Source: ALTA  Until 23 May 2023, 600 executives from the MRO sector will get together in Cancun, Mexico Disruption in the supply chain, high operating costs, shortage of skilled workforce to meet projected growth, macroeconomic factors in the region such as inflation and devaluation, and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in operations are just a few of the challenges facing aviation in Latin America and Caribbean. In this sense, 2023 edition of the ALTA CCMA & MRO Conference, organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), will seek to bring solutions to most of these challenges affecting the maintenance and technical purchasing sector. From May 21 to 23 in Cancun, Mexico, there will be numerous instances [...]

Source: UNWTO With global tourism on track to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, UNWTO convened its Executive Council to advance plans to place education, investments and sustainability at the centre of the sector’s future. Ahead of the 118th session of the UNWTO Executive Council, the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer showed international arrivals reached 80% of pre-pandemic levels. The  first quarter global results of 2023 set the pace for this upward trend to continue. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: "In 2022, UNWTO asked the world to "rethink tourism". Now it's time to put those plans into action. Building a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive tourism sector will require more and better-targeted investments, skilled workers and more innovation. UNWTO is [...]

Source: Transport Canada The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation mandated with protecting people through effective and efficient screening of air travellers and their baggage. CATSA provides a professional, effective, and consistent level of security service across the country. Following an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, today announced the appointment of Ms. Nada Semaan as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, effective as of April 3, 2023, for a five-year term. The Minister and the CEO of CATSA are focused on working together on improving service delivery and passenger screening in Canada, and on better accountability and integration with other industry players in [...]

Source: The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) opens call for nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame TIACA’s Hall of Fame recognizes air cargo professionals that play a vital role in the progress of aviation and have helped to shape and grow the industry. We therefore seek  2023 Hall of Fame nominees who have: demonstrated an innovative spirit; displayed outstanding leadership; and contributed greatly to the development of the air cargo industry. “The Hall of Fame is made up of industry legends from across the globe. This year we are looking to recognize an individual that exemplifies what it means to be an industry leader that uses ingenuity and innovation to make an impact [...]

Source: UK Department or Transport Transport Secretary Mark Harper to drive development of guilt-free air travel on trip to USA alongside US and Canadian counterparts, the Transport Secretary will co-chair the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Investment Summit US and UK to share expertise and boost use of SAF to tackle climate change and create new, cutting-edge jobs – contributing to the Prime Minister’s priority of growing the economy Transport Secretary Mark Harper is set to meet his counterparts from the USA, Canada and Singapore today (Monday 15 May) as they work to decarbonise flight and usher in a new era of sustainable travel. Meeting with US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg on a visit to the USA, the pair will [...]

Source: US DOT U.S. Airline Employees Headcount (Full-time and Part-time Employees) U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 793,779 workers in March 2023, 2,544 (0.32%) more workers than in February 2023 (791,235) and 59,895 (8.16%) more than in pre-pandemic March 2019 (733,884). U.S. scheduled-service passenger airlines employed 512,927 workers in March 2023 or 65% of the industry-wide total. Passenger airlines added 4,477 employees in March 2023 for a twenty-third consecutive month of job growth dating back to May 2021. United led scheduled passenger carriers, adding 1,289 employees; Southwest added 977, and Delta added 954. U.S. cargo airlines employed 276,072 workers in March 2023, 35% of the industry total. Cargo carriers lost 1,927 employees in March. FedEx, [...]

Source: TSA Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performing employees and teams during the 2022 TSA Honorary Awards celebration held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This is the first time the ceremony was held in-person since 2019. "TSA is among the most agile agencies in the federal government," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "The TSA Honorary Awards spotlight the agility, determination and innovative spirit of TSA employees. I am privileged to recognize these award recipients, who have distinguished themselves through their extraordinary accomplishments and have made significant contributions in support of TSA's mission." "Blogger Bob" Award In memory of Curtis "Bob" Burns, who was dedicated to building TSA's social media presence as "Blogger Bob," this award [...]