Source: ICAO The first ICAO Aviation Climate Week has concluded with progress across multiple environmental initiatives, bringing together over 500 delegates to accelerate global aviation's path to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Key advances in sustainable aviation fuels, the clean energy transition, and implementation support have strengthened international momentum ahead of important environment discussions at the ICAO Assembly this September. Delegates discussed the significant progress that has been achieved on implementing existing environmental frameworks, particularly focusing on the Global Framework for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other Aviation Cleaner Energies. The three-day event,  held from 2 to 4 June at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, convened high-level government officials, industry leaders, academia, and civil society experts [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites its members to its webinar, organized in conjunction with Strinso, entitled "Airport Operational and Physical Security in the Age of Drones: Emerging Threats and Solutions for Airports." In a world where drones represent both innovation and a threat, the operational and physical security of airports is at stake. This ACI-LAC webinar, in collaboration with Strinso, brings together international experts to analyze current threats and present effective solutions for drone defense and perimeter protection. From the experiences of the FAA in the U.S. to advanced European technologies, we will explore strategies to protect airports against unauthorized incursions and drone-related air safety threats. Speakers Brandon Youngblood – Co-founder and CEO, Drone Security Services (DSS) Slaiby Stephan – Global [...]

Source: US DOT An Industry Days event will be hosted from today and for three days at USDOT HQ to encourage the best and brightest to apply U.S. Department of Transportation  announced that the Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a company to lead the building of a brand new, state of-the-art air traffic control system. To encourage companies to participate and discuss the plan, the DOT and FAA will host Industry Days June 10-12. The agency issued a Request for Information for an integrator to play a key role in executing President Trump and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s vision for building the air traffic system of the future. “We have an antiquated air traffic control system that is [...]