TIACA In The News

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

“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)

What if the biggest opportunity in air cargo isn’t moving more freight—but connecting the ecosystem behind it?

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

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.

And its long-standing plans are taking shape. Just last week, Poland’s Port Polska program has moved forward on two fronts – with authorities issuing a key location decision for the rail junction east of the planned national airport, and Centralny Port Komunikacyjny signing a contract for the first foundation works on the airport’s passenger terminal.

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has published its 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Insights Report, indicating that the global air cargo industry is further reinforcing its sustainability commitments even as external pressure and regulatory drivers continue to decline.

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has released its 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Insights Report, which shows that the global air cargo industry is continuing to strengthen its sustainability commitments even as external pressure and regulatory drivers are declining.

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that the Air Cargo Forum (ACF) will return to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 9-11, 2027, for the second edition of the event in the Middle East. The forum will once again take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a permanent global hub for the air cargo industry.