Source: ALTA In September 2022, 28.6 million passengers were carried in the region, 1.2% more than in the same month of 2019 In September 2022, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region reached for the first time the same number of passengers carried in 2019 and even exceeded it by 1.2%, making it the first region in the world to achieve this milestone. Specifically, 28.6 million passengers were carried in LAC in September. North America, as the second fastest recovering region, reached 96% vs. September 2019, Africa and the Middle East 93% and Southeast Asia 75% of its 2019 levels. In terms of RPK (revenue passenger kilometer), the region also continues to lead the recovery, however, it did not reach [...]

Source: IAWA  The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, is holding their 34th annual conference this week, November 9 – 11, 2022 at the Epic Sana Lisbon hotel in Portugal. This year’s conference theme is A Way Forward - Aviation Through a Sustainability Lens. It will explore what is coming in the world of aviation and sustainability, and how IAWA members can help champion A Way Forward. The Conference sessions include panels with leading industry experts discussing topics such as Aerospace Sustainable Growth, Geopolitical and Government Policy Impacts on Aviation, Exploring the New Aviation Frontier of Urban Air Mobility, and the State of the [...]

Source: ACI World New ASQ 2022 Global Traveller Survey provides key insights into the evolution of traveller sentiment and behaviour Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the annual ASQ Global Traveller Survey revealing the highest intention to travel by passengers since the beginning of the pandemic. For the third year, ACI World's Airport Service Quality's (ASQ) expertise in market research has been leveraged for the ASQ 2022 Global Traveller Survey to engage the views of travellers who used to travel at least annually before the pandemic, and that have either travelled again during the crisis or are planning to travel again in the future. Completion of the report was supported by InterVISTAS/NACO as Platinum Advisory Partners; KONE, Plaza Premium Group [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for September 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Total traffic in September 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 57.0% compared to September 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.8% of September 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for September 2022 was up 6.9% compared to the year-ago period. Total September 2022 domestic traffic was at 81% of the September 2019 level. International traffic climbed 122.2% versus September 2021. September 2022 international RPKs reached 69.9% of September 2019 levels. All markets reported strong growth, led by Asia-Pacific. “Even with economic and geopolitical uncertainties, the demand for air transport continues to recover ground. The outlier is still [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 10.6% compared to September 2021 (-10.6% also for international operations), but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%). Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021 (+5.0% for international operations) but still 7.4% below September 2019 levels (-8.1% for international operations). Several factors in the operating environment should be noted: Following contractions across major economies, the global Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for new export orders also contracted (for a third month in a row) to its lowest level in two years. Latest global goods trade figures showed a 5.2% expansion [...]

Source: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) The TSA PreCheck® current enrollment provider, IDEMIA, has reduced the enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70. If approved, enrollees get a five-year membership with the program. TSA PreCheck is a Trusted Traveler Program offering expedited security screening at the airport, connecting low-risk travelers with security tailored to their TSA PreCheck status and a better air travel experience. To apply for TSA PreCheck, individuals provide biometric and biographic information that Transportation Security Administration uses to conduct a security threat assessment. "For individuals and families with plans to fly this holiday season, now is the time to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck offers significant [...]

Source: National Air and Space Museum  Gift Supports Newly Reopened “Destination Moon” Gallery The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has received $1 million from the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation in support of the new “Destination Moon” exhibition. The gift will contribute to the safe preservation and display of the F-1 rocket engine. The redesign of the exhibition is part of the museum’s ongoing transformation of all its galleries in the flagship building in Washington, D.C.; “Destination Moon” reopened Oct. 14. “The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s generous contribution is critical to successfully completing and opening ‘Destination Moon,’” said Michael Neufeld, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum. “In its new configuration and display, the F-1 engine is sure to be [...]

Source: ICAO Further to the Resolution of the ICAO Assembly and the determination of the ICAO Council concerning the incident involving Ryanair Flight FR4978 in Belarus airspace on 23 May 2021, UN Security Council members Albania, France, United Kingdom, and United States called for a briefing of the Security Council on “the forced landing of the Ryanair flight by Belarus.” ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano delivered this briefing in the Security Council chamber on 31 October 2022, within the framework of its meeting on “Threats to International Peace and Security.” In his remarks, the ICAO Council President highlighted that following the forced landing, the ICAO Council had requested the ICAO Secretariat to prepare a report that would present the available facts and [...]