Source: CANSO CANSO is pleased to announce the return of Tomorrow’s Voices, an initiative designed to connect students and young professionals with the global aviation and air traffic management (ATM) industry. Taking place during Airspace World 2026, from 26–28 May in Lisbon, Tomorrow’s Voices offers participants the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders, explore career pathways, and experience the future of aviation through interactive learning and networking activities. As aviation continues to evolve, the need to attract, develop and empower the next generation of talent has never been greater. Tomorrow’s Voices supports this by fostering early engagement and developing future skills across the ecosystem. The programme includes a series of curated activities designed to provide both insight and interaction. A [...]

Source: ASA Landmark Memorandum of Understanding signed during ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2026 in Marrakech establishes a new era of standardized ground handling training worldwide The Aviation Services Association (ASA World), the global trade association representing the ground handling industry, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing ASA World as a Corporate Partner of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Programme. The signing ceremony took place during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco.  This partnership underscores the critical importance of standardized training and professional development across ground handling operations worldwide. A New Benchmark for Ground Handling Training  Under the terms of the MOU, ASA World and ICAO [...]

Source: ICAO GISS 2026 Concludes with Global Commitments to Strengthen Aviation Implementation and Capacity The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026) has concluded in Marrakech, bringing together 1,450 participants from 101 States to strengthen global aviation systems in accordance with ICAO’s strategic plan for 2050, which includes a commitment to “No Country Left Behind” and envisions air transport for all, with zero fatalities and net zero carbon emissions. Over three days, the Symposium delivered a series of commitments, partnerships, and implementation initiatives aimed at enhancing aviation safety, security, sustainability, and connectivity worldwide, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that all States can effectively implement ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). ICAO Council President Toshiyuki Onuma [...]

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 (Full-Time and Part-Time)  U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines [...]

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations. Hosted by EGYPTAIR, the event will focus on the theme “Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI.” The conference will examine how human expertise, supported by artificial intelligence and automation, will shape safer, more efficient, and resilient ground operations. “Ground operations are becoming increasingly complex as traffic volumes continue to grow. In parallel, AI and automation are creating new opportunities to manage the challenge. This year’s IGHC will focus on how we can combine technology with the expertise of ground handling professionals to [...]

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today welcomed a voluntary contribution from the Government of the United Kingdom to support global aviation capacity development and implementation assistance worldwide, reinforcing efforts to ensure that no country is left behind. The pledge letter was formally handed to ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar by William Gatward, Representative of the United Kingdom to ICAO, during the Opening Ceremony of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2026), the Organization’s flagship implementation support event. The United Kingdom’s voluntary contribution, totaling over GBP 1.0 million, will support priority implementation activities, including: Strengthening global safety programmes for the NACC Region Safety Programme supporting Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA) oversight; Supporting pilot studies under the [...]