Source: COP28 COP28 concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. The Parties agreed a landmark text named The UAE Consensus, that sets out an ambitious climate agenda to keep 1.5°C within reach. The UAE Consensus calls on Parties to transition away from fossil fuels to reach net zero, encourages them to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), includes a new specific target to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030, and builds momentum towards a new architecture for climate finance. The UAE Consensus, which follows a year of inclusive diplomatic engagements and two weeks of intense negotiations, reflects the COP28 Presidency’s goal to provide the most ambitious response possible to [...]

Source: EASA Florian Guillermet has been selected as the future Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, following a decision by the Agency’s Management Board. “I am pleased to announce that we have selected Florian Guillermet as the Executive Director of EASA,” said Piotr Samson, Chair of the EASA Management Board and President of Civil Aviation at the Polish Civil Aviation Authority. “I have known Florian for many years and deeply respect his operational knowledge of aviation as well as his high-level strategic thinking. I am sure that, under his leadership, EASA and the European aviation community will grow and prosper even further.” Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport at European Commission, said. "Ensuring the highest levels [...]

Fuente: International Aviation Forum The aviation industry is making huge investments in new technologies in order to achieve our commitment of net zero emissions by 2050. The aviation industry carries everything, from essential goods, such as medicines, food and emergency equipment, to products such as electronic devices and flowers, and everything in between. Aviation brings economic vitality to communities and countries and supports millions of jobs. It is the backbone of global connectivity, weaving a tapestry that unites people, families, and businesses across continents. The declaration unveiled in Athens at the International Aviation Summit has been signed by: Fabio Gamba Angela Gittens Simon Hocquard Glyn Hughes Kostas latrou Yvonne Manzi Makolo Candace McGraw Mehmet Nane

Source: ALTA The Association reinforces the importance of the airline industry as a driver of connectivity and promoter of economic development, highlighting its vast potential in Latin America and the Caribbean “Aviation is the safest and most efficient means to transport life, to carry vaccines, organs, essential supplies to where and when they are needed. It is the most efficient means to transport food, merchandise and perishable goods that would otherwise arrive too late when they are already spoiled. Sometimes it is the only way to get people to remote places where there is no other means of transport. We do not have roads connecting countries as in other regions; we have over 700 islands throughout the Caribbean that need [...]

Source: ACI World ACI World advocates for regulatory frameworks that facilitate airports' transition to cleaner energy sources Airports Council International (ACI) World today reiterates its support for cleaner energy sources at the Global Sustainable Aviation Forum, a critical side-event of COP28, organized by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) that reunites key speakers across the aviation sector. ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said: "As the voice of the world's airports, we are present and engaged at ATAG's Global Sustainable Aviation Forum at COP28. Airports are identifying new opportunities and roles they can play in their communities and regions as sustainability leaders. This includes supporting the increased uptake of sustainable aviation fuels, lower carbon aviation fuels and preparing [...]

Source: Airport Carbon Accreditation Ten frontrunner airports certified at the new Level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, having achieved net zero for emissions under their control and affirmed a strategic commitment to achieve decarbonisation across all scopes by 2050. ACI launched the new topmost level of achievement in its global Airport Carbon Accreditation programme today at the 28th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP28). This milestone confirms the determination and readiness of the airport industry to deliver on its ambitious climate commitments and contribute to the decarbonisation of aviation - fully aligning with the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.   Introducing Level 5 At the ATAG1 Global Sustainable Aviation Forum taking place at COP28, Olivier Jankovec, Director General [...]