Source: ACI-LAC To all ACI-LAC members, We would like to invite you to the first ACI-LAC & InteVISTAS Consulting Inc. webinar on "Legal, Regulatory and Aeropolitical Aspects of Air Service Development". This webinar will provide an introduction to the key aeropolitical aspects that affect air service development and airport-airline relations. In particular, we will review some of the most relevant provisions in bilateral air service agreements that airports should consider when targeting airlines in foreign markets. For example, the nature and scope of traffic rights (based on so-called freedoms of the air), the meaning of route schedule flexibility and the value of co-terminalization, scheduled v. charter operations (passenger and cargo), key doing business provisions for airlines, and designations. You will also learn [...]

Source: ACI-LAC New, special report from Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean and Cirium reveals Flight capacity has returned to 76% of pre-pandemic levels for Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a new, special report released today by Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) and Cirium, the aviation data company.  Approximately 74% of the capacity is domestic flying and 26% is international. The increase in capacity is also evident in the aircraft returning to service, with a total of 1,667 aircraft in service on September 1, 2021, compared to 1,220 one year prior. The positive developments for the region are explained in this month’s Airline Insights Special Report. Subsequent findings will be released to [...]

Source: FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected three airports to be eligible for grants to add civilian aviation operations at former and current military airfields, adding system capacity and helping to reduce congestion at existing airports. Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas; Mobile Downtown Airport in Mobile, Ala.; and Salina Regional Airport in Salina, Kan., will now be able to apply for Airport Improvement Grants. “Adding civilian flights to these airports increases their role in fostering economic growth and creating jobs in their communities,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “Working with local stakeholders, the Military Airport Program is an innovative and fiscally responsible way to help improve prior military facilities and make them [...]

Source: ICAO The ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions, which became applicable worldwide today, will help mitigate the risk of runway excursions, which continues to be the most common form of aviation accident. The harmonization of the assessment and reporting of runway surface conditions will not only benefit runway safety, but also efficiency and sustainability, through a better planning of contaminant removal and the more effective use of de-icing and other treatments. "Early implementation by a number of pioneer States has confirmed the benefits and suitability of the GRF," declared ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, noting that the operational experience gained during the upcoming winter, rainy, and monsoon seasons in various parts of [...]

Source: UNWTO “Going back to the old normal is not an option.” He also said tourism represents a risk-free investment opportunity and highlighted the need to invest in education and youth on the way to net zero. The UNWTO, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and other tourism and travel stakeholders will officially launch the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26  on Thursday (4 November). The WTTC is also planning to launch the Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism, to support the industry in combatting climate change, as part of the sector’s drive towards net zero by 2050. The initiative is being run in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome AvAir as its newest affiliate member. Arizona-based AvAir is a global leader in the aviation aftermarket, providing customized inventory solutions for airlines, OEMs, and MROs.  Recognized as a global leader, AvAir has been named “No. 1 Parts Supplier of the Year” by Airline Economics, and “Fastest Growing Companies in America” by Inc. 5000. AvAir offers solutions for customers and suppliers to buy, sell, exchange, loan, lease, or consign inventories with more than 26 million in-stock parts. The company is ISO 9001, AS9120, and ASA 100 certified, and adheres to the highest quality standards in all phases: purchasing, receiving, stocking, sales, and shipping. José Ricardo Botelho, [...]

Source: US FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a regulation to require that flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts. The proposed rule would increase the rest period to 10 consecutive hours when scheduled for a duty period of 14 hours or less. "The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to advance policies that protect and empower workers. This proposal will contribute to a safer, healthier workplace for flight attendants," said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Flight attendants play a critical safety role in keeping passengers safe on every flight and especially in emergencies. This proposal helps reduce fatigue so they can perform this critical role,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said. Currently, flight attendants are [...]

Source: ALPA The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement today after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin about the potential adverse effects that 5G signals could have on radio altimeters. “The FAA guidance provided in the bulletin is a step in the right direction to maintain flight safety once 5G signals begin broadcasting on December 5, 2021, and we thank the agency for taking that step. However, once transmissions begin, the FAA may have to impose additional restrictions on flight operations to maintain safety due to inadequate requirements on 5G that limit interference with radio altimeters. “We urge the Federal Communications Commission to bring mobile wireless representatives to the table with the [...]

Source: Transport Canada The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the available data and scientific evidence, including the vaccination rate of Canadians, and the improving epidemiological situation. The strict vaccine travel requirements that will be fully phased in by November 30, and the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential now available for travel, are creating opportunities for safe travel for vaccinated Canadians. As a next step in increasing travel opportunities, Transport Canada is easing the restriction on international flight arrivals. The department is expanding the scope of the existing Notice [...]