Source: ALTA Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is proud to announce the addition of Allen + Co Caribbean Inc. as a new business partner in its World Business Partner program. This collaboration strengthens ACI-LAC's focus on the continuous improvement of safety and emergency solutions at Caribbean airports, ensuring that the region is equipped with the best practices and equipment to respond to critical situations. "Joining the ACI World Business Partner program represents a significant step forward for Allen + Co Caribbean Inc. This partnership will not only enhance our ability to expand globally but also connect us directly with the Caribbean aviation market, where we can offer our world-class aviation emergency solutions. We look forward to [...]

Source: ALTA There will be three Days of Intense Debate in Buenos Aires, Argentina The most important conference for the legal and financial aviation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean kicks off in Buenos Aires. The 16th edition of ALTA Aviation Law Americas will take place from September 18 to 20, 2024, in Buenos Aires. This event will bring together industry leaders, law firms, airlines, and regulatory experts to discuss the challenges and advancements shaping the aeropolitical landscape in the region. The conference, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), provides a conducive environment for analyzing key topics such as regional integration, environmental challenges, taxation, and consumer protection. One of the main discussion points will [...]

Source: ICAO A global Call to Action for the accelerated, safe, and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies emerged at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its first ever event wholly dedicated to the topic. Themed "Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities," the symposium has brought together 400 high-level government officials from 75 countries and representatives of the United Nations system and international aviation industry associations. World-leading manufacturers, operators and other cutting-edge innovators also participated to inform the development of a global vision and to share best practices and challenges. AAM comprises electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) including drones, and a wide range of other technologies [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants to fund 62 projects at 56 U.S. airports. This competitive grant program under the Airport Improvement Program assists airport owners and operators in the development and improvement of our nation's airport system. "The Biden-Harris Administration is funding projects across the country that are making airports safer and more efficient for the passengers who travel through them and for the airport and airline employees who [...]

Source: ACI-LAC International Airports Council of Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) as a new airport member. This accession reinforces CEPA's commitment to its institutional management and country vision, contributing significantly to aviation. CEPA works hard on the modernization of its companies and on the execution of investment projects in ports and airports, with the aim of continuing to provide efficient, safe and uninterrupted services to its users and the general public. The significant investments in airport infrastructure made by the Government of President Nayib Bukele have positioned El Salvador as the most modern and safest airport in the Central American region. In addition, the various strategies [...]