http://www.youm7.com/ ٘شاَ إٌذاط٠ :غؼذٔا اخر١اس اٌّٛع١ماس اٌؼاٌّ٠ ٝأ ٝاٌغفش ػٍِ ٝصش ٌٍغ١شاْ صشح اٌغ١اس ٘شاَ إٌذاط سئ١ظ ِجٍظ ئداسج ششوح ِصش ٌٍغ١شاْ ٌٍخغٛط اٌج٠ٛح ف ٝت١اْ ٌٗ لائال: " ٠غؼذٔا اخر١اس اٌّٛع١ماس اٌؼاٌّ٠ ٝأ ٝاٌغفش ػٍِ ٝصش ٌٍغ١شاْ فاخر١اسٖ ٌٍغفش ئٌِ ٝصش ف٘ ٝزا اٌرٛل١د ٚػٍِ ٝرٓ عائشاخ اٌششوح اٌٛعٕ١ح ٠ذًّ سعاٌح ٌىً اٌؼاٌُ أْ ِصش عرظً دائّاً تٍذ األِٓ ٚاألِاْٚ ".أضاف أْ اٌششوح لذ لاِد ترمذ ُ٠وافح اٌرغ١ٙالخ اٌخاصح تٗ ٚتفشلرٗ ،وّا دشص فش٠ك ػًّ اٌؼاللاخ اٌؼاِح ٚاٌّذغح تاٌششوح ػٍ ٝاعرمثاٌح تاٌٛسٚد فٛس ٚص ٌٗٛإلٔٙاء اجشاءاخ ٚصٌٛح ٚعظ ػذد وث١ش ِٓ اٌجّا٘١ش اٌز ٓ٠دشصٛا ػٍ ٝاٌرماط اٌصٛس اٌرزواس٠ح ِؼٗ "ٚ .أوذ إٌذاط أْ اٌششوح ال ذأٌ ٛجٙذاً ف ٝذشج١غ اٌغ١ادح اٌٛافذج ئٌِ ٝصش د١ث ذأذ٘ ٝزٖ اٌض٠اسج ضّٓ اٌّجٛٙداخ اٌر ٝذثزٌٙا ٚصاسذ ٝاٌغ١شاْ ٚاٌغ١ادح ٌذػُ دشوح اٌغ١ادح ٚذذغ ٓ١اٌصٛسج اٌزٕ٘١ح ٌّذثٙ١ا ٚصائشٙ٠اٚ .واْ ٚصً اٌّٛع١ماس ٚاٌّإٌف اٌؼاٌّ٠ ٝأٚ ٝصً ظٙش اٌ َٛ١ف ٝأٚي ص٠اسج ٌٗ ئٌِ ٝصش إلد١اء أ ٌٝٚدفالذٗ ػٕذ عفخ أ٘شاِاخ اٌج١ضج دػّا ٌٍغ١ادح اٌّصش٠ح ٚرٌه 31ٚ 30 ِٝٛ٠أورٛتش اٌجاسٚ ،ٞلذ دشصد اٌششوح اٌٛعٕ١ح ػٍ ٝاٌم١اَ تذٚس إٌالً اٌشعِّٕ ٌٗ ٝز تذا٠ح اٌشدٍح ِٓ ِغاس ج ْٛوٕ١ذ ٜتٕٛ٠ٛ١سن ٚصؼٛدٖ ػٍ ٝسدٍح ِصش ٌٍغ١شاْ ٚدرٚ ٝص ٌٗٛئٌِ ٝغاس اٌما٘شج اٌذ ِٓٚ .ٌٟٚجأثٗ ،أػشب ٠أ ٝػٓ عؼادذٗ اٌثاٌغٗ ٌّا شٙذٖ ِٓ وشَ اٌض١افح ٚدفاٚج اعرمثاي عالُ اٌشدٍح ٌٗ ٌٚفشلرٗ ٚلاي" :أٚد أْ أذٛجٗ تشىش ٚاٌرمذ٠ش ٌغالُ سدٍح ِصش ٌٍغ١شاْ إلعرمثإٌٌ ُٙا تٙزا اٌشىً اٌالئك ٚدشص ُٙػٍ ٝذٛف١ش وافح عثً اٌشادح ٌٕا عٛاي اٌشدٍح فٙزا ِا ٕ٠ثغ ٝأْ ذى ْٛػٍ ٗ١أعمُ اٌض١افح دٛي اٌؼاٌُٚ ".أضاف لائالً" :أؤِٓ دائّا أْ اٌشوة اٌغائش أل ٜششوح ع١شاْ ٘ ٝأدذ أُ٘ اٌٛعائً األػالِ١ح ٚاٌذػائ١ح اٌّإثشج ٚاٌٙاِح أل ٜتٍذ ػٍِ ٝغر ٜٛاٌؼاٌُ ٌٚمذ أتٙشِٔ ٝغر ٜٛاٌخذِح ٚأداء اٌض١افح اٌز ٓ٠تزٌٛا ِا فٚ ٝعؼٌ ُٙجؼً سدٍر ٝػٍِ ٝرٓ عائشج ِصش ٌٍغ١شاْ ذجشتح ال ذٕغٚ ".ٝاعرغشد ِٛضذاً" :عاٌّا ذغٍؼد ٌض٠اسج ِصش ِٕز عٕٛاخ عٍ٠ٛحٚ ..ا ْ٢داْ اٌٛلد ٌٍز٘اب ئٌ ٝتٍذوُ ٚذمذ ُ٠ػشض أِاَ أُ٘ ٚأػشق ِٛلغ أثش ٜتاٌؼاٌُ أ٘شاِاذىُ اٌشائؼح ٚأءًِ أْ أذّىٓ ِٓ اعؼادوُ تٙزا اٌذفً لذس عؼادذ ٝتٛجٛدِ ٜؼىُ ف٘ ٝزا اٌثٍذ اٌؼش٠ك"٠ .زوش أْ اٌّىرة اإللٌٍّ ّٝ١صش ٌٍغ١شاْ فٛ٠ٛ١ٔ ٝسن تاٌرؼاِ ْٚغ اٌّشوض اٌشئ١غ ٝتّغاس اٌما٘شج اٌذ ،ٌٟٚلذ أػذ ادرفاال ٌٍّٛع١ماس اٌؼاٌُ ،د١ث ذُ عثغ تٛعرشاخ ذشد١ة دػائ١ح ٚلاَ عالُ سدٍح ِصش ٌٍغ١شاْ تاٌرشد١ة تٗ ٚٚضغ شاساخ ذذًّ اعّٗ ،وزٌه أػذخ اإلداسج اٌؼاِح ٌٍذػا٠ح ٚاإلػالَٚ ،اٌمغاع اٌرجاس ٜاعرمثاال ٌٍّٛع١ماس اٌؼاٌّ ٝتّغاس اٌما٘شج.
