Source: FAA  High-powered laser pointers can incapacitate pilots flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. To combat the threat, Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen requested laser manufacturers add a warning label to their packaging to make consumers aware of the safety risks and federal laws when using lasers. "Lasers may seem like just a toy, office tool, or game for most, but they can incapacitate pilots putting thousands of passengers at risk every year. People need to be aware pointing a laser at an airplane is a federal crime," said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. Pilots reported 9,500 laser strikes to the FAA in 2022. Two hundred and seventy-eight pilots have reported an injury from a laser strike to the FAA since [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Vanderlande, a leading company in logistics-process automation, joins ACI-LAC's group of World Business Partners (WBP). They currently have experience in the warehousing, airport, and parcel sectors. Vanderlande's broad portfolio of integrated solutions (innovative systems, intelligent software, and lifecycle support) results in fast, reliable, and efficient automation. Vanderlande provides future-proof airport solutions, such as baggage handling systems and passenger-related solutions, with which they can move more than 4 billion bags per year worldwide. These systems are currently active in more than 600 airports, including 12 of the top 20 airports in the world. "Vanderlande's strategy in Latam and the Caribbean is one of profitable growth based on our airport business. With a solid base of maintenance contracts at Tocumen (Panama), [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Providing safe, reliable and dignified transport for passengers with disabilities is a priority for airlines that was reinforced by a unanimously approved Resolution at the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in 2019. The safe and efficient transport of mobility aids was identified as a key area for improvement by airlines, working with industry stakeholders and disability groups. “Airlines are committed to ensuring passengers with disabilities can travel with dignity, confidence and comfort. Working with representatives from the disability community, we established that new protocols to improve the transport [...]