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 [...]

Source: ACI-LAC On November 21-24, airport representatives from around the world will discuss aviation industry recovery forecasts and net zero carbon initiatives for a sustainable future for the sector. On November 21-24, executives from various airport industry stakeholders will gather in Cancun, Mexico, where ACI-LAC and ACI World will host World Annual General Assembly & Exhibition – WAGA 2021, the industry’s leading annual conference. Under the theme “Runway to Recovery: Reconnecting Aviation for a Sustainable Future”, various aspects of how the world’s airports are overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic and working towards sustainable development and net zero carbon emissions will be discussed. The ACI-LAC/ World Annual General Assembly will also be held on this occasion. The event’s program includes the participation [...]

Source: FAA As winter weather approaches, the FAA is working with airports to make sure airport operations remain safe. These winter preparations are the subject of the Preparing for Airport Winter Operations video and CertAlert No. 21-06, both of which help airports and aviation stakeholders get ready for winter weather. Snow and ice control are often a complex, dynamic, and demanding endeavor. It requires vigilance and a heightened sense of awareness by all stakeholders. The video and the CertAlert highlight the importance of communication and operational best practices. They also provide airport operators and stakeholders key points of awareness during winter operations. This includes essential training to deal with deteriorating or changing conditions, reduced visibility and overall situational awareness, such as receiving runway [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean wants to welcome its new Commercial Partner, ULMA Handling Systems, a company that designs and develops solutions for comprehensive baggage handling systems (Baggage Handling Systems). ULMA provides its clients with comprehensive baggage handling solutions backed by extensive experience in the sector of more than 35 years and an extensive range of products and modular solutions that meet the functional needs of any airport. Rafael Echevarne, Director-General of ACI-LAC highlights "We want to welcome our most recent Commercial Partner, ULMA Handling Systems, this new alliance offers the opportunity to improve all our airport members with comprehensive solutions. We believe that its long history is one of great contribution to the [...]