Source: ACI-LAC MOBIO Architecture, a planning, architecture, and interior design firm that offers comprehensive aviation planning, design, and professional consulting services, recently became one of ACI-LAC's World Business Partners MOBIO Architecture, a planning, architecture, and interior design firm that offers comprehensive aviation planning, design, and professional consulting services, recently became one of ACI-LAC's World Business Partners, consolidating its interest in contributing to the growth of the airport industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, and strengthening its presence in the region. Abdel F. Martel, president of MOBIO Architecture Inc. expressed his great satisfaction in becoming one of ACI-LAC's commercial partners. "For many years, we have witnessed the continued support and tireless efforts of ACI-LAC in support of the prosperity of [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Pegasus Airlines Vice-Chairperson of the Board (Managing Director) Mehmet Tevfik Nane has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term, effective from the conclusion of the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Doha, Qatar on 21 June. Nane is the 80th chair of the IATA BoG. He has served on the BoG since 2019. He succeeds JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes, who will continue to serve on the BoG. "I'm honored to take on this position at a time when the industry is emerging from our worst downturn. In addition to maintaining momentum toward re-opening the globe to travel and commerce, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to adopt a Long Term Aspirational Goal to decarbonize aviation at the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) later this year. The call came at the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) where airlines are mapping out the pathway to the industry's commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. "The decarbonization of the global economy will require investment across countries and across decades, particularly in the transition away from fossil fuels. Stability of policy matters. At the IATA AGM in October 2021, IATA member airlines took the monumental decision to commit [...]

Source: ALTA The ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum will take place on October 16-18, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina The meeting is designed to stimulate a top-level international dialogue that translates into tangible actions to achieve a safer, more efficient and sustainable aviation. The Forum provides an excellent opportunity for industry leaders to come together, discuss and determine how to address current industry challenges and how to prepare for the future of air transport. The conference counts with the participation of CEOs, government representatives, media and high-level speakers in the industry who discuss issues of great relevance for the recovery of the industry and the socioeconomic development of the region.

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the third edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards. Inspirational Role Model: Güliz Öztürk – CEO, Pegasus Airlines High Flyer Award: Kanchana Gamage – Founder and Director, The Aviatrix Project Diversity & Inclusion Team: airBaltic "The IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognize individuals and teams that are helping aviation to improve gender balance.  Determination to make this happen is a common denominator for this year's winners. They are breaking barriers and helping to make aviation an equally attractive career choice for men and for women," said Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air Transport World and chair of the judging panel. The other members of the judging panel are the [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to apply the lessons learned from the dismantling of global connectivity in response to COVID-19 to ensure that future global health threats can be effectively managed without closing borders. The World Health Organization (WHO) long advised that border closures are not an effective means of managing a global pandemic. Evidence observed during the pandemic proved the point. Most governments ignored this advice, acted in isolation from the industry and other governments, and put in place measures to restrict travel. This collapsed global air connectivity with massive negative economic and human consequences. Moreover, the restart of global connectivity has been made more challenging because governments continue to favor local solutions [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA CO2 Connect, an online tool which provides the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight. IATA CO2 Connect responds to the growing demand for CO2 data transparency linked to airline specific and actual fuel burn information and load factors. This sets it apart from theoretical data models that already exist on the market today. IATA CO2 Connect is available to companies within and outside the travel-value-chain, such as travel management companies (TMCs), travel agencies, airlines or multinational corporations. They can access the relevant CO2 emissions data and integrate it in a customized manner into their existing flight booking tools. Travel managers or travelers can easily see [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to announce that Palmerola International Airport, Honduras has received the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) program certification Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Palmerola International Airport, Honduras has received the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) program certification, granted to ACI member airports that are aligned and compliant with the health protocols proposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) recommendations and the ACI Business Restart and Recover guidelines. The Palmerola International Airport, together with the airport authorities, implemented modern biosecurity equipment, such as thermographic cameras, among others, from the beginning of its operations. In addition to the installation of sanitizers and educational signage on the [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), with Qatar Airways as the host airline. The event (19-21 June) attracts the industry's most senior leaders from among IATA's 290 member airlines, as well as leading government officials, strategic partners, equipment suppliers, and media. "In a few days, Doha will become the aviation capital of the world. The last time we met in Doha, in 2014, we were celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first airline flight. This year's AGM is another momentous occasion: Airlines are simultaneously recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, setting the [...]

Source: ALTA A greener partnership for the aviation industry in Latin America and Caribbean has just taken off The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) celebrates the joining of BSBIOS, a Brazilian company founded in 2005 and the country’s largest biodiesel producer, as its new member. In 2021, the company produced 895,463 m³ of biodiesel, a figure that, according to the company’s 2021 Sustainability Report, represents an 18.5% increase over 2020 and a 13.2% market share in Brazil, with four consecutive years as the leader in biodiesel production. BSBIOS and the aviation industry share the common goal of decarbonizing the planet. Focusing on the operations of the Agribusiness and Renewable Energy divisions, the company’s strategic planning has defined [...]