Source: ACI Findings reveal a more considered and informed perception of flying during the recovery "COVID-19 has caused substantial changes in human behaviour and provoked a whole new set of expectations affecting how products and services should be delivered and experienced, and the airport sector is no exception," said ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the second edition of the ASQ Global Traveller Survey which confirms that travellers remain highly positive with regards to their willingness to travel by air. The 2021 findings were launched during the second day of the ACI LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition, in Cancun Mexico. Completion of the report was supported by InterVISTAS—Platinum Advisory Partner—and [...]

Source: ACI Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni and Candace S. McGraw to lead ACI World Governing Board Airports Council International (ACI) World's Annual General Assembly has approved its new World Governing Board Chair and Vice Chair at its meeting on 24 November in Cancun, Mexico. Sheik Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, CEO of Oman Airports Management Company, was approved as Chair and will begin his two-year term on 1 January 2022, succeeding Martin Eurnekian, CEO of Corporación América Airports and President of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. Sheik Al Hosni has been ACI World Vice Chair since December 2018. "‏I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the ACI General Assembly and the Board members for their trust. It is my [...]

Source: TIACA As part of its sustainability agenda, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has published the industry’s first Air Cargo Sustainability Roadmap. This comprehensive publication is designed to support the air cargo industry through what will be quite a period of transformation. Released to coincide with COP26 discussions, the Roadmap illustrates the role air cargo stakeholders are playing today and will continue to play going forward with even more vigorous commitment. The Roadmap examines the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and maps how air cargo contributes to their attainment. The value of air cargo is proudly showcased, and indications of where we need to go from here are also covered. It provides practical guidance in the form of [...]

Source: ACI Arrangement will bring greater collaboration on important aviation policy topics At the Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America and Caribbean/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition today, ACI World and the International Transport Forum (ITF) at the OECD have exchanged Letters of Cooperation that will enable increased collaboration between the two organizations. As the airport industry looks to rebuild and forge the path for sustainable development, this arrangement will allow ACI World and ITF to have a more structured cooperation on policy topics encompassing economics, sustainability, and capacity issues, among other subjects. This collaboration will include: Participation in each other's events including the ACI World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) and the ITF Summit as well as the ITF [...]

Source: ACI Inaugural edition of awards celebrates technology innovation as the industry rebuilds During the Airports Council International (ACI) LAC/World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition today, ACI World and Amadeus have announced the winners of the Amadeus and ACI World Technology Innovation Awards, showcasing industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports. With this first edition of the awards Amadeus and ACI World seek to recognize the many innovative solutions deployed by member airports as they keep up with a fast-changing environment and prioritize the changing needs of passengers—particularly as the sector rebuilds. A panel of external industry experts evaluated submissions received from airports around the world and determined the winner in each category: Best innovation in airport passenger related processes: Hong Kong International [...]

Source: ACI New policy brief on modernizing global policy frameworks on airport charges released "The fact that aviation stakeholders are gathered under one roof here in Cancun to exchange information on the most pressing issues of sustainable recovery is proof of the sector's upward trajectory," said de Airports Council International Director-General Luis Felipe de Oliveira The 2021 Airports Council International (ACI) World/Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition, under the theme "Reconnecting Aviation for a Sustainable Future" has officially begun in Cancun, Mexico. More than 300 aviation leaders from around world were welcomed by the Subsecretary of Transport of Mexico Carlos Alfonso Morán Moguel; Secretary General of ICAO Juan Carlos Salazar Gómez; ACI World Chair, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to adopt simple, predictable and practical measures to safely and efficiently facilitate the ramping-up of international travel as borders re-open. Specifically, IATA urged governments to focus on three key areas: Simplified health protocols Digital solutions to process health credentials COVID-19 measures proportionate to risk levels with a continuous review process The industry's vision to address the complexity is outlined in the newly released policy paper: From Restart to Recovery: A Blueprint for Simplifying Travel. "As governments are establishing processes to re-open borders, in line with what they agreed in the Ministerial Declaration of the ICAO High Level Conference of COVID-19, the Blueprint will help them with good practices and practical considerations. Over [...]

Source: ALTA Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) and the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) signed a Collaboration Agreement for instruction and training, with the aim of providing specialized instruction for professionals in the aeronautical sector in Latin America. Oscar Arguello, General Director of ASA, endorsed the commitment of the entity to transmit the knowledge acquired by ASA over more than 50 years of experience in the national and international aeronautical sector, as well as take advantage of the recognition of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to the International Training Center of ASA (CIIASA), in order to contribute to the development of aviation in the region, to have more and better professionals in the sector who provide [...]

Source: A4A Today, on the 20th anniversary of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we are reminded of the progress made in aviation security over the past two decades. Over those 20 years, the U.S. aviation community has strengthened our collective commitment to prioritizing security and invested in strategic measures to mitigate and proactively address risk. As challenges have evolved, so has our collaborative approach to ensuring security on the ground and in the skies. Our success in keeping employees, passengers and aircraft safe is the result of deliberate, systematic enhancements to our security posture and ongoing communication with the TSA and other federal government agencies. Together, we are committed to maintaining a robust U.S. aviation security system and ensuring that commercial [...]

Source: US FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior involving alcohol. Since Jan. 1, 2021, the FAA has received nearly 300 reports of passenger disturbances due to alcohol and intoxication. Federal law prohibits passengers from consuming alcohol aboard a flight that is not served by a flight attendant. In August, the FAA administrator sent a letter to airports requesting that they work to prevent passengers from bringing “to-go” cups of alcohol aboard the aircraft. The rate of unruly passenger incidents on commercial flights has dropped sharply since the FAA launched its Zero Tolerance campaign but the rate remains too high. Detailed current data on [...]