US FAA extends Haiti capital flight restrictions until March 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was extending prohibitions barring U.S. flights to the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince through March 7, citing risks from armed groups to civil aviation. In November, the FAA temporarily halted all flights to Haiti but later allowed U.S. flights to resume to six other airports in northern Haiti after […]

TSA launches “Families on the Fly” campaign at Tampa International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is introducing a new initiative that aims to ease the security screening experience for families traveling with young children. The “Families on the Fly” campaign is now operational at each of Tampa International Airport’s four airsides, featuring dedicated family lanes that streamline security screening for parents and their kids. “We […]

Costa Rica: Over 1,600 kg of Shells Seized from Tourists at Guanacaste Airport

Guanacaste Airport (LIR), a member of the VINCI Airports network, has successfully returned 1,100 kilograms of seashells to the Pacific Ocean after they were confiscated from tourists attempting to take them out of Costa Rica. This action is part of a partnership with the «De vuelta a casa» (Back Home) campaign by the Costa Rican […]

Quito Airport joins the Sunflower Program to enhance inclusive support for passengers with hidden disabilities

Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport announced its incorporation into the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, an initiative aimed at improving accessibility and travel experience for people with non-visible disabilities such as autism, anxiety, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, diabetes, among others. Why is it important and how to access the program? In dynamic environments like an airport, people […]

Aruba Airport Appoints Interim CEO

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), the manager and operator of Queen Beatrix International Airport, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Fazio as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025. This leadership transition follows the successful conclusion of the Interim Management Team’s (IMT) period and mandate, which led the organization over the […]

Aeroporto de Salvador integra campanha nacional contra assédio e importunação sexual

No mês dedicado à conscientização e ao enfrentamento da violência contra a mulher, o Salvador Bahia Airport, membro da rede VINCI Airports, participa de uma campanha nacional inédita de combate ao assédio e à importunação sexual na aviação civil. Com o slogan “Assédio não Decola”, a ação é coordenada pela ABR Aeroportos do Brasil, em […]

IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled […]

Exportações do Salvador Bahia Airport crescem 105% no primeiro semestre de 2025

O Salvador Bahia Airport, integrante da rede VINCI Airports, fechou o primeiro semestre de 2025 com desempenho expressivo em sua movimentação de cargas. Entre janeiro e junho, o Terminal de Cargas Aérea (TECA) exportou 3.200 toneladas, um aumento de 105% em comparação com o mesmo período do ano passado. Em 2024, 1.570 toneladas seguiram em […]