Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2023 global air cargo markets showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 5.2% compared to May 2022 (-6.0% for international operations). Capacity, as measured by available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), rose 14.5% compared to May 2022, primarily driven by belly capacity which increases as demand in the passenger business recovers. Capacity is now 5.9% above May 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. Key factors influencing demand include: The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) indicates an annual contraction of 1.4% in new export orders and a decrease of 5.2% year-on-year in production PMI. This suggests a cooling in global manufacturing demand. Global goods trade decreased by 0.8% [...]

Source: ACI World he Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) agrees key resolutions on cleaner energy transition and on cyber threats, reflecting the priorities for airports in building a sustainable and resilient aviation ecosystem. The 33rd WAGA took place at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition that attracted over 800 delegates to Barcelona, Spain. The Resolutions were presented by the ACI World Governing Board made up of leading airport CEOs from around the world. Promoting SAF and supporting ESG practices Recognizing the need for collective action to deliver the long-term goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the Resolution “Leading through cleaner energy transition and robust ESG practices,” calls on the International Civil Aviation [...]

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of April 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. DOT remains committed to ensuring airline passengers are treated fairly and flights operate as scheduled.For the first four months of 2023, cancellations have stayed below 2% and are far lower than the 2.7% cancellation rate last year and in pre-pandemic 2019. The Department is currently investigating several domestic airlines to ensure that they are not engaging in unrealistic scheduling of flights. DOT uses the data [...]

Source: FAA A first-of-its-kind joint effort to manage flights across multiple countries by predicting where an aircraft will be and at what time has proven successful.  The Federal Aviation Administration's six-day live flight demonstration included four unique scenarios and flights between the U.S., Japan, Singapore and Thailand.   Using Trajectory Based Operations (TBO), countries shared the aircraft's trajectory, and air traffic experts from each country sequenced the flights' routes to achieve the optimal flight path across multiple regions. Controllers factored in conditions such as weather, air traffic and airspace closures.   TBO uses precise aircraft trajectory data (latitude, longitude, altitude and time) to show where the aircraft expects to be on its route from takeoff to touchdown. Aircraft fly precise flight paths [...]

Source: ACI World Riyadh Airports Company announced as host of WAGA 2024 The Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) agrees key resolutions on cleaner energy transition and on cyber threats, reflecting the priorities for airports in building a sustainable and resilient aviation ecosystem. The 33rd WAGA took place at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition that attracted over 800 delegates to Barcelona, Spain. The Resolutions were presented by the ACI World Governing Board made up of leading airport CEOs from around the world. Promoting SAF and supporting ESG practices Recognizing the need for collective action to deliver the long-term goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the Resolution "Leading through cleaner [...]

Source: ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI North America (NA) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance the development of secure and efficient aviation security operations globally. The MoU seeks to formalize multiple workstreams and ensure the continued collaboration on and promotion of global aviation security projects of common interest for the benefit of travellers worldwide. These workstreams include: Mutually identifying airports and to provide assistance to enhance security through the ACI Airport Excellence (APEX) in Security program and ACI World Smart Security program. Collaborating on innovation programs such as ACI World's global first, AirportShare project, launching live wait times data from multiple airports for passengers and other [...]

Source: ACI World Technology Innovation Awards recognize best technology leadership by airports During the Airports Council International (ACI) EUROPE / WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, ACI World and Amadeus have revealed the winners of the Technology Innovation Awards, which recognize the top technology projects and leadership by airports around the world. For the third year, Amadeus and ACI World invited airports globally to submit innovative technology projects and examples of leadership that serve to enhance the passenger journey, drive operational efficiency, or improve processes for employees, travellers, and other stakeholders. Past winners have involved themes such as big data, biometrics, artificial intelligence, and automation. From submissions received across the globe from airports of all sizes, a panel of [...]

Source: TSA Agency offers 10 travel tips for a seamless security checkpoint screening process As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher summertime passenger volumes at airport security checkpoints nationwide. TSA anticipates the busiest travel days will occur from June 29 through July 5. The peak travel day of the holiday weekend is expected to be Friday, with TSA screening an estimated 2.82 million individuals and approximately 17.7 million during the seven-day travel period. Friday's travel figure would surpass our current single day travel record since Friday, June 16, where TSA screened nearly 2.8 million passengers. The peak Independence Day holiday travel day in 2019 was Sunday, July 7, where TSA screened [...]

Source: ACI Europe European airports’ trade association, ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) yesterday held its General Assembly as part of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly, hosted by Spanish airport operator Aena in Barcelona. During the General Assembly, Mr Armando Brunini, CEO of SEA Milan Airports – Aeroporti di Milano Linate e Malpensa, was elected to lead the organisation as its President. He succeeds Javier Marín, Executive Vice President of Aena. Upon his appointment, Mr Brunini said “In the ‘VUCA’ era of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, the role that ACI EUROPE plays in contributing to the future landscape of sustainable and progressive aviation has never been more important. I am honoured to serve the 560‑strong, diverse community of [...]