Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome Equair, an airline based in Quito, as a new member. In its first year, Equair flew over 4,700 mainland and island flights, achieved a 95% passenger satisfaction rate and a 98% on-time percentage on flights to major cities in Ecuador, including Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra and San Cristobal, the latter two located in the Galapagos Islands. "Equair and ALTA members share a common goal of working in an environmentally sustainable manner. Under its commitment to being carbon neutral, it has applied policies such as 100% recovery of carbon emissions since the beginning of its operations, it also highlights its responsible use of water, non-polluting materials, and [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The ACI AIRPORT DAY PURA VIDA will bring together in Costa Rica, the main executives of the airport market and specialists to discuss the main benefits of the introduction of new technologies to streamline airport processes For the first time in Costa Rica, the Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America and the Caribbean brings together the main executives of the Costa Rican airport industry, civil aviation authorities and international experts to discuss the benefits of introducing new technologies to streamline airport processes and improve the passenger experience. Costa Rican airports seek to promote the incorporation of new technologies to streamline their processes, learning about the experiences of the world's leading airports. Likewise, this event seeks to highlight the [...]

Source: ACI ACI World and CANSO sign a Memorandum of Understanding Airports Council International (ACI) World and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) have today announced the development of the Airport System Capacity Enhancement (ASCE) program aimed at removing the barriers to unlocking airport capacity and supporting the sustainable growth of air travel demand. The ASCE program is one of the core areas of cooperation to come from a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today at Airspace World by the Director Generals of ACI World and CANSO, representing airport operators and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) respectively. The MoU will see closer levels of collaboration between both organizations to promote the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of civil aviation. Challenges of air [...]

Source: IAWA The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) today. IWD honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s IWD theme - “Embrace Equity” - marks a call to action to embrace diversity and inclusion by aiming to create a global discussion on why “equal opportunities are no longer enough.” By focusing on equitable opportunities instead, we recognize each person’s unique circumstances in relation to creating equal outcomes. IAWA Board Members Karen Blanks Ellis and Sheila Remes share their thoughts on embracing equity below. Karen Blanks Ellis, Managing Director, Strategic Environmental Management & [...]