GOL expands environmental commitment with renewal of IEnvA certification
GOL Linhas Aéreas renewed its certification IEnvA (IATA Environmental Assessment), granted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which covers Flight Operations and Corporate Buildings. The seal recognizes that the Company maintains a validated Environmental Management System that complies with international standards. To achieve the renewal, GOL underwent an external audit and made identified adjustments […]
Copa Airlines sees excessive lawsuits in Brazil
Copa Airlines plans to increase its weekly flights in Brazil from 83 to 95 starting in January, setting a new record, according to Robert Carey, the carrier’s global vice president. The growth is driven by Panama’s strategic location, which allows Copa to connect nearly the entire continent without needing wide-body aircraft. Despite the expansion, Mr. […]
WSOC 2025 to Lay Foundations for an Even Safer Future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place from 14–16 October 2025 in Xiamen, China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines. “This year’s WSOC will have a future focus. Our efforts to date have made aviation operations safer. Evolving technologies, including AI, will enable us to do even […]
IATA Appoints Simone Warmbrand Tcherniakovsky as Country Manager for Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Warmbrand Tcherniakovsky as Country Manager for Brazil, effective 1 September 2025. Based in São Paulo, Simone will lead IATA’s activities in Brazil, working closely with airlines, government authorities, and industry stakeholders to advance the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of air […]
The Lufthansa Group advances NDC in partnership with Singapore Airlines
With New Distribution Capability (NDC) remaining central to its global 2025 distribution strategy, the Lufthansa Group continues its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as having the most advanced API in the industry, the Lufthansa Group is now expanding its connectivity and content offerings through direct and NDC […]
July Air Cargo Up 5.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.0% compared to July 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 85.5% (-0.4 ppt compared to July […]
Peru’s MEF: Air transport contributes positively to dynamism of regional economies
According to estimates from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), air activity —measured through the operating revenues of concessionaires and the wages of staff at concessioned airports— made a positive contribution to regional economies in 2024. Deputy Economy Minister Erick Lahura specified that air transport generated around 30,000 direct and indirect jobs and contributed […]
Chooose Integrates IATA CO2 Connect Data into its Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with software company Chooose to expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data. Airlines managing their SAF programs via the Chooose platform will now be able to deliver IATA CO2 Connect’s trusted data—based on real operational inputs from over 70 airlines and aligned with IATA RP 1726 and ISO 14083—directly to […]
Brisbane Airport Becomes First In The World To Achieve IATA Security Management Certification
Brisbane Airport has achieved a key milestone by becoming the first airport in the world to complete a comprehensive security assessment under the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Security Management Systems (SeMS) program. The certification puts Brisbane at the forefront of aviation security management and highlights its commitment to enhancing safety standards across the aviation […]
