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Call for Nominations – TIACA Hall of Fame 2026

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the TIACA Hall of Fame 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made an enduring impact on the global air cargo industry through outstanding contributions, visionary leadership, and long-term commitment to advancing the sector. The TIACA Hall of Fame celebrates pioneers whose dedication and innovation have shaped the industry into what it is today, inspiring future generations of air cargo professionals. "The Hall of Fame is one of the most meaningful ways we honor those who have played a transformative role in our industry. It is important that we take the time to recognize and celebrate the leaders whose influence continues to guide [...]

2025-10-10T00:36:21+03:00October 10th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Regional aviation, innovation, and business planning took center stage at the closing of Latin America and the Caribbean’s leading airport industry conference

Source: ACI-LAC The gathering in Trinidad and Tobago reinforced the Caribbean’s strategic role and officially confirmed Lima, Peru as the host city for the ACI-LAC 2026 Conference The 2025 Annual Assembly, Conference & Exhibition of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) concluded this Tuesday (October 7) with a day dedicated to regional aviation, with special focus on the Caribbean and its strategic role in the airport landscape. The program featured discussions on expanding regional cooperation and addressing shared challenges to collaboratively shape the future of Caribbean aviation. Aruba’s innovations in smart borders and integrated travel were also presented—an internationally recognized model that combines technology and facilitation to enhance passport control efficiency and the overall passenger experience. [...]

2025-10-10T00:16:48+03:00October 9th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld Innovation Summit showcases airlines and innovators powering the future of flight

Source: oneworld Global alliance convenes innovation companies, airline venture teams and investors to explore (and promote) new technologies. oneworld® hosted its first-ever Innovation Summit on Monday as a precursor to the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. The event connected digital, customer experience and sustainability leaders from across the alliance with innovators, industry partners, start-ups and scale-ups for a deep dive into new technologies that are being both successfully deployed and considered for future implementation. "oneworld member airlines are exploring, investing in and deploying innovation that is reshaping aviation, and they are collectively doing so at an industry-leading rate," said Nat Pieper, chief executive officer of oneworld. "We have a wealth of expertise across our alliance, uniquely positioning us to bring [...]

2025-10-09T23:28:36+03:00October 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Highlights the Commitment of Airports and Young Professionals to Biodiversity and Digital Security

Source: ACI-LAC Awards were presented during the leading airport industry event in Latin America and the Caribbean, held this year in Trinidad and Tobago. The Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) celebrated, this Monday afternoon (October 6), during the ACI-LAC 2025 Annual Assembly, Conference & Exhibition in Trinidad and Tobago, the commitment of regional airports to developing and implementing innovative projects in two key areas of the airport industry: decarbonization and the use of technology to enhance the passenger experience. Young Professional Award Highlights the Importance of Cybersecurity in the Airport Environment In 2025, the Young Professional Award was presented to Rafael Cotelo, internal auditor and cybersecurity specialist at Aeropuertos Uruguay, for his outstanding project promoting a [...]

2025-10-10T00:06:54+03:00October 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aviation Liberalization Should Drive Competitiveness and Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ACI-LAC Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC ACI-LAC projects 4% growth in regional air traffic for 2025 and reinforces the importance of balanced airport charges to ensure sector sustainability Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to close 2025 with 789 million air passengers, marking a 4% increase compared to 2024. The top-performing countries are projected to be Colombia (+5.6%), Mexico (+4.5%), and Brazil (+2.1%). Preliminary data also forecasts that regional air traffic will reach 821 million passengers in 2026. These data was presented on Monday during the Annual Assembly and Conference of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), held in Trinidad and Tobago through October 7. In his opening remarks, Rafael Echevarne, Director General of [...]

2025-10-07T18:23:16+03:00October 7th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Tell Me Why: ‘oneworld is extremely important for us’ — Turkka Kuusisto

Source: American Airlines Season 8, episode 6 of the Tell Me Why podcast is now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms. In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto discusses the importance of oneworld and the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB). He also discusses Finnair’s recent centennial, improvements to the customer experience and the airline’s focus on sustainability. Listen to the podcast: Watch the video:  

2025-10-07T18:37:19+03:00October 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Airlines’ August 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 4.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon down 1.8% from July 2025

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' August 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.677 billion gallons of fuel, 4.7% less fuel than in July 2025 (1.760 billion gallons) and 0.5% less fuel than August 2024 (1.686 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in August 2025 ($2.30) was down 4 cents (1.8%) from July 2025 ($2.34) and down 17 cents (7.1%) from August 2024. Total August 2025 fuel expenditure ($3.85B) was down 6.4% from July 2025 ($4.12B) and down 7.5% from August 2024 ($4.16B).   Fuel consumed by U.S. airlines (total) scheduled service: August 2024 1.68 billion gallons July 2025 1.76 billion gallons [...]

2025-10-07T18:30:13+03:00October 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO’s 42nd Assembly delivered clear mandate for transformation of aviation

Source: ICAO A record-breaking 192 Member States united behind ICAO's ambitions of zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and enhanced air connectivity by 2050, with strong calls for adequate resourcing. The ICAO Assembly has given the Organization a clear mandate to pursue its long-term strategy for transforming air transport, with Member States adopting resolutions in support of eliminating fatalities, reducing carbon emissions to net-zero, and ensuring no country is left behind as air services grow in emerging economies. ICAO's 42nd Assembly closed today with a message to the global community. "Let this Assembly be remembered as one that set us firmly on track to transform global aviation for generations to come. Let it be remembered as one where global ambition becomes [...]

2025-10-07T18:27:52+03:00October 7th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The Leading Airport Event in Latin America and the Caribbean Tackles Air Connectivity, Climate Resilience, and Business Development in the Region

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition 2025 kicked off this Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago Since Sunday (October 5), Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago is hosting the 2025 edition of the Annual Assembly and Conference of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), the leading event for the airport market in the region. Approximately 300 participants are attending and they include senior industry executives, government and airport authorities, and experts in aviation, technology, environment, accessibility, management, and finance. The opening ceremony featured Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC; Mónika Infante, Chair of the ACI-LAC Board and CEO of AERODOM; Senator Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Trinidad and Tobago; and [...]

2025-10-06T21:08:19+03:00October 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO Assembly set foundation for universal access to air transport

Source: ICAO Landmark decisions support access to aviation for the benefit of all nations and people The ICAO Assembly has created the foundations for ensuring universal access to air transport by 2050, in line with the ambitions of ICAO's long-term Strategic Plan. This is the result of a series of decisions towards ensuring every nation has the physical and regulatory capacity to develop air connectivity. Building on commitments to ensure the environmental sustainability of the forecasted growth in air traffic, the Assembly boosted ICAO's No Country Left Behind strategic goal by delivering 25 new aviation capacity development agreements for specific regional and country needs. This support for increased infrastructure capacity will additionally be supported by the Assembly's expansion of the [...]

2025-10-06T20:25:57+03:00October 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|