Source: US Department of Transportation Today's action promotes competition, helps consumers by providing them with lower fares and more choices The U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a notice finalizing its procedures to reassign 16 peak afternoon and evening runway times previously operated by Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The Department is requesting applications from U.S. low-cost carriers or ultra-low-cost carriers to help address competition issues at the airport. "This decision to open up access at Newark means lower fares and more choices for the traveling public," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to promoting competition, lowering costs for Americans and protecting consumer choice, which is exactly what this step will help [...]

Source: ICAO The 36 States composing the ICAO Council discussed today the situation unfolding in Ukraine, during a scheduled meeting of the ICAO Governing Body’s 225th Session. A representative of Ukraine also participated in the Council meeting on the basis of the State’s stake in the situation. The topic was considered by the Council on the basis of an oral statement delivered by the President of the Council, Salvatore Sciacchitano, together with a presentation from ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar, which updated Representatives on the operational aviation context. Council States condemned the violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of a United Nations Member State, including its airspace, as being inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the [...]

Source: ALTA Executives from the aviation fuel division gathered in Mexico City Executives from 13 airlines and 16 aviation fuel suppliers attended the joint in-person meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Fuel Committee and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Americas Regional Fuel Working Group on February 22, 23 and 24 in Mexico City. The first day of the meeting took place at the International Training Center of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (CIIASA) and included a dedicated agenda for airline representatives to discuss about the Mexican market, with presentations by Oscar Arguello, General Director of ASA, and Mauricio Arellano, Director of Fuels of ASA, as well as discussions on campaigns and priorities in the region, [...]

Source: ACI World ACI World calls on governments to ease travel restrictions "On the global front, it has been almost two years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. However, we have now reached a potential turning point," said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira  Airports Council International (ACI) World has today released the latest data on the impact of COVID-19 on global passenger traffic and the airport business, as the industry embarks on a potential turning point in the recovery of travel. Despite slower than expected recovery and persisting financial challenges, the easing of travel restrictions in key aviation markets brings some renewed optimism and momentum amid the addition of new geopolitical tensions. [...]

Source: ACI-LAC To70, the world’s leading aviation consultancy, joins the ACI-LAC group of commercial partners as an affiliate member. Founded in The Netherlands in 2000, To70 provides the global aviation industry with research and advisory services to help society and industry address current and future aviation challenges. They have as a strength the ability to understand the local context of their client’s challenges and provide global experience to identify effective and pragmatic solutions. “We are pleased to announce To70 as a new member of ACI-LAC. Their vast knowledge and experience in environmental management will support our member airports in developing initiatives that will allow them to optimize energy resources and at the same time contribute to climate change mitigation,” stated [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome COOPRESA (Cooperativa Dos Prestadores De Serviços Autônomos De Lagoa Santa) as its new affiliate member. COOPRESA was founded in 1997 aiming to provide aircraft and component maintenance services with specialized human talent and constant technological innovation. Among COOPRESA’s services are component overhaul and maintenance, hangar cleaning and maintenance, outsourcing, certification of companies governed by RBAC No. 145 and EASA, PTM management, PCA and PCP services, aircraft cleaning, obtaining station permits, booking and transferring registrations, validation of foreign projects (STC) with ANAC, approval of experimental aircraft with ANAC, among others that solve the technical and maintenance needs of its partners and customers “On behalf of ALTA, [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new initiative that outlines how our country can safely eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuel by the end of 2030 without adversely affecting the existing piston-engine fleet. "This is a safe and practical path to a lead-free aviation system," FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. "We look forward to starting a new partnership with aviation stakeholders and the communities that hosts airports to achieve this important goal." The effort to remove leaded aviation fuels will be based on four pillars of action that involve the FAA, the Environmental Protection Agency, fuel suppliers and distributors, airports, engine and aircraft manufacturers, research institutions, associations, environmental experts, communities and other key stakeholders. [...]

Source: US Department of Transportation Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Grants receives $450 million, its largest investment ever The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced nearly $450 million in newly available grant funding for port-related projects through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)—by far the largest investment in the program ever. These grants can help ports expand capacity and improve the movement of goods through our supply chains. This funding is made possible because by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is nearly double last year's investment in PIDP for states and port authorities. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest $17 billion in ports and waterways.   "We're proud to announce this [...]

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. The ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum will take place on October 16-18, [...]