Source: US DOT Flight Cancellations Drop From 3.1% in June to 1.8% in July The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of July for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was a 16.5% increase in air travel service complaints from June to July, and complaints are more than 260% above pre-pandemic levels. The previous report from June showed a 34.9% increase from May to June, and complaints were nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces the pioneering launch customers for the air cargo industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification program. Following the announcement of the launch of the BlueSky Program at the March Executive Summit, a successful pilot program was run with airline and ground handling companies. The TIACA BlueSky program, open to the entire industry, not just TIACA members, is now ready to launch live operations with the first wave of participants representing organizations from the airline, airport, freight forwarder, ground handler and GSSA sectors. The TIACA BlueSky launch participants: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Astral Aviation Brussels Airport CHI (Cargo Handling International) Edmonton International Airport Etihad Cargo Flexport HACTL (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) Strike Aviation [...]

Source: ICAO Hundreds of Ministers and other high-level officials from 193 countries, including local government dignitaries, will be hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at its 41st triennial Assembly taking place as a hybrid event from 27 September to 7 October 2022. Given that the negotiations will be of critical importance to governments’ abilities to charter a sustainable and resilient recovery of the global aviation sector from the effects of the pandemic, the 2022 ICAO Assembly has attracted a tremendous amount of interest from aviation regulators, operators, and non-governmental organizations. It will be preceded by the ICAO Innovation Fair, where world leading manufacturers and operators will be showcasing tomorrow’s aviation technologies. The Innovation Fair runs from 24 to 26 September. The Fair [...]