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Airports Innovate event kicks off in Muscat, aims to transform the future of air travel

Source: ACI World ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World today kick off Airports Innovate, a global aviation event centred around innovation. Themed "Dynamic Think Tank – Reveal the Future," this brand-new event will capture the latest innovations that are transforming the global airport industry. The conference is hosted by Oman Airports in Muscat from 20–22 November 2023. With an anticipated capacity of 400+ delegates, 30+ exhibitors and sponsors, and 60+ speakers, this event will bring together an influential audience comprising global airport leaders and their innovation labs, aviation technology developers, airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities, industry suppliers, mobility experts, start-ups and more. Airports Innovate will encompass a wide range of topics critical to the airport industry, including [...]

2023-11-20T17:28:53+02:00November 20th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Announced Results of Executive Elections

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of its Executive Elections for the 2024-2025 term. Steven Polmans has been re-elected and will remain Chair for the next two years and following a change to the Governance rules to enable two Vice Chairs to be appointed, Emir Pineda and Roos Bakker have been duly elected. Following a successful four years serving the membership and industry, TIACA is pleased to announce that Chair Steven Polmans will continue his work at the association's helm for the next two years. Emir Pineda, Miami International Airport and Roos Bakker, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol have been elected to serve as co-Vice Chairs and will also take on the role of Secretary and Treasurer. [...]

2023-11-16T13:13:40+02:00November 16th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Top airport technology initiatives and leadership: Submissions open to the 2024 ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards

Source: ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the esteemed 2024 Technology Innovation Awards that showcase the top airport technology initiatives and leadership that are shaping the future of air transport. ACI airport members are encouraged to submit their candidacy to the fourth and growing edition of the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards, which will see winners in the following four categories: Best innovation in airport passenger related processes Best innovation in airport operations and installations management Best airport innovation leader (individual) New: Best small and emerging airport innovation The 2024 edition is set to welcome the largest pool of candidates yet and includes a new award category to recognize the culture of innovation by [...]

2023-11-15T19:44:33+02:00November 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 8.1% in September

Source: ALTA September marked an important milestone for passenger transport in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with volume growing 8.1% compared to September 2022. Carriage of 34.4 million passengers was driven by the intraregional international market, which increased 24.5% compared to 2022 September marked an important milestone for passenger transport in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with volume growing 8.1% compared to September 2022. Carriage of 34.4 million passengers was driven by the intraregional international market, which increased 24.5% compared to 2022. In addition, total passenger volume during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) reached nearly 116 million, surpassing the third quarter of 2022 by 11%. One of the most important data to highlight is that the 5.1% [...]

2023-11-15T19:35:28+02:00November 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Embry-Riddle and iPADIS Launch Aviation Essentials Certificate Program

Source: iPADIS Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus and the international Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) have joined forces in offering a unique and comprehensive Aviation Essentials Certificate program for professionals looking to expand their knowledge base in an ever-evolving aviation and aerospace industry. Open for enrollment November 15, 2023, the self-paced, interactive online course walks students through four specific modules dealing with the full range of aircraft, airport, aerospace and overall aviation issues and concepts. Provided in a user-friendly format, the course content is designed to support airline, airport, aerospace and government regulatory managers and workers looking to enter the aviation industry or advance in their careers. No prerequisite or course materials are required. Interested parties outside [...]

2023-11-15T20:52:21+02:00November 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Brazilian WeSafer AI Software joins ALTA as an Affiliate Member

Source: ALTA AI is a long-standing partner in making aviation a safer, more efficient and smoother experience for everyone, that is why ALTA is pleased to announce that WeSafer joins as an association member to work together in its mission to drive excellence and innovation in the aviation industry Predictive maintenance, air traffic management, weather forecasting, air operations optimization, fraud detection and safety, improved passenger experience, pilot training and advanced flight simulation are just some of the areas where the aviation industry is using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is a long-standing partner in making aviation a safer, more efficient and smoother experience for everyone, that is why the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce [...]

2023-11-14T19:51:56+02:00November 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO and IAEA to enhance transport of vital radioactive materials

Source: ICAO ICAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for cancer care and other medical uses around the world. In a joint statement signed today, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored that the agreement also “highlights the importance of adherence to the IAEA safety standards for the safe use of radioactive materials and to ICAO standards for global civil aviation safety and security.” The agreement builds on the cooperation between both UN bodies on matters of common interest that began in 1960. Nuclear medicine, [...]

2023-11-13T06:35:17+02:00November 13th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

CANSO meets with China’s Aviation Authorities

Source: CANSO Simon Hocquard, Director General of CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), travelled to Beijing, China last week for a far-reaching conversation with Ma Bing, Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and separately with Wen Xuezheng, Acting Director General of the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB), where they discussed the challenges being faced by air traffic management (ATM) in the Asia Pacific region. The Asia Pacific’s aviation landscape finds itself at a critical juncture, with challenges looming in the face of post-COVID financial strains on some Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). The region has fallen behind with the Asia Pacific Seamless ANS Plan and Beijing Declaration. To overcome these challenges, Mr. Hocquard underscored the pressing [...]

2023-11-13T08:42:38+02:00November 13th, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA invites Belize to work together towards a State Agenda for the aviation and tourism development

Source: ALTA It is necessary a State Agenda with public policies that encourage the country's competitiveness, promote adequate infrastructure, investments in tourism training and the promotion of sustainable practices that protect the country's natural and cultural heritage. According to forecasts by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), 104,608 domestic and 8,895 international flights will operate in Belize in 2023. International traffic will reach pre-pandemic levels, but domestic traffic is still lagging behind. Air transport plays a key role in Belize as about 80% of tourists arrive by air. One out of every three dollars generated in Belize's economy comes from international tourism and two out of every five jobs in the country depend on international tourism. Hence [...]

2023-11-10T19:39:02+02:00November 10th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Executive Summit 2023 a Soaring Success

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that its Executive Summit was a soaring success, succeeding in its mission to bring the global air cargo industry together to discuss, debate and network. The event was held in Brussels, Belgium and was hosted by Brussels Airport Company. The event held in the iconic Skyhall venue at Brussels Airport, brought together over 300 delegates from across the industry to discuss issues that affect the global air cargo community. Topics such as trade and business challenges, airports, regulatory challenges, creating new opportunities, drones, digital innovation, workforce developments, precious cargo, sustainability and the air cargo outlook were some of the topics discussed. Event delegates took part in two and half days of [...]

2023-11-09T18:30:11+02:00November 9th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|