TagAirports Council International(7)
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2022-07-01Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), Edition 2
★The Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), Edition 2, effective July 1, 2022, is a joint publication by Airports Council International (ACI), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) that provides global standards and guidance for managing airport slot allocation. The document is intended to help airports, airlines, and coordinators navigate capacity constraints and scheduling processes at busy airports worldwide. Note that while this document covers broad international slot management principles, readers should consult applicable local laws and regulations for specific airport noise or capacity policies. -
2023-08-23Sustainable aviation fuels: Roles of airports & networks
This presentation by Erin Cooke of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) outlines the roles that airports and networks can play in advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). It covers how airports can baseline emissions, set policy ambitions, study supply chain and financing challenges, and build awareness among future fuel buyers. The presentation also addresses how broader coalitions can streamline roadmaps, advocate for funding, and expand incentives to accelerate SAF adoption. -
2022-10-17ACI-NA comments on draft FAA policy regarding processing land use changes on federally acquired or federally conveyed airport land
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) submitted comments to the FAA in October 2022 opposing a draft policy that would impose new federal review and approval processes on how airports can use land that was federally acquired or conveyed. ACI-NA argued the policy is confusing, could lead to inconsistent decisions across FAA regional offices, and may delay airport development projects and increase costs. The organization urged the FAA to grandfather existing land use designations, clarify key undefined terms, and work collaboratively with airports to revise the policy. -
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A presentation slide from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan outlines Air Emission and Energy Reduction Programs, covering airline partner infrastructure, fleet vehicles (renewable natural gas buses, alternative fuel taxis), and facility upgrades (LED lighting, EV charging stations). The slide notes Sea-Tac was the first airport in North America to receive the Airports Council International Carbon Accreditation Certification, and lists two additional awards including the 2014 Best Workplace Recycling Award from King County Solid Waste Division. -
2019-01-01Terminally challenged: Addressing the infrastructure funding shortfall of America’s airports
This Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) report, covering 2019–2023, examines the gap between what U.S. airports need to spend on infrastructure and the funding currently available to them. It estimates total development costs by airport size, project type, and location, and compares ACI-NA findings with FAA projections. The report highlights growing pressures from rising construction costs, increasing passenger and cargo demand, and insufficient federal funding mechanisms. -
2017-02-01The era of small drones: New challenges for airport operators and the aviation industry
This 2017 industry report examines the rapid growth of small drones (sUAS) and the challenges they pose for airport operators, noting that the FAA projected over 7 million drones in operation by 2020. It outlines FAA registration requirements, commercial operating rules, and restrictions such as the prohibition on flying within five miles of an airport without prior approval. The report also highlights increasing drone sightings near airports and aircraft, and discusses industry initiatives aimed at safely integrating drones into national airspace. -
Admasu v. Port of Seattle
Court of Appeals of Washington,Division 1. Kebede ADMASU, et al., Appellants, v. PORT OF SEATTLE, a Washington municipal corporation, Respondent. No. 70220–3–I. Decided: October 27, 2014 Darrell L. Cochran, Kevin Michael Hastings Pfau Cochran VertetisAmala PLLC, Tacoma, WA, Jason Paul Amala, Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner. Timothy J. Filer, Patrick J.