Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Vitória International Airport (Vitória Airport) in Espírito Santo and Macaé Airport (Macaé Airport) in Rio de Janeiro, both operated by Zurich Airport Brazil, have achieved Level 4 of the ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)certification program. This achievement follows the recent accreditation obtained in February by Florianópolis International Airport (Floripa Airport), also managed by Zurich Airport Brasil, which became the first airport in the country to achieve this level. To obtain Level 4 accreditation, airports must demonstrate a sustained reduction in their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, consolidate the commitment of the various stakeholders operating in the airport environment, and present a long-term carbon management strategy [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched LAR Verify, a digital portal to improve the welfare and safe transport of live animals by air. Using LAR Verify, airlines, shippers and freight forwarders can access accurate operator and destination-specific requirements as defined by the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). The regulations have formed the basis for the worldwide transport of live animals by air for more than 50 years. The new portal offers an automated compliance solution for live animal shipments, streamlining planning, booking, acceptance and handling. IATA data shows that there were close to 200,000 live animal shipments globally in 2024—up 11% since 2019. “The volume of specialized cargo—live animals in particular—continues to grow. To manage this [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the FACE Ambassadors Program, a new initiative under the Future Air Cargo Executives (FACE) Program, aimed at promoting air cargo career opportunities to a broader and younger audience worldwide. The FACE Ambassadors will play a key role in extending the reach of the initiative by: Leading regional and local outreach initiatives, including community engagement and educational partnerships, to expand awareness of air cargo career opportunities Serving as industry advocates by sharing their professional journeys and insights, with the goal of inspiring, mentoring, and guiding the next generation of air cargo professionals Contributing to the development and promotion of FACE Summit content, webinars, and digital outreach, helping shape impactful learning and [...]