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British Airways jet with 108 passengers on board makes emergency landing in Belfast A British Airways passenger plane has made an emergency landing in Belfast after reporting a technical problem. Flight BA1421 had just taken off from Belfast City Airport for London when the problem occurred. The Airbus A319 with 108 people on board was diverted to Belfast International Airport, where it safely landed after circling it for a time late on 27 October. A BA spokeswoman said the plane was diverted as a precautionary measure following a "technical issue". Passengers on board are reported to have heard a loud bang during takeoff and were told there was a problem with the engine. Fire engines and ambulances were on site at both Belfast airports as a precaution. 'Heard a bang' "As the wheels were going up, we heard the bang and that's pretty much it," Justin Hames, a passenger on board the flight, was quoted as saying by the BBC. "To begin with they didn't say anything – they didn't want to cause any concern – and then they said it was a small problem with the engine." A spokeswoman for BA said: "The safety of our customers and crew is always our priority. The flight landed normally after diverting shortly after take-off as a precaution following a technical issue. Our cabin crew are looking after customers." Alan Whiteside, operations director at Belfast International Airport, told the BBC: "Everything went smoothly, our own police and fire service on site here responded, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, the PSNI, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service all attended as a routine. But nobody was required to take any other action - the aircraft landed safely thankfully." BA1421 is the second British Airways flight to make an emergency landing in as many days. On 26 October, a Comair plane crash-landed in Johannesburg, South Africa, after its landing gear collapsed. It was carrying 94 passengers and six crew members. No one was hurt in the incident.
