Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, spanning 44 states and three territories. This announcement, which Secretary Buttigieg will make as part of the Administration's Investing in America tour, delivers on President Biden's commitment to rebuilding our nation's infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating good jobs, and advancing opportunity for all Americans. Today's funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and launches projects that will improve passenger experience, accessibility, and sustainability while creating good-paying jobs. Investments enhancing the passenger experience include new baggage systems, larger security checkpoints, increasing gate capacity, and modernizing aging infrastructure throughout terminals and ground transportation. [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean - ACI-LAC proudly announces its newest member, Transoft Solutions, a leading global provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the aviation industry. Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean - ACI-LAC proudly announces its newest member, Transoft Solutions, a leading global provider of cutting-edge software solutions for the aviation industry. With a commitment to revolutionizing the aviation landscape, Transoft Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art software designed to address the diverse needs of airport professionals worldwide. The company specializes in delivering top-tier solutions for airport and airspace modeling, airside planning and operations, obstacle limitation compliance, terminal simulation, and more. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed [...]

Source: ALTA Euroairlines, a Spanish carrier founded in 2000, joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Euroairlines - which as an airline provides air cab services and flights on scheduled and non-scheduled routes to 20 destinations in Spain, France and Italy - is standing out for its distribution service, thanks to partnerships allowing it to connect over 250 routes and market them in more than 60 countries, many of them located in the Americas. In particular, Euroairlines is present in strategic markets such as Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Canada and the United States. Moreover, its commercial agreements with airlines around the world reinforce its growing evolution by facilitating connectivity for differentiated needs. José Ricardo Botelho, [...]

Source: FAA General aviation pilots flying near Las Vegas from Feb. 7-12, 2024, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVIII. The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) later in January about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure route requirements. Information about Las Vegas-area airports and airspace is available on the FAA's Super Bowl webpage, which will be regularly updated as additional information becomes available. Special air traffic procedures to minimize delays and ensure safety will be in effect for the following airports:  Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) Henderson Executive Airport [...]

  Source: ACI-LAC RESQTEC, a global leader in pioneering aircraft recovery equipment, training, and services, becomes a new World Business Partner to Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC). Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, "We warmly welcome RESQTEC as a valued World Business Partner within ACI-LAC. Their commitment to innovation and education aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance safety standards and operational excellence in aviation." Dennis Beck, Global Sales Director of RESQTEC, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We are excited to join ACI-LAC as a World Business Partner. The opportunity to contribute to aircraft recovery preparedness in the dynamic Latin America and Caribbean region is both exciting and rewarding. I believe [...]