Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is delighted to announce that AMAE Lounge, a brand of the CrossRacer Group, has officially joined the ACI-LAC family. Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is delighted to announce that AMAE Lounge, a brand of the CrossRacer Group, has officially joined the ACI-LAC family. AMAE Lounge is renowned for its dedication to developing VIP lounges and preferential services in airports, boasting 14 lounges across Argentina and operating the FastPass services at Ezeiza International Airport and Aeroparque. As the first and only VIP lounge operator in the world to achieve B Corporation certification, AMAE Lounge sets a high standard for sustainability and social responsibility. In addition to being ISO [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the Instituto de Formación Aeronáutica (IFA) of Costa Rica have formally launched their partnership with the signing of a MoU laying the foundation for the selection process and the granting of financial support under the Girls with Goals Scholarship Program. The Girls with Goals Scholarship Program resulted from the voluntary and committed work of aviation executives in Latin America and the Caribbean in promoting the attraction and development of women's careers in the aeronautical maintenance sector, facilitating access to world-class educational programs, mentoring to enrich their experience and the necessary certifications to start a professional career in aviation. In its initial stage, the program will provide financial support [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% compared to June 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The June load factor was 85.0% (+0.5 percentage points (ppt) compared to June 2023). International demand rose 12.3% compared to June 2023. Capacity was up 12.7% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 85.0% (-0.3ppt on June 2023). Domestic demand rose 4.3% compared to June 2023; capacity was up 2.1% year-on-year and the load factor was 85.0% (+1.7ppt compared to June 2023). “Demand grew across all regions as the peak Northern summer travel [...]

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa. "The Biden-Harris Administration continues to modernize our aviation infrastructure to make it safer, more resilient, and more efficient," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "The funding we're announcing today will allow hundreds of airports to make critical improvements that will benefit passengers for years to come." This third round of grants from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds a variety of projects, including construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield lighting and signage, and purchasing equipment needed to operate and maintain airports. [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of Iboardings as a new World Business Partner. Iboardings is a Spanish company with a presence in Mexico and operations throughout the region. Recognized for its excellence in the manufacturing of technological solutions (hardware and software), iboardings is dedicated to helping airports and airlines overcome challenges related to the implementation of automation and self service with solutions that positively impact the capacity of airport terminals. processing passengers, lack of staff and financial limitations. According to José Luis Cámara, CEO of Iboardings, "Becoming WBP is an opportunity to be part of the airport community in Latin America and the Caribbean and to contribute [...]