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ALPA asks Congress to reject the nomination of Jeffrey Anderson as the new United States’ Permanent Representative to ICAO

Source: ALPA The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement after Jeffrey Anderson was nominated to serve as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): “The United States is the world’s leader in aviation safety, and the ICAO Ambassador is critical to America maintaining its global leadership role. Unfortunately, the Administration’s nominee is unqualified to fulfill this mission. “Unlike the last Senate confirmed ICAO Ambassador, Capt. Sully Sullenberger, Mr. Anderson fails the basic experience and qualifications test and could set back America’s aviation leadership for years to come. In fact, it appears that Mr. Anderson’s only real qualification for the post is his support of a position—raising the mandatory pilot retirement age—that would leave the United [...]

2025-07-18T21:45:35+03:00July 18th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Dimark as Newest World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Dimark S.A. as the newest member of its World Business Partner (WBP) program, reinforcing our commitment to driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across the airport ecosystem. Headquartered in Poland, Dimark is a global leader in advanced baggage handling systems (BHS) with more than 25 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions in over 50 airports worldwide. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dimark to the ACI-LAC family. Their deep expertise in airport automation and commitment to operational excellence will undoubtedly contribute to the transformation and modernization of airport infrastructure across our region." As a newly joined [...]

2025-07-17T07:59:57+03:00July 17th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Star Alliance – World’s Best Airline Alliance at 2025 Skytrax Awards

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge also honoured as the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge for the second year running 14 Star Alliance member airlines claim a total of 62 top awards Star Alliance was once again voted the World's Best Airline Alliance for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, taking its total tally of the title to 13 times out of 18 when the category was first introduced in 2005. The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge also retained its title as the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge – marking a second consecutive win since its inauguration in October 2023. Marking the milestone, Star Alliance Chief Executive [...]

2025-07-15T23:15:00+03:00July 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

World’s Busiest Airports Revealed in Final Global Rankings

Source: ACI World New rankings derived from 2,800+ airports worldwide across passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement categories – representing largest dataset ever Airports Council International (ACI) World has released the 2025 Edition of its World Airport Traffic Dataset, the industry's most comprehensive and authoritative resource for global airport rankings. The new data confirms the world's busiest airports in 2024 across three major categories: passenger traffic, air cargo volumes, and aircraft movements. Built from over 2,800 airports across 185+ countries and territories, the dataset provides a comprehensive snapshot of global air transport demand and activity over the past year. Passenger Traffic Highlights Global passenger traffic hit a new high in 2024, surpassing 9.4 billion travellers — up 8.4% from 2023 and [...]

2025-07-15T02:14:47+03:00July 14th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

DHS Will End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy

Source: TSA Passengers can now keep their shoes on at TSA security checkpoints Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy which will allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while passing through security screening at TSA checkpoints. The new policy will increase hospitality for travelers and streamline the TSA security checkpoint process, leading to lower wait times. "Ending the 'Shoes-Off' policy is the latest effort DHS is implementing to modernize and enhance traveler experience across our nation's airports," said Secretary Noem. "We expect this change will drastically decrease passenger wait times at our TSA checkpoints, leading to a more pleasant and efficient passenger experience. As always, security remains our top priority. Thanks to our cutting-edge technological advancements and multi-layered security [...]

2025-07-15T02:08:25+03:00July 14th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO leads progress among Asia-Pacific States on major air transport modernization plan

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)_ has secured commitment among its Member States on modernizing air travel across Asia-Pacific, setting in motion plans for faster border crossings and improved digital services. The agreements, reached at ICAO's Facilitation Regional Forum in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, advance the implementation of digital travel credentials and enhanced border management systems that will particularly benefit developing nations and island States in this region. The two-day event, concluding yesterday, succeeded in identifying new opportunities for collaboration between governments and industry and identified key digital infrastructure and capabilities that can address many of the challenges and opportunities in the region. "With Asia-Pacific air traffic expected to lead global growth toward 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, we must [...]

2025-07-11T15:10:16+03:00July 11th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Hosts Its First “Airport Day” in Mexico City: A Key Meeting Point for the Future of Regional Airports

Source: ACI-LAC Coordinated efforts to ensure regional airports serve as a catalyst for economic growth across the region. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held today the first edition of ACI Airport Day Mexico, an unprecedented event that brought together in the nation’s capital leaders from the airport sector, aviation authorities, regional operators, and international experts. Organized in collaboration with Mexico’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) and Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), the event focused on the transformation and strengthening of Mexico’s regional airports, as well as their impact on connectivity, tourism, and the economic development of communities. During the opening ceremony, Carlos Manuel Merino Campos, Director General of ASA, welcomed attendees and [...]

2025-07-11T14:59:46+03:00July 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Lima to Host Two Major Latin American Aviation Events in 2025

Source: ALTA Jorge Chávez Airport’s New Terminal Positions Peru as a Strategic Hub in Latin America The city of Lima has been chosen to host two of the most important aviation events in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025: ALTA Aviation Law Americas, to be held from September 17 to 19, and the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, from October 19 to 21. Both events – organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) – will bring together senior airline executives, government authorities, manufacturers, airport operators, legal experts, and other key players in the aviation industry. The agenda for ALTA Aviation Law Americas 2025 will address crucial topics shaping the legal and regulatory landscape of [...]

2025-07-03T09:51:57+03:00July 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Announcing New TSA PreCheck® “Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease” Benefits for the Military and Uniformed Service Community

Source: TSA Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses and expedited lanes for service members In recognition of Independence Day and the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce a multi-faceted initiative to enhance the travel experience for members of the U.S. military community. Starting this summer, TSA and its TSA PreCheck® enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for TSA PreCheck. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in military service to the United States—spouses, parents, children and siblings who carry forward the legacy of their fallen heroes. This gesture represents TSA's profound respect for their sacrifice and aims [...]

2025-07-03T09:45:46+03:00July 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Arthur D. Little Expands World Business Partner Membership to ACI-LAC

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to welcome Arthur D. Little (ADL) as an Affiliated World Business Partner (WBP), now expanding its membership to include ACI Latin America & Caribbean, alongside its existing affiliations with ACI North America and ACI Europe. As the world’s first management consulting firm, Arthur D. Little has been bridging people, technology, and business strategy for over 135 years. With 51 offices in 39 countries, ADL brings global insight and local expertise. In the Americas, the firm operates in Boston, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Houston, Mexico City, New York City, and San Francisco. Jim Miller, Lead Partner for ADL’s Travel, Transportation & Hospitality practice in the Americas, brings extensive experience in the aviation industry, having advised on over [...]

2025-07-02T08:17:07+03:00July 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|