Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has announced that the Association has expanded its team to increase Border Management Expertise and to provide a dedicated representative in the important Middle East region. As the air cargo industry becomes more complex every day, with trade restrictions, tariffs, Pre-Loading Air Cargo Information (PLACI) requirements, security compliance and other challenges TIACA has contracted Gordon Wright, an industry leading expert on air cargo border and security issues. Gordon has led capacity-building projects on behalf of prominent organizations such as the UK Department for International Development, World Customs Organization, Asian Development Bank, and the European Commission. Gordon's impressive career also includes senior positions at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the European Commission, and [...]

Source: TSA Travelers with a non-compliant ID will face additional screening measures, possible travel delays Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide.  "Secretary Noem and the Trump administration are enforcing the 2005 REAL ID Act and regulations on May 7, as directed by Congress and the American people," said Adam Stahl, TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator. "The Real ID requirement bolsters safety by making fraudulent IDs harder to forge, thwarting criminals and terrorists. TSA will implement REAL ID effectively and efficiently, continuing to ensure the safety and security of passengers while also working to minimize operational disruptions at airports." On May 7, TSA [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 25-26 June at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, with avianca as the host airline. The aviation industry’s premier event in Latin America and the Caribbean is being held under the theme “The Connectivity Frontier: Exploring New Opportunities in the Region”. The agenda highlights the critical importance of collaboration between the aviation industry and governmental bodies, with a specific focus on enhancing regional connectivity and competitiveness. Specific topics include travel and tourism, technology and innovation, operations, sustainability and distribution. Frederico Pedreira, CEO & President, avianca, and Peter Cerdá, Regional Vice President for the Americas, IATA, will be [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory include: A single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel [...]

Source: ICAO To ensure the safety and sustainability of aviation's worldwide transformation and expansion, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has updated the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) with new standards for communication, navigation, airport and heliport operations, and aeronautical meteorological services. "At a time of unprecedented technological and operational innovation in aviation, the ICAO Council has adopted new standards that reflect the best of emerging technologies and promote its implementation," said ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano. "These standards provide the framework for the safe implementation of tomorrow's technologies while strengthening our existing infrastructure today." The new standards introduce advanced satellite navigation monitoring (ARAIM), which help pilots navigate more precisely, particularly in [...]