de ses Métiers) has unveiled its vision for the future of European air travel May 2024 https://www.fnam.fr/ 🛫✈️In this comprehensive report, they outline 17 game-changing proposals to: 💫 Accelerate the energy transition and sustainable aviation fuel adoption 🌍 Preserve competitiveness while promoting environmental standards ✈️ Revolutionize air traffic management for efficiency ⚖️ Harmonize social rules for mobile staff 🔔 Don't miss out on this insightful roadmap of the industry : #aviation #sustainability #competitiveness #singleeuropeansky #iata #airlines #skyteam #uaf #ataf #tourism #iftm #aftm #travel #businesstravel

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Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announces new 3 weekly nonstop flights to Toronto from Casablanca effective 08Dec 2024. Services shall be operated with a Boeing 787-8 using the below schedule: Wed/Fri/Sun AT-210 Dep CMN 1645 Arr YYZ 1925 AT-211 Dep YYZ 2125 Arr CMN 1045+1 The outbound flight from CMN to YYZ connects nicely with its African arrivals but on the way back, it involves a long 10-11 hour layover! For me personally, it will be the fastest way to fly from DLA to YYZ but not on the return leg unless I'm willing to break journey and explore CMN. I am flying RAM for the first time very soon from Douala to Miami mainly because of it being the fastest way and cheapest fare option available. P2P demand on CMN-YYZ last year came in at 17,000 pax round trip which AT should easily be able to stimulate by 100%. In comparison, Montreal-Casablanca p2p demand in 2023 was 196,000 passengers ! Connections which are available in a rapid manner for this new CMN-YYZ-CMN flight via CMN in both directions include MAD BCN TUN MXP CAI but since AT are known to be very cheap price wise from Africa to North America (even in high season), I expect many Nigerians and Ghanaian's in particular to not mind the long transit at CMN on the way back if they can save $400-500 per person on the air fare. LOS ACC and ABV with a combined market demand of 140,000 pax I feel will be the main feeder markets for this new Toronto flight along with MAD BCN and France. During the high season period, those who are late into booking Montreal-Africa-Montreal for the year end holidays would find it now too costly, should seriously consider flying via Toronto. In conclusion, with immigration still going strong into Canada from Africa, I foresee AT seeing good year round loads but yields will be an issue for the first two years since the p2p demand which offers the highest yield is small unlike YUL JFK IAD. #yyz #staralliance #b787 #toronto #ram #royalairmaroc #aircanada #yul #oneworld #skyteam #westafrica #nigeria #lagos #accra #abuja #ghana

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Diversified long-haul offer in Europe, Morocco and Peru  Next summer, the airline will offer a total of 26 transatlantic destinations. From Montreal, an additional weekly frequency will be added to Basel-Mulhouse in Switzerland and London in England. From Quebec City, the number of weekly non-stop flights to Paris will increase to five with the addition of one frequency.  From Toronto, three weekly frequencies to Amsterdam will be added, allowing for a daily flight to this destination.  Air Transat will also continue its long-haul offer to Lima, Peru and Marrakech, Morocco. Service to Lima will be enhanced by a weekly frequency from Montreal.  In addition, the new route to Valencia, Spain from Montreal will operate once a week, on Fridays, from June 20 to October 3, 2025. This destination will also be accessible from other Canadian cities with connecting flights on Air Transat or Porter Airlines. Destination From Montreal From Quebec City From Toronto AMSTERDAM – Netherlands   7 (+3) ATHENS – Greece 4  4 BASEL-MULHOUSE – Switzerland 3 (+1)   BARCELONA – Spain 7   BORDEAUX – France 6   BRUSSELS – Belgium 4   DUBLIN – Ireland   7 FARO – Portugal   2 GLASGOW – Scotland   7 LAMEZIA – Italy   1 LIMA – Peru 2 (+1)  2 LISBON – Portugal 6  5 LONDON – England 8 (+1)  14 LYON – France 7   MADRID – Spain 4   MALAGA – Spain 3   MANCHESTER – England   6 MARRAKECH – Morocco 2   MARSEILLE – France 7   NANTES – France 5   NICE – France 3   PARIS – France 14 5 (+1) 6 PORTO – Portugal 4  5 ROME – Italy 7  7 TOULOUSE – France 5   VALENCIA – Spain 1 (+1)   VENICE – Italy 2  2 ZAGREB – Croatia   4  Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season and variations compared to 2024 Optimized medium-haul network to the South  For the summer season, the airline will offer 11 medium-haul destinations in the South, providing a wide range of options for sun-seeking travellers. Fly Canadian airliners which employ Canadians ! https://lnkd.in/gqG_qgJA

