By Roland Ohaeri
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS) signed an MoU during the first TIACA Event Central Asia, recently. TIACA said that the primary objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation between TIACA and JARUS with the mission of promoting the contribution of unmanned aviation, specifically air cargo, to global economic and social development.
According to TIACA, the agreement is to enable the organizations work collaboratively to enhance a safe global unmanned air cargo transport system, and also work towards educating and developing projects with governments and private entities to achieve an efficient industry in terms of costs and operations. Further, the agreement will promote the specific needs of air cargo for the unmanned air cargo sector, and also promote safety in the supply chain addressing where appropriate, global and national regulations as well as industry procedures, policies and practices. In addition, the agreement is to promote sustainable solutions that enhance the role of unmanned air cargo operations in support of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The MoU will enable TIACA and JARUS exchange information and knowledge on topics of mutual interest.
“As unmanned air cargo transport becomes more prevalent within our industry it is vital that we collaborate with organizations such as JARUS to ensure a safe, profitable and united air cargo industry. This agreement not only supports TIACA’s sustainability program but it also supports our vision for the industry. We look forward to working with JARUS to ensure that the unmanned air cargo transport sector of the industry can deliver its full potential.” said Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair.
“JARUS is committed to developing recommendations for a harmonized and industry-friendly regulatory framework in collaboration with ICAO and other international organizations. This MoU with TIACA is crucial for integrating the needs and expertise of UAS cargo transportation, which is critical to enabling future innovative air mobility and services. We eagerly anticipate a productive collaboration with TIACA to further enhance our products in this field,” emphasized by Giovanni Di Antonio, JARUS Chair.
Glyn Hughes, Director General of TIACA, equally stated: “We were excited to have JARUS participate in the first TIACA Event Central Asia. The unmanned air cargo transport sector is a budding sector within our industry and we are pleased to support its growth and inclusion throughout the industry with the signing of this MoU.”
“The cooperation between TIACA and JARUS marks a significant step forward in advancing commercial unmanned aviation, providing the global community with safe, secure, sustainable, and cost-effective cargo transportation. By working together, we will drive innovative air cargo transportation solutions, always prioritizing safety. ” said LIU Hao, Secretary General of JARUS.
Catalin Radu, General Director, Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan, expressed pleasure in facilitating the signing of the MoU. “As the unmanned air cargo transport sector takes off throughout the world, we are excited to be at the forefront of the development of this vital sector,” the DG stated.
