Aug 30, 2024

Airport passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 4.7% in first half of 2024

Top markets recorded an increase of more than 10% and the region consolidates a steady pace of growth.

Airport passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean represent for 8.4% of the global total in 2023.

Data compiled by ACI shows that major markets in the region had passenger volumes above 2019 levels.

Webinar – One Stop Security: How Collaboration is Key for Airports

In this session, experts from ICAO, airports, and IATA will share their experiences and subject matter expertise on One-Stop Security practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand key fundamentals and frameworks required to implement One Stop Security practices.

How a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise Can Help Airport Preparedness

The exercise tested their ability to manage not only the direct impacts on IT and operational technology systems but also the broader operational and reputational consequences across the airport.

State of São Paulo works to increase its air network with new flights at regional airports

The São Paulo State Government Secretary for Tourism and Travel, Roberto de Lucena, participated in the event by announcing the Azul Linhas Aéreas flights, which will connect Araraquara with Campinas with four regular weekly flights.

ANAC discusses proposal for “precautionary rebalancing” model for Porto Alegre airport concession.

ANAC (the National Civil Aviation Agency) has set the agenda for its next board meeting on Wednesday, which deals with the “proposal to apply a precautionary measure to mitigate the economic and financial imbalance of the Contract.

São Paulo Catarina Airport records net profit of R.8 million in the 2nd quarter of 2024

As reported by JHSF Participações earlier this month , when the preliminary results were released, São Paulo Catarina Aeroporto Executivo Internacional recorded a 41.2% growth in aircraft movement in the 2nd quarter of 2024 (2Q24).

ANAC publishes resolution to modernize infrastructure and security at Brazilian airports

The resolution determines the adoption of technical and technological solutions with the aim of improving civil aviation security against acts of unlawful interference ( security ) and increasing operational safety in the sector.

Panama: Terminal 1 of Tocumen Airport turns 46

Since its inauguration on August 15, 1978, Terminal 1 (T1) of the airport has undergone major transformations in its infrastructure; in 2006 it undertook an expansion and renovation program with the aim of modernizing and improving its services.

GAP confirms master development program and maximum rates for its airports in Mexico between 2025 and 2029

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) , concessionaire of 12 airports in Mexico, including Guadalajara, Tijuana, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta.

An international consortium wins the bid to operate and expand airports in Chile

The consortium made up of the Spanish infrastructure companies Sacyr Concesiones (70%) and Cointer (30%) was selected as the concessionaire of the Northern Airport Network of Chile for the operation, expansion and maintenance of the terminals of the airports of Atacama and Antofagasta.

RIOgaleão celebrates 10 years of concession of Tom Jobim International Airport, in Rio de Janeiro

In light of the decade completed at the helm of one of the most important airports in the country, the administrator released a special video and text, which are available in full below.

Alstom Delivers Final APM Train Cars to LAX

This project will see LAX become the first US airport to use the INNOVIA 300 APM cars. These units feature fully recyclable aluminium shells and a regenerative braking system. They have also been designed to eliminate hazardous substances and toxic emissions.

Air cargo demand continues to grow strongly: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its July 2024 global air cargo market data, revealing that “strong growth” in cargo demand continued year-on-year through July 2024.