Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (June 2-4 2024). The event is being held in the UAE for the first time and hosted by Emirates Airline. Over 1,500 participants are expected to be in attendance, including industry leaders, government officials and media. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy for the United Arab Emirates is expected to welcome delegates to Dubai with an opening keynote speech to the AGM. "Dubai's world-leading connectivity places it at the crossroads of the planet. And it will soon be the [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Civil Aviation Committee and the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK), have developed and announced the conference program and venue for the TIACA Event – Central Asia, June 19-21, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event will kick off with a cultural tour followed by an evening reception for attendees. A robust conference program has been developed and is aimed at not only supporting the development of Kazakhstan as an air cargo hub – "the Silk Road in the Sky" but aims to cover topics that the industry faces globally. Key topics that will be discussed include: a new vision for economic [...]

Source: ACI World Airports globally prioritize a safe and sustainable air transport system Today at the Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly, ACI airport members unanimously adopted three foundational Resolutions aimed at ensuring a safe and sustainable aviation system as demand for air travel continues to increase. ACI World Resolutions: Safety and security at airports as fundamental enablers of sustainable growth Enabling system capacity at airports to meet future growth Aviation decarbonization and airport climate action ACI World Director General and CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: "Global passenger traffic is poised to soar, with projections nearing 20 billion by 2042, doubling the estimates for 2024. Safely and sustainably accommodating this exponential growth necessitates collaboration across the entire [...]

Source: ACI World Conference aims to enhance industry competitiveness through initiatives focused on environment, connectivity, market liberalisation and much more  The Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific & Middle East / ACI World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA 2024) today kicks off in Riyadh, marking the start of the most important global gathering of airport leaders. Running from the 21 to ­­23 May, the event is hosted by Riyadh Airports Company, which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital. As top-level executives, policymakers, regulators, business associates, analysts, and visionaries converge in Riyadh, anticipation mounts for the latest data and insights aimed at building a sustainable future for both global and regional air connectivity—with a [...]

Source: TSA TSA has reached a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which will take effect on May 24. The new agreement will provide benefits for all TSA bargaining unit employees comprised of non-supervisory screening officers. AFGE approved the agreement through the ratification process followed by Agency Head Approval and reflects the expanded scope of bargaining permitted under the 2022 Determination on Transportation Security Officers and Collective Bargaining. "Since joining TSA in 2017, my paramount focus at TSA has been supporting the dedicated professionals who ensure the security of our transportation systems every day," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "I extend sincere appreciation to the collective bargaining teams from TSA and AFGE for [...]