SAF Registry to create global, transparent, and fluid SAF market
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will represent up to 65% of aviation’s net zero efforts. They can be produced from multiple feedstocks, including waste oil and fats, green and municipal waste, and non-food crops, and will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80%. Already, nine biofuel production pathways are certified to produce SAF, which, by design, […]
Delta Air Lines Becomes Latest Contributor to IATA CO2 Connect
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Delta Air Lines (Delta) will use and contribute operational data to the IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator, for both passenger and cargo flights. The agreement with Delta was signed at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) currently taking place in Miami. Delta will contribute fuel-burn data from its 4,000 daily flights—the […]
IATA Announces EEU Procurement Event for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) that airlines will have the opportunity to buy Eligible Emissions Units (EEU) at a bespoke Procurement Event scheduled for the last quarter of 2024 on the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE). This event is being organized by IATA with the State of Guyana, […]
IATA Releases Enhanced Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, containing expanded and deepened analyses, bringing into focus four key conclusions: The air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon. The amounts of investments needed to make that possible are comparable to those engaged in previous creations of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Passenger Demand Up 8% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 86.0% (+0.5ppt compared to July 2023). […]
Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for international operations). This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching […]
Second IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Miami
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The event will take place in Miami, USA on 24-25 September 2024, hosted by American Airlines. “Sustainability is an existential challenge for humanity as it is for our airline […]
Dominican Republic expands air links with France and Canada
In his first session as president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Héctor Porcella spearheaded efforts to enhance the Dominican Republic’s air connectivity with other nations. The board established new flights and direct routes to and from the country, further positioning the Dominican Republic as a key hub for tourism and air transport in the […]
