Source: ICAO Aviation leaders from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (NACC) have endorsed ICAO’s comprehensive strategy to triple air travel capacity while eliminating fatalities and accelerating decarbonization. The meeting was generously hosted by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), with IDAC Director Igor Rodríguez and ICAO NACC Regional Director Christopher Barks serving as President and Secretary, respectively, of the proceedings. Strategic Planning The meeting endorsed ICAO’s Long-Term Strategic Plan (2026–2050). Delegates identified ICAO Civil Aviation Master Planning as a key tool for implementation and stressed the importance of political support for liberalization and the finalization of air service agreements. To ensure sustainable growth, delegates received a briefing on ICAO’s climate action, including updates on the Long term [...]

Source: TSA Public, employees cast votes in annual TSA Cutest Canine Contest The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce explosives detection canine Steeler, a 2½-year-old Labrador retriever from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), scores the title of 2025 top canine of the year. TSA held a nail-biter nationwide contest on social media where the public voted for the agency's "cutest canine" from among four agency finalists, each representing a different region of the nation. TSA canine handlers from airports across the country initially nominated 97 dogs before employees voted online and narrowed the field to the final four canines, all of whom deserve a round of a-paws. "Our explosives detection canines and their handlers play a critical role in [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the Conference program for Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2025 is now live, revealing a strong line-up of sessions and speakers for this year's premier global gathering of the air cargo community. The event will take place November 3–6, 2025, at the Yas Island Arena in Abu Dhabi. From leadership talks, digital transformation and sustainability to workforce development and regional infrastructure growth, the ACF 2025 will address the most pressing issues shaping the global air cargo industry. This year's program brings together leading executives, innovators, and policymakers to explore solutions, share insights, and chart the course for a rapidly evolving logistics landscape. Program Highlights Oasis-Side Chats Stanislas Brun, Chief Cargo Officer, Etihad Cargo; shares insights on the carrier's [...]