ICAO, IATA and ACI to Host AVSEC World Critical Security Challenges Top Agenda
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of home-grown terrorism and preventing cyber threats will top the […]
10th Annual ALTA Aviation Law Americas Conference Taking Place This Week in Mexico City
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the ALTA Aviation Law Americas Conference kicks off this week in Mexico City, Mexico, hosted by CANAERO, and supported by airline partners Aeromar, Aeromexico, and Volaris. ALTA"™s Aviation Law Americas is the region"™s premier legal conference focused specifically on the aviation industry. Attended by top law firms, aviation industry experts and […]
ICAO carbon offsetting scheme moves a step closer to agreement as Council releases final draft resolution text
ICAO"™s 36-State governing Council has released final draft text of a Resolution to be put before the UN agency"™s triennial Assembly later this month on a global market-based measure (GMBM) aimed at keeping global net CO2 emissions from international aviation at 2020 levels. The new text moves away from a mandatory scheme from the beginning […]
Heathrow to add 50 new noise monitors as part of latest 10-step noise reduction strategy
As a result of engagement with resident groups, London"™s Heathrow Airport is installing 50 new noise monitors in the local area as well as upgrading its existing monitoring network. The airport says the new monitors will help the airport and residents gain a better understanding of local noise impacts and will complement the modelling of […]
"˜Women in Aviation"™ busca discutir e incentivar la participación de las mujeres en la industria
Durante muchas décadas, la aviación fue un sector exclusivo para los hombres, que ofrecía pocas o casi nulas oportunidades para el género femenino. En 1910, la francesa Raymond Laroche, se convirtió en la primera mujer en el mundo en obtener una licencia de piloto, pero fue durante la Primera Guerra Mundial que se inició un […]
Air Show Internacional de Brasil tendrá seminarios dedicados a la aviación comercial y desarrollo de aviación general
Sin duda, los dos últimos años han sido muy difíciles para la aviación general en Brasil, además de la crisis económica que afectó al segmento, el país obtuvo en 2014 un crecimiento de 3% en la flota de aviones, de acuerdo con los datos publicados en el Anuario de Aviación General Brasileña de 2015. Sin […]
Alexandre de Juniac Takes the Reins at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as IATA DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement. «I am excited to be taking on this great responsibility. IATA plays […]
BOC Aviation encarga cinco A321ceo
BOC Aviation, la compañía global de leasing de aviones con sede en Singapur, ha cursado un pedido en firme de otros cinco aviones A321 que se suman a los ya contemplados en un pedido de 30 aparatos de la familia A320 anunciado en enero, entre los cuales 15 A321 (ocho A321neo y siete A321ceo). "Hemos […]
Hardware de Honeywell recibe certificación definitiva para utilizar Wifi en vuelo de próxima generación con el servicio GX Aviation de Inmarsat
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) obtuvo la certificación definitiva por parte de Inmarsat para el uso de JetWaveâ„¢, el paquete de la compañía de hardware exclusivo, mediante el cual pilotos, pasajeros, operadores aéreos y personal de mantenimiento podrán conectarse a GX Aviation "“ el nuevo servicio de banda ancha en vuelo totalmente revolucionario que ofrece Inmarsat. El […]
AJW Group appoints global industrialist Randeep S Grewal as Chairman
AJW Group further strengthens its management team with the appointment of Randeep S Grewal as Chairman. International businessman and entrepreneur, Grewal is founder of the Greka Group and the Grevino Group which are composed of more than fifty companies in the fields of energy, aviation, real estate and hospitality worldwide, some of which are traded […]
