Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC releases Spanish edition of global airport concession guidelines, offering clear PPP best practices for long-term infrastructure and performance. Airports Council International Latin America & Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the release in Spanish of the report: “Best Practices in Airport Concession Contracts: Global Approaches and Guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) 2025.” This document provides clear and practical guidance on structuring and implementing private sector participation in airports, specifically aimed at concessionaires, investors, lenders, advisors, governments, and granting authorities. Currently, more than 850 airports in over 90 countries have private sector involvement, and investment continues to expand with 132 transactions at different stages of the global pipeline as of January 2025. In this context, airport asset concessions [...]

Source: CANSO New for 2026 is the CANSO “Person of the Year” award. The award will recognise an individual that has delivered an exceptional achievement in the airspace industry. There are just 30 days left to submit your entry for the Seamless Skies Awards, the global awards programme recognising excellence, innovation and leadership across air traffic management (ATM), UAS traffic management (UTM) and the wider airspace ecosystem. Delivered by CANSO in partnership with Global Airspace Radar, the Seamless Skies Awards celebrate organisations, teams and individuals whose work is helping to shape safer, more efficient and more sustainable skies. Award categories span technology, operations, collaboration and people, showcasing best practice from across the global aviation community. New for 2026 is the [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC welcomes IDOM as a new member, strengthening efforts toward sustainable and innovative airport development in Latin America and the Caribbean. IDOM brings its “Digital Airports” vision to enhance efficiency, passenger experience, and safety. Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the addition of IDOM as a new member of the organization, further strengthening its network of strategic partners committed to the sustainable, efficient, and innovative development of the airport industry in the region. IDOM – Digital Airports is driving the future of aviation through the design of integrated, multidisciplinary airports that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and passenger experience, while always ensuring the highest standards of operational safety. Founded in 1957 and with [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS)will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take stock of changing global trade conditions as it examines regulatory priorities, developments in special cargo, and progress on digitalization in specialized streams. WCS will be held in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March hosted by LATAM Cargo. It is the first time the event will be held in South America. “Tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty have reshaped global trade and supply chains. The 3.4% growth pattern in air cargo demand in 2025 was strongly influenced by these developments and we can expect more of the same for [...]

Source: IATA       The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with continued strong performance. Global demand was 4.3% above December 2024 levels (5.5% for international operations). Global capacity was 4.5% above December 2024 levels (6.4% for international operations). Additionally, IATA noted that full-year yields fell 1.5% year-on-year. This is the smallest decline in three years as a more [...]