Source: ICAO A new ICAO pilot project is helping airlines, airports, and other air transport partners to test and leverage the capability to authenticate travel documents and related health certificates, including official proofs of vaccination. The limited-time pilot project trial is providing the private sector partners with enhanced opportunities to make use of the data in ICAO’s Public Key Directory (PKD), a critical backbone supporting the security and efficiency of international mobility. PKD data supports the international system of asymmetric cryptography employed by States to secure documents such as electronic passports, and importantly it contains no personal information about the travel document or health proof holders. “The ICAO PKD has always been a valuable tool for countries to enhance border [...]

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration will open the application period to become an FAA Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Supplier for the FAA's Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) on May 2, 2022. LAANC is a collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that enables the safe integration of drones into the nation's airspace. LAANC Service Suppliers help drone pilots obtain FAA airspace authorizations to operate in controlled airspace below 400 feet. Since its launch in 2017, the system now covers 542 air traffic facilities serving approximately 735 airports. In February, the FAA issued its millionth airspace authorization through LAANC. LAANC does not grant Service Suppliers the authority to regulate the airspace or grant access without FAA approval. The schedule [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Cargo demand is tracking above pre-COVID-19 levels, although capacity is still constrained. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was up 2.7% compared to January 2021 (3.2% for international operations). This was significantly lower than the 9.3% growth seen in December 2021 (11.1% for international operations). Capacity was 11.4% above January 2021 (10.8% for international operations). While this is in positive territory, [...]

Source: ALTA We are together to achieve an industry as diverse as our beautiful region. We invite all to click here to watch a commemorative video!

Source: Elevate Aviation This year marks our 6th annual Cross Country Tour! We have made the decision to once again present the tour virtually over five days, featuring incredible guest speakers from coast to coast, and reaching thousands of young girls and women. From March 7-11th, our virtual tour will present from different regions across Canada. Each day will host 3 one-hour sessions, with an opportunity to hear from three different speakers per session. Attendees must register in advance for each session. Women’s contributions to aviation and aerospace are crucial to the future of the industry. With looming occupational shortages and a desire for greater diversity, the need to promote aviation careers to women and girls is more important than [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,500 civil penalty against Airtronics in Watkins, Colorado, for allegedly conducting unapproved maintenance operations. The FAA alleges that Airtronics performed maintenance on approximately 20 aircraft between Aug. 15, 2019, and Nov. 20, 2020. The FAA alleges the company conducted these maintenance operations at a facility not approved under the company’s FAA-issued operations specifications. These outline what a company is allowed to do and where a company is allowed to operate. The FAA further alleges that the company continued to perform unapproved maintenance operations at that facility despite receiving warnings from the FAA that its operations may violate Federal Aviation Regulations. Airtronics has 30 days to respond [...]

Sources: FAA/UK-CAA  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority recognize the potential of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and other Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to significantly benefit the public. To support future eVTOL aircraft development and operation, the US and UK civil aviation authorities are engaged in a range of bilateral and multilateral discussions focused on facilitating certification and validating new eVTOL aircraft, production, continued airworthiness, operations, and personnel licensing. As these aircraft enter into the aviation ecosystem, we must continue to maintain the high safety standards that the public expects. To streamline and expedite integration, this technology should use existing regulatory frameworks on which that strong safety record is founded. Both regulators recognize AAM is a [...]