Source: ALTA Rolls-Royce is a major supplier of engines for commercial aviation and a leader in the widebody market The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce that Rolls-Royce has joined as an Affiliate Member. Employing 41,800 people across 48 countries, Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Rolls-Royce is established as a major supplier of engines for commercial aviation and a leader in the widebody market.  The airlines market is mostly comprised of their Trent family of engines which has delivered more than 176 million engine flying hours for customers worldwide. Today, more than 4,400 Rolls-Royce-powered civil large aircraft are in [...]

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 July 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 seven months of 2023, 1.7% of flights have been canceled, far below the 3.0% cancellation rate for the first seven months of last year and the 2.4% cancellation rate for first seven months of pre-pandemic 2019. DOT uses the data from the ATCR, consumer complaints, and other [...]

Source: TSA TSA offers helpful advice on how to pack a carry-on bag and shares five convenient ways to find out if an item can go in a carry-on bag Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers want to share some advice and tips to make the checkpoint screening process go smoothly. “With a little planning and thought about how to pack passengers can help facilitate the TSA security screening process and ease a passenger’s travel experience at the airport,” says Scott T. Johnson, TSA’s Federal Security Director for Washington Dulles International Airport. “That’s why it is important to know what can be packed in carry-on and/or checked baggage before arriving at the airport.” The most common thing that slows down a [...]

Source: ACI Europe Associations representing the European aviation sector today adopted a Joint Industry Declaration announcing their intention to make Europe the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world In line with the EU's Green Deal objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050, and to optimise capacity in the skies, associations representing airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, aviation manufacturers and business aviation have committed to joint action. They aim to transform the sector and work together to maximise capacity in the air, whilst further reducing the environmental footprint of flying. A key technological pathway to this transformation in the coming years is the optimisation of the European air traffic management (ATM) system. With European passenger [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International of Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome its newest World Business Partner, Five Flames. This new addition to the WBP network represents a significant step towards enhancing the digital experience at airports in the region. Five Flames, a Spanish-based company with more than 11 years of experience in developing digital solutions for several renowned corporations, such as Ferrovial and RTVE. Its flagship platform, Appssenger, has been designed in collaboration with airports in Europe with the aim of improving the digital passenger experience and generating a new revenue channel for the airport. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General at ACI-LAC commented, "We are excited to welcome Five Flames as ACI-LAC's new business partner. Their [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce the joining of Seattle Aviation Solutions (SAS) as its new Affiliate Member. Seattle Aviation Solutions (SAS) has stood out in the aviation industry as a key player in the provision of aeronautical spare parts and maintenance and repair (MRO) services. SAS has an inventory valued at over USD 25 million, including components from Boeing, Bombardier, Textron, PPG, Concorde and others. This wide range of spare parts has supported airlines, private jet operators and maintenance organizations throughout the world. SAS also specializes in dismantling aircraft for their parts sales. José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director & CEO, expressed his satisfaction with the joining of SAS: "We [...]