Source: ACI World Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today open submissions for the esteemed 2024 Technology Innovation Awards that showcase the top airport technology initiatives and leadership that are shaping the future of air transport. ACI airport members are encouraged to submit their candidacy to the fourth and growing edition of the ACI World-Amadeus Technology Innovation Awards, which will see winners in the following four categories: Best innovation in airport passenger related processes Best innovation in airport operations and installations management Best airport innovation leader (individual) New: Best small and emerging airport innovation The 2024 edition is set to welcome the largest pool of candidates yet and includes a new award category to recognize the culture of innovation by [...]

Source: ALTA AI is a long-standing partner in making aviation a safer, more efficient and smoother experience for everyone, that is why ALTA is pleased to announce that WeSafer joins as an association member to work together in its mission to drive excellence and innovation in the aviation industry Predictive maintenance, air traffic management, weather forecasting, air operations optimization, fraud detection and safety, improved passenger experience, pilot training and advanced flight simulation are just some of the areas where the aviation industry is using Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is a long-standing partner in making aviation a safer, more efficient and smoother experience for everyone, that is why the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is pleased to announce [...]

Source: ICAO ICAO and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to enhance their cooperation around the transport of radioactive materials by air, notably to improve the efficiency and speed of these shipments that are vital for cancer care and other medical uses around the world. In a joint statement signed today, ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi underscored that the agreement also “highlights the importance of adherence to the IAEA safety standards for the safe use of radioactive materials and to ICAO standards for global civil aviation safety and security.” The agreement builds on the cooperation between both UN bodies on matters of common interest that began in 1960. Nuclear medicine, [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that its Executive Summit was a soaring success, succeeding in its mission to bring the global air cargo industry together to discuss, debate and network. The event was held in Brussels, Belgium and was hosted by Brussels Airport Company. The event held in the iconic Skyhall venue at Brussels Airport, brought together over 300 delegates from across the industry to discuss issues that affect the global air cargo community. Topics such as trade and business challenges, airports, regulatory challenges, creating new opportunities, drones, digital innovation, workforce developments, precious cargo, sustainability and the air cargo outlook were some of the topics discussed. Event delegates took part in two and half days of [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels. Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic rose 28.3% versus September 2022 and exceeded the September 2019 level by 5.0%. International traffic climbed 31.2% compared to the same month a year ago. All markets saw double-digit percentage gains year on year. International RPKs reached 93.1% of September 2019 levels. “The third quarter of 2023 ended on a high note, with record domestic passenger demand for the month of [...]