00:00The ACI-LAC Annual Assembly Conference and Exhibition is one of the region's premier aviation events,
00:08bringing together key decision makers to discuss current challenges and future opportunities in the industry.
00:15ACI-LAC President and CEO of Airdome, Monica Infante, underscored the Global Agency of Sustainability in Aviation
00:24and the need for immediate action to meet international carbon reduction targets.
00:28First, sustainability and decarbonization.
00:34The global goal of net zero emissions by 2050 is not negotiable.
00:40To achieve it, we must accelerate access to sustainable aviation fuels, invest in clean energy,
00:49and redesign more efficient operational processes.
00:53The second challenge is capacity and infrastructure.
00:57Sustainable aviation will only be possible if we can also grow with strength.
01:04It is estimated that our region will require over $100 billion in investment by 2040 to meet the rising demand.
01:14The reality is that many airports already operate at their limits.
01:21And without decisive investment, we risk halting the economic and social development of our countries so deeply.
01:32Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Eli Zakuru, noted that Trinidad and Tobago has been working to modernize its aviation industry
01:40and strengthen international collaboration.
01:43We are also concentrating our efforts on advancing aviation security and border management technologies,
01:52providing training and certification pathways for aviation professionals,
01:57encouraging partnerships for infrastructure investment,
02:01expanding cargo logistics capacity, especially in light of growing regional demand,
02:06and ensuring that our airports are climate resilient, digitally enabled, and globally competitive.
02:13He said the government has finalized and approved several bilateral air service agreements aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.
02:20The government has approved the bilateral air service agreements with the governments of Colombia, Brazil, Rwanda, Ghana, Dominican Republic, and Panama.
02:37In addition, the government has approved the accession by the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
02:42to the airport transport agreement among the member states and associate member states of the Association of Caribbean States.
02:50The minister said these partnerships are expected to improve air connectivity, trade and economic cooperation between TNT and the wider region.
03:00Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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