Source: IATA Spanish translation: La industria de la carga aérea creció un 9,8% en octubre de 2024 tras 15 meses de crecimiento consecutivo (pdf) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased by 5.9% compared to October 2023 (7.2% for international operations). This was largely driven by an 8.5% increase in international belly capacity. Dedicated freighter capacity increased by 5.6%, the seventh consecutive month of growth with volumes nearing 2021 peak levels. [...]

Source: ALTA ALA and ALTA present the ALTA Aviation Insight Bolivia Report The aviation industry in Bolivia has experienced a slowdown in 2024, with an estimated 4.9% decrease in total passenger traffic compared to 2023. This decline is led by the domestic market, which reports an estimated drop of 7.9%, while the international segment shows a growth of 5.8%. Domestic traffic is expected to reach 5.1 million passengers, down from 5.5 million the previous year, highlighting challenges in the internal market's recovery, according to the ALTA Aviation Insight Bolivia report. This report offers a detailed analysis of the current state of the aviation industry in the country, highlighting key trends, ongoing challenges, and opportunities for improvement to ensure sustainable growth. [...]

Source: TSA Celebrate the dedication of the agency's top dogs from across the country The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2025 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The 2025 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download. TSA uses canines as a critical component of its multilayered security strategy. Each year,  about 300 new canine recruits complete an intensive 16-week training program at the TSA Canine Training Center, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. During training, these highly skilled canines are paired with their handlers, master the art of detecting a variety of explosives odors, and socialize to adapt to [...]

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority will bring together the world's leading aviation legal experts in London this week to address critical challenges facing the industry, from artificial intelligence regulation to sustainability frameworks. Chief executives, director generals, and legal officials from across the global aviation sector will shape new approaches to safety, security, and innovation during the three-day summit. The Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum (CALAF/3), to be held from 26 to 28 November 2024, will be hosted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority on behalf of ICAO. ICAO's Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and the UK Civil Aviation Authority's Chief Executive Rob Bishton will open proceedings, with the regulator's Chair Sir [...]