Remembering Brussels: Aviation still "˜No. 1"² target of terrorists
A year ago, a terror attack in Belgium rattled western aviation security officials to the core. The aftershocks continue today as they try to make adjustments to prevent a similar or worse disaster from occurring. On the morning of March 22, 2016, 32 civilians and three terrorists were killed, and 300 people were injured in […]
OACI: América Latina debe generar 7,500 nuevos empleos al año
De acuerdo con la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI), cada año la industria aérea en América Latina necesitará en promedio siete mil 500 nuevos empleados que apoyen al desarrollo creciente de la región. En particular, la región necesitará entrenar por año a mil 819 nuevos pilotos, 571 nuevos controladores de tránsito aéreo, dos mil […]
IATA Welcomes Transport Canada"™s New Safety Rules for Drones
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by Canada"™s Minister of Transport, the Honorable Marc Garneau, to implement an Interim Order restricting the use of recreational drones around airports and other high risk areas. The irresponsible or malicious use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near airports and aircraft poses a safety and […]
IATA: Airport charges a key concern for region"™s aviation
Airlines in Middle East, Africa to continue facing challenges in 2017 Passengers at Dubai International Airport. In March 2016, Dubai announced that passengers departing will be required to pay a Dh35 airport user fee. Abu Dhabi: Airlines in the Middle East and Africa in 2017 are expected to continue facing much of the same challenges […]
ALTA & IATA Working together
ALTA and IATA met in Panama. The two industry associations continue working together in the Latin America and Caribbean region to bring the message of aviation value to all social and commercial levels of our countries, and working on technical issues with airlines, civil aviation authorities and governments. Pictured left to right: David Hernández, IATA […]
ALTA reresented at IATA environment commitee (ENCOM) meeting
ALTA represented the region during the 25th IATA Environment Committee (ENCOM) meeting that took place at IATA"™s regional office in Miami. CORSIA, as well as regional and national regulations on CO2 and noise, were among topics discussed. The industry will have to play an active role in capacity building for the implementation of CORSIA. ALTA […]
Iberia y Vueling tendrán Internet de alta velocidad antes de 2019
Inmarsat es una empresa de alta tecnología especializada en satélites y control de la aviación. Inmarsat es la empresa que recibió la última señal del avión de Malaysia Airlines desaparecido en el Océano Indico y que descifró su localización final. Inmarsat sigue trabajando en el campo de la tecnología pero ahora está ultimando un sistema […]
Etihad Airways Group y Lufthansa Group amplían su cooperación
Etihad Aviation Group y Lufthansa German Airlines, parte del grupo de aviación más grande de Europa, han presentado hoy en una rueda de prensa los detalles de una nueva asociación comercial. Los dos grupos de aerolíneas han concluido un acuerdo global de catering por valor de 100 millones de dólares y un Memorándum de Entendimiento […]
Governments Urged to Support Aviation"™s Ability to Drive Economic Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. «Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place,» said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA"™s Director General […]
Indigo Brings On Board Ex-United Airlines Executive Cindy Szadokierski
Budget carrier IndiGo has roped in former United Airlines executive Cindy Szadokierski as a consultant for its airport operations. Ms Szadokierski would be the third executive from United Airlines to be on board with IndiGo after Greg Taylor and Rohit Philip in the recent past. One of the promoters of InterGlobe Aviation — the parent […]
