Payment challenges, trends, and sustainability initiatives in air travel
The airline industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it adapts to the evolving needs of passengers. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vital importance of the freedom to fly, reminding us of how integral air travel is to our lives. People travel for a multitude of reasons beyond mere transportation: to visit family and […]
Passenger Demand Up 8.6% in August: Load Factor Reaches Record High
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August 2023), […]
IATA Launches SeMS Certification to Enhance Aviation Security Risk Management
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program to strengthen aviation security. The SeMS Certification Program is open to airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handling service providers, and security service providers. “SeMS is key to transforming global aviation security from a compliance mentality to one that […]
Ninth Straight Months of Double-Digit Growth for Air Cargo in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching […]
Statement on the Importance of Protecting Civil Aviation During Times of Conflict
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement reminding governments of the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict. “Civil aviation fulfils a purpose that transcends politics to ‘create and preserve friendship and understanding among the nations and peoples of the world’. The Chicago Convention, […]
IATA Warns of “disastrous” Aviation Tax Rises in France
The International Air Transport Association warned the French government that tax rises on air transport would be disastrous for the French economy. It is widely expected that the French government will significantly increase taxes on air passengers as part of a general package of new taxes aimed at closing France’s budget deficit. But the evidence […]
Agreement on Principles for Use of Aircraft Operational Data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus, Embraer and Rolls-Royce have established five key principles for access to, and the use of, Aircraft Operational Data (AOD). These are: Consent: AOD can only be extracted with the airline’s written consent. Transparency: Airlines have visibility of the data generated by their aircraft and how it is used. Sharing: Airlines […]
Aviation Safety Priorities: Global Standards, Culture, and Innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opened in Marrakech, Morocco today. The industry must focus on continuously strengthening global standards, safety culture and the use of data to improve performance in the face of growing operational challenges, numerous regional conflicts […]
100th Airline CEO Commits to IATA Safety Leadership Charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 100 airline CEOs have committed to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter since its launch at the 2023 edition of the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference. The announcement that Lynne Embleton, CEO of Aer Lingus joined the Charter was made during this year’s event in Marrakech from 1-3 […]
Innovation, Technology & Global Challenges Key Themes of IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.” WSOC will take place from 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc. This year’s event takes place against a backdrop of growing operational challenges, regional […]
