Boeing: Air Cargo Traffic to Double by 2043 as Emerging Markets Drive Growth
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. These projections appear in Boeing’s 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF), the biennial overview and long-term outlook for the air cargo industry. «As the […]
September Saw 9.4% Growth for Air Cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.4% compared to September 2023 levels (10.5% for international operations) for a 14th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased […]
Passenger Demand Reaches September All-Time High
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time high for September. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year. The September load factor was […]
Se entregaron los Air Cargo News Awards
La innovación en el transporte aéreo de carga se celebró en los premios Air Cargo News Awards, que marcaron el 40.º año del evento. Casi 250 invitados se reunieron para los premios de este año, presentados por la comediante y presentadora Zoe Lyons en el hotel Royal Lancaster de Londres, donde los asistentes pudieron ponerse […]
How air cargo is moving toward net-zero emissions by 2050
Air cargo plays a crucial role in global trade, enabling fast, reliable transportation of goods across continents. From life-saving medical supplies to everyday consumer products, air cargo is the backbone of many industries. However, this vital sector is also grappling with a significant challenge: sustainability. As the demand for air cargo services continues to rise—driven […]
Avianca Cargo una de las 6 mejores aerolíneas de carga del mundo por Air Cargo News Awards 2024
Avianca Cargo reafirma con orgullo su posición como un participante destacado en la industria global de carga aérea, tras su reciente participación en la 40ª edición de los Premios Air Cargo News, donde la aerolínea se ubicó entre los seis finalistas en la categoría de mejores aerolíneas de carga a nivel mundial. Esta nominación no […]
40th Air Cargo News Awards winners revealed
Air cargo innovation across the industry was celebrated at the Air Cargo News Awards, which marked the 40th year of the event. Nearly 250 guests gathered for the awards this year, hosted by comedian and broadcaster Zoe Lyons at the Royal Lancaster London hotel, where attendees were able to catch up with colleagues and friends […]
IATA and FIATA Collaborate to Strengthen Global Air Cargo Standards with FIATA Endorsement of ICHM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations announce FIATA’s endorsement of the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM). This follows an extensive one-year process of discussions, review, and collaboration between the two organizations. The ICHM provides standardized procedures for airlines, ground handling agents (GHAs), and freight forwarders, ensuring consistency and efficiency […]
Quito Airport ranks 5th in air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean
Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport has reached a new milestone by ranking 5th in the ‘TOP 20 for air cargo in the region’, prepared by the International Council of Airports of Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). This position underlines the airport’s outstanding performance in cargo transportation, consolidating itself as a benchmark in the sector […]
Iberia and Repsol sign an agreement with Inditex to use 5% SAF for the transport of Its air cargo
Repsol and Iberia signed an agreement with Inditex to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, which represents 5% of the fuel that Iberia uses to transport Inditex merchandise on its flights. Iberia first acquired SAF for Inditex cargo, which Repsol will supply directly at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. The use of this fuel will […]
