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Port Authority of NY & NJ Board of Commissioners approves $9.3 billion 2024 Budget investing in world-class Airports, Bus Terminal transformation, Path upgrades

Source: Port Authority of of New York and New Jersey Approved Capital Budget Includes Substantial Funding to Advance Major Projects, Including JFK Airport Redevelopment, Replacement Projects for AirTrain Newark and Midtown Bus Terminal Agency Continues Record Security Funding to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threat Landscape, Including Cybersecurity Approved Budget Includes Automatic Inflation-Based Adjustments to Bridge and Tunnel Tolls, AirTrain Fares Following a month-long public comment period, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners today approved the agency’s $9.3 billion 2024 budget, which consists of $3.9 billion in operating expenses, $3.6 billion in capital expenses, and $1.8 billion for debt service and deferred expenses. The approved budget reinvigorates the agency’s commitment to modern, secure facilities as [...]

2023-12-18T13:59:49+02:00December 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

International traffic to and from LAC grew 10% in October

Source: ALTA For the first time, Brazil and Chile exceeded their 2019 international traffic levels The number of passengers carried in October in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 4.1% compared to October 2022 and 1.4% vs. October 2019. Specifically, 35.5 million passengers flew in the region, with an increase of 3% compared to the previous month. Domestic traffic increased 0.2% compared to 2022, while international traffic (both intra- and extra-regional) grew 10%. According to data from the Traffic Report prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), between January and October 2023, 371.8 million passengers traveled from, to and in the region, 14.3% more compared to 2022, 3.4% more than 2019. International traffic In October, [...]

2023-12-15T16:00:09+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld named Global Traveler’s Best Airline Alliance for 14th Year Running

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance for the 14th consecutive year by readers of Global Traveler, securing oneworld's position as the most preferred alliance among frequent flyers. The prestigious accolade was part of the 20th annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards, hosted by Global Traveler. Award winners gathered for a gala reception on 13 December at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles. Maria McKinnon, oneworld Director of Brand, Marketing and Loyalty, who accepted the award on behalf of the alliance, said: "We're delighted that readers of Global Traveler have once again recognised oneworld as their preferred airline alliance. "This special award underscores the unwavering commitment of our valued member airlines to delivering exceptional customer [...]

2023-12-15T15:30:49+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World and Cirium partner on landmark data collaboration to strengthen world’s leading Airport Service Quality program

Source: ACI World Partnership solidifies ACI World's commitment to accuracy and reliability of customer experience data Airports Council International (ACI) World and Cirium, a global leader in aviation data analytics, begin a landmark collaboration to strengthen the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program—the world's leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program. The ASQ program's methodology is renowned for its robustness, ensuring the most accurate representation of airport traffic. In recognizing the critical role that flight databases play in the assessment of respondent sampling, Cirium will serve as the reference database for flights supporting the ASQ methodology—solidifying the ASQ program's commitment to accuracy and reliability. Cirium's core platform provides details on more than 35 million flights per year and covers 97% [...]

2023-12-15T16:01:06+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Inmaquip joins as a new ACI-LAC Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). Inmaquip, a company with an outstanding track record in the industry, is dedicated to the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment. Its wide range of products and services includes boarding bridges, baggage belts, security equipment such as X-ray and EDS, runway lights, among other key elements for airport operations. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General [...]

2023-12-14T17:57:33+02:00December 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

COP28 delivers historic consensus in Dubai to accelerate climate action

Source: COP28 COP28 concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. The Parties agreed a landmark text named The UAE Consensus, that sets out an ambitious climate agenda to keep 1.5°C within reach. The UAE Consensus calls on Parties to transition away from fossil fuels to reach net zero, encourages them to submit economy-wide Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), includes a new specific target to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030, and builds momentum towards a new architecture for climate finance. The UAE Consensus, which follows a year of inclusive diplomatic engagements and two weeks of intense negotiations, reflects the COP28 Presidency’s goal to provide the most ambitious response possible to [...]

2023-12-13T20:14:16+02:00December 13th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

EASA Management Board selects Florian Guillermet as future EASA Executive Director

Source: EASA Florian Guillermet has been selected as the future Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, following a decision by the Agency’s Management Board. “I am pleased to announce that we have selected Florian Guillermet as the Executive Director of EASA,” said Piotr Samson, Chair of the EASA Management Board and President of Civil Aviation at the Polish Civil Aviation Authority. “I have known Florian for many years and deeply respect his operational knowledge of aviation as well as his high-level strategic thinking. I am sure that, under his leadership, EASA and the European aviation community will grow and prosper even further.” Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport at European Commission, said. "Ensuring the highest levels [...]

2023-12-13T20:06:10+02:00December 13th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA: tax increase will position AICM as one of the most expensive airports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA ALTA expresses its refusal to the imminent tax increase on airport landing, apron, overnight and ERPE services at Mexico City's International Airport. The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), an entity representing 160 companies in the air transport ecosystem, including 40 airlines responsible for over 80% of air traffic in the region, expresses its refusal to the imminent tax increase on airport landing, apron, overnight and ERPE services at Mexico City's International Airport. The proposed increase, which is approximately 77%, will make the AICM one of the most expensive airports in the region. Landing, take-off and navigation is the second most expensive item in the operating cost structure for Mexican airlines, only after fuel. In 2022, [...]

2023-12-11T18:31:19+02:00December 11th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Aviation leaders commit to work together in order to promote the value and benefits of aviation

Fuente: International Aviation Forum The aviation industry is making huge investments in new technologies in order to achieve our commitment of net zero emissions by 2050. The aviation industry carries everything, from essential goods, such as medicines, food and emergency equipment, to products such as electronic devices and flowers, and everything in between. Aviation brings economic vitality to communities and countries and supports millions of jobs. It is the backbone of global connectivity, weaving a tapestry that unites people, families, and businesses across continents. The declaration unveiled in Athens at the International Aviation Summit has been signed by: Fabio Gamba Angela Gittens Simon Hocquard Glyn Hughes Kostas latrou Yvonne Manzi Makolo Candace McGraw Mehmet Nane

2023-12-11T18:55:00+02:00December 11th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Visa restrictions for crew members could harm Brazil’s economy and society

Source: ALTA The debate on the visa requirement for crew members is an urgent issue that directly affects the aviation sector and the Brazilian economy. This measure, which seems to disregard decrees that have been in place for more than 70 years, could cause serious damage not only to Brazilians who want to travel, but also to the export/freight and tourism sectors.  For the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association - ALTA, the debate on the visa requirement for crew members is an urgent issue that directly affects the aviation sector and, consequently, the Brazilian economy. This measure, which seems to disregard decrees that have been in place for more than 70 years, could cause serious damage not only [...]

2023-12-11T18:35:00+02:00December 11th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|