ACI World projects 22.3 billion passengers by 2053
Airports Council International (ACI) World today unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new […]
Air Premia Enhances Flight Safety with IATA Turbulence Aware
Air Premia (CEO Kim Jae-hyun, Yoo Myung-sub) announced today that it will introduce IATA Turbulence Aware, a cutting-edge safety tool developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), starting on March 1, 2025. This advanced system leverages real-time in-situ turbulence reports to enhance flight safety and passenger comfort. As of the end of last year, […]
Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has […]
Cathay Cargo achieves ONE Record milestone a year early
Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to integrate the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) ONE Record data protocol into its daily operations, well ahead of the industry-wide target set for January 2026. The cargo airline began using ONE Record in December 2024, partnering with three Chinese mainland freight forwarders – Sinotrans Air Freight, WECAN […]
Organizational Announcement: A new period is taking off for ALTA
The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging […]
IATA’s Cerdá Says Safety Must Remain Number One Priority
The fatal midair collision involving an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has served as a stark reminder of aviation’s fragility despite its strong safety record, according to Peter Cerdá, regional vice president for the Americas at IATA. Speaking at Routes Americas 2025 in Nassau and […]
DHL and Neste delve deeper into SAF to cut airfreight emissions
DHL Group and sustainable fuels producer Neste will jointly evaluate how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can support DHL in its air transport decarbonisation targets. The parties will develop a commercial model that is expected by 2030 to lead to the off-take of around 300,000 tons of Neste’s neat (unblended) SAF per year for DHL, as […]
IATA Americas Vice President: Taxes Restrict Caribbean Air Transport Market
While the Caribbean air transport market is growing, high levels of taxation on airline tickets prevent the market from reaching its full potential, according to IATA Americas Regional Vice President Peter Cerda. Cerda told Aviation Week that there were 31% more available seats in the Caribbean, including flights to and from the region from around […]
IATA Releases Updated 2025 Manuals Reflecting Latest Industry Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 2025 edition of key industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, which incorporate over 350 changes and revisions needed to align with evolving industry standards and state and operator variations. Highlights include: Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Ten additional new dangerous goods, such as sodium-ion batteries […]
IATA Releases SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s contribution to aviation’s […]
