Transportation

In support of the U.S.-Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program, USTDA is now welcoming initial proposals for grant-based feasibility studies, technical assistance, pilot projects and training that will help structure viable aviation infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

To learn more about USTDA’s call for initial proposals, please register for our upcoming webinar at 8:00 PM (EST) on December 9, 2020.

Initial proposal requirements can be found here.

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation – Government of India, in partnership with the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, will host the 7th biennial U.S.-India Aviation Summit in Washington, D.C. The Summit will bring together senior representatives from the public and private sectors of the U.S. and India’s aviation sectors to bolster long-term strategic and commercial aviation cooperation.

As part of the U.S. – Southeast Asia Aviation Cooperation Program, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is hosting a two-day technical workshop on Airport Certification in Bali, Indonesia. The workshop will bring together U.S. companies and Southeast Asian leaders from government and industry to discuss current approaches to airport certification standards, wildlife management and aircraft rescue and firefighting. At the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn and discuss best practices for airport management in both Southeast Asia and the U.S.; explore ideas for future advancements; and to meet with those leaders, innovators and manufacturers who work to keep the airport transportation industry safe and efficient. Registration is required.

Futron Aviation Corporation is organizing this visit on behalf of USTDA. For further information, please contact Ed Shea by email at eshea@futronaviation.com or by phone at (757) 269-9864.

In support of the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will host a reverse trade mission for representatives of Indian airlines and aviation ministries in the United States. The focus of the visit will be airline management and operations, with a particular focus on airline best practices in the post-Coronavirus environment. The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is organizing this visit on behalf of USTDA. For further information, please contact Holly Ackerman at holly.ackerman@aaae.org.

USTDA is hosting delegations from Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire to meet with leading U.S. providers that can facilitate customs technology and best practices in these countries. The visit will also familiarize representatives from customs, port and aviation authorities with the latest U.S. innovations and services in the customs sector. The visit further supports the 2017 Security Government Initiative Joint Country Action Plan currently underway by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Ghana. The visit is currently being rescheduled.

U.S. companies will also have opportunities to meet with delegates, showcase their technologies and solutions, and learn more about project opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. As part of the itinerary, USTDA will host a business briefing likely to take place in Washington, D.C. The date is TBD.

Futron Aviation is organizing the event on behalf of USTDA. For more information about how your company can participate, please contact Ed Shea at eshea@futronaviation.com.

As part of the West Africa Customs Modernization and Trade Facilitation Reverse Trade Mission, USTDA is hosting a business briefing for U.S. companies to meet with decision-makers from Nigeria, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire’s customs, port and aviation authorities. The event will allow U.S. company participants to meet one-on-one with delegates to showcase their company’s technologies and expertise in the customs sector. The briefing is currently being rescheduled.

Futron Aviation is organizing the event on behalf of USTDA. For more information about how your company can participate, please contact Ed Shea at eshea@futronaviation.com.