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IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has decided to drop its bid to acquire Air Europa due to regulatory concerns. The decision comes after months of negotiations and discussions with regulators, who expressed worries about the potential impact on competition in the European aviation market. IAG had been in talks to purchase Air Europa for a reported €1 billion, which would have further solidified its position as a major player in the industry. However, the company ultimately decided to abandon the deal in order to avoid any potential antitrust issues that could arise from the acquisition. The decision to walk away from the deal is a setback for IAG, which had been hoping to expand its presence in the Spanish market through the acquisition of Air Europa. Despite this setback, IAG remains committed to growing its business and exploring other opportunities for expansion in the future.

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✨ 2024: A Milestone Year for the #SESAR Deployment Manager CNS Team ✨ As we close out 2024, the team is proud to reflect on a year of remarkable progress. Together, we’ve made strides in modernizing European aviation, delivering added value to stakeholders, and laying the foundation for a resilient and sustainable future. 🔹 2024 Achievements: In response to the overwhelming interest in CNS topics under the CEF2023 Call, the CNS team was established—and the results are tangible: ✅ €60M in co-funding secured for CNS initiatives, with €140M total for projects modernizing infrastructure and advancing CP1 functionalities. ✅ Successful launch of CLEAN ATM 2 and GREEN CNS, aligning innovation with EU sustainability goals. ✅ Strategic support for the CEF2024 Bid Preparation team, helping draft a robust proposal addressing critical aviation challenges: • Strengthening GNSS jamming and spoofing resilience through security-hardening and detection measures. • Safeguarding data-link capacity to ensure seamless communications for airspace users. • Supporting the EU’s U-space ecosystem with foundational drone services, vertiport sandboxes, and integrated airspace operations. We also took steps towards the definition of the European CNS Evolution Plan, as well as co-creating the design and criteria for the European Minimal Operational Network (MON), next to CNS PM colleagues, ensuring that the operational stakeholders are well represented at the heart of efforts to shape the roadmap for CNS advancements through 2026–2050 🔮 Looking Ahead: As we carry the momentum into 2025, the SDM CNS team will: 📌 Coordinate and monitor large-scale CNS infrastructure renewal projects funded by CEF2023 and CEF2024. 📌 Support CNS PM in addressing ATM/CNS challenges, including network-level MON integration with Member States. 📌 Promote and support the development of standards and industrialization efforts on the path towards Integrated CNS By working #AsOne #team with stakeholders, our mission remains clear: to deploy #efficient, #safe, and #sustainable #aviation for Europe. 💡 Delivering Tangible Benefits At the heart of everything we do at SESAR Deployment Manager CNS Team is a commitment to real, measurable impact—whether through cutting-edge technologies, enhanced safety, or advancing sustainability goals. Here’s to an even more impactful 2025, where vision becomes reality and innovation drives progress. #aviation #CNS #MON  #sustainability #FutureOfAviation #SESARdelivers

