Source: TSA New program enhances security and provides a better experience for international travelers WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration announced the implementation of the One Stop Security Congressionally authorized pilot, which will drastically simplify international travel for passengers flying to the United States. One Stop Security enables passengers arriving in the U.S. from certain foreign airports with connecting flights to be exempt from rescreening by TSA. The One Stop Security operational assessment began in July, with two flights originating in London's Heathrow International Airport. American Airlines' One Stop Security flight destination is Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, while Delta Air Lines' flight destination is Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This history-making pilot is one of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's top priorities and [...]

Source: ICAO Aviation leaders from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (NACC) have endorsed ICAO’s comprehensive strategy to triple air travel capacity while eliminating fatalities and accelerating decarbonization. The meeting was generously hosted by the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), with IDAC Director Igor Rodríguez and ICAO NACC Regional Director Christopher Barks serving as President and Secretary, respectively, of the proceedings. Strategic Planning The meeting endorsed ICAO’s Long-Term Strategic Plan (2026–2050). Delegates identified ICAO Civil Aviation Master Planning as a key tool for implementation and stressed the importance of political support for liberalization and the finalization of air service agreements. To ensure sustainable growth, delegates received a briefing on ICAO’s climate action, including updates on the Long term [...]

Source: TSA Public, employees cast votes in annual TSA Cutest Canine Contest The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce explosives detection canine Steeler, a 2½-year-old Labrador retriever from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), scores the title of 2025 top canine of the year. TSA held a nail-biter nationwide contest on social media where the public voted for the agency's "cutest canine" from among four agency finalists, each representing a different region of the nation. TSA canine handlers from airports across the country initially nominated 97 dogs before employees voted online and narrowed the field to the final four canines, all of whom deserve a round of a-paws. "Our explosives detection canines and their handlers play a critical role in [...]