Air Cargo Demand Surges 10.8% in December, Closing 2023 Near 2022 Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. Global full-year demand in 2023, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was down 1.9% […]
2024 Cargo & Ground Handling Manuals with Updated Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual revision of its industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, incorporating the latest changes and revisions made to many of the underlying industry standards, as well as any State and operator variations. These reflect the sector’s ongoing commitment to further improving safety, introducing more […]
IATA WCS 2024 roadmap highlights diverse agenda
The 2024 IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2024 will offer plenary sessions, specialised streams, workshops, and executive summits, tackling topics including technology, innovation, security, customs, cargo operations and sustainability. Delegates of the IATA WCS 2024 can find the event roadmap here. On Monday March 11, IATA WCS will begin with the Future Air Carg0 Executive Summit […]
IATA & ICAO Extend Cooperation on Standards for Dangerous Goods Shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have extended their long-standing cooperation on setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. An agreement to this effect was concluded at the IATA Executive Offices in Geneva during a visit by ICAO Secretary General Juan […]
Air Travel Reaches 99% of 2019 Levels as Recovery Continues in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels. Total traffic in November 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 29.7% compared to November 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 99.1% of November 2019 levels. International traffic rose 26.4% versus […]
Air Cargo Demand Up 8.3% in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres […]
IATA and ARC Extend Direct Data Solutions Partnership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have extended their Direct Data Solutions (DDS) partnership, which offers subscribing airlines the most comprehensive global set of airline sales, market and itinerary data. Signed at the 2023 IATA World Passenger Symposium, the partnership extension ensures more than 100 global airlines will continue to […]
Restrictions Reversed On Rio De Janeiro – Santos Dumont Limits
The Brazilian Civil Aviation Council has overturned the 2024 restriction on Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which planned to limit the routes available to a maximum distance of 400 kilometers (248.5 miles), heavily impacting the connectivity of this airport located in the city’s downtown. Decision overturned The Civil Aviation Council revoked a resolution […]
September Passenger Demand Provides Solid End to Third Quarter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels. Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic […]
Progress towards Aviation Industry’s Commitment to Passengers with Disabilities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showing significant satisfaction levels among passengers who used special assistance services: 80% of travelers using special assistance services said that their expectations were met. «In 2019, the IATA Annual General […]
