Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 5th Annual Air Cargo Sustainability Survey has been launched.  This year's survey will continue to monitor air cargo's progress towards a sustainable future. We are calling on the entire industry to respond to allow us to get a full understanding of the work we are doing. The results and recommendations of the air cargo sustainability survey are published annually in the Insights Report.  The first report was published in 2020 and serves as a benchmark to measure year-on-year progression of the air cargo industry's sustainability activities. "We look forward to hearing the progress the industry makes toward a sustainable future each year. While we have a lot to do, [...]

Source: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration updated its BasicMed regulations to allow pilots to operate larger aircraft and carry more passengers. BasicMed, which took effect in 2017, allows pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate provided they meet certain conditions. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 required the FAA to expand BasicMed to: Increase the number of allowable passengers to six from five, and the number of occupants to seven from six. Increase the maximum aircraft takeoff weight to 12,500 lbs. from 6,000 lbs., excluding transport category helicopters. Allow pilot examiners to conduct flight checks using BasicMed in aircraft that are covered by the BasicMed rule. Information for examiners is available here. Pilots must meet specific conditions to operate under BasicMed. [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that its Air Cargo Forum was a resounding. The ACF this year succeeded in its mission to deliver a first-class event that brings the global air cargo industry together to discuss, debate and network. This year's event was held in Miami, Florida. The event held in Miami, Florida focused on bringing leaders from across the globe to Miami for 4 days of conference, networking and exhibition. The event drew over 3500 delegates from over 80 countries across the globe to discuss issues that affect the global air cargo community. The exhibition featured over 300 booths from trucking, ULDs, IT companies, airports and airlines. Plenty of networking opportunities with new event features [...]