Source: ALTA If these actions are not resolved promptly, they could significantly impact air transport users, tourism, connectivity, and the country’s economy The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) expresses its deep concern about the potential consequences of the actions announced by the Migration Colombia union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 3, 2024. If these actions are not resolved promptly, they could significantly impact air transport users, tourism, connectivity, and the country’s economy. We recognize the importance of ensuring fair working conditions for Migration Colombia workers and understand the relevance of addressing their demands. However, such mobilizations cause delays in migration services and severely affect airport operations, particularly during a critical month like December, which [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the TIACA Board has approved two new industry leadership awards designed to recognize inspirational Leaders of today and Rising Stars. These two new awards will complement the existing TIACA Hall of Fame which recognizes lifetime achievements of individuals who have left a lasting impact on the industry. The two new awards and a refreshed Hall of Fame award, with enhanced criteria, nomination, and selection processes to ensure regional and global considerations are equally incorporated to establish a more inclusive and diverse nomination pool, will be presented at the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit. The first of the new Awards, the Industry Leadership Award, will recognize an individual who has been identified [...]

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 [...]