Air Cargo World News

The Transported Asset Protection Association has updated its Trucking Security Requirements in an effort to curb the estimated $10 billion in worldwide cargo theft. By developing a worldwide safety standard, officials have said they can help stop some of this theft. The new standards will go into effect on January 1. read more

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The Air Transport Association of America has taken legal action against the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States to prevent Air India from receiving a $3.4 billion loan. The money, which would be used to finance aircraft for the carrier, comes at entirely too high a price, ATA President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio remarked. read more

Officials from the International Air Transport Association have spoken out about the Latin American/Caribbean region, calling for increased collaboration among carriers in this market. In an address to the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association Airline Leaders Forum, IATA Director General and CEO Tony Tyler laid out his plan for success. read more