Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome L3Harris Technologies, Inc. as a new affiliate member: an American company with more than a century of history and presence in 100 countries and 47 thousand employees. L3Harris provides solutions for the defense, commercial and civil industries in space, air, land, sea, cyber and multidomain. The L3Harris commercial aviation business offers end-to-end solutions through a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analysis services, full-flight simulators, and pilot training and maintenance services for commercial and military customers around the globe. “We value and continually strive to become part of key organizations actively collaborating in the industry to move our technology and services forward,” said Alan [...]

Source: A4A We congratulate David Pekoske on his nomination by President Biden to serve as TSA Administrator for a second term. For the past five years, Administrator Pekoske has done a tremendous job of leading TSA through the most challenging period in aviation while continuing to create a safe environment for the traveling public as well as passenger and cargo carriers. He is an extraordinary leader who knows how to anticipate challenges, collaborate with stakeholders and work through problems before they occur. Over the past five years, he has identified opportunities to strengthen the agency and maximize its operations, making it an even more effective agency for the future. A4A and our members are grateful for his keen vision, tireless [...]

Source: ACI Awards showcase industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today opened submissions for the second edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, celebrating the important role of technology innovations in shaping the evolution of airports and passenger experience. ACI airport members are encouraged to submit their candidacy to the Amadeus and ACI World Technology Innovation Awards, which will see winners in three categories: Best innovation(s) in airport passenger related processes Best innovation(s) in airport operations and installations management Best airport innovation leader (individual) The Technology Innovation Awards will showcase industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports that solve or address real issues in a fast-changing environment with continuously evolving passenger expectations. A [...]

Source: ICAO During its recent 225th Session the Council of ICAO adopted Amendment 18 to Annex 17 to the International Standards and Recommended Practices, Aviation Security (Annex 17 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation). Amendment 18 arises from the proposals of the Thirty-second Meeting of the Aviation Security Panel (AVSECP/32), held virtually from 31 May to 4 June 2021, in order to ensure that the measures in Annex 17 – Aviation Security are commensurate with the level of threat to civil aviation. When adopting Amendment 18, the Council prescribed 18 July 2022 as the date on which it would become effective, except for any part concerning which the majority of Member States have registered their disapproval before that date. [...]

Source: ALTA Aiming to “keep the opportunity to fly alive, generating connectivity and development,” Viva, the ‘Super Low Cost’ carrier, joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as new member. Honoring its name, transforming and adapting itself, Viva has set growth goals, among which it is to open 30 new international routes in the coming years, as well as committing to offer the lowest unit cost per passenger in the world, in an effort to always offer low prices that echo its winning Low Cost model. Just this month, Viva celebrates 10 years of operation in Colombia and 5 years in Peru, where through its ‘Super Low Cost’ model it has managed to consolidate 46 domestic routes [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the launch of the Regional Symposium series. The series is aimed at engaging and bringing the air cargo community together to discuss issues that we are facing at a regional level. The kick-off event will be held in Amsterdam and will be hosted by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Regional Symposiums are designed to identify specific issues on a regional level that TIACA can incorporate into our overall work on behalf of the industry. The program will include important discussions on sustainability, market challenges, people issues and the economic outlook.  Digitalization, safety and security issues will also feature highly on the program.  Each Symposium will develop a Regional Action plan that will [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has released the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for a new satellite-based approach procedure to Runway 4-Left at Boston Logan International Airport. The EA found that the procedure would have no significant impact in any environmental category, including aviation noise. The new procedure closely follows the path of the existing visual approach for Runway 4-Left. By providing vertical and lateral guidance to pilots and by enabling air traffic controllers to more precisely monitor arriving aircraft, planes stay in a more narrow approach path. It will also enhance safety and flight efficiency, especially in bad weather. When visibility is low, flights will be able to land on Runway 4-Left, helping to reduce delays [...]

Source: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Following the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, Secretary Mineta guided the creation of the Transportation Security Administration The agency with more than 65,000 employees was the largest mobilization of a new federal agency since World War II The Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement on the passing of Norman Y. Mineta: “Norm was the Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation and one of my mentors when I first came to Congress, and I benefited tremendously from his leadership and guidance. His example inspired me to vigorously oversee the aviation industry and FAA, and insist on safety for the traveling public before all [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The Airport Council International (ACI) announced today, during the ACI AIRPORT DAY BRAZIL, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, the adhesion of Infraero (Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Aeroportuária) as the newest airport member of ACI-LAC, the regional office of ACI in Latin America and the Caribbean. Announcements were made during the ACI AIRPORT DAY BRAZIL The Airport Council International (ACI) announced, during the ACI AIRPORT DAY BRAZIL, at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport, the adhesion of Infraero (Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Aeroportuária) as the newest airport member of ACI-LAC, the regional office of ACI in Latin America and the Caribbean. On the occasion, it was also announced the certification of Santos Dumont Airport, in Rio de Janeiro, by [...]