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ICAO Council Briefing: Industry surge sharpens global aviation leaders’ sustainability focus

Source: ICAO Briefing the ICAO Council on 21 March 2024, global aviation leaders underscored ICAO’s key role in leading the crosscutting cooperation needed to deliver a sustainable future centered around innovation and resilience. An in-depth look into the industry's post-pandemic resurgence and the strategic moves required to achieve a net zero future was provided by the heads of Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA). Industry Recovery and the Path to Net Zero The aviation sector has shown remarkable resilience, with ICAO forecasting that 2024 air traffic volumes are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels. This growth underscores the urgency of [...]

2024-04-02T07:26:34+03:00April 2nd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI Europe and ETC celebrate entry of Bulgaria and Romania into Schengen area starting with air and sea borders

Source: ACI Europe A landmark development for air and sea transport in South-Eastern Europe set to bolster societal cohesion and facilitate travel between Romania, Bulgaria and other Schengen Zone countries. ACI EUROPE and the European Travel Commission celebrate the first stage of Romania and Bulgaria's accession to the Schengen Area today as controls at air and sea borders are lifted. This momentous first step is set to bolster social cohesion and deepen European integration. Olivier Jankovec, ACI EUROPE Director General said: "Schengen is part of the fundamental fabric of European air travel, allowing a smoother passenger experience and more efficient operations with faster connecting times and streamlined checks. Facilitating  travel for EU citizens in Romania and Bulgaria is an important [...]

2024-04-01T18:39:22+03:00April 1st, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

FAA Invests $27 Million on Research to Reduce Emmissions and Noise

Source: FAA Research teams from universities nationwide are working on a variety of aviation environmental topics including sustainable aviation fuels, aircraft emissions, and noise impacts with support from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. The FAA is awarding $27.2 million to 11 U.S. universities as part of its Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT) program. The awards will be matched in-kind by the Center’s partners under the grants program one-to-one cost sharing agreement. “The work of these teams is a cornerstone of the FAA’s sustainability efforts,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “The entire aviation industry can leverage this research to reduce noise and enable safe and efficient operations while working toward net-zero emissions by 2050.” ASCENT grants will support the work of these universities: The [...]

2024-03-29T06:40:03+02:00March 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TSA PreCheck® program adds eight new airlines

Source: TSA Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling from the US on nearly 100 airlines Bahamasair and Iberia among the newest additions The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Bahamasair, BermudAir, Iberia, La Compagnie and New Pacific Airlines. TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program enabling low-risk travelers to enjoy a secure and efficient screening experience at more than 200 U.S. state and territory airports, including at the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and may keep their shoes, belts and light jackets on and are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1 [...]

2024-03-29T07:14:52+02:00March 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

In the U.S.: Pilot Production Remains Strong as Demand Slows

Source: ALPA As Congress continues work on the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is now on its third short-term extension that expires on May 10, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) urged caution in making arbitrary changes to the safest aviation system in the world. ALPA pointed to newly released FAA pilot-production data showing that the United States continues to certificate more airline pilots each month than in the years prior to COVID-19—more than 11,000 in the last 12 months alone. This comes as financial analysts are reporting that “demand is fulfilled,” there is “a surplus of airline pilots,” and several U.S. airlines have scaled back pilot hiring. “Now is not the time to introduce uncertainty into [...]

2024-03-29T06:26:16+02:00March 29th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $110 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to over 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity. The $110 million includes 74 grants to airports in 32 states to modernize airport and runway infrastructure, improve airfield safety, and create jobs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. “The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to support projects to increase safety and efficiency on taxiways and runways at over 70 airports across the country,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This is another good step in a multi-billion dollar modernization we're delivering through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make America's aviation systems safer and more efficient.” [...]

2024-03-28T11:49:49+02:00March 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes WTW as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is delighted to announce the addition of WTW as a World Business Partner. WTW, a global leader in aviation insurance and risk advisory, joins ACI-LAC's esteemed network to foster collaboration and innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General at ACI-LAC, remarked, "We are thrilled to welcome WTW as a World Business Partner. As well as advancing risk management in the aviation sector, they are committed to promoting sustainable and efficient airport operations in Latin America and the Caribbean." Darren Porter, Managing Director of Global Aviation & Space at WTW, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, "WTW is pleased to join ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner. WTW works in partnership with [...]

2024-03-27T06:56:44+02:00March 27th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry-Wide Privacy Review of U.S. Airlines

Source: US DOT Review will look at airline policies and training to ensure that passengers' sensitive personal information is not improperly monetized or shared with third parties U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will undertake a privacy review of the nation's ten largest airlines regarding their collection, handling, maintenance, and use of passengers' personal information. The review will examine airlines' policies and procedures to determine if airlines are properly safeguarding their customers' personal information. In addition, DOT will probe whether airlines are unfairly or deceptively monetizing or sharing that data with third parties. As DOT finds evidence of problematic practices, the Department will take action, which could mean investigations, enforcement actions, guidance, or rulemaking. [...]

2024-03-27T07:29:40+02:00March 27th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Measures implemented by NAV Portugal save three million liters of water per year

Source: NAV Portugal Measures implemented by NAV Portugal over the past years have led to a reduction in the company's annual water consumption by more than 20%, representing a saving of three million liters of water each year - equivalent to the daily consumption of more than 22 thousand people. Aware of the important role that companies have to play in responding to the climate emergency, NAV Portugal has intensified efforts to minimize the environmental impacts of its activities. And today, bearing in mind that the depletion of water resources is one of the main climate challenges affecting our country, the focus is on water consumption. Thus, taking the last five years as a reference period, NAV Portugal managed to [...]

2024-03-26T18:07:29+02:00March 26th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Cargo Forum 2024 Launches Floorplan and Opens Registration

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the floorplan and registration sites have opened as planning for the Air Cargo Forum 2024 (ACF) goes into full swing with a strong start and is moving quickly with nearly 40% of the exhibit space sold.  The official housing portal has also opened.  The ACF 2024 will be held November 11-14, 2024 in Miami, Florida. The event is set to draw the industry to Miami this fall and is already exceeding expectations with nearly 40% of the exhibition space sold, with exhibitors such as Air Canada, Avianca Cargo, Boeing, Bringer Air Cargo, Challenge Aviation Services, Changi Airport, Miami International Airport, Neutral Air Partner, TAP Air Cargo, United Air Cargo, Unisys, Worldwide [...]

2024-03-26T17:19:08+02:00March 26th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|