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 […]
Turkish Cargo receives IATA Smart Facility certificate
Turkish Cargo has received IATA’s Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification for its SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport. This certification confirms that Turkish Cargo’s operational procedures comply with IATA regulations (IATA Cargo Handling Manual, Dangerous Goods Regulations, ULD Regulations, Temperature Control Regulations, Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations). The certification demonstrates the compliance of handling […]
IATA Welcomes Aviation Reforms in Argentina
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Government of Argentina to liberalize the country’s aviation market. The landmark decree 599/2024 establishes new regulations for access to Argentina’s commercial aviation market, repeals previous regulations and modifies the country’s Aeronautical Code. The new decree allows, for example, free market access for new operators […]
IATA and ASF to Develop Standard Cabin Waste Composition Audit Program
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA), with the ASF Cabin Waste Composition Auditing Platform to be launched in September 2024. CWCA audits have already been trialed in two waves, covering 25 flights (short, medium, and long-haul) at Singapore’s Changi Airport […]
Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), […]
Strong Air Cargo Demand Continues in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international operations). This is the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in available […]
IATA SAF Registry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will establish the SAF Registry (Registry) to accelerate the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. Seventeen airlines, one airline group, six national authorities, three Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and one fuel producer are already supporting the effort […]
IATA Launches FueIIS: Advanced Fuel Efficiency Analytics Solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution to optimize airline fuel consumption, using aggregated and anonymized flight and fuel data. «IATA FuelIS is a robust analytical tool for airlines to make both strategic and operational decisions to optimize fuel consumption, reduce fuel costs, and improve environmental performance. […]
