Source: CANSO Tim Arel has been appointed Chair of CANSO for a two-year term. The appointment was announced immediately after CANSO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lisbon. Tim Arel, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the ATO of FAA, has four decades’ experience in the air traffic management industry. Mr Arel said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Chair at such a pivotal time for the air traffic management industry. As we navigate complex challenges and rapid technological change, collaboration across the sector has never been more critical. I look forward to working closely with industry leaders to shape a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future for aviation.” Tim began his career as an air [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites its members to the webinar on "The Path Towards Airport Circularity: Local Experiences and Innovative Models". With aviation operations expected to grow in the coming years, the issue of resource utilization in the Latin America and Caribbean region is crucial for airport operators – especially in light of new and more stringent environmental regulations. The deployment of circularity initiatives is not only about recycling or reducing waste. It requires a mindset shift on how we build business models. For airports, it may even open the door to new non-aeronautical revenue streams and long-term business resilience. This webinar welcomes two influential voices in the region – Ivan Vidal, Chief Sustainability at Aeropuerto Ecológico Galapagos, and Alejandro Sanabria, [...]

Source: ALTA More than 600 global leaders are meeting in Cancun May 18-20 to find solutions for aircraft maintenance and supply chain issues. In 2024, operating costs for airlines based in Latin America and the Caribbean exceeded billion. Maintenance accounted for 5.9%of that total, reflecting one of the main challenges that will be addressed by 600 industry executives during the ALTA CCMA & MRO Conference 2025, taking place May 18–20 in Cancun, Mexico. The conference will focus on practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges of aircraft maintenance — a sector impacted by increased fleet utilization, rising maintenance costs, higher prices for parts and services, limited availability of new aircraft, and a shortage of qualified labor. “Currently, average lead times [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And if it doesn’t, they want to know where it is. That is confirmed by recent IATA polling showing 81% of travelers want better tracking, 74% expect real-time updates on their mobile phones and 67% are willing to switch to electronic bag tags. The Global Baggage Roadmap will move us closer to the automated digital baggage services that travelers want,” said Monika Mejstrikova, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: Embedding safety in every action Driving global standardization Enhancing baggage operations Building a sustainable and inclusive way forward “Ground handling is essential for aviation. It ensures safety, enables efficiency, and shapes the passenger experience. As the complexity of today’s operating environment increases—tighter turnarounds, regulatory pressure, and the drive to decarbonize—the industry must come together to embed safety in every action, accelerate global standardization, and build a more sustainable and inclusive way forward,” said Monika Mejstrikova, IATA’s Director of Ground Operations. Embedding Safety in Every Action Safety is aviation’s top priority. IATA [...]

Source: ACI-NA Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin Burke has welcomed a proposal put forward by U.S. Department of Transportation  to overhaul America’s aging air traffic control system and improve aviation safety. ACI-NA is the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada. “Safety in air travel is paramount in the sky and on the ground. We must act now to address the safety and efficiency issues that are causing delays for travelers and impeding cargo shipments across the United States. “We look forward to working with Secretary Duffy and Congress to advance a comprehensive plan that makes critical investments in new technology, provides for long overdue on-the-ground airport infrastructure safety [...]