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ALTA and ICF will develop a roadmap to reduce emissions in aviation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ALTA This initiative addresses a key reality: Latin America and the Caribbean cannot achieve global decarbonization targets by applying the same strategies used in other parts of the world The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and consulting firm ICF have signed an agreement to develop a roadmap outlining the path to reducing aviation emissions in the region. This initiative addresses a key reality: Latin America and the Caribbean cannot achieve global decarbonization targets by applying the same strategies used in other parts of the world. The region requires a tailored approach, adapted to its operational, economic, and regulatory characteristics, to ensure that sustainability, connectivity, and access to air transport progress hand in hand. "Building on our [...]

2025-02-27T14:49:15+02:00February 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053 

Source: ACI World New 30-year forecasts highlight robust growth, despite short-term uncertainties Airports Council International (ACI) World today unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new forecasts, which cover 99.8% of global markets across 161 countries, highlight a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% from 2024 to 2043, with a slightly slower CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2053. The projections indicate a steady upward trajectory in global aviation, driven by factors such as rising middle-class travel demand in [...]

2025-02-27T14:57:25+02:00February 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC certifies Floripa Airport as the first airport in Brazil to achieve Level 4 of the ACA program

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Floripa Airport, operated by Zurich Airport Brasil, has become the first airport in Brazil to achieve Level 4 (“Transformation”) of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program. To reach Level 4, the airport demonstrated a consistent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, consolidated stakeholder engagement at the airport site, and established a long-term carbon management strategy aimed at achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. This milestone aligns Floripa Airport with the aviation industry’s Net Zero commitment, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Floripa Airport achieved this result through the tracking and monitoring of 30 categories [...]

2025-02-26T09:03:55+02:00February 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has achieved measurable positive [...]

2025-02-25T07:51:16+02:00February 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has achieved measurable positive [...]

2025-02-21T08:07:05+02:00February 21st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Traffic Managed by NAV Portugal Grows 7.5% and Breaks New Record

Source: NAV Portugal NAV Portugal controlled 917,077 IFR flights in Portuguese airspace in 2024, an increase of 7.5 per cent compared to 2023, and a new annual high. Last year's figures confirm the sustained growth trend in aviation and NAV Portugal's ability to respond to the increased demand without compromising its high standards of safety and efficiency. In 2024, NAV Portugal managed to reduce the average delays per controlled IFR movement en route, with this indicator standing at 0.39 minutes, a 14 per cent reduction compared to 2023. This reduction was achieved in a context of record levels of traffic, which is a milestone worth highlighting, says Pedro Ângelo, CEO of NAV Portugal: “Despite the significant growth in traffic, we have [...]

2025-02-21T08:26:44+02:00February 21st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO calls on states, aircraft operators and other stakeholders to enhance support for air crash victims and their families

Source: ICAO On the occasion of International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement: "Recent tragic events in our skies serve as stark reminders that, despite aviation's remarkable safety record, each accident represents not just a statistic, but profound human loss. Every life lost is a story unfinished, a family forever changed. This solemn reality reinforces our responsibility to ensure no family suffers in isolation. For nearly five decades, since the introduction of provisions in Annex 13 in 1976, ICAO has progressively developed comprehensive frameworks for victim assistance. While we have established robust standards, policies, and detailed guidance for States, our recent audits reveal that only 5% of Member [...]

2025-02-20T11:01:26+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Ricondo as a New World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Ricondo as a new World Business Partner. This partnership strengthens Ricondo's commitment to the development of aviation in the region through strategic consulting services and specialized advisory for airports. With a solid track record in the industry, Ricondo is recognized for its comprehensive and objective approach to airport consulting. Its team of experts provides solutions in planning, operations, finance, and sustainability, supporting airports in optimizing management and growth. As an independent, employee-owned firm, Ricondo stands out for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector. "We are excited to welcome Ricondo to our network of business partners," said Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC. "Their [...]

2025-02-20T10:54:20+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Ca’arbom joins ALTA as a new member

Source: ALTA Ca’arbom is a Brazilian climatech company dedicated to offering innovative solutions to mitigate the global challenges of climate change, especially in the aviation sector Ca’a means "forests" in the indigenous Tupi language. This word is the reference for Ca’arbom, a Brazilian climatech company dedicated to offering innovative solutions to mitigate the global challenges of climate change, especially in the aviation sector. Its name also alludes to "good air" and "carbon," key elements of the ClimateTech’s mission. Ca’arbom now joins the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member. Currently, Ca’arbom and its partner BrCarbon are working on an ambitious project called Brazilian Amazon. “It is the world's largest carbon credit generation project. Covering 30,000 [...]

2025-02-20T10:43:31+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA’s Announces the Nomination Period is Open for the Two New Industry Leadership Awards

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the official nomination period for the of Two new industry leadership awards has opened. The two new awards are designed to recognize Inspirational Leaders of today and Rising Stars of tomorrow. The two new awards and the TIACA Hall of Fame award will be presented at the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit, June 23-25, Hong Kong.  The first of the new Awards, the Inspirational Leadership Award, will recognize an individual who has been identified by the next generation of air cargo professionals as an inspirational figure who has demonstrated a profound impact on the air cargo industry during the previous 12 months. The Leadership Award will be selected by an independent jury [...]

2025-02-20T11:03:30+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|