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Agreement reached on aviation clean energy

Source: ATAG The aviation sector has adopted a collective goal to start the shift away from fossil fuels at the third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3), convened by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations specialised agency. Governments from over 100 States, meeting with industry and civil society, have set a goal that aviation fuel in 2030 should be 5% less carbon intensive than the fossil fuel which makes up nearly all of today’s aviation energy. This will be achieved through a transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and, as an interim tool, the use of lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF). Executive Director of the cross-industry Air Transport Action Group, Haldane Dodd said: “This is another [...]

2023-11-27T19:10:21+02:00November 27th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Thales, Leader in innovation and technology, joins ACI-LAC

Source: ACI-LAC Thales, a global leader in cutting-edge technology and innovation, is the latest World Business Partner of Airport Council International Latin America and the Caribbean. Thales main priority is to build a future based on trust, which is why they invest in deep technology and digital advances. They are a leading provider of integrated solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security markets. Thales has a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation. "Thales is honored to be a partner in the WBP-World Business Partner network of Airports Council International for the Latin America and Caribbean region. We are confident that together, with our experience and portfolio of technologies and solutions for the airport industry, we will contribute to the [...]

2023-11-24T12:25:05+02:00November 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

CANSO Global Safety Achievement Award 2023 Shortlist Announced

Source: CANSO CANSO has announced the shortlisted candidates for the CANSO Global Safety Achievement Award 2023 The award presentation will take place at the Gala Dinner at the CANSO Global Safety Conference in Dublin, Ireland on November 28 The CANSO Safety Standing Committee Steering Group met recently to deliberate on the nominations submitted for the 2023 CANSO Global Safety Achievement Award. The award recognises individuals, teams, or companies that have made a significant contribution to aviation safety in the past 12 months. "We were excited to see so many outstanding nominations this year! All the nominees demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving safety through the work that they submitted, both on a global and a local level. The shortlisted nominations [...]

2023-11-24T11:40:21+02:00November 24th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Argentine law firm Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga joins as a new ALTA Consulting Member

Source: ALTA The firm specializes in aerocommercial policy, guiding customers in obtaining scheduled and non-scheduled air transport permits, facilitating dialogue and negotiation with local authorities. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining as a Consultant Member of the well-known law firm Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga Abogados, based in Buenos Aires. Founded in 1989, Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga has distinguished itself by providing legal advice to multinationals on aeronautical, airport, immigration, customs, corporate, tax, foreign exchange, governance, labor and commercial matters, as well as on high-impact transnational transactions in the Region. The firm specializes in aerocommercial policy, guiding customers in obtaining scheduled and non-scheduled air transport permits, facilitating dialogue and negotiation [...]

2023-11-23T16:26:52+02:00November 23rd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Global Traveller Survey report reveals positive intention to travel despite impact of the global economy

Source: ACI World New ASQ 2023 Global Traveller Survey report provides key insights into the evolution of traveller behaviours and expectations ACI World at Airports Innovate releases the newest edition of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey report revealing positive intention to travel despite impact of the global economy. For the fourth year, ACI World's Airport Service Quality's (ASQ) expertise in market research has been leveraged for the ASQ 2023 Global Traveller Survey (GTS) report to engage the views of over 4,000 travellers from 30 countries who have travelled by air at least once in the past 12 months. The GTS report provides key insights into the evolution of traveller behaviours and expectations and contributes to the advancement [...]

2023-11-22T09:50:10+02:00November 22nd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Updated guidance to States on flights over or near a conflict zone

Source: ICAO Well over a hundred countries and one thousand delegates are convening in Dubai this week to firm up their collective commitments to boost global aviation’s transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energy sources. “CAAF/3 convenes just over a year after States’ landmark decision on the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” emphasized ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano in his opening remarks to the event. “This agreement through ICAO is a testament to our ever progressive efforts to bring about coordinated action on cleaner aviation fuels and energy sources, which presently hold the greatest potential for us to take urgent action on aviation decarbonization.” During 2023, ICAO [...]

2023-11-22T10:43:06+02:00November 22nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO conference kicks off in Dubai to accelerate global aviation`s transition towards cleaner energy sources

Source: ICAO Well over a hundred countries and one thousand delegates are convening in Dubai this week to firm up their collective commitments to boost global aviation’s transition towards Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energy sources. “CAAF/3 convenes just over a year after States’ landmark decision on the long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This agreement through ICAO is a testament to our ever progressive efforts to bring about coordinated action on cleaner aviation fuels and energy sources, which presently hold the greatest potential for us to take urgent action on aviation decarbonization,” emphasized ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano in his opening remarks to the event. During 2023, ICAO [...]

2023-11-21T15:48:36+02:00November 21st, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

PDC, a World-Leading Software Supplier, joins ACI-LAC as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC PDC Solutions, a renowned global software provider with a 30-year track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions to the aviation industry, joins the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. PDC's extensive experience is rooted in developing state-of-the-art technologies that enhance the efficiency and profitability of airlines, airports, and slot coordinators. Their knowledge-based solutions simplify the intricate landscape of global air transport infrastructure, offering powerful optimization and decision support tools tailored exclusively for the aviation sector. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the inclusion of PDC as a new commercial partner, stating, "Working now more than ever, in close partnership with global leaders like PDC, is a significant [...]

2023-11-20T17:07:34+02:00November 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|

Airports Innovate event kicks off in Muscat, aims to transform the future of air travel

Source: ACI World ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World today kick off Airports Innovate, a global aviation event centred around innovation. Themed "Dynamic Think Tank – Reveal the Future," this brand-new event will capture the latest innovations that are transforming the global airport industry. The conference is hosted by Oman Airports in Muscat from 20–22 November 2023. With an anticipated capacity of 400+ delegates, 30+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 60+ speakers, this event will bring together an influential audience comprising global airport leaders and their innovation labs, aviation technology developers, airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities, industry suppliers, mobility experts, start-ups and more. Airports Innovate will encompass a wide range of topics critical to the airport industry, including [...]

2023-11-20T17:28:53+02:00November 20th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Announced Results of Executive Elections

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of its Executive Elections for the 2024-2025 term. Steven Polmans has been re-elected and will remain Chair for the next two years and following a change to the Governance rules to enable two Vice Chairs to be appointed, Emir Pineda and Roos Bakker have been duly elected. Following a successful four years serving the membership and industry, TIACA is pleased to announce that Chair Steven Polmans will continue his work at the association's helm for the next two years. Emir Pineda, Miami International Airport and Roos Bakker, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have been elected to serve as co-Vice Chairs and will also take on the role of Secretary and Treasurer. [...]

2023-11-16T13:13:40+02:00November 16th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|