Source: EASA Following the global logistic disruption caused by COVID-19, some Third Country Operator (TCO) authorisation holders were granted exemptions, issued by their competent authorities, that allow for the transportation of cargo in the passenger cabin of large aeroplanes. Based on the issued exemptions and a review of the related documentation, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) did not object to this kind of operation to support the transportation of medical supplies and other important goods into, within, or out of EU territories as efficiently as possible. After reviewing the operational context for transport of cargo in passenger cabins, EASA concluded that the logistical challenges that arose in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, no longer exist to the [...]

Source: US Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ May Fuel Cost and Consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.41 billion gallons of fuel, (4.4%) more fuel than in April 2022 (1.35B gallons) and (10.8%) less than in pre-pandemic May 2019. The cost per gallon of fuel in May 2022 ($3.90) was up 32 cents (8.9%) from April 2022 ($3.58) and up $1.79 (84.8%) from May 2019. Total May 2022 fuel expenditure ($5.51B) was up (14.3%) from April 2022 ($4.82B) and up (64.5%) from pre-pandemic May 2019. At $3.90, the cost per gallon of fuel in May was the highest since April 2022 $3.58. Also, in May 2022, the [...]

Source: A4A Airlines for America (A4A), the association representing the leading U.S. passenger and cargo carriers, congratulates Phil Washington on his nomination by the White House to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “If he is confirmed as FAA Administrator, A4A and our member airlines will look forward to working closely with Phil Washington and will continue to collaborate with the agency to ensure that commercial aviation remains the safest mode of transportation in the world especially as we emerge from the pandemic,” said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. Prior to his current role as CEO of Denver International Airport, Washington served as the head of President Biden’s transportation transition team. Washington would bring over [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), along with member airlines, the Association of Brazilian Airlines (ABEAR) and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), yesterday held various meetings with parliamentary authorities in Brazil. The aim of the face-to-face session was to ensure continued close collaboration between industry and Government, paving the way for the country’s air transport sector to remain competitive as it emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. The government of Brazil was supportive of the industry during the COVID-19 crisis, allowing airlines to largely maintain both domestic and international connectivity. By contrast, in other parts of the world, airlines were forced to scale back their operations and are now struggling to bring back capacity at [...]

Source: FAA Projects will increase airport capacity, energy efficiency and accessibility Funding going to communities small, medium and large across country The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals of all sizes. The grants expand capacity at our nation's airport terminals, increase energy efficiency, promote competition and provide greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Two grants will also be awarded to build new air traffic control towers. "Americans deserve modern airports that meet the needs of their families and growing passenger demand. Funded through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, today's grants will improve airport terminals while also creating [...]

Source: ACI-NA Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke today issued the below statement endorsing President Biden's nomination of Phillip A. Washington, CEO of the Denver International Airport (DEN), as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "No one better understands the needs and challenges of the federal aviation system than the leaders of our nation's airports. As CEO of Denver International Airport, Phil has had to work as a real innovator and problem-solver during one of the most difficult times our industry has faced, and his knowledge and experience are exactly what we need in an FAA Administrator. This will be particularly important as we continue efforts to implement the bipartisan infrastructure bill [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high year-on-year growth rates, even if the size of these markets is still significantly smaller than they were in 2019. Total traffic in May 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 83.1% compared to May 2021, largely driven by the strong recovery in international traffic. Global traffic is now at 68.7% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed to a performance improvement in May. Note: We returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8.3% below May 2021 levels (-8.1% for international operations). This was an improvement on the year-on-year decline of 9.1% seen in April. Capacity was 2.7% above May 2021 (+5.7% for international operations). This more than offset the 0.7% year-on-year drop in April. Capacity expanded in all regions with Asia-Pacific experiencing the largest growth. Air cargo [...]

Source: CANSO Some 84 exhibitors from this year’s World ATM Congress in Madrid have already signalled their intent to be a part of Airspace World, CANSO’s new global Air Traffic Management event, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 8 to 10 March 2023. Around 10 more are expected to send in their letters of intent imminently too, bringing the bringing the total of exhibitors planning to come to Geneva to around 50 per cent of those who exhibited in Madrid, within just a week of registration being open. “The numbers of exhibitors demonstrating their interest in Airspace World in the first week they could register has massively exceeded the ambitious target we set ourselves,” said Simon Hocquard, Director General, CANSO. “I [...]