Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and HAUS61 GmbH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and Start-up development within the global air cargo and logistics industry. This partnership underscores TIACA's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses that are reshaping the future of air cargo. By partnering with HAUS61, a logistics accelerator specializing in logistics and supply chain technology, TIACA aims to create new opportunities for collaboration between established industry leaders and innovative start-ups. "At TIACA, we believe that innovation is essential to the continued growth and sustainability of the air cargo industry," said Roos Bakker, Chair TIACA. "Our partnership with HAUS61 will help bridge the gap between start-ups with fresh ideas and the [...]

Source: ICAO Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the global aviation sector has continued its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2024 ICAO Long-Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) Stocktaking, ICAO's sixth such event, brought together close to 400 participants last week to exchange expertise, showcase successful projects, and identify priorities in response to the urgent need for action on decarbonization in the aviation sector. The four-day event, held at ICAO's Montréal Headquarters, featured 90 panelists representing a diverse range of stakeholders including governments, aviation and energy sectors, research institutions, start-ups, financial institutions, and civil society organizations. "We gather to address one of aviation's most significant challenges: achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. We are here to [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using smartphones. Biometric Adoption Accelerating: Use of biometrics and digital identity is expanding to enable more seamless airport processing, and travelers like it. “Passengers want to manage their travel the same way they manage many other aspects of their lives—on their smartphones and using digital ID. As experience grows with digital processes from booking to baggage claim, the message that travelers are sending in this year’s GPS is clear: they like it, and they want more of it. [...]

Source: CANSO The CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Award for Excellence 2025 was presented to Empresa Cubana de Navegación Aérea (ECNA), the country's national air navigation service provider (ANSP) in recognition of its outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership in aviation safety. This award honours ANSPs that demonstrate excellence in enhancing safety performance and culture within the air navigation services community in the Latin America and Caribbean region. As Javier Vanegas, Director Latin America and Caribbean Affairs commented: "ANSPs are the custodians of airspace. ECNA's submission stood out for its exceptional commitment to operational safety, marked by measurable results and strong regional collaboration." The organisation has achieved a 60 per cent reduction in Air Traffic Services (ATS) incidents, advanced its Safety [...]