Source: US DOT This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. Note: In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry. May 2024 Federal Express numbers are 233,739, while Federal Express Corporation June 2024 numbers are 432,127. U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (both Full-Time and Part-Time) U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to invite all its members to the upcoming ACI-LAC webinar, organized in collaboration with our World Business Partner Amadeus, titled: Behind the Scenes: The Tech Stack Making Airports Smarter and Travel Seamless Discover how automation, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based platforms are revolutionizing the airport and airline experience across Latin America. In this exclusive webinar led by Gustavo Murad, Head of Airports & Airline Ops LATAM at Amadeus, we'll dive into the transformation of the travel industry, moving from outdated legacy systems to integrated, intelligent ecosystems that truly put the traveler at the center. You'll explore how innovations like Offer-Order, biometric check-in and virtual assistants are not just improving operations, but creating smoother, smarter, and more [...]

Source: ICAO How will the global travel system develop the capacity at airports and borders to safely and comfortably accommodate the three-fold increase in passenger volumes over the coming quarter century? No fewer than 12.4 billion passengers are expected to fly in 2050. Focused on building trust in travel documents, advancing digital transformation, and developing future borders using technology and cooperation, the 20th ICAO TRIP Symposium (TRIP 2025) gave the Organization an exceptional opportunity to lead the way forward. With ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar having successfully set the stage for constructive deliberation, discussions at TRIP 2025 revealed how secure travel depends on strong civil registries, reliable enrolment, and document issuance. The importance of global standards and interoperability was emphasized, with digital technologies opening new possibilities for identity management. Policy alignment and collaboration between governments, organizations, and industry were [...]

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 [...]