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Key TSA Bill AdvancesLegislation moving through Congress could hold some significant benefits for TIACA members, particularly in easing the deadline for 100% screening of air cargo on passenger flights departing from foreign airports. More... |
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The WCO Data Model - A Boon and a Blessing to Air CargoA hundred years ago profuse and highly individualistic Customs documentation was an accepted part of commercial life. Clerical labour was cheap and exclusively surface transport operators and their customers found ample time to fill out and process forms in ports where ships took three weeks or more to load or discharge. More... |
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Slowing of CCSP Process Raises Concerns About August 2010 DeadlineEven though the August 2010 deadline for 100% screening of air cargo transported on passenger aircraft is little more than a year away, applications to join the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) are slowing. This has raised concerns about whether the 100% mandate can be reached without significant commercial disruption. In a PowerPoint and summary document, TSA outlines the reasons for these concern, as well as incentives for joining the CCSP before August 1, 2009. |
Posted: 6-25-09
GAO Addresses Safety of Small All Cargo Carriers
Posted: 6-12-09
GAO Study on Emissions
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report surveying existing research and concluding that aircraft greenhouse gas emissions are likely to grow in the future. However, most experts predict various technological and other advances will help reduce future emissions. For the full text of the report, click here.
Posted 02-11-09
EU Seeking Comments on Airline Assignments for Emissions Monitoring
The European Commission has published a list, linking international airlines with service in EU countries to a specific EU member state for purposes of ensuring compliance with the EU emissions trading scheme. The list is preliminary and the EU is accepting comments through March 31. For the full EU announcement, click here.