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Germany temporarily approves Etihad-Air Berlin codeshares Germany's transport ministry has granted temporary approval for 31 disputed codeshares between Air Berlin and shareholder Etihad Airways, but is demanding that the two carriers adapt their co-operation. Out of 83 codeshares Etihad applied to conduct with Air Berlin as part of the winter 2015/2016 schedule, Germany's federal ministry of transport and digital infrastructure had deemed 31 not be covered by a bilateral with the UAE. But in a last-minute move before the winter schedule began on 25 October, the contested services were cleared until 15 January 2016 in order, says the ministry, to avoid disruptions for passengers who had already booked flights. The ministry stresses that the codeshares in question have been approved for the last time. It sees the temporary clearance giving Air Berlin and Etihad "sufficient time" to find an "organisational solution", such as downgrading of the codeshares to an interlining agreement. Etihad had, on 23 October, won a temporary injunction from an administrative court in Braunschweig to temporarily implement the codeshares until 8 November. The Abu Dhabi carrier says it was "forced" to launch legal action as "failure by the German government to approve the codeshares in time would severely and possibly terminally damage Air Berlin". Etihad adds that the codeshares were "a key reason that we invested in Air Berlin". In 2011, Etihad acquired a 29% stake in the German carrier. Air Berlin accuses the transport ministry of having delayed bilateral negotiations with the UAE's aviation authority, forcing a rush to find an 11thhour solution. After the two countries met for initial discussions in October 2014, a second meeting was planned for December that year but, for what Air Berlin sees as "incomprehensible reasons", did not take place until June 2015. The two sides met again in August, but the next meeting did not happen until mid-October. Air Berlin says no agreement could be reached because the German transport ministry insisted on schedule changes by the two airlines and made additional demands "beyond the codeshare question" that were "irrelevant" to the dispute.
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Saudia to take 19 aircraft out of service Saudia still expects to rise its passenger aircraft to 200 by 2020. Director General of Saudi Arabian Airlines [2], (Saudia) Saleh Al-Jasser, has announced that 19 planes will be taken out of service [3] during the upcoming period, of which 15 are the Embraer type and four ‗747‘ jumbo jets. During the ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone of the new air operations building in Jeddah, he said that Saudia has a fleet of 124 passenger aircraft and the number is expected to rise to 200 [4] by 2020. Saudia [5] will receive its new Dream Liner planes next December, he said, adding that its first commercial flight will completed at the beginning of 2016. Al-Jasser pointed out that women will also be employed in administrative jobs. He said that the privatization of the catering company of Saudia has reached its final stages now, and will be put on the stock market for public subscription shortly. The privatization of ground services has also reached its final stages as well. He also noted that the new operations building will used by Saudia‘s employees and will be completed along with the New King Abdulaziz Airport, which will cost SR350 million. Al-Jasser revealed that the company will also be undertaking a significant project to support its expansion in future stages by tendering a license for a Saudi city in Al-Khalidiya neighborhood. The city will be constructed over a space of 1.5 million square meters and will include commercial and residential towers. He said this project will achieve economic returns for the company that will help it expand and develop. Al-Jasser also noted that the headquarters of the company will be one of its landmarks in addition to other buildings such as the Prince Sultan Academy, while all old buildings will be replaced with new investment buildings for the company. In a related matter, President of the General Authority for Civil Aviation, Suleiman Al-Hamdan, said that the new King Abdulaziz International Airport will be completed in mid 2016, and that one year will be needed to test the equipment, which means actual operations will commence in the middle of 2017. He further said that the new operation‘s building will serve as the central point of reference for aviation companies and their growing developments, calling for the need to provide a perfect working environment to guarantee high quality performance right across the sector. He said that this field doesn‘t accept delay, and rather only accepts distinction and complete accuracy.
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China-developed aircraft aims to replace Boeing 777
A China-made large passenger aircraft expected to give the Boeing 777 a tough competition is set to take off commercially, a media report said on Monday. The passenger aircraft C919 that made its debut at an exhibition in November 2010 will begin to roll off the production line from November 2, the China Daily reported. Its maiden flight is expected to be in the third quarter of the next year, according to Wang Jian, chairman of the AVIC Electromechanical Company. The C919 has been developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), which develops home-grown passenger aircraft, including the short-range jet ARJ21. The single-aisle narrow-body aircraft has been marketed over the past years aimed at competing with the Boeing 737 and Airbus 320. Wang said that as of now, a total of 514 China-made C919 aircraft have been ordered by 21 customers around the world. He said that according to the current plan, the C919 will make its maiden flight in the third quarter next year, or possibly in 2017. The C919's "successor" -- the wide-body aircraft C929 -- has also entered the research stage in terms of key technologies. According to Wang, the C929 will use a domestically-manufactured engine and have a capacity of more than 300 passengers, aiming to replace the Boeing 777 in the future.
