The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is to launch a Reading Room and a Future Thinkers platform in the second quarter of 2026.
Both initiatives will be hosted on the TIACA website and are designed to create accessible, practical resources that support professional development, research visibility, and cross generational learning across the global air cargo community.
The TIACA Reading Room will be a dedicated digital hub showcasing books and literary contributions from industry thought leaders, academics, and researchers. 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.
Complementing the Reading Room is the Future Thinkers initiative, a new section of the TIACA website designed to spotlight graduate and postgraduate research focused on aviation, air cargo, sustainability, digitization, and logistics.
The program recognizes that tomorrow’s industry solutions will come from fresh perspectives and emerging talent. 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.
Graduates who wish to share their research are encouraged to submit their work for inclusion, further strengthening the bridge between academia and industry
TIACA chair Roos Bakker, said: “These two initiatives reflect what TIACA stands for at its core, bringing our industry together not only to do business, but to share knowledge and cultivate future leadership. The Reading Room honors 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 perspective.”
TIACA director general, Glyn Hughes, added: “Our industry thrives when ideas move freely across generations and geographies. 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.”
