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TIACA partners with Cargo Service Center Group and HACTL to Sponsor the Inspirational Leader and the Rising Star Awards Respectively Through 2028

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that Cargo Service Center Group will serve as the official sponsor of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award for the period 2026 through 2028. Also, a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. (HACTL) for their sponsorship of the TIACA Rising Star Award has been signed. HACTL will serve as the official sponsor of this prestigious distinction through 2028. The agreed sponsorships reinforce a shared commitment that recognizes leadership excellence across and a commitment to support emerging talent within the global air cargo industry, respectively. Cargo Service Center Group, Sponsor of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award Through 2028 The Inspirational Leader Award celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, [...]

2026-03-06T07:33:15+02:00March 6th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Opens Applications for the Next Director General

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) today announced the opening of applications for the position of Director General, inviting experienced, results-driven leaders from across the global air cargo industry to apply for this pivotal role. As Chief Executive Officer of the Association, the Director General operates under the direction of the Board and is responsible for supervising the affairs of the Association, ensuring both financial and operational success. The Director General leads the execution of TIACA's vision and strategy, developed in collaboration with the Executive Committee and approved by the Board, and is accountable for delivering agreed projects and programs while providing robust operational and financial reporting. The role also serves as TIACA's primary representative and spokesperson, maintaining [...]

2026-03-05T07:53:15+02:00March 5th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Reports Strong Sales Momentum for Air Cargo Forum 2026 in Miami; Registration Now Open

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announces powerful early momentum for the Air Cargo Forum 2026, taking place October 26 to 28, 2026 in Miami. With over 50 percent of exhibit space already sold and strong global demand continuing, TIACA has expanded the original floorplan to accommodate additional exhibitors. Prime booth locations remain available. Registration for Air Cargo Forum 2026 is now officially open, and with the full event schedule published, attendees and exhibitors can begin planning their participation in one of the industry's most anticipated global gatherings. Responding to exceptional demand from across the air cargo community, TIACA has expanded the exhibit floorplan to enhance visibility, increase access, and create an even more dynamic environment designed to [...]

2026-03-05T14:25:47+02:00March 5th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.” “Safety is the number one priority of airlines and the whole aviation industry. That the Chairman of AENA would misunderstand this is yet another indication that he is isolated from the fundamental realities of aviation—including both safety and economics. The legitimate concern of airlines for cost-efficient airport charges is in no way related to any compromise on the safety and security of passengers and aviation employees. Such scaremongering is highly inappropriate and shows [...]

2026-03-04T12:01:37+02:00March 4th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Port Authority of NY & NJ launch opportunity scholarship program as part of redevelopment of JFK International Airport

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Full-Tuition Scholarships Available to 30 Students from Communities Surrounding JFK Airport Seeking Undergraduate or Graduate Degrees in Aviation or Related Field Scholarship Program Creates Opportunities in Aviation for Local Students While Helping to Meet the Demand for Skilled Professionals to Operate the Region’s New Airport Facilities $2 Million Program will be Funded by the Port Authority and its Private Terminal Developer Partners at JFK Application Process for the Scholarship Program Now Open for the 2026 Fall Semester Video from Today’s Announcement is Available Here The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the launch of the JFK Redevelopment Opportunity Scholarship programs at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology [...]

2026-03-03T09:05:40+02:00March 3rd, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.8% compared to January 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 3.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (+0.2 ppt compared to January 2025), a record high for January. International demand rose 5.9% compared to January 2025. Capacity was up 5.8% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.5% (+0.1 ppt compared to January 2025). Domestic demand increased 0.1% compared to January 2025. Capacity was down -0.4% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.2% (+0.4 ppt compared to January 2025). January demand was skewed by a shift in the Lunar [...]

2026-03-02T18:28:54+02:00March 2nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January 2025 levels (+7.2% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.6% compared to January 2025 (+5.7% for international operations). “The demand for air cargo had a robust start to 2026, recording 5.6% year-on-year growth in January. At the regional level, the story is more polarized. Carriers in Africa, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Europe all reported faster growth than the global average. In contrast, carriers in the Americas reported aggregate contractions. The resilience of air cargo will continue to be tested in the [...]

2026-03-02T18:34:22+02:00March 2nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards. The Awards recognize excellence in the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry in three categories: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that [...]

2026-02-27T06:17:37+02:00February 27th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

EASA publishes briefing note on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) prices in 2025 in the European Union

Source: EASA   The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2025 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note features the 2025 reference prices for the aviation fuels eligible under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well as conventional aviation fuels (CAF). These reference prices are intended to serve as reference for EU Member States in their determination of penalties under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation as well as for the support mechanism for the use of SAF under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive (EU ETS). The briefing note serves as a pre-publication of the aviation fuels reference prices [...]

2026-02-27T06:18:17+02:00February 27th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Bill for the development of the film industry will make air transportation more expensive in Guatemala

Source: IATA The Guatemalan Airlines Association (Spanish acronym AGLA), the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urge to carefully evaluate the impact of article 32 of the film bill that imposes a specific contribution of US$1 on foreign passengers bound for Guatemala in order to finance the Guatemalan Film Institute. The charges applied to aviation, in accordance with the principles outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), of which Guatemala is a member, must be related to the provision of services to airlines and passengers, and the resulting income must be used for the operation, maintenance and development of aeronautical infrastructure and services, reinvested in aviation and not diverted to [...]

2026-02-25T18:30:19+02:00February 26th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|