Source: TSA New program enhances security and provides a better experience for international travelers WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration announced the implementation of the One Stop Security Congressionally authorized pilot, which will drastically simplify international travel for passengers flying to the United States. One Stop Security enables passengers arriving in the U.S. from certain foreign airports with connecting flights to be exempt from rescreening by TSA. The One Stop Security operational assessment began in July, with two flights originating in London's Heathrow International Airport. American Airlines' One Stop Security flight destination is Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, while Delta Air Lines' flight destination is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This history-making pilot is one of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's top priorities and [...]

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 [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has today released its first-ever white paper dedicated entirely to e-commerce, E-Commerce: Opportunities & Challenges, offering an unprecedented global perspective on one of the fastest-growing and most transformative forces in the air cargo industry. By the close of 2024, e-commerce accounted for approximately 20% of global air cargo volumes, with forecasts predicting these volumes could double within the next decade. This rapid growth, accelerated by COVID-driven shifts in consumer behavior, has reshaped supply chains, created new business models, and revealed gaps in regulation, standardization, and infrastructure. Developed by TIACA's multi-sector E-Commerce Task Force – comprising airlines, airports, ground handlers, technology providers, freight forwarders, and industry analysts – the white paper examines the sector's [...]

Source: ALTA June was a positive month for most of the region’s busiest cargo markets, except for Brazil and Chile Ecuador and Argentina Lead Percentage Growth Ecuador (+21.8%) and Argentina (+18.3%) recorded the strongest growth rates. In Ecuador, the increase was supported by higher traffic with the United States, which exceeded 9,300 tons (+32.4% YoY). Exports of roses contributed significantly, surpassing 4,000 tons in June, up more than 22% compared to last year%[1]. Colombia and Mexico with Moderate Growth International cargo to and from Colombia grew 2.8% in June. Traffic on the Colombia–United States corridor (the region’s largest, moving more than 25,000 tons per month) declined 4.2% (Chart 3). Increased volumes with Spain (+14%), the Netherlands (+59%), and Ecuador (+63%) [...]