Source: US DOT Leading experts will advise the Secretary on issues related to civil rights and expanding access to jobs and economic opportunities in transportation for all communities Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the appointment of 24 members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Appointees to the Advisory Committee are drawn from academia, the private sector, and the transportation industry. They include experts in community engagement, transportation planning, design, research, policy, advocacy, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). The group will hold its first meeting in the fall. Secretary Buttigieg re-established the ACTE to provide independent advice and recommendations about issues of civil rights and various contexts of [...]

Source: A4A Airlines for America (A4A) is pleased to announce that Kevin Welsh will be joining A4A as Vice President of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer. “Kevin’s extensive private and public sector experience will be a tremendous asset for our carriers. Achieving our sustainability goals is a critical priority, and we are thrilled that Kevin will lead these efforts at such a pivotal juncture,” said A4A President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. Kevin joins A4A from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) where he most recently served as the Executive Director of the Office of Environment and Energy. In that position, he led U.S. policymaking on aviation environmental issues including noise, emissions and sustainable aviation fuels. He played a critical role in [...]

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it is expanding TSA PreCheck® with Telos Corporation, which is now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment services at 10 locations. Since TSA first launched the TSA PreCheck application program as a DHS Trusted Traveler Program for low-risk travelers in December 2013, active membership in the program has grown to more than 15 million passengers. "TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that improves overall aviation security and provides time and convenience benefits to its members," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "This expansion of enrollment providers will increase the network of locations where applicants may go to complete their TSA PreCheck membership." "Telos is excited to make TSA PreCheck enrollments accessible to more [...]

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced changes to the Certified Cargo Screening Program that will enable more shippers to enter the secure supply chain. This change was published in the Federal Register. "The Certified Cargo Screening Program ensures that air cargo moves more quickly and securely through the supply chain," said TSA Executive Director for Air Cargo John Beckius. "With this expansion, TSA will partner with interested participants in the cargo supply chain to carry out a TSA-approved security program and adhere to rigorous chain-of-custody requirements. This will enable certified program participants to package and ship secure air cargo, while reducing the need for additional screening requirements later in the supply chain." On June 30, 2021, TSA mandated that [...]

Source: ALTA Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, the top recovering markets in June Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) is once again leading the world ranking in air passenger traffic recovery by carrying, during June, 29.2 million passengers, a figure 1.8% above its pre-pandemic levels. This growth vs. 2019 was driven by the domestic market, while the international market kept 2% below its 2019 levels, as highlighted by the Air Traffic Report submitted each month by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Argentina was the most outstanding country in the recovery of domestic air traffic with a 16% growth compared to June 2019. This milestone is related to the increase in traffic To/From Bariloche, where [...]