Source: ICAO The XXVI Ordinary Assembly of the Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC) strengthened its partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through decisions that closely reflect both the commission’s priorities and the leadership priorities advocated by ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar. Together, these efforts support the sustainable development of air transport in Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout the recent LACAC Assembly, delegates advanced initiatives that align with ICAO’s vision for the region. Member States signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend sixth freedom passenger rights, marking progress in air transport liberalization and echoing Salazar’s call for deeper integration. “We must continue working together to build a more sustainable, safe, secure, and inclusive aviation system that [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that it has surpassed 500 members worldwide, marking a major milestone in the association's growth and continued mission to represent and unite all sectors of the global air cargo industry. This achievement reflects TIACA's expanding influence and commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development across the air cargo ecosystem. Members now represent a diverse cross-section of the industry, including airlines, airports, ground handlers, freight forwarders, GSSAs, shippers, logistics providers, technology innovators, drone operators, industry suppliers, and government agencies, from every region of the world. "Reaching over 500 members is a clear sign that the global air cargo community values TIACA's work and believes in our mission," said Glyn Hughes, TIACA Director General. "Our growing [...]

Source: Airlines 4 America The following statement is attributable to Airlines for America (A4A): On behalf of every American traveler and shipper, Airlines for America is grateful that the Senate is considering a bipartisan agreement to reopen the federal government and pay the essential air traffic controllers, TSA and CBP officers for the essential work they do every day. At a time of record air travel and increased reliance on cargo shipments, it is more important than ever to ensure that our nation’s airspace is safe, reliable and open. Now that the continuing resolution (CR)/minibus package has been offered, we strongly encourage the Senate to pass it swiftly and send it to the House with urgency. About Airlines 4 America Airlines [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions, that will reduce costs while simplifying access to trusted data that airlines use to determine the collection of TFCs. Today, IATA provides TFC data to airlines while ATPCO provides the automation solutions to integrate that data into their pricing and settlement processes, each requiring separate subscription services and data processes. Under the new partnership, these will be offered as a single service. TFCs include charges and other taxes—such as VAT as well as security, passenger, and airport service charges—collected by airlines from passengers on behalf of governments and authorities globally. According to data provided by IATA, [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced today that the Executive Summit 2026 will be held in Warsaw, Poland, June 1-3, 2026. The global event will be hosted by LOT Polish Airlines and will take place at the Hilton Warsaw City, located in Warsaw's financial district. The Executive Summit is expected to bring together over 350 senior executives from across the globe for two full days of conference and networking. "TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Warsaw, a city with a dynamic economy and a growing role as a logistics and trade hub in Central and Eastern Europe. With the event set in the heart of this vibrant capital, we look forward to engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Air Cargo Forum 2025, held November 3-6, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This year's edition marked an important milestone as the first Air Cargo Forum ever hosted in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the city's growing role as a key hub for global air cargo and logistics. Organized in partnership with Etihad Cargo, the event was also notable for being the first annual edition of the Forum and the first to be staged in a major sports arena, reflecting TIACA's continued efforts to evolve and expand its global presence. The three-day event gathered air cargo professionals, logistics experts, policymakers, and technology innovators from around the world. Participants engaged in a full [...]