Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition 2025 kicked off this Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago Since Sunday (October 5), Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago is hosting the 2025 edition of the Annual Assembly and Conference of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), the leading event for the airport market in the region. Approximately 300 participants are attending and they include senior industry executives, government and airport authorities, and experts in aviation, technology, environment, accessibility, management, and finance. The opening ceremony featured Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC; Mónika Infante, Chair of the ACI-LAC Board and CEO of AERODOM; Senator Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Trinidad and Tobago; and [...]

Source: ICAO Supporting ICAO's long-term aspiration of zero fatalities worldwide, States have adopted new global safety and security measures to address emerging risks and heighten performance. ICAO has delivered a comprehensive framework of strategies and actions to support efforts by States and aviation operators and service providers to eliminate fatalities. Attended by 192 Member States, the ICAO Assembly adopted major updates to global and regional frameworks for aviation safety, security, cybersecurity, air navigation, and innovation, in line with the Muscat Declaration and the Organization's Strategic Plan for 2050. The Assembly unanimously committed to the highest safety standards by endorsing the 2026-2028 Global Aviation Safety Plan, the eighth Global Air Navigation Plan (with a new six-year cycle for enhanced efficiency), and [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is once again calling on the global air cargo community to complete the Annual Air Cargo Sustainability Survey. The survey, first launched in 2020, continues to serve as a benchmark for measuring progress across the industry's sustainability journey. Each year, TIACA publishes the results in its Sustainability Insights Report, offering critical analysis and recommendations that guide the sector in achieving long-term goals for people, planet, and prosperity. "Our industry has made strong progress, but there is still much work to be done. By completing the survey, companies of all sizes and sectors can contribute to shaping a collective picture of our progress and where greater effort is needed. This is how we hold ourselves accountable [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 5–6 November 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines. The event brings together leaders across retailing, finance, payments, and digital identity. “Aviation is on the cusp of a major transformation. New retailing models, disruptive payment technologies, and digital identity are reshaping how airlines serve customers and run their businesses. CFOs will be at the center of this shift, ensuring the financial strategies, systems, and investments align with the industry’s future. IATA WFS/WPS is a unique opportunity to take stock of these changes, learn from those at the cutting edge of innovation, and align strategies,” said Sandrine Le [...]

Source: TSA Former Biden-era officials abused authority by using TSA watch lists to target political opponents The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of an internal investigation that they claim uncovers widespread abuses committed by Biden administration officials, who weaponized the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) against innocent American citizens. These officials, under the direction and leadership of former Biden TSA Administrator David Pekoske, systematically watchlisted and denied boarding to those who exercised their individual rights and resisted mask mandates on airplanes nearly six months after the CDC relaxed its indoor mask mandate. In an unprecedented act, the Biden TSA then used the January 6, 2021, protests as an excuse to target several dozen U.S. citizens. These Americans were [...]