Source: ACI World ACI World and Amadeus celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership transforming the future of air travel Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the anticipated 2025 Technology Innovation Awards. These awards celebrate cutting-edge technology initiatives and leadership within the airport sector that are transforming the future of air travel technology. ACI airport members are invited to submit their candidacies for the fifth edition of the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards. This year's competition will once more recognize the best innovations across the following four categories: Best innovation in airport passenger-related processes Best innovation in airport operations and installations management Best airport innovation leader (individual) Best innovation: Airport on the rise (5 million passengers [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology which includes specific accounting rules and practices on how to include SAF in per-passenger CO2 data. Initially, CO2 Connect will apply equal per-passenger emission reductions across an airline’s network, meaning that all flights will benefit from an equal (percentage) reduction based on total SAF purchases. In future enhancements, the ability to allocate per-passenger SAF emission reductions to specific routes will be added. “Corporations and individual travelers want to clearly understand how sustainable their flying is. And, [...]

Source: ALTA I am thrilled to begin my role today as CEO of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), a position I take on alongside my current responsibilities as Regional Vice President for the Americas at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). My focus is on addressing the needs of ALTA’s members—including airlines responsible for more than 80% of the region’s air traffic—and promoting a more integrated, efficient, and sustainable aviation ecosystem. Aviation is key to the social and economic prosperity of our region. In 2023, air transport generated 8.3 million jobs and contributed 240 billion dollars to Latin America and the Caribbean’s GDP. ALTA plays a fundamental role in making air travel more accessible to a larger number [...]

Source: NTSB ​​​​Preliminary report also released on Jan. 29 midair collision The National Transportation Safety Board urgently recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration permanently prohibit helicopter operations near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport, or DCA, when certain runways are in use for arrivals or departures, calling it “an intolerable risk to aviation safety by increasing the chance of a midair collision.” The NTSB asked the FAA to prohibit helicopter operations near DCA when runways 15 and 33 are in use, and to designate an alternative helicopter route. ​The accident occurred on the evening of Jan. 29, when a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter transiting an FAA-designated helicopter corridor collided with a PSA Airlines regional jet on final approach to [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is proud to announce notable improvements in passenger satisfaction across the region, as highlighted in the recently released ACI ASQ Barometer Annual 2024. According to the report, Latin America and the Caribbean ranked as the third region globally in terms of passenger satisfaction improvement, showing a rise from 4.19 in 2023 to 4.23 in 2024. This achievement reflects the region's ongoing dedication to elevating the overall travel experience. “Latin America and the Caribbean airports have shown resilience and dedication in adapting to post-pandemic demands,” said Dr. Rafael Echevarne, General Director at ACI-LAC. “Our region is committed to meeting evolving passenger expectations, especially in areas like convenience, well-being, and sustainability.” [...]