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%) [...]

Source: TSA New electronic gates (eGates) are debuting at TSA security checkpoints to help expedite identity verification in select airports, thanks to a new TSA public-private partnership. The eGates allow TSA to automatically compare traveler biometrics with their identity document and boarding pass without the need for a human operator, enhancing efficiency and security. CLEAR, a private company operating under TSA's Registered Traveler Program, is piloting these specific eGates in coordination with TSA at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. "TSA's public-private partnership with CLEAR on eGates is just one example of how we are working with stakeholders both inside and outside of government to improve hospitality and security for the American traveler," said TSA Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl. "eGates [...]

Source: US DOT New system is user-friendly, streamlines complaint submission process The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently launched a new, modernized web-based system for submitting and handling air travel service complaints as part of the Aviation Complaint, Enforcement, and Reporting System (ACERS). USDOT previously relied on an outdated consumer complaint application system developed in the 1990s to do this work. “I’m committed to making USDOT work better for the American people. By modernizing our technology and getting rid of outdated legacy systems, we can better serve the traveling public and maximize efficiencies,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy. Consumers can now quickly and easily file air travel service complaints, comments, and compliments through ACERS’s consumer portal at https://airconsumer.dot.gov/consumer/s/. [...]

Source: Airlines for America (A4A) Airlines for America (A4A) today announced that former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu will become the association’s President and CEO beginning September 9, assuming the role from Nick Calio after his 15 years of service. “I am honored to join Airlines for America during this critical moment for an aviation industry that supports over 10 million jobs and serves as a key economic driver in communities big and small across the country,” said incoming CEO Chris Sununu.“I look forward to working closely with our Board, President Trump and Secretary Duffy, Congress, and other aviation stakeholders to support the ongoing investment and overhaul of our air traffic control infrastructure. Strengthening and modernizing our system is vital [...]