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 […]
Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. […]
Global Air Cargo Demand Achieves Record Growth in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in […]
IATA World Legal Symposium: Beyond the Chicago Convention
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) will examine the legal implications of evolving forces shaping aviation, many of which were not envisioned in the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) signed in 1944. These include the use of artificial intelligence (AI), alternative dispute resolution (ADR) […]
IATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its intention to hold regular procurement events in 2025 for airlines to purchase Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). This followed the successful conclusion of IATA’s first procurement event with the following highlights: 32 airlines participated 11 airlines purchased CORSIA Phase 1 EEUs […]
Inaugural World Data Symposium to Take Place in Dublin, Ireland
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February. Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation”, the event will gather experts to discuss topics around data, technology, and cybersecurity. Within these dedicated tracks, the symposium […]
Bahamas, El Salvador Sign Agreement To Boost Connectivity
The Bahamas has signed a memorandum of understanding and air service agreement with El Salvador, establishing a framework to enhance connectivity and economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement paves the way for direct routes between the countries, which is hoped will boost trade and tourism. It also aligns with Bahamas Prime Minister Philip […]
DP World secures IATA certification for air freight services in Brazil
DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announces that it has earned International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification in Brazil, enabling it to provide domestic and international air freight services. This certification enhances DP World’s ability to deliver secure, agile, and efficient cargo transportation solutions at every stage of the logistics […]
ANA First in Japan to Achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for 12 consecutive years, has become the first Japanese carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries (CEIV Lit-batt) certification on December 24, 2024. This rigorous certification program recognizes ANA’s commitment to the highest safety standards and […]