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)1( Competition and Cooperation for Stronger Middle East Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning with the global industry strategy for reducing aviation‘s climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. "The priorities are cooperation and competition. All the stakeholders must work together to ease the airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf. We must stay aligned on the global strategy to reduce our climate change impact. And the region‘s players need to prepare to take full advantage of a new era in airline distribution that will unleash innovation," said Tony Tyler, IATA‘s Director General and CEO. Tyler set out these challenges in his opening remarks at the IATA Middle East Aviation Day in Abu Dhabi. The gathering of top aviation leaders in the region also heard from H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi‘s Department of Transport, and Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan Cooperation on civil airspace capacity According to IATA‘s latest passenger forecast, the Middle East will continue to be one of the fastest growing regions in terms of passenger traffic, expanding 4.6% per year on average to 2034. "The Middle East region‘s success is a testament to the tremendous investment in people, infrastructure and aircraft that has transformed air connectivity, particularly in the Gulf. But the growth brings challenges that must be met. Chief among them at the present time is cooperation to bring greater efficiency to air traffic management (ATM). The challenge is to look beyond merely national issues and focus on an even bigger picture – the strategic development of aviation across the entire Middle East," said Tyler. The growth in air transport movements is causing significant airspace congestion and that urgent measures are needed to be taken to improve matters. A strategic group, the Middle East ATM Enhancement Program (MAEP), exists to coordinate policy, operational and technological change, and states must commit to helping it succeed. "The challenge is to increase the overall efficiency of the ATM system of the region through improved airspace design and organization. Moreover, individual developments in ATM and airspace capacity are not enough: harmonization, integration and collaboration among aviation stakeholders is essential to realize the full potential of national projects," said Tyler.
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)2( The dawn of airline retailing: Greater transparency and more options for passengers Airline distribution is on the verge of a major modernization as the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards begin to be implemented. NDC is the development of a modern, internet-based data standard for communications between airlines and travel agents. As a result, air travelers will benefit from greater transparency and access to all of an airline‘s offerings when shopping via a travel agent or online travel site. "The NDC standard will bring widespread advantages. Airlines will be able to bring innovations to market faster. Travel agencies will have a wider range of products and services to sell. And air travelers will benefit from greater transparency and access to all of an airline‘s offerings when shopping via a travel agent or online travel site," said Tyler. Numerous pilot schemes are underway to implement NDC into airline operations, including an advanced trial with Qatar Airways. In a presentation ceremony during the morning of the Aviation Day, Rotana Jet was recognized for being the first airline in the Middle East to deliver transactions using the NDC standard. "NDC is the perfect illustration of how collaboration on global standards helps to spark even greater innovation and competition within the airline sector. And with their burgeoning reputation for service quality, I am sure Middle Eastern carriers will be well-placed to prosper with this new platform," said Tyler. Maintaining industry and government unity for aviation carbon reductions With passenger numbers set to double over the next 20 years, the industry is facing greater pressure to implement environmental solutions. The aviation industry is committed to achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020, and cutting emissions 50% by 2050 compared to 2005. It has a credible four-pillar strategy to do so. The first three pillars - new technology, improved operations, and better use of infrastructure – have already brought results. The fourth pillar is something that only governments can deliver, through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): a global market-based measure (MBM), such as a global offsetting scheme to drive carbon reductions. "In September next year, the ICAO Assembly will make its decision on an MBM. In the hands of 190 states will be the power to make aviation‘s carbon-neutral growth goal a reality. The stakes are high and I call on all governments in the region, and all aviation stakeholders, to remain united behind this vision, as the details are worked out," said Tyler.
