Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Facilitation Conference concluded last week in Doha, Qatar, with the adoption of the Doha Declaration on Facilitation of International Air Transport, establishing a framework to transform global air travel as the industry prepares for unprecedented growth. The four-day Conference, hosted by the Government of Qatar, gathered more than 2,000 delegates from 138 States and 17 International Organizations, under the theme "Collaboration, Efficiency, and Inclusivity." "Today marks a pivotal moment in aviation history," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano. "The Doha Declaration establishes a framework for addressing emerging challenges while setting a clear strategic direction for facilitation in civil aviation. This represents our strategy toward a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable aviation system [...]

Source: UAE GCAA The GCAA is the first civil aviation authority globally to develop regulatory standards for hybrid infrastructure—a pioneering framework designed to support the safe, interoperable, and efficient operation of both helicopters and eVTOLs  The hybrid Heliport will serve as a key launch point for the Abu Dhabi Air Taxi service, planned for rollout by 2026, connecting key locations across the city with quiet and efficient air mobility solutions.  In a significant move for the global aviation industry, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Design Acceptance for the country’s first hybrid Heliport at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, as part of the visionary Abu Dhabi Air Taxi project. Developed in strategic collaboration [...]

Source: ACI-LAC In an effort to strengthen air connectivity, enhance competitiveness, and foster economic development in the region, Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has published a study on the current state of air transport liberalization in Latin America and the Caribbean. This analysis, conducted by NACO – Netherlands Airport Consultants, examines key challenges and seeks to promote a regional strategy aimed at improving air connectivity, economic growth, and the competitiveness of the region’s airports. Context and Relevance of the Study Air transport is a cornerstone of both global and regional economies, connecting communities, driving tourism, and enabling trade. However, airports and airlines in the region face multiple barriers that limit their ability to attract new [...]

Source: ICAO Representatives from some 80 States cooperated towards more efficient air cargo operations, digital integration, and emissions reduction at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) inaugural Global Air Cargo Summit, which concluded last week in Türkiye. The three-day event, held in Antalya, brought together over 600 participants. It was hosted by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation, with MNG Airlines as the key sponsor. The Summit provided a unique forum for collaborative discussions amongst stakeholders from across the air cargo value chain, including regulators, airlines, airports, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and international organizations. "Today, air cargo remains the top choice for the transport of high-value goods. While only half a percent of international trade moves by air in [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is marking 10 years of its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) program, which continues to improve the air cargo supply chain’s performance on quality, safety, and compliance. Launched in 2014 with CEIV Pharma to support the handling of specialized cargo, CEIV provides industry-wide certification programs covering pharmaceuticals (CEIV Pharma), live animals (CEIV Live Animals), perishables (CEIV Fresh), and dangerous goods (CEIV Lithium Batteries). These programs are built on the foundation of global standards and independent validation, enabling greater transparency and operational consistency. Over the decade CEIV has: Established a global footprint of 699 companies, including 85 airlines and covering 250,000 trade lanes. Created 25 airport communities of airlines, ground handlers, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Brazil’s adoption of the electronic air waybill (eAWB) as a milestone in the cargo sector’s modernization, driving greater operational efficiency and cost reduction. Brazil is the first country in the Americas to waive the requirement for a physical air waybill, giving a major boost to digitalization efforts. "The eAWB is a key enabler of much-needed modernization of air cargo processes. As the first adopter of eAWB in the Americas, Brazil is enhancing its competitiveness as a major air cargo player. The success of our work with airlines and the Brazilian authorities is an example for others in the region, and around the world, to follow,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head [...]