Source: EUROCONTROL The 41 EUROCONTROL Member States have entrusted the Organisation with a new task – the creation of voluntary solidarity funds in support of Member States in air traffic crisis situations due to reasons beyond their control. The Member States also asked the Agency to establish and manage two specific funds, one in the form of a donation to Ukraine and Moldova of 46.5M€ and one in the form of a loan of 46.1M€ to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The funds will be used to cover staff and training costs as well as any other costs needed to ensure operational readiness and continuity when air traffic recovers. Eamonn Brennan, Director General of EUROCONTROL said “We are all aware of [...]

Source: ALTA The study presents key factors that determine the competitiveness of different countries in the region and analyzes areas of opportunity for each destination to promote the development of air transport The findings of this document show Mexico, Brazil, and Panama as the most competitive countries The number of passengers carried by air fell by more than 90% between March and April 2020 in the region. Few sectors of the economy were as severely affected by the pandemic. As the world begins to reshape, it is necessary to have the tools to cement that path. For this, Amadeus and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) present the Latin America and the Caribbean Air Transport Competitiveness Index [...]

Source: FAA As winter approaches, 85 airports in 28 states will be better prepared to keep airport operations running safely and smoothly. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $76.2 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for snowplows, de-icing equipment, and new or upgraded buildings to store this equipment. "We can't let winter weather stop aircraft from safely landing and taking off. This funding will help keep airports operating this winter and get passengers and cargo to their work, families and vacations safely," said Associate Administrator for Airports Shannetta Griffin, P.E. Approximately $46.2 million will be used to purchase snow removal equipment, such as: $3,667,964 to Rickenbacker International in Columbus, Ohio $3,152,552 to Ted Stevens International Airport in [...]

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched a virtual tour of its physical Mission Hall, a collection of historical archives and artifacts, located at its new headquarters in Springfield, Va. TSA's Mission Hall documents the establishment, evolution, technology and timeline of events critical to the history of TSA. This tour provides a virtual experience of TSA's first permanent exhibition: Remembering the Past, Informing the Future. The archives and artifacts are solemn reminders of TSA's innovation against evolving threats, and why TSA continues to honor its mission of securing our nation's transportation systems. The exhibit is unique in federal government as it captures the lifecycle and milestones of the agency over the last 21 years. "It is an honor to open this virtual exhibit of TSA's Mission [...]