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TIACA Appoints Mammen Tharakan as Next Director General
The The International Air Cargo Association TIACA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General. Tharakan will officially assume the role in August 2026, succeeding Glyn H. , who has successfully led the Association since 2021.

Global Air Cargo Industry Prepares to Gather in Miami for Air Cargo Forum 2026
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is preparing to welcome the global air cargo community to Air Cargo Forum (ACF) 2026, taking place October 26-29, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Centre.

TIACA Has Announced the Appointment of Mammen Tharakan as its Next Director General
“After an extensive global search, the Board is delighted to welcome Mammen as TIACA’s next Director General. His exceptional leadership experience, deep understanding of the global air cargo ecosystem, and proven ability to build meaningful partnerships make him the ideal person to lead TIACA into its next chapter.

TIACA Names Mammen Tharakan Next Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Mammen Tharakan as its next Director General, the association announced. Tharakan will officially take up the role in August 2026, succeeding Glyn Hughes, who has led TIACA since 2021.

TIACA Names Mammen Tharakan Next Director General
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed aviation executive Mammen Tharakan as its next director general, succeeding Glyn Hughes in August.

TIACA Air Cargo Forum to Discuss ‘The State of Air Cargo’
“As we close the first half of 2026, the air cargo industry yet again breathed a huge sigh of relief. Not only did the industry have the continuing conflict in Ukraine with the associated impact on the air transport sector to contend with but no one was prepared for the new conflict zone in the gulf that hit the world and our industry with further disruptive forces” said, Glyn Hughes, Director General, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)

Watch Glyn’s Insights on Why Airport Cargo Community Systems (ACS) are Becoming a Critical Enabler of the Next Phase of Air Cargo Transformation
What if the biggest opportunity in air cargo isn’t moving more freight—but connecting the ecosystem behind it?

The State of Air Cargo
As we close the first half of 2026, the air cargo industry yet again breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Poland Eyes Air Cargo Opportunities
Poland’s air cargo sector showcased its success and strong confidence about its future during the TIACA Executive Summit, held in the capital, Warsaw, in early June.
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