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 […]
Charting the Right Course for Aviation in Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) set out an agenda for a stronger, safer, more secure and sustainable European aviation industry. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA"™s Director General and CEO, in an address to the European Aviation Club entitled Charting the Right Course for Aviation in Europe, called on European policy-makers to prioritize four areas: Regulating […]
DFW Airport"™s new-look Terminal A complete as $2.7 billion redevelopment continues
The customer-facing renovation work in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport"™s Terminal A is now complete, marking a milestone in the ongoing $2.7 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP). Improved facilities include parking, ticketing, security and concessions, which the airport says are all "designed to serve 21st century air traveller". The renovation work has […]
IATA, UNCTAD Collaborate to Boost Global Adoption of Cargo Messaging Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) announced that IATA"™s Cargo-XML messaging standard has now been fully integrated into ASYCUDAWorld, the UNCTAD automated customs management system used by 90 countries worldwide for their customs procedures. The integration of Cargo-XML in ASYCUDAWorld standardizes the electronic communications between […]
New Partnership for Aviation Security in Europe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen, promote, and develop cooperation on aviation facilitation and border integrity issue"”two of the key components for governments to fulfill their national security responsibilities. Under the MoU, IATA and […]
Security increasing priority for tech investments by world’s airports
Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year. This is according to the 2016 Airport IT Trends Survey, the extensive annual study of IT trends within the global airport industry co-sponsored by SITA and Airports Council International […]
IATA Achieves Key NewGen ISS Milestone
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf) adopted Resolutions supporting the development of the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). «IATA Settlement Systems are the financial back office of the air transport industry. Since its introduction 45 years ago, the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) has […]
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 […]
Quick action by TSA and lawmakers has reduced security lines at airports
In early May, as long TSA screening lines were starting to make daily national news, the peak wait time at Chicago O’Hare airport hit 104 minutes, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation. By the second half of July, however, the peak wait times at O’Hare, the nation’s second busiest airport, had dropped to just […]
Effective Implementation of Air Cargo Security Measures Highlighted and Stressed
The focus of ICAO"™s efforts with the World Customs Organization (WCO) is shifting from the creation of an effective regulatory framework, and evolving toward the fostering of best practices in operations and the provision of assistance to States, ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu told ministerial and industry leaders at a conference on the […]
