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TAP Air Portugal scores better than 92% of peers in Sustainability Risk Assessment

Source: TAP The Portuguese airline received an ESG Risk Rating of 24.4 by Morningstar Sustainalytics. TAP Air Portugal received an ESG Risk Rating of 24.4 and was assessed by Morningstar Sustainalytics to be at medium risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. In this assessment, TAP Air Portugal scored better than 92% of the airlines in this index on a global scale, coming in 2nd place out of the 14 European airlines evaluated, and in 6th place out of a total of 71 global airlines evaluated. The ESG Risk Rating is the result of a combination of the company’s ESG Risk Exposure and ESG Risk Management ratings. TAP Air Portugal overall risk exposure is medium and is similar [...]

2024-01-23T11:58:05+02:00January 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld unveils its first-ever dedicated lounge experience in Seoul

Source: oneworld Breaking new ground in premium benefits and luxury air travel, the oneworld® alliance unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge in Seoul. The new oneworld lounge opens as the world's leading airline alliance prepares to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary later this year. For the launch of its first branded lounge, oneworld collaborated with global aviation ground services provider Swissport and the team behind its award-winning ASPIRE Airport Lounges. Situated in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, the spacious new oneworld lounge stretches across 555 square metres and features stylish seating in a contemporary new setting for up to 148 customers. The bright new lounge is no more than a 10-minute walk from the furthest oneworld [...]

2024-01-23T11:42:10+02:00January 23rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approves ATR’s decarbonisation targets

Source: ATR World’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today announced it has received the approval of its near-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This independent assessment is a key achievement for ATR, who went through a robust evaluation of its entire set of emissions in order to define science-based reduction targets. ATR is committed to achieving by 2030 a 50.4% reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to operational processes and energy consumption (Scope 1 and Scope 2), in line with the 1.5°C trajectory outlined in the Paris Agreements. Within the same timeframe, the manufacturer is committed to reducing by 30% the absolute GHG emissions generated by its in-service aircraft fleet (Scope 3 [...]

2024-01-22T21:45:24+02:00January 22nd, 2024|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Ready for the Kickoff: What GA Pilots Need to Know about Super Bowl LVIII

Source: FAA General aviation pilots flying near Las Vegas from Feb. 7-12, 2024, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVIII. The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) later in January about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure route requirements. Information about Las Vegas-area airports and airspace is available on the FAA's Super Bowl webpage, which will be regularly updated as additional information becomes available. Special air traffic procedures to minimize delays and ensure safety will be in effect for the following airports:  Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) Henderson Executive Airport [...]

2024-01-23T10:53:12+02:00January 22nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

RESQTEC Joins ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner

  Source: ACI-LAC RESQTEC, a global leader in pioneering aircraft recovery equipment, training, and services, becomes a new World Business Partner to Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC). Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, "We warmly welcome RESQTEC as a valued World Business Partner within ACI-LAC. Their commitment to innovation and education aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance safety standards and operational excellence in aviation." Dennis Beck, Global Sales Director of RESQTEC, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We are excited to join ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner. The opportunity to contribute to aircraft recovery preparedness in the dynamic Latin America and Caribbean region is both exciting and rewarding. I believe [...]

2024-01-23T10:51:52+02:00January 18th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA and ALTA strengthen cooperation

Source: ALTA This is the announcement the signature of an Memorandum of Understanding aimed at consolidating cooperation between the two organizations. The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announce the signature of an Memorandum of Understanding aimed at consolidating cooperation between the two organizations. Key points of the MoU signed between TIACA and ALTA will allow the two organizations to work together: to facilitate understanding on the contribution of aviation to economic and social development within the Latin American and Caribbean region; to work collaboratively to enhance an increasingly safe air transport system across the region; to work towards educating and developing projects with governments and entities to achieve an efficient [...]

2024-01-23T10:49:05+02:00January 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI and China to strengthen cooperation of Chinese airports

Source: ACI World Guangzhou Airport announced as the host of the 2025 ACI World Customer Experience Summit & Exhibition ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira and CCAA Chairman Mam Wang Ruiping sign MoU on strengthened collaboration. Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), and the China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the cooperation of Chinese airports. ACI World's Director General, Luis Felipe de Oliveira, has wrapped up a five-day tour around China from 9–15 January, which included meetings with top level representatives from CCAA, Beijing Capital International Airport, Daxing International Airport, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, as well as Government representatives including Civil Aviation [...]

2024-01-23T11:04:16+02:00January 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC announces new members of its Board of Directors

Source: ACI-LAC The Dominican Republic's Mónika Infante, CEO of AERODOM, assumes the presidency of the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) for the period 2024 - 2025. She is the first woman to lead the association since it was founded in 1991. Infante will be joined on the Executive Committee by Ezequiel Barrenecha, president of TAGSA and former president of ACI-LAC; Juan José Salmón, CEO of Lima Airport Partners; Evans Avendaño, CEO of Airports Peru; Raúl Revuelta, CEO of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico; and Jorge Rosillo, CEO of ECOGAL. The new Board of Directors was elected by ACI-LAC's member airports during the last Annual General Meeting, held on November 6, 2023. [...]

2024-01-15T19:44:18+02:00January 15th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aena airports in Spain close 2023 with more than 283 million passengers

Source: Aena This is 16.2% higher than in 2022 and 2.9% better than in 2019 In the words of the Chairman and CEO of Aena, Maurici Lucena, “these record figures in air transport are fundamental for the economic and social development of Spain. We should all congratulate ourselves for these results. Airlines which, like Aena, suffered the harsh consequences of the pandemic, are now transporting more passengers than ever”. In December, more than 20.1 million passengers were carried, 12.8% more than in the same month of 2022 and 10.6% more than in 2019 In 2023, there were 2,403,918 aircraft movements and 1,079,676 tonnes of cargo were transported across the network The airports of the Aena network in Spain have closed [...]

2024-01-15T12:49:49+02:00January 15th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Source: Airbus Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900, and is doing so with great success. Delta now welcomes the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the airline and its customers. We are proud that our aircraft serve the entirety of Delta’s impressive global network as this stellar airline takes fleet efficiency to the [...]

2024-01-15T09:58:05+02:00January 15th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|