Source: ACI ACI (Airports Council International) has published the brand new Airport Carbon Accreditation Annual Report, covering the period May 2019 to May 20211. The publication marks a welcome resumption of yearly reports showcasing the results and developments in the global carbon standard for airports, Airport Carbon Accreditation, following the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Build Back Better in action The Report points to healthy participation growth across all world regions in Years 11 (May 2019 to May 2020) and 12 (May 2020 to May 2021) of the programme, which have been merged into one single reporting period to help airports accommodate the challenging pandemic context. By the end of the reporting period, 304 airports were accredited globally, up from 274 airports in Year [...]

Source: IATA IATA latest business confidence survey of airlines CFOs and heads of cargo. Key points: IATA’s survey of airlines CFOs and Heads of Cargo, conducted in December 2021-January 2022, shows that pressure on airline profitability diminished in Q4. The improvement is expected to continue in the year ahead. However, the respondents were more cautious than in the previous survey due to the Omicron impact, soaring jet fuel prices and rising market competition that puts pressure on yields. A majority of survey participants reported improving passenger and cargo volumes in Q4 2021 versus Q4 2020. They also expect this trend to continue in the future – notably on the passenger side of the business. The survey results suggest no significant change in employment levels [...]

Source: FAA The first week of February, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone pilots to quickly gain authorization and provides Air Traffic professionals with awareness of where drones may be operating. "This system has allowed drone pilots to gain timely access to busy airspace without sacrificing safety," said Teri L. Bristol, the chief operating officer of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization. "We are grateful to everyone who helped us reach this milestone safely." Under Part 107 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, drone operators need to secure approval from the FAA to operate in any airspace controlled by [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) in Ottawa, Canada, to launch the Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy. The online, instructor-led program is aimed at both public policy makers and aviation professionals and will be delivered through the school’s Transportation Policy and Innovation Centre (TPIC). The objective is to provide aviation and public sector professionals with a better understanding of the complexity of both the air transport sector and the public policy-making process. With this enhanced knowledge, aviation professionals will gain important insights into government policy-making, while public sector employees will obtain greater clarity into how the aviation industry operates and how their decisions affect this important sector. [...]

Source: A4A Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, led a coalition of travel-industry groups urging U.S. health officials to remove the requirement for pre-departure testing for vaccinated passengers traveling to the United States. Download [294.94 KB] 

Source: FAA Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2021. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 9,723 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. Pilots have reported 244 injuries since the FAA began recording data on laser strikes in 2010. People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA issued $120,000 in fines for laser strikes in 2021. Violators can also face criminal penalties from federal, state and local law [...]

Source: ACI-NA Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today released a report on the economic value of U.S. Preclearance, a process in which customs, immigration, and other border functions of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection are utilized at foreign airports, including Canadian airports. “Airports and governments have worked together for decades to improve the cross-border flow of travelers, and U.S. Preclearance serves as a model for expansion both in North America and around the world,” said Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority President and CEO Michael Landguth, who also serves as a liaison between the ACI-NA Board of Directors and ACI-NA’s Facilitation Committee. “This report confirms the immense benefits that come with expedited entrance into the U.S. from Canada. Preclearance supports long-term economic growth and investment in the regions where [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) held several meetings with Guatemalan authorities, aimed at reinforcing collaboration ties to foster a competitive environment that strengthens the development and connectivity in the country. ALTA’s Executive Director & CEO, José Ricardo Botelho, participated in an agenda of meetings including meetings with Antonio Maloufl, Minister of Economy of Guatemala; Fernando Morra, Vice Minister of Economy; Shirley Aguilar, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Francis Argueta, General Director of Civil Aviation (CAA); along with Marcela Toriello, President of the Board of Directors of TAG Airlines, and Julio Alejandro Gamero, CEO of TAG Airlines. In these meetings, where a proactive atmosphere prevailed, were discussed the need to implement measures to reduce [...]

Source: IAWA International Aviation Womens Association is pleased to announce that its 34th Annual Conference will be held 9-11 November 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. While the organization is still working on the details of the event, they will be shared in the coming months. IAWA hopes you are planning to join so please save the date. Looking forward to seeing you there! ***** Fuente: IAWA La International Aviation Womens Association se complace en anunciar que su 34a Conferencia Anual se llevará a cabo del 9 al 11 de noviembre de 2022 en Lisboa, Portugal. Si bien la organización aún está trabajando en los detalles del evento, estos se compartirán en los próximos meses. IAWA espera que esté planeando unirse, así [...]