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🇬🇧 Some personal favorites from an intense week at Farnborough International Airshow, with the most passionate and purposeful aircraft manufacturer on Earth. ATR of course ! Not just ‘very busy’ with ‘good discussions’. More than that, we strive to make meaningful impact on regional connectivity, for the communities we serve. ▫️Thanks to the latest order, Air Tahiti will enhance the service offering, frequency and capacity to the archipelago s communities, and benefit from the latest generation PW127XT engines to further reduce costs and CO2 emissions. ▫️By cooperating together, ATR and Ethiopian Airlines will aim at developing support capabilities on the African continent and thus offer a better, nearer support to ATR operators and transportation services at large. ▫️With the forthcoming launch of a new, and fifth operator in #Japan with JCAS Airways, we continue to support the development of more cost effective, more sustainable regional air connectivity compared to similar size jet aircraft flying in the country. Better suited to the evolution of Japan society. ▫️Celebrating the 40 years anniversary of the PW100 engine family with Pratt & Whitney Canada reminds us all about the strength of the long lasting partnership between the two leading companies in this market. Companies that our customers and communities can count on. ▫️And among many other great stories to tell or showcase, a nice one on static display this week : our X-Space Table from our ATR Highline cabins. Allowing airlines to quickly convert standard double-seats into single premium seating. Quick change, premium experience, better yield management. ▫️Not forgetting, our actual aircraft on display from BRA - Braathens Regional Airlines, our partner for the memorable industry-first flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. And our awesome crew performing on flying display throughout the week. PS : I’m sure many were happy to conduct business meetings with a silent ATR flying in the air, as opposed to a noisy fighter aircraft on afterburner ! More to come in the second half of the year…

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Luxaviation Group to offer SAF at Paris Le Bourget FBO Luxaviation Group announced that it will begin to provide sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) options at its Paris Le Bourget fixed base operator (FBO) facility. The FBO will supply a maximum blend of up to 35% SAF with Jet A1 fuel, certified to meet the highest standards. The SAF provided is derived from used cooking oil, a renewable feedstock which is refined through the Hydrotreated Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) process. “As the industry aligns with global environmental goals and the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change, sustainability stands as a cornerstone of Luxaviation Group, paving the way for a more sustainable future in aviation. We strive to set new standards and inspire others to join us in embracing innovation to enhance corporate social responsibility,” said Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group. #SAFAviation #SustainableAviationFuel #CleanAviation #ReduceCarbonEmissions #NetZeroAviation #AviationSustainability #DecarbonizeAviation #FutureOfAviation #SustainableTravel Read full below. https://lnkd.in/e-kyJfnV

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👨‍✈️ In a recent interview, our CEO Alexandre Feray shared insights on how OpenAirlines is helping shape the future of sustainable aviation! ✈️ With over 66 airlines onboard the #SkyBreatheCommunity, including easyJet and Air France, we’re driving positive environmental impact and aiming to become a top cleantech leader. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the path to net-zero in aviation 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtDz2h4i #Sustainability #EcoFlying #AviationTech #FuelEfficiency #AviationSustainability

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Launched in April 2012 flying Boeing 717s, Spanish-based Volotea now has a fleet of 44 aircraft (25 A320s and 19 A319s according to planespotters.net). This winter six of its top seven airports for seats are in France with Aéroport Nantes Atlantique leading the way followed by Aeroport de Strasbourg, Aéroport de Bordeaux and Aéroport Marseille Provence. The significant increase in capacity versus last year in Bordeaux can be explained by Ryanair's departure from the airport at the end of this summer. Nine of the airline's top 15 airports this winter are in France, with three in Spain and three in Italy. The airline's operations are more seasonal than most airlines. According to AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium schedules data, in August 2024 Volotea had 2,166 weekly departures and in February 2025 there are 832 planned. That's a ratio of 2.60 to 1. For comparison the ratios for other (U)LCCs are: Eurowings 1.74 to 1, Transavia 1.38 to 1, Ryanair 1.32 to 1, easyJet 1.23 to 1, Vueling Airlines 1.23 to 1 and Wizz Air 1.11 to 1. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays among Europe's major (U)LCCs and leisure airlines, with a ratio of 2.48 to 1, comes closest to Volotea. Condor Flugdienst GmbH has a ratio of 2.39 to 1 and SunExpress has a ratio of 2.33 to 1. I should probably have left that for a separate graph some time ... 🙂

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