Source: FAA Replacement of outdated 1980s radar tech is paid for by bill recently passed by the U.S. Congres U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced the FAA will replace the nation’s aging radar system. Replacing this network of ground-based radars, which are crucial for detecting and tracking aircraft, will enhance the safety and efficiency of our skies. The new radar contracts, which are part of President Trump and Secretary Duffy’s brand-new air traffic control initiative, were awarded to RTX and Indra. The contract will be paid for by the One Big Beautiful Bill. “While our air travel system is the safest in the world, most of our radars [...]

Source: TSA Celebrating nation's top working dogs across TSA To see the 2026 calendar, click on this link: 2026 TSA Canine Calendar The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has unleashed the 2026 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the United States. The 2026 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for download. It highlights 13 extraordinary canines selected from 97 teams submitted nationwide. Each month features photos and fun facts about these dedicated heroes. This year's lineup includes: Alex: Denver International Airport (DEN) Bingo: San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) Chica: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Csipi-Simjee: Orlando International Airport (MCO) Cypress: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) Erika: Fort [...]

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) regrets the lack of willingness among the parties involved to move toward balanced solutions regarding the implementation of the transfer TUUA at Jorge Chávez International Airport. Despite the technical studies and concrete alternatives submitted by the industry, no measures have been adopted to safeguard Peru’s air connectivity or the sustainability of its main international hub. In recent years, successive governments have recognized air connectivity as a key driver of economic development, tourism, and regional integration. However, decisions such as the transfer TUUA move in the opposite direction, weakening Peru’s competitiveness compared with other regional connection points. ALTA, together with IATA, presented technical studies demonstrating the viability of more balanced [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expresses serious concern over the Peruvian Government’s lack of decision to negotiate the elimination of the Unified Airport Usage Fee (TUUA) for international transit passengers at Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (AIJC). Since 7 December, the concessionaire Lima Airport Partners (LAP) has been charging USD 11.88 per passenger, a measure that increases travel costs by 3% to 7%, leading to a reduction in transit demand of up to 11%, thus jeopardizing more than 1,000 annual flights. This is not a minor technical adjustment, it is a policy decision with profound implications for Peru’s aviation future, its competitiveness as a regional hub, and the livelihoods of thousands of Peruvians. Peru Risks Losing Its [...]

Source: TSA 2025 marks significant year of improvements for traveler experience The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for a busy end-of-year holiday travel season, one that may reach record passenger levels. TSA is fully staffed and ready to screen a projected 44.3 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints between Friday, Dec 19, 2025, through Sunday, Jan 4, 2026. The agency expects the heaviest traveler volume will be about 2.86 million on Sunday, Dec 28, followed by Dec 19, 20, 21, 27, and 29. The busiest day last year was Friday, Dec. 27, when TSA screened just under 2.85 million travelers. "TSA expects 2025 to be another record setter following major improvements this year to make airport [...]

Source: FAA U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy launched his “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign ahead of a busy holiday travel season. The goal of the campaign is to address a common refrain from the public – it can be challenging to travel as a family. From needing more dedicated spaces for young children and exercise equipment, to finding places for mothers to nurse their children, to staying fit on the go, or struggling to find more healthy food options, the Trump Administration is committed to making every stage of the travel journey more seamless. To improve families’ experiences in airport terminals, Secretary Duffy announced $1 billion in funding to incentivize more family-friendly resources in airport terminals. This can [...]