Source: ICAO On the occasion of International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement: "Recent tragic events in our skies serve as stark reminders that, despite aviation's remarkable safety record, each accident represents not just a statistic, but profound human loss. Every life lost is a story unfinished, a family forever changed. This solemn reality reinforces our responsibility to ensure no family suffers in isolation. For nearly five decades, since the introduction of provisions in Annex 13 in 1976, ICAO has progressively developed comprehensive frameworks for victim assistance. While we have established robust standards, policies, and detailed guidance for States, our recent audits reveal that only 5% of Member [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Ricondo as a new World Business Partner. This partnership strengthens Ricondo's commitment to the development of aviation in the region through strategic consulting services and specialized advisory for airports. With a solid track record in the industry, Ricondo is recognized for its comprehensive and objective approach to airport consulting. Its team of experts provides solutions in planning, operations, finance, and sustainability, supporting airports in optimizing management and growth. As an independent, employee-owned firm, Ricondo stands out for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector. "We are excited to welcome Ricondo to our network of business partners," said Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC. "Their [...]

Source: ALTA Ca’arbom is a Brazilian climatech company dedicated to offering innovative solutions to mitigate the global challenges of climate change, especially in the aviation sector Ca’a means "forests" in the indigenous Tupi language. This word is the reference for Ca’arbom, a Brazilian climatech company dedicated to offering innovative solutions to mitigate the global challenges of climate change, especially in the aviation sector. Its name also alludes to "good air" and "carbon," key elements of the ClimateTech’s mission. Ca’arbom now joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member. Currently, Ca’arbom and its partner BrCarbon are working on an ambitious project called Brazilian Amazon. “It is the world's largest carbon credit generation project. Covering 30,000 [...]