Source: ACI-LAC GCG Group, a leading provider of specialized services for airlines, airports, and diverse companies, and institutions, has reached a pivotal milestone by joining the Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as a World Business Partner. Daniel Muñoz, Head of Airport Concessions at GCG Group, remarked: GCG Group is honored to become an ACI-LAC World Business Partner, solidifying our commitment to the Latin America and Caribbean regions while providing opportunities to engage with fellow airport industry colleagues. We look forward to elevated concessions programs that intentionally highlight the culinary richness, human talent, and unparalleled hospitality of its local communities. GCG Group continues to strengthen its ecosystem of industry allies. The company has nearly 70 years of experience and presence [...]

Source: ACI World Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, has announced his decision to step down from his role at the end of 2024. This departure is driven by family reasons, as de Oliveira expresses his desire to return to Europe with his family after four impactful years at the helm of ACI World. Taking on the role during the unprecedented challenges posed by the global pandemic, de Oliveira steered ACI World through the most severe crisis ever experienced in the aviation sector. While challenges remain in the airport industry and will require long-term attention, he leaves with a sense of mission accomplished, having elevated the organization to new heights. “Leading ACI World as [...]

Source: ACI World ICAO CAAF/3 agrees collective goal of 5% carbon intensity reduction by 2030 Airports Council International applauds and supports the visionary International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) goal for sustainable aviation fuel to come from the Third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) that took place in Dubai from 20–24 November. On 24 November, governments from over 100 States, meeting with industry and civil society, have set a goal that aviation fuel in 2030 should be 5% less carbon intensive than the fossil fuel which makes up nearly all of today's aviation energy. This will be achieved through a transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), lower carbon aviation fuels (LCAF), and other cleaner energies which will play [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Thales, a global leader in cutting-edge technology and innovation, is the latest World Business Partner of Airport Council International Latin America and the Caribbean. Thales main priority is to build a future based on trust, which is why they invest in deep technology and digital advances. They are a leading provider of integrated solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security markets. Thales has a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation. "Thales is honored to be a partner in the WBP-World Business Partner network of Airports Council International for the Latin America and Caribbean region. We are confident that together, with our experience and portfolio of technologies and solutions for the airport industry, we will contribute to the [...]

Source: ALTA The firm specializes in aerocommercial policy, guiding customers in obtaining scheduled and non-scheduled air transport permits, facilitating dialogue and negotiation with local authorities. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining as a Consultant Member of the well-known law firm Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga Abogados, based in Buenos Aires. Founded in 1989, Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga has distinguished itself by providing legal advice to multinationals on aeronautical, airport, immigration, customs, corporate, tax, foreign exchange, governance, labor and commercial matters, as well as on high-impact transnational transactions in the Region. The firm specializes in aerocommercial policy, guiding customers in obtaining scheduled and non-scheduled air transport permits, facilitating dialogue and negotiation [...]