Source: ICAO The security of international airmail will be strengthened through expanded cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), as announced through a Joint Statement today.  This marks a new milestone in global efforts, bringing together the two areas of expertise to confront evolving threats and enhance the security and resilience of global airmail operations.  The Joint Statement outlines a shared vision for enhanced cooperation between ICAO and UPU, including efforts aimed at further aligning their respective security frameworks. This cooperation promotes policies that encourage innovation in screening technologies, improved personnel training, and better information sharing between postal and aviation authorities.  As global e-commerce continues to expand/grow, the security of international mail security [...]

Source: IATA Bogota-Medellin (BOG-MDE) was the busiest route in Latin America with 3.8 million passengers New York John F. Kennedy International Airport-Los Angeles (JFK-LAX) was the busiest route in North America with 2.2 million passengers Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca (BCN-PMI) was the busiest within Europe with 2 million passengers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled passenger and cargo traffic demand, scheduled passenger and cargo capacity, overview of the global airline [...]

Source: ICAO To help address aviation's urgent need for millions of new skilled professionals to work in the aviation sector, and to open the skies to young talent worldwide, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) will bring global aviation leaders to Durban next month for a landmark aviation workforce summit. From 12 to 14 August 2025, ICAO and the SACAA will jointly host the 3rd Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit 2025 in Durban, South Africa. It will provide a global platform for governments, industry, educators, training institutions, and youth representatives to coordinate action on one of the most pressing challenges facing international aviation: developing a qualified, inclusive, and future-ready workforce [...]

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is pleased to invite you to tomorrow's ACI-LAC and Munich Airport International webinar titled: “Living Innovation with Munich Airport International” In this webinar we share our experiences in how we live innovation at Munich Airport International. We dive into how we as an organization at Munich Airport organize innovation, and how we aim to deploy the newest solutions. Furthermore, we distinct six different innovative products that we bring to our clients worldwide, from organizational solutions to technical products embedded in our products and invite you to exchange experiences on lessons learned. Speaker: Martin Kaplan, Vice President Corporate Development and Operations, Munich Airport InternationalNOTE: English to Spanish simultaneous Interpretation will be made available  REGISTER HERE!

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation in its aim to “improve domestic revenue mobilization of developing countries and support international solidarity (in particular with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics and other development challenges).” An initial assessment of the GSLTF’s proposals reveals severe deficiencies, including that: A Competitive Airline Industry Does Not Generate Excessive Profits: The GSLTF announcement, while lacking any meaningful detail, quotes a CE Delft estimation that a premium flyer levy could generate EUR 78 billion (over USD 90 billion) per year. That is approximately three times the airline industry’s global estimated profit of USD [...]