http://www.atn.aero/ Turkish Airlines Announces Results of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Record Attempt to Build World‘s Tallest Sandcastle Turkish Airlines launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport on Oct. 25. To generate excitement for the new service, Turkish Airlines engaged 7-time GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder The Sand Sculpture Company and its owner Ted Siebert to build the tallest sandcastle in Miami. At a press conference on Monday, Oct. 26, the carrier announced that the sandcastle had broken the current GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title which stands at 41 ft. 3.67 in. The new record now stands at 45 ft. 10.25 in. The sandcastle illustrates how Turkish Airlines will bridge Miami to the world through one-stop access to more than 278 destinations. The sandcastle required more than 1,800 tons of sand and took approximately 2 weeks to complete. Nineteen sculptors from around the world gathered to build the more than 45 feet tall, 4,500 square foot sandcastle. The verification of the height took place on Oct. 26. To view the time lapse video of the sandcastle, visit http://youtu.be/4xZQmJhiqU4. ―Turkish Airlines has manifested its commitment to enhancing the links between Turkey and the U.S. by providing another route to the U.S., which is crucial for us,‖ said Ilker Aycı, Chairman of Turkish Airlines. ―The beautiful city of yours will be our first destination in Florida, 8th destination in the U.S. and 12th destination in the world.‖ ―By the very nature of Guinness World Records we witness exciting achievements on a daily basis in front of iconic landmarks worldwide,‖ said Philip Robertson, adjudicator, Guinness World Records. ‖It‘s rare that we find a superbly detailed sandcastle that replicates so many wonderful cities and achieves a Guinness World Records title. Officially amazing.‖ In addition, the City of Miami proclaimed Monday, Oct. 26 as Turkish Airlines Day. The proclamation was presented at the press conference by Commission Chairman Wilfredo ―Willy‖ Gort. Other speakers at the press conference included William Talbert, president and CEO of the Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, director of Miami International Airport Emilio T. Gonzalez and director of Historic Virginia Key Beach Guy Forchion. Turkish Airlines‘ new nonstop service between Miami and Istanbul will enhance connectivity to the world for South Floridians including emerging markets in Africa and Asia. The route will be operated 7 times a week both directions using the airline‘s Boeing 777-300ER and will provide the carrier‘s award-winning inflight service to business and leisure travelers in the Miami area.
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)1( Competition and Cooperation for Stronger Middle East Aviation Abu Dhabi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the importance of overcoming airspace congestion, taking advantage of innovations with the New Distribution Capability (NDC) and aligning with the global industry strategy for reducing aviation‘s climate change impact for the further successful development of aviation in the Middle East. ―The priorities are cooperation and competition. All the stakeholders must work together to ease the airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf. We must stay aligned on the global strategy to reduce our climate change impact. And the region‘s players need to prepare to take full advantage of a new era in airline distribution that will unleash innovation,‖ said Tony Tyler, IATA‘s Director General and CEO. Tyler set out these challenges in his opening remarks at the IATA Middle East Aviation Day in Abu Dhabi. The gathering of top aviation leaders in the region also heard from H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi‘s Department of Transport, and Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan. Cooperation on civil airspace capacity According to IATA‘s latest passenger forecast, the Middle East will continue to be one of the fastest growing regions in terms of passenger traffic, expanding 4.6% per year on average to 2034. ―The Middle East region‘s success is a testament to the tremendous investment in people, infrastructure and aircraft that has transformed air connectivity, particularly in the Gulf. But the growth brings challenges that must be met. Chief among them at the present time is cooperation to bring greater efficiency to air traffic management (ATM). The challenge is to look beyond merely national issues and focus on an even bigger picture – the strategic development of aviation across the entire Middle East,‖ said Tyler. The growth in air transport movements is causing significant airspace congestion and that urgent measures are needed to be taken to improve matters. A strategic group, the Middle East ATM Enhancement Program (MAEP), exists to coordinate policy, operational and technological change, and states must commit to helping it succeed. ―The challenge is to increase the overall efficiency of the ATM system of the region through improved airspace design and organization. Moreover, individual developments in ATM and airspace capacity are not enough: harmonization, integration and collaboration among aviation stakeholders is essential to realize the full potential of national projects,‖ said Tyler.
