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Celebrating oneworld airlines’ success at  Skytrax Awards

Source: oneworld oneworld® alliance airlines scooped 40 top awards at the 2024 World Airline Awards this week. The awards - known as the Oscars of the aviation industry - were announced at a gala ceremony near London's Heathrow Airport before an audience of specially invited guests from airlines around the world. oneworld member, Qatar Airways, was named Airline of the Year, marking an unprecedented eighth time it has been awarded the top accolade in the 25-year history of the awards. In total Qatar Airways won an impressive 12 awards. Six oneworld member airlines – British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Fiji Airways who has recently been announced as oneworld's new full member – were also among [...]

2024-06-27T13:18:26+03:00June 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALPA President Calls Airbus Plan to Reduce Pilots on the Flight Deck a “Gamble with Safety”

Source: ALPA In a speech  before the International Aviation Club of Washington, Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), highlighted the safety risks of operating commercial airliners without at least two pilots on the flight deck, as Airbus is currently pursuing. In addition to underscoring the dangers of removing pilots from the flight deck, Ambrosi also unveiled an ALPA white paper that highlights the well-established fact that pilots cannot be replaced through advances in technology and outlines the benefits of having at least two pilots on the flight deck. “Some manufacturers and foreign airlines are actually working to design flight decks that replace the very safety feature that averted these [recent] disasters. They plan to replace pilots with automation. [...]

2024-06-27T13:51:36+03:00June 27th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Event Central Asia Concludes with a Path Forward for Kazakhstan to Develop as a Global Air Cargo Hub

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) concluded its fifth regional event, the TIACA Event Central Asia held June 19-21 in Astana, Kazakhstan, with a path forward to support Kazakhstan as it seeks to develop as a global air cargo hub. TIACA's first event in Central Asia, held in Astana, brought together nearly 400 delegates from across the industry to discuss issues that affect the Central Asian air cargo market and gave insight into how to develop Kazakhstan as a global air cargo hub. Topics such as, eCommerce, multimodal logistics, air cargo trends, innovation and digitalization, sustainability and industry regulations were addressed. The event kicked off with a meeting between the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, [...]

2024-06-25T20:34:18+03:00June 25th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Increase in Passenger Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean from January to April of 2024

Source: ACI-LAC Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean has shown a remarkable growth from January to April of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the main markets in the region Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean has shown a remarkable growth from January to April of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the main markets in the region. Below are the key findings: Comparison of January to April 2024 vs 2023 From January to April 2024, total passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Among the main markets, those with the [...]

2024-06-25T20:18:30+03:00June 25th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Operational excellence: the key to making aviation the safest mode of transportation

Source: ALTA People are at the heart of the safety culture and the achievement of operational excellence. Technological advancements serve as support tools Safety and operational excellence are the bedrock of aviation, a fact that was clearly highlighted in the educational panels, presentations, and working sessions at the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit. The event, held in Lima this week, brought together leaders and experts in aviation safety, operations, and training. Creating a safety culture in aviation is essential. This culture is built by people and involves everyone in the ecosystem, sharing a collective commitment to safe practices and continuous vigilance. While technology plays a critical role in safety management by providing advanced tools for oversight, data [...]

2024-06-24T09:31:44+03:00June 24th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA presents Peru Aviation Insight

Source: ALTA Peru's commercial aviation market recorded a total demand of 23 million passengers in 2023, a 16.6% increase from 2022. However, this figure is still 3% below pre-pandemic levels, indicating that Peru is lagging behind neighboring countries. This data is highlighted in "Peru Aviation Insight," a statistical compendium of the Peruvian civil aviation market prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) using data from the civil aviation authority, airlines, and Amadeus Travel Intelligence. "In the last 15 years, the country's passenger traffic has almost tripled. Its potential is enormous, but strong and agile measures must be taken to meet the latent demand," says José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA. To be more [...]

2024-06-21T14:39:31+03:00June 21st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit: the premier safety & training summit for aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA Lima is the venue for this key international aviation meeting 2023 was recorded as the safest year in the history of civil aviation. Latin America and the Caribbean had zero fatalities in commercial aviation and, globally, the fatality risk decreased significantly, from 0.11 in 2022 to 0.03 in 2023, a sharp improvement vs. the average of the last five years. These data confirm that civil aviation is the safest mean of transport, thanks to the entire industry maintaining safety as its core value. This commitment is reflected in the continuous evaluation of operations, the adoption of more efficient and effective technologies and the comprehensive training of personnel both on the ground and in the air. It is also [...]

2024-06-17T19:26:17+03:00June 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Top airport experts gather in Montreal for the first ACI World Committee Forum

Source: ACI World Goal to strengthen global aviation collaboration in the areas of airport information and technology, economics, environment and sustainability, facilitation, safety, and security Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes top airport experts from around the world for the inaugural ACI World Committee Forum focused on strengthening global aviation collaboration. Thank This groundbreaking event is being held from 17­­-21 June 2024, at the Doubletree by Hilton in Montreal, the World Capital of Civil Aviation. The forum brings together over 300 committee members from all six ACI World Standing Committees and their subgroups, to engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing the aviation industry today. The Plenary will feature opening remarks by Luis [...]

2024-06-17T19:37:24+03:00June 17th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

AIFA joins ACI-LAC as a new airport member

Source: ACI-LAC Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) joins the network of airport members of Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), a membership that marks an important milestone in the advancement of airport standards in Mexico. AIFA will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and training programs, access a network of international experts, and increase its visibility and business opportunities through events and contacts. In addition, AIFA will be able to represent its business interests to governments and other airports, as well as access industry-relevant information and analysis. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, congratulated AIFA on its incorporation, noting, “We are very pleased to welcome AIFA as a new member of ACI-LAC. Their induction is [...]

2024-06-14T11:34:06+03:00June 14th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

NTT DATA joins ALTA to propel aviation innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA NTT DATA, one of the world's leading IT service providers, has formalized its membership in the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). This significant move marks NTT DATA's presence in seven key Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. "We are delighted to welcome the NTT DATA team to ALTA. Their expertise and leadership in technology and consulting solutions are invaluable assets to the campaigns we develop for the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said José Ricardo Botelho, Executive Director and CEO of ALTA. NTT DATA is recognized for offering comprehensive technology solutions and consulting services across all facets of the airline industry, including digital marketing, logistics, operations, finance, [...]

2024-06-14T11:32:16+03:00June 14th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|