TIACA will launch two new educational initiatives – the TIACA Reading Room and the TIACA Future Thinkers – in the second quarter of the year.

The TIACA Reading Room will be a digital hub featuring books and literary contributions from industry thought leaders, academics and researchers.

“Built on the belief that knowledge shared becomes wisdom gained, the Reading Room will highlight publications that explore the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind air cargo, aviation, sustainability, digitisation, and logistics development,” TIACA said.

The platform will feature a curated and growing list of relevant book titles, including author information, summaries, categories, and links for access or purchase.

Industry authors are invited to submit their published works for inclusion, creating a living library that captures the evolution of air cargo expertise and thought leadership.

Meanwhile, the Future Thinkers initiative is a new section of the TIACA website designed to spotlight graduate and postgraduate research focused on aviation, air cargo, sustainability, digitisation and logistics.

“The programme recognises that tomorrow’s industry solutions will come from fresh perspectives and emerging talent,” TIACA explained.

“Future Thinkers will provide visibility to students and recent graduates who have completed research projects relevant to the air cargo ecosystem, offering the industry direct insight into innovative thinking and emerging trends.”

Each featured researcher will be profiled with a summary of their thesis, background information, and links to their work.

“The Reading Room honours the experience and insight that have shaped air cargo over decades, while Future Thinkers ensures we are listening to the new voices that will define what comes next. Strong industries are built on both legacy and fresh perspectives,” said TIACA chair Roos Bakker.

TIACA director general Glyn Hughes, who earlier this week announced his retirement from the role, added: “With the Reading Room, we are creating a home for industry intelligence and thought leadership. Through Future Thinkers, we are opening the door for emerging talent to step into the global conversation.

“These initiatives strengthen the bridge between academia and industry and help ensure that innovation remains at the heart of air cargo’s evolution.”