Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its TSA PreCheck®Trusted Traveler program surpassed 20 million active members, setting a new record for the program that launched in December 2013. This brings the total number of vetted airline passengers for DHS Trusted Traveler programs, which includes U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry expedited screening, to over 40 million. "More travelers than ever are using TSA PreCheck because of its value, ease and efficiency," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "TSA PreCheck continues to be one of our most innovative risk-based security solutions, providing the benefit of shorter wait times of under 10 minutes, greater checkpoint efficiency and improved security. Additionally, the cost of TSA PreCheck continues to go down for [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is thrilled to announce the launch of an Air Cargo Forum (ACF) in the Middle East set to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 4-6, 2025. TIACA has established itself as the global voice of the air cargo industry representing each sector and each geographic region. And building on the success of the Miami Air Cargo Forum, held every two years, the Board of Directors has taken the decision to make the Air Cargo Forum an annual event to extend our support of the global industry and has selected Abu Dhabi – Yas Island as its home for a second permanent location for the ACF. November 4-6, 2025 will [...]

Source: US FAA Boeing oversight Actions The FAA is holding Boeing accountable following the Jan. 5 door plug incident. We will continue our aggressive oversight of the company and ensure it fixes its systemic production-quality issues. 6, 2024: The FAA Immediately grounded 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory. January 2024: Halted production expansion of the Boeing 737 MAX. February 2024: FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker directed Boeing to develop a comprehensive action plan to set a new standard for safety and how the company does business. This roadmap is necessary to reset the safety culture at Boeing, as well as address the findings of the FAA’s special audit and the expert review panel report. Whitaker directed Boeing to submit the [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the planning for the Air Cargo Forum (ACF), has officially hit the 70% sold out mark on its expanded exhibition floor. The ACF 2024 will be held November 11-14, 2024 in Miami, Florida. The event set to draw the industry to Miami in a couple of months has already exceeded expectations with 70% of the expanded exhibition space sold. The floorplan for ACF 2024 was expanded this year t oallow the event to continue to grow. We are welcoming many new exhibitors tot he show such as; Avianca Cargo, Cathay Cargo, 7Air, AerCaribe, Air China Cargo, First Class Trucking, FreightSnap, Girag Panama, Delta Cargo, Turkish Cargo and many more. Building [...]