Source: ALTA The projects to be developed through this MoU are expected to make the aviation industry one of the lowest-emission industries by 2050 The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Hidrógeno Colombia Association are pleased to announce the signing of a Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to encourage the development of studies on the promotion of sustainable technologies in air transport. The MoU was signed by ALTA's Executive Director & CEO, José Ricardo Botelho, and the Executive Director of Hidrógeno Colombia, Monica Gasca Rojas. Aware of the strong commitment of its over 150 members, ALTA's mission is to support the entire commercial aviation ecosystem to achieve the decarbonization of aviation operations. Meanwhile, Hidrógeno [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Carrasco International Airport, located in Montevideo, Uruguay, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first airport in Latin America and the Caribbean to obtain Level 1 accreditation in the ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation program. The ACI (Airports Council International) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Program is a globally recognized initiative to promote and recognize excellence in accessibility services at airports worldwide. Carrasco International Airport's achievement of Level 1 accreditation underscores its commitment to ensuring that all its passengers, including those with reduced mobility, have equal access to a smooth, safe, and comfortable airport experience. To achieve Level 1 of the program, Carrasco International Airport achieved adherence to stringent accessibility standards and best practices in various facets of its operations, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be adding further airlines and airline groups as data contributors to its CO2 Connect emissions calculator, hence improving the quality and accuracy of the tool. Respective agreements were signed with Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, LATAM Airlines Group, Luxair and Nile Air during the first World Sustainability Symposium held on 3-4 October 2023 in Madrid, Spain. “Accessing the most accurate operational data is key to achieving global consistency and alignment in CO2 emissions calculations. Expanding this data pool is essential in providing greater transparency and coherence to passengers and stakeholders alike. This allows for more informed CO2 compensation choices while supporting ESG reporting. In continuously expanding our data sources, we will further [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) inaugural World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) opened in Madrid with a focus on actions needed to achieve the aviation industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. “Air travel demand shows that we all want a world where we can fly and do so while reducing our carbon footprint. Sustainability is the industry’s greatest challenge, and we are not shying away from our responsibilities. Our commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 is firm. The WSS will allow participants to focus on the same mission, with ambition and urgency, to build momentum to reach our goal. We are here to share learnings, keep abreast of the pace of change, and adjust [...]

Source: TSA Passengers traveling with a firearm must properly pack it in checked baggage and declare it to the airline Majority of firearms are detected in carry-on bags  During the first three quarters of 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,072 firearms at airport security checkpoints, and at the current rate, the agency will surpass last year's record 6,542 firearms prevented from getting onboard aircraft. In the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 1,820 firearms at checkpoints. The total represents an average 19.8 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints of which more than 94% were loaded. "Passengers may travel with a firearm, but it must be in their checked baggage," said TSA Administrator David [...]