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)2( The dawn of airline retailing: Greater transparency and more options for passengers Airline distribution is on the verge of a major modernization as the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards begin to be implemented. NDC is the development of a modern, internet-based data standard for communications between airlines and travel agents. As a result, air travelers will benefit from greater transparency and access to all of an airline‘s offerings when shopping via a travel agent or online travel site. ―The NDC standard will bring widespread advantages. Airlines will be able to bring innovations to market faster. Travel agencies will have a wider range of products and services to sell. And air travelers will benefit from greater transparency and access to all of an airline‘s offerings when shopping via a travel agent or online travel site,‖ said Tyler. Numerous pilot schemes are underway to implement NDC into airline operations, including an advanced trial with Qatar Airways. In a presentation ceremony during the morning of the Aviation Day, Rotana Jet was recognized for being the first airline in the Middle East to deliver transactions using the NDC standard. ―NDC is the perfect illustration of how collaboration on global standards helps to spark even greater innovation and competition within the airline sector. And with their burgeoning reputation for service quality, I am sure Middle Eastern carriers will be well-placed to prosper with this new platform,‖ said Tyler. Maintaining industry and government unity for aviation carbon reductions With passenger numbers set to double over the next 20 years, the industry is facing greater pressure to implement environmental solutions. The aviation industry is committed to achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020, and cutting emissions 50% by 2050 compared to 2005. It has a credible four-pillar strategy to do so. The first three pillars - new technology, improved operations, and better use of infrastructure – have already brought results. The fourth pillar is something that only governments can deliver, through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): a global market-based measure (MBM), such as a global offsetting scheme to drive carbon reductions. ―In September next year, the ICAO Assembly will make its decision on an MBM. In the hands of 190 states will be the power to make aviation‘s carbon-neutral growth goal a reality. The stakes are high and I call on all governments in the region, and all aviation stakeholders, to remain united behind this vision, as the details are worked out,‖ said Tyler.
http://www.iata.org/ Deeper Partnership to Improve Passenger Experience Dublin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a deeper partnership with governments to improve the passenger experience of security and facilitation processes. Implementation of Smart Security and better use of passenger information provided to governments have the potential to contribute to the dual goals of heightening the effectiveness of security measures and increasing passenger convenience. ―Our customers—the billions of people who fly with no ill intention— continue to tell us that security is the biggest pain point in their journey. We have come a long way since the dark days that followed the 9.11 tragedy. A deepened working partnership of industry and governments has ample scope for further improvements,‖ said Tony Tyler, IATA‘s Director General and CEO. Tyler‘s comments came at the opening of the AVSEC World aviation security conference—a joint effort of Airports Council International (ACI), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and IATA. Smart Security Smart Security is a joint ACI-IATA initiative with a common and clear vision to improve the effectiveness and convenience of airport security processes. Initial process innovations have been tried, tested and are ready for sharing and implementation. The Smart Security Opportunity Assessment program is being launched to work with airports and governments in redefining processes in line with Smart Security best practices. Amsterdam and Melbourne are among the first airports to redesign security processes with the Smart Security goals in mind. Known-traveler programs are another key element of the Smart Security program. Such programs allow for a concentration of resources where risk is greater, with low-risk passengers receiving streamlined processing with shorter queueing times. While known-traveler programs have proliferated with respect to border controls there are few examples of their application to airport screening processes. ―The US ―Pre-Check‖ known-traveler program was the pioneer and now has a three-year history covering nearly one in five passengers at US airports. I encourage other governments to learn from this success and move in the same direction,‖ said Tyler.
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)2( Passenger Information More governments require airlines to provide Advance Passenger Information (API) and information contained in Passenger Name Records )PNR(. ―For all of the information that we are providing governments, there has not been a commensurate improvement in the passenger experience with faster clearance processes and shorter arrival hall queues,‖ said Tyler. Tyler also highlighted the challenge that airlines face when government requirements don‘t comply with global standards for API that have been agreed by governments through ICAO and the World Customs Organization or with ICAO guidelines for PNR information. He cited an imminent EU directive on PNR information as an example of the complexity when the approach to data collection and transmission is not standardized. ―Instead of a single coordinated European approach with information shared across the EU member states, airlines face up to 28 unique regimes. Each European state is deciding the scope of data to be collected and the method for transfer. Where is the EU-wide common approach? Why aren‘t governments sharing the information? Why are there no equivalent measures for train, bus or sea transport? And how could such masses of non-standardized data be analyzed with any degree of efficacy?‖ asked Tyler. ―I don‘t question the authority of states to require such information. But this uncoordinated approach is leading to what looks like an expensive, onerous and likely wasteful effort,‖ said Tyler. Common Goals and Growing Challenges ―We all want the same outcomes: secure air transport and a convenient passenger experience. The only way to ensure that is in a working partnership of industry and government. There is no time to lose in moving ahead. The challenge grows with every new traveler. This year we expect to transport 3.5 billion passengers. In much less than two decades that number will more than double. Business as usual is not an option,‖ said Tyler. Tyler‘s remarks also addressed the overflight of conflict zones and cybersecurity
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