Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. "Digitalization impacts many aspects of our daily lives, including the currency we use. With the increasing use of digital currencies, it is imperative that IATA's industry financial settlement systems adapt to support the needs of those using our services," said Muhammad Albakri, IATA's Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services. The first digital currency to be offered is the digital Renminbi, which will be available in the China Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) by the end of 2024.  "China is one of the most advanced countries in the world in the adoption [...]

Source: TSA Rule allows for continued use of mobile driver's licenses for identity verification in support of REAL ID enforcement, which starts on May 7, 2025 Consistent with the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) efforts to enhance the passenger experience, TSA published a final rule in the Federal Register that would allow passengers to continue using mobile driver's licenses (mDL) for identity verification at TSA airport security checkpoints once REAL ID enforcement begins on May 7, 2025. The final rule, effective November 25, 2024, allows states to apply to TSA for a temporary waiver of certain REAL ID requirements written in the REAL ID regulations. Once approved, those state mDLs will continue to be accepted at TSA airport security checkpoints. TSA [...]

Source: ICAO The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar actively participated in the event, emphasizing the critical role of aviation's clean energy transition in the global energy landscape and advocating for ICAO's ongoing initiatives to the G20 Energy Ministers. At the Roundtable on "Unlocking Future Fuels" earlier this mopnth, Mr. Salazar emphasized the importance of sustainable aviation fuels and clean energies in achieving ICAO's Long-Term Global Aspirational Goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. "We are already witnessing significant progress across the fuel industry value chain, and this [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that it was fully on track to bring the entire air cargo industry to Miami. The global ACF 2024 is set to draw industry leaders from across the globe to Miami, November 11-14th for this four-day event. TIACA has been working diligently to bring the global industry to Miami this November 11-14th by inviting prominent leaders to participate in the conference, exhibition and sponsorship. A recent analysis of our attendee profile has confirmed that we have done just that. See below the analysis of industry type that will be present at the ACF 2024. Airlines – 39% Airports – 10% Freight Forwarders – 18% Solutions Providers – 12% Others, including Shippers [...]

Source: TSA The Forbes Travel Guide-powered accolades celebrate the best in the industry. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is pleased to announce that it was named Innovator of the Year in Forbes Travel Guide's inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards for the implementation of facial recognition technology at U.S. airports. Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), a leading authority on luxury hospitality, highlighted the agency with other 2024 honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. TSA was established on Nov. 19, 2001, as an agile security agency in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Within the Department of Homeland Security, TSA's mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Fraudulent IDs and imposters represent an emerging [...]

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of August 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For August 2024, 2.0% of flights were cancelled, higher than the year-to-date cancellation rate of 1.7% in 2024. DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide consumers the services promised when a flight is cancelled or delayed because of an airline issue. After a two-year DOT push to improve the passenger experience, the 10 largest [...]