Source: ALTA The 18th edition of the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum is the culmination of the 2022 cycle of face-to-face conferences for the aviation industry organized by ALTA. More than 400 senior executives will meet in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires, Argentina, will host the 18th edition of the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, the flagship event of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). The event brings together the leaders and decision-makers of the commercial aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 400 senior representatives from airlines, suppliers, civil aviation authorities, industry associations, and allies will gather this year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. From October 16-18, they will discuss topics such [...]

Source: ACI World Flagship ACI World Airport Traffic Report now available to be reserved  Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published its latest assessment analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on airports, showing strong demand for air travel amidst heightened macroeconomic risks. "The recent momentum created by the lifting of many health measures and the relaxation of most travel restrictions in many European countries and in the Americas has renewed industry optimism," said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira. "There is still an uneven recovery—a gap exists among markets, especially where strict travel restrictions are still enforced, COVID-19 vaccine availability and uptake are limited, and geopolitical conflicts are visible. This gap resulted in offsetting the impact [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery. Total traffic in August 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 67.7% compared to August 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for August 2022 was up 26.5% compared to the year-ago period. Total August 2022 domestic traffic was at 85.4% of the August 2019 level. International traffic rose 115.6% versus August 2021 with airlines in Asia delivering the strongest year-over-year growth rates. August 2022 international RPKs reached 67.4% of August 2019 levels. “The Northern Hemisphere peak summer travel season finished on a high note. Considering the prevailing economic uncertainties, travel demand is [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2022 data for global air cargo markets which demonstrated the industry’s resilience amid economic uncertainties. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 8.3% compared to August 2021 (-9.3% for international operations). This was a slight improvement on the year-on-year decline of 9.7% seen in July. Capacity was 6.3% above August 2021 (+6.1% for international operations). This is a significant expansion over the 3.6% year-on-year increase in July. Several factors should be noted in the operating environment: Global goods trade expanded slightly in August and the additional easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China will positively impact cargo markets. While maritime will be the main beneficiary, air cargo will also receive [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer periods of rest between shifts. The new rule increases the rest period to 10 consecutive hours. "Flight attendants, like all essential transportation workers, work hard every day to keep the traveling public safe, and we owe them our full support," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "This new rule will make it easier for flight attendants to do their jobs, which in turn will keep all of us safe in the air." The new rule updates the previous requirement of nine consecutive hours of rest between shifts. It also fulfills the requirements of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which [...]