Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration referred 43 more unruly passenger cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal prosecution review during the past year. The FAA has now referred more than 310 of the most serious cases to the FBI since late 2021 under a partnership aimed at ensuring unruly airline passengers face criminal prosecution when warranted. When the FAA refers incidents to the FBI, the FBI works closely with law enforcement partners and appropriate agencies to conduct an investigation if applicable. "Dangerous passengers put everyone at risk—and the Biden-Harris Administration has been clear that those who disrupt flights will be held accountable," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "Unruly travelers face stiff fines from the FAA and possible criminal prosecution too." "There's [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Top markets recorded an increase of more than 10% and the region consolidates a steady pace of growth. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) presents preliminary passenger traffic data for the region's airports in June and the first half of 2024. This information is based on data from the busiest airports in Latin America and the Caribbean, which together account for more than 90% of the region's air traffic. First half of 2024 The data shows that passenger volume from January to June 2024 was up 4.7% over the same period last year. The countries showing the most significant increase were Peru, Colombia and Chile, with increases of 20%, 17% and 16%, respectively. Brazil, the [...]

Source: ALTA The aeronautical instruction center with over 53 years of trajectory, headquartered in Cali and a satellite in Pereira, Colombia, joins the network of educational institutions working to promote the education and professionalization of human resources in the aviation industry throughout the region. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining of Escuela de Aviación del Pacífico to ALTA's Educational Hub. The aeronautical instruction center with over 53 years of trajectory, headquartered in Cali and a satellite in Pereira, Colombia, joins the network of educational institutions working to promote the education and professionalization of human resources in the aviation industry throughout the region. Escuela de Aviación del Pacífico is recognized for its [...]

Source: US FAA The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $566.4 million via 296 grants in 47 states to modernize airports as part of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements and noise compatibility projects at eligible airports. "As Americans fly in record numbers, the Biden-Harris Administration is improving our nation's airports to make travel more convenient for passengers," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The funding we're announcing today, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help [...]