Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Airport Gurus as a new World Business Partner, strengthening the network of experts in the region and opening new opportunities for innovation and collaboration in the aviation industry. Airport Gurus is a consulting center specialized in airport business, operations and aviation ICT technologies based in Spain, with extensive international experience. With strategic locations in Barcelona, Madrid, Lima and Miami, it has been providing its services in the aviation sector for more than a decade. In welcoming Airport Gurus, Rafael Echevarne, CEO of ACI-LAC, said: "The inclusion of Airport Gurus in our network of commercial members is a significant milestone for ACI-LAC. Their [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean has shown a remarkable growth from January to April of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the main markets in the region Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean has shown a remarkable growth from January to April of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary data from the main markets in the region. Below are the key findings: Comparison of January to April 2024 vs 2023 From January to April 2024, total passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 4.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Among the main markets, those with the [...]

Source: ALTA People are at the heart of the safety culture and the achievement of operational excellence. Technological advancements serve as support tools Safety and operational excellence are the bedrock of aviation, a fact that was clearly highlighted in the educational panels, presentations, and working sessions at the ALTA Aviation Safety, Flight Ops & Training Summit. The event, held in Lima this week, brought together leaders and experts in aviation safety, operations, and training. Creating a safety culture in aviation is essential. This culture is built by people and involves everyone in the ecosystem, sharing a collective commitment to safe practices and continuous vigilance. While technology plays a critical role in safety management by providing advanced tools for oversight, data [...]

Source: ALTA Peru's commercial aviation market recorded a total demand of 23 million passengers in 2023, a 16.6% increase from 2022. However, this figure is still 3% below pre-pandemic levels, indicating that Peru is lagging behind neighboring countries. This data is highlighted in "Peru Aviation Insight," a statistical compendium of the Peruvian civil aviation market prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) using data from the civil aviation authority, airlines, and Amadeus Travel Intelligence. "In the last 15 years, the country's passenger traffic has almost tripled. Its potential is enormous, but strong and agile measures must be taken to meet the latent demand," says José Ricardo Botelho, executive director and CEO of ALTA. To be more [...]

Source: ALTA Lima is the venue for this key international aviation meeting 2023 was recorded as the safest year in the history of civil aviation. Latin America and the Caribbean had zero fatalities in commercial aviation and, globally, the fatality risk decreased significantly, from 0.11 in 2022 to 0.03 in 2023, a sharp improvement vs. the average of the last five years. These data confirm that civil aviation is the safest mean of transport, thanks to the entire industry maintaining safety as its core value. This commitment is reflected in the continuous evaluation of operations, the adoption of more efficient and effective technologies and the comprehensive training of personnel both on the ground and in the air. It is also [...]