Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and CEO of Awery Aviation Software, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Inspirational Leader Award. The award was presented during the Executive Summit 2025 in Hong Kong, recognizing his exceptional leadership, innovative spirit, and enduring commitment to empowering the next generation of air cargo professionals.  The Inspirational Leader Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision while playing a key role in nurturing young talent and advancing the air cargo and logistics industry. Uniquely, the award is judged entirely by a panel of young professionals under 35, reflecting the voice of future industry leaders and highlighting the qualities that resonate most with [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce Moritz Claussen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one as the recipient of the first-ever TIACA Rising Star Award. The award was presented at the TIACA Executive Summit in Hong Kong, celebrating Claussen's remarkable contributions to digital transformation in air cargo and his inspirational leadership at the forefront of industry innovation.  The TIACA Rising Star Award, launched this year, recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 35 who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact in the air cargo and logistics sector. Candidates were nominated from across the industry and reviewed by the TIACA Board, which selected the winner based on the nominee's tangible achievements and forward-thinking approach to industry challenges. "Moritz brought a refreshing new approach [...]

Source: EASA The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference. Given the continued rise in frequency of incidents of interference with GNSS signals, the workshop concluded that a broader and more coordinated approach is needed — focusing on four key areas: improved information gathering, stronger prevention and mitigation measures, more effective use of infrastructure and airspace management, and enhanced coordination and preparedness among relevant agencies. Reported incidents of interference with GNSS signals, known as jamming and spoofing, have been increasing [...]

Source: FAA The FAA will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, fstarting today and until 27 June 2025.  The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Doña Ana County International Jetport, will conduct the testing. State and local first responders will also participate. This is the third in a series of off-airport tests the FAA has planned. The agency conducted the first test in Alaska and then near Cape May, New Jersey. The FAA selected the New Mexico location for its hot and arid climate, which supports the testing objectives. Additional testing is scheduled in North Dakota and Mississippi later this year. The FAA will operate several [...]