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The future of Latin American aviation was debated at ALTA’s Aviation Law Americas

Source: ALTA ALTA Aviation Law Americas brought together aviation sector experts in Buenos Aires to discuss the main challenges and opportunities from a legal perspective. The event was opened by ALTA’s CEO, José Ricardo Botelho, Hernán Gómez, Argentina’s Undersecretary of Air Transport, and Julia Cordero, ANAC Argentina’s Administrator. "Argentina, like the whole of Latin America and the Caribbean, has enormous growth potential, and aviation is one of the engines that can drive us towards more dynamic economies, with better-connected countries and societies with more favorable conditions. This premise is not just a vision, but a tangible reality. Air transport in Argentina directly generates around 8.3 billion dollars and supports approximately 60,000 jobs. When we consider its indirect, induced, and catalytic [...]

2024-09-22T19:54:55+03:00September 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA and CADA sign cooperation agreement to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices in aviation law

Source: ALTA During the ALTA Aviation Law Americas event recently held in Buenos Aires, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Colombian Aeronautical Law Bar Association (CADA) signed a Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening knowledge exchange in aeropolitical matters and promoting the development of innovative solutions for the aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. “This agreement aligns with our commitment to advancing a sustainable and viable roadmap for aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean. Together, we will foster knowledge exchange to benefit the entire industry, especially its users,” stated ALTA’s CEO. Among the main goals of the agreement are the promotion of academic events on aviation law, the exchange of information on sustainable [...]

2024-09-22T20:03:19+03:00September 23rd, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC welcomes AIRIA as a new business partner in its World Business Partner Program

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of ARIA as a new business partner in its World Business Partner program. AIRIA is a A prominent company specialized in air transportation and aeronautical engineering made up of a team of highly trained experts, AIRIA is dedicated to offering superior quality solutions, ranging from strategic planning to the execution and operation of complex airport projects. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, General Director of ACI-LAC, said: “We are delighted to welcome AIRIA to the ACI-LAC family. Their experience and knowledge will be essential to strengthen decision-making in highly complex projects and support our members in the efficient management of their airport operations.” For your part [...]

2024-09-20T13:35:53+03:00September 20th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Air Travel Consumer Report: January-May 2024 Airline Consumer Submissions Data

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it has received from consumers about air travel for January-May 2024.  The release of the submissions data in the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) was delayed primarily because of the tens of thousands of complaints  received against airlines and ticket agents received by the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and the time needed to review and process these consumer complaints using the Department's outdated legacy consumer complaint application system. Over the past three years, complaints made up an average of 91% of consumer submissions.  The Department has been actively working on modernizing its system for handling consumer complaints with the [...]

2024-09-20T13:56:44+03:00September 20th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Asia Pacific nations commit to sustainable aviation future at landmark ministerial conference in New Delhi

Source: ICAO Asia Pacific nations have committed to a landmark shift towards sustainable aviation, enhanced safety and technological innovation in a unanimous declaration adopted at a high-level Ministerial conference in New Delhi. The Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 29 countries, sets ambitious targets for the future of air travel in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. In this significant step towards shaping the future of aviation in the Asia Pacific region, Ministers and high-level officials gathered at the Second Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation in New Delhi. The Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation of India Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu was elected Chairperson of the conference while Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation of [...]

2024-09-20T09:11:19+03:00September 20th, 2024|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Allen + Co Caribbean Inc. as New Business Partner, Strengthening Airport Emergency Solutions in the Caribbean

Source: ALTA Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is proud to announce the addition of Allen + Co Caribbean Inc. as a new business partner in its World Business Partner program. This collaboration strengthens ACI-LAC's focus on the continuous improvement of safety and emergency solutions at Caribbean airports, ensuring that the region is equipped with the best practices and equipment to respond to critical situations. "Joining the ACI World Business Partner program represents a significant step forward for Allen + Co Caribbean Inc. This partnership will not only enhance our ability to expand globally but also connect us directly with the Caribbean aviation market, where we can offer our world-class aviation emergency solutions. We look forward to [...]

2024-09-18T19:22:41+03:00September 18th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The 16th ALTA Aviation Law Americas will explore regulatory challenges and opportunities for aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA There will be three Days of Intense Debate in Buenos Aires, Argentina The most important conference for the legal and financial aviation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean kicks off in Buenos Aires. The 16th edition of ALTA Aviation Law Americas will take place from September 18 to 20, 2024, in Buenos Aires. This event will bring together industry leaders, law firms, airlines, and regulatory experts to discuss the challenges and advancements shaping the aeropolitical landscape in the region. The conference, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), provides a conducive environment for analyzing key topics such as regional integration, environmental challenges, taxation, and consumer protection. One of the main discussion points will [...]

2024-09-18T19:12:17+03:00September 18th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Transportation Security Administration publishes proposed regulation that provides necessary flexibility as federal agencies prepare to enforce REAL ID requirements beginning May 7, 2025

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would provide federal agencies with necessary flexibility to begin enforcement of the REAL ID regulations on the May 7, 2025, deadline in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk and public impact. This proposed rule seeks to ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, are well positioned to begin enforcing REAL ID requirements on May 7, 2025. The proposed rule does not extend the REAL ID deadline. Instead, it would allow TSA to consider a phased enforcement approach to REAL ID implementation. Travelers without a REAL ID compliant ID or another form of acceptable ID after the May 7, 2025 deadline could face delays at [...]

2024-09-12T20:54:07+03:00September 12th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO Symposium delegates urge international community to act on fostering the deployment of advanced air mobility

Source: ICAO A global Call to Action for the accelerated, safe, and sustainable deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies emerged at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its first ever event wholly dedicated to the topic. Themed "Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities," the symposium has brought together 400 high-level government officials from 75 countries and representatives of the United Nations system and international aviation industry associations. World-leading manufacturers, operators and other cutting-edge innovators also participated to inform the development of a global vision and to share best practices and challenges. AAM comprises electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) including drones, and a wide range of other technologies [...]

2024-09-11T10:00:25+03:00September 11th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO high-level air navigation conference charts path for immediate and strategic enhancements for aviation sustainability and safety

Source: ICAO Representatives of the world's governments have endorsed a suite of important actions to accelerate the aviation sector's transition to greater sustainability, while enhancing air safety and boosting operational efficiency. The commitments emerged from the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 14th Air Navigation Conference after nine days of strategic discussions in Montréal involving nearly 900 delegates from 110 ICAO Member States and 28 international organizations. On the eve of ICAO's 80th anniversary in December 2024, the Member States' conference recommendations are set to reshape the future of international air travel and transport. "This conference has resulted in concrete and actionable outcomes in critical areas," said ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar. "From enhancing the resilience of satellite navigation to [...]

2024-09-11T09:41:13+03:00September 11th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|