Source: EUROCONTROL The latest EUROCONTROL Traffic Scenarios for the period April to December 2022 predict steady growth between April and peak-summer, reaching 89% of 2019 traffic by August in our Base Scenario, with this level gently rising to end the year at 92%. This sustained recovery will translate into around 9.3 million flights operated throughout Europe for the full year 2022. That represents 84% of 2019 traffic, when the network saw a record 11.1 million flights, and is significantly up from the 6.2 million flights recorded last year. "Aviation has continued to recover well over the last few weeks, and there has been a steady climb from 68% in January rising to 79% by the start of April compared to [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that air travel posted a strong rebound in February 2022 compared to January 2022, as Omicron-related impacts moderated outside of Asia. The war in Ukraine, which began on 24 February, did not have a major impact on traffic levels. Note: We are returning 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 February 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 115.9% compared to February 2021. That is [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by the general and progressive relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions, reduced flight cancellations due to Omicron-related factors (outside of Asia), and fewer winter weather operational disruptions. 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 [...]

Source: Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan He previously served as Deputy Director for Flight Safety and First Vice President of the 37th Assembly of ICAO Catalin Radu has been appointed Director General of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan JSC by the Board of Directors of that organization. Mr. Radu has extensive experience in civil aviation. Previously, he held the positions of Deputy Director for Flight Safety in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as well as, the First Vice-President of the 37th Assembly of ICAO. Previously, Mr Radu held a number of executive and managerial positions in the Romanian Ministry of Transport. At the European level, he has more than 25 years of experience in aviation safety, including within the international [...]

Source: UK CAA This month, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority marks the celebration of its 50th anniversary. The past five decades has seen revolutionary advances in aviation, safety and travel. The Civil Aviation Authority was formed as part of the Civil Aviation Act 1971 with regulation of aviation previously being the responsibility of the Air Registration Board and the Board of Trade. Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “It's been an incredible 50 years for the Civil Aviation Authority, and indeed for the whole aerospace industry. I'm proud that the organisation has been able to sustain its position at the forefront of aviation and aerospace regulation for this extraordinary half-century, promoting safety, enjoying the trust and confidence [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and Wayman Aviation Academy (WAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at cooperating in the educational and research areas. The agreement will allow both organizations to develop and promote professional training programs and conduct joint research projects. “ALTA remains committed to supporting aviation professionals in Latin America and Caribbean to access vocational training programs. That is why we develop partnerships with different specialized players to reach more people in more places. We are pleased to sign this agreement with WAA and work together in shaping a stronger future for the region, providing new and better tools and knowledge to more professionals in our industry”, comments José Ricardo Botelho, [...]

Source: UK CAA Following the decision by the UK Government to wind-down the Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise at the end of September 2021, the Secretary of State for Transport set out that he intended to appoint the CAA to carry out the technical, research and policy advisory functions which had been previously undertaken by ICCAN and where appropriate for the CAA to do so. Since this decision, we at the CAA have been working with the Government and other stakeholders to agree on our new noise advisory functions. The new functions are intended to complement and expand on the CAA’s existing noise roles, and include: to provide advice to departments across the UK Government and devolved administrations to [...]

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced new standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at TSA checkpoints to improve the screening experience for all passengers. “On this internationally recognized day for the transgender community, TSA is proud to announce significant initiatives as a direct result of close partnership with community stakeholders,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “Over the coming months, TSA will move swiftly to implement more secure and efficient screening processes that are gender neutral, as well as technological updates that will enhance security and make TSA PreCheck® enrollment more inclusive. These combined efforts will greatly enhance airport security and screening procedures for all.” Implementing enhanced screening technology: TSA identified an opportunity to improve the [...]