Source: ACI-LAC In an effort to strengthen air connectivity, enhance competitiveness, and foster economic development in the region, Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has published a study on the current state of air transport liberalization in Latin America and the Caribbean. This analysis, conducted by NACO – Netherlands Airport Consultants, examines key challenges and seeks to promote a regional strategy aimed at improving air connectivity, economic growth, and the competitiveness of the region’s airports. Context and Relevance of the Study Air transport is a cornerstone of both global and regional economies, connecting communities, driving tourism, and enabling trade. However, airports and airlines in the region face multiple barriers that limit their ability to attract new [...]

Source: ICAO Representatives from some 80 States cooperated towards more efficient air cargo operations, digital integration, and emissions reduction at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) inaugural Global Air Cargo Summit, which concluded last week in Türkiye. The three-day event, held in Antalya, brought together over 600 participants. It was hosted by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation, with MNG Airlines as the key sponsor. The Summit provided a unique forum for collaborative discussions amongst stakeholders from across the air cargo value chain, including regulators, airlines, airports, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and international organizations. "Today, air cargo remains the top choice for the transport of high-value goods. While only half a percent of international trade moves by air in [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is marking 10 years of its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) program, which continues to improve the air cargo supply chain’s performance on quality, safety, and compliance. Launched in 2014 with CEIV Pharma to support the handling of specialized cargo, CEIV provides industry-wide certification programs covering pharmaceuticals (CEIV Pharma), live animals (CEIV Live Animals), perishables (CEIV Fresh), and dangerous goods (CEIV Lithium Batteries). These programs are built on the foundation of global standards and independent validation, enabling greater transparency and operational consistency. Over the decade CEIV has: Established a global footprint of 699 companies, including 85 airlines and covering 250,000 trade lanes. Created 25 airport communities of airlines, ground handlers, [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed Brazil’s adoption of the electronic air waybill (eAWB) as a milestone in the cargo sector’s modernization, driving greater operational efficiency and cost reduction. Brazil is the first country in the Americas to waive the requirement for a physical air waybill, giving a major boost to digitalization efforts. "The eAWB is a key enabler of much-needed modernization of air cargo processes. As the first adopter of eAWB in the Americas, Brazil is enhancing its competitiveness as a major air cargo player. The success of our work with airlines and the Brazilian authorities is an example for others in the region, and around the world, to follow,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA Global Head [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience and called on governments and industry to remain focused on delivering the fundamental expectations of customers—safety and security, digitalization and sustainability. “Whether supporting global trade, enabling e-commerce, or delivering vital humanitarian aid, the value of air cargo has never been clearer. To meet customer expectations and navigate an increasingly complex environment, the air cargo industry must continuously strengthen safety and security, fast-track digitalization, and deliver on its sustainability commitments,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo at the opening of the 18th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Dubai, UAE. Safety: Zero Tolerance for Rogue Shippers Safety is the [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Vitória International Airport (Vitória Airport) in Espírito Santo and Macaé Airport (Macaé Airport) in Rio de Janeiro, both operated by Zurich Airport Brazil, have achieved Level 4 of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)certification program. This achievement follows the recent accreditation obtained in February by Florianópolis International Airport (Floripa Airport), also managed by Zurich Airport Brasil, which became the first airport in the country to achieve this level. To obtain Level 4 accreditation, airports must demonstrate a sustained reduction in their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, consolidate the commitment of the various stakeholders operating in the airport environment, and present a long-term carbon management strategy [...]