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Infina launched four new micro-learning courses in partnership with CANSO

Source: CANSO The ANSP Learning Portal (ALP) the online training library for air traffic controllers, managers and supervisors, launched by Infina in partnership with CANSO, has just released four new Refresher Training courses. These ICAO refresher training topics cover the roles of air traffic controllers in dealing with Microbursts, Thunderstorms, Bird Activity, and Volcanic Ash and give personnel the necessary knowledge for assisting pilots when navigating these potential hazards. The Microburst and Thunderstorm courses are part of a new category in the ALP – Weather Series, while the Bird Activity and Volcanic Ash courses form part of the growing Emergencies Series. Other categories of courses are available in the Human Factors Series with new courses soon to be released in the [...]

2023-08-09T18:13:19+03:00August 9th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC recognizes the Guaraní International Airport as a Sustainable Airport

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) recognizes the initiatives and work carried out by DINAC at the Guaraní International Airport for the conservation of the environment through the ACI-LAC Green Airport Project. All the energy consumed by this airport comes from renewable and non-polluting sources that do not emit greenhouse gases, thus complying with the climate change mitigation strategy established by ACI. ACI member airports around the world have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and call on governments to provide the necessary support to achieve this goal. Faithful to this commitment, DINAC continues its fight against climate change and environmental protection, actively participating in ACI programs such as Green Airport [...]

2023-08-08T21:15:54+03:00August 8th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Northern Summer Travel Season off to a Strong Start

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Total traffic in June 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 31.0% compared to June 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 94.2% of pre-COVID levels. For the first half of 2023, total traffic was up 47.2% compared to the year-ago period. Domestic traffic for June rose 27.2% compared to the same month a year ago and was 5.1% above the June 2019 results. Domestic demand was up 33.3% in the 2023 first half compared to a year ago. International traffic climbed 33.7% versus June 2022 with all markets showing robust growth. International RPKs reached 88.2% of June 2019 [...]

2023-08-08T21:01:59+03:00August 8th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

A4A Requests FAA Extend Policy Allowing Carriers to Reduce Schedules Without Penalty

Source: A4A Airlines for America sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting an extension of the slot waiver that was granted in March due to post-pandemic effects of air traffic controller staffing at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility (N90) which remains 54 percent staffed. A4A’s letter requested that the FAA extend the waiver through the end of the full Summer IATA Season, October 28. A4A also requested that the FAA make public the data relating to progress on hiring and certifying air traffic controllers at critical facilities. Download [225.20 KB] 

2023-08-08T21:20:57+03:00August 8th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Cargo Contraction Eases in June

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2023 global air cargo markets showing the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 3.4% in June compared to June 2022 (-3.7% for international operations). For the half year, demand slid 8.1% compared to the January-June period of 2022 (-8.7% for international operations). However, demand in June was only 2.4% below June 2019 levels (pre-pandemic). Capacity, as measured by available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), rose 9.7% compared to June 2022, which was a slower rate compared to the double-digit growth recorded between March and May. This reflects strategic capacity adjustments airlines are making amid a weakened demand environment. Capacity for [...]

2023-08-08T21:45:14+03:00August 8th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALPA Names Stacey Bechdolt as New Engineering and Air Safety Director

Source: ALPA The world’s largest pilot union, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), today appointed Stacey Bechdolt to serve as director of Engineering and Air Safety. Bechdolt succeeds retiring director Keith Hagy and will oversee ALPA’s esteemed and robust department of professionals specializing in aviation safety, security, pilot health, accident investigation, flight training and operations, pilot and aircraft certification, air traffic control, sustainability and environment, and a variety of other disciplines. “Stacey’s extensive aviation experience and industry-wide reputation as a safety champion will ensure that ALPA continues its leadership role as the world’s largest nongovernmental aviation safety organization. Not only does Stacey have extensive industry experience, from airline operational safety management to advancing issues as a member of several [...]

2023-08-04T20:43:22+03:00August 4th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

New ICAO Pacific Islands Liaison Officer established

Source: ICAO ICAO has taken a major step to improve its engagement and support for Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) with the appointment of a new Liaison Officer. The new position responds to the Ministerial Port Moresby Declaration on Aviation Safety and Security of 2021, the Pacific Regional Aviation Strategy (2022 – 2032) adopted by countries at the UN agency’s 41st Assembly last October, and has been realized in collaboration with the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) and essential financial support from the government of Singapore. “This new Liaison Officer post is being established in recognition of the distinct sustainable development and ICAO compliance challenges which many States in this region presently face,” emphasized ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos [...]

2023-08-03T21:03:51+03:00August 3rd, 2023|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Textron Aviation joins ALTA

Source: ALTA Recognized leader in business aviation is the new ALTA member Panama, August 2nd, 2023 - The Latin American and Caribbean Association (ALTA) is pleased to welcome among its members Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, which has inspired the journey of flight for more than 95 years through its Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft. With a product range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special missions, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on the company’s legendary [...]

2023-08-02T20:39:45+03:00August 2nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Travel Consumer Report: February 2023 Airline Complaint Data

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation today released consumer complaint data about air travel for February 2023. The release of 2023 consumer complaint data has been delayed primarily because of the increase in consumer complaints received this calendar year compared to the prior two years. The Department is examining how best to review and process the increased number of consumer complaints received in 2023 so not to delay its reporting. Complaints About Airline Service In February 2023, DOT received 6,644 airline service complaints from consumers, down 38.6% from the 10,822 complaints received in January 2023, but up from the 3,735 complaints received in February 2022. Of the 6,644 complaints received in February 2023, 4,405 (66.3%) were against U.S. [...]

2023-08-02T20:42:11+03:00August 2nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Transportation Security Administration publishes Open Architecture Roadmap

Source: TSA Roadmap will drive key benefits such as improving the security screening performance, enhancing the customer experience and expanding TSA's engagement with aviation security industry partners The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published its Open Architecture (OA) Roadmap that defines TSA's long-term strategy to enhance screening capabilities. Open Architecture is a technology-design approach for software and hardware that uses widely accepted standards to ensure interoperability across tools and platforms regardless of the technology designer, manufacturer or supplier. This approach increases the number of available partners who can supply improved technology quickly and at a lower cost. "Open architecture directly supports TSA's mission and its workforce, while further protecting the nation's transportation systems," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "This roadmap outlines [...]

2023-08-02T20:53:08+03:00August 2nd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|