Source: FSF Flight Safety Foundation has issued a white paper outlining the regulatory obligations of countries that are allowing Russian and Belarusian operators to fly into or through their airspace. Noting the sanctions that have been imposed on Russia and Belarus, the Foundation’s paper points out that countries allowing operators from either of those countries to fly into their territory or through their airspace are required to perform effective oversight to ensure compliance with the applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and must take appropriate action to preserve safety. In addition, to ensure continuing airworthiness and operational safety, the countries that allow their airlines to fly into Russia and Belarus must be aware of the [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on fostering technology to improve safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. IGHC is taking place in Abu Dhabi, 16-18 May 2023, with Etihad Airways as the host airline. "Passenger and air cargo traffic are close to pre-pandemic levels. Efficient ground operations are essential to meet the scaling-up of demand. Unfortunately, the ground handling sector continues to face operational, recruitment and retention challenges following the greatest aviation downturn in history. This year's IGHC will explore how these can be overcome and how technology can be implemented to improve efficiency, increase compliance with global standards and improve safety and environmental performance," said Monika Mejstrikova, IATA's Director of Ground [...]

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of February 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 two months of 2023, cancellations have stayed below 2% and are far lower than last year's 2.7% cancellation rate. The Department is currently investigating several domestic airlines to ensure that they are not engaging in unrealistic scheduling of flights. DOT uses the data from the ATCR, consumer complaints, [...]

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration named an independent safety review team to further examine ways to enhance safety and reliability in the nation’s air traffic system. After a thorough assessment, the group will present concrete recommendations on how the agency can advance air traffic safety. "We are committed to maintaining the safest period in U.S. aviation history. This team will strengthen our ongoing safety efforts and identify specific investments we can make to bolster the National Airspace System," Acting Administrator Billy Nolen said. The announcement of the new FAA National Airspace System Safety Review Team follows a March safety summit where the FAA convened safety officials from across the aviation industry. During the summit, the group focused on several recent incidents, many [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that dnata has become the first company to adopt 'Connect API', the newest feature of IATA's DG AutoCheck. Connect API will help in the digitalization of the air cargo industry by automating the transfer of data from DG AutoCheck to other systems in the industry's value chain. This connectivity has been enabled via IBS Software's iCargo solution, which is currently being Implemented across dnata's global network. Connect API can be used flexibly in line with user priorities. dnata, for example plans to use Connect API to link its warehouse management system (iCargo) to DG AutoCheck to automate the creation of notifications to captain (NOTOC). Other potential applications include linking DG AutoCheck to operational or [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC invites all its members to the webinar on SITA's "Air Transport IT Insights Report". The industry is undergoing a continuous transformation as air travel continues its post-pandemic recovery. As a result, it is looking for innovation and automation to shape a new era of travel. For this reason, IT has become a critical component of every part of the business. In this webinar, we will share the results of SITA's IT Insights research that explores emerging IT trends and the role of technology in supporting the aviation industry. Digitalization is a key competitiveness and success factor for airlines and airports as they strive to achieve that seamless end-to-end travel journey. Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama/Quito/Bogota) Speakers:  [...]