Air Cargo Demand Softens in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 10.6% compared to September 2021 (-10.6% also for international operations), but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%). Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021 (+5.0% […]
SAASA was recognized in the WCS and will be the first operator in the world with all IATA CEIV certifications
During the largest and most prestigious annual event, the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which took place in London, Servicios Aeroportuarios Andinos S.A. (SAASA) ratified its commitment to become the first air cargo warehouse in the world to have all five IATA certifications. Through the signing of an agreement […]
Air Cargo Demand Shows Resilience in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2022 data for global air cargo markets which demonstrated the industry’s resilience amid economic uncertainties. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 8.3% compared to August 2021 (-9.3% for international operations). This was a slight improvement on the year-on-year decline of 9.7% seen in July. Capacity […]
Peak travel season ends on a high note in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery. Total traffic in August 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 67.7% compared to August 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for August 2022 was up […]
New CASSLink Successful Go-Live in US Market
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with its wholly owned subsidiary Cargo Network Services (CNS), announced that the modernized CASSLink has been successfully deployed in the United States air cargo market. CASSLink is an invoicing system for billings and payments between airlines and freight forwarders which are participating in the Cargo Accounts Settlement […]
IATA Appoints Paula Bernal as new Country Manager for Colombia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Paula Bernal Sanint as the association’s new country manager for Colombia. Bernal will join the organization on 18 October and lead the IATA team based in Bogota, whose role is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry. Bernal graduated from the Pontificada Universidad Javeriana with a […]
Dangerous Goods Transport Survey Highlights Challenges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Labelmaster, and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin, announced the results of their seventh annual 2022 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook. The survey results underscored the need for greater process consistency, increased automation and more reliable data to facilitate the safe and secure transport of dangerous goods (DG). “Global supply chain […]
Air Cargo Priorities: Sustainability, Modernization, Safety & People
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities to build resilience and strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. The priorities, outlined at the 15th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in London (yesterday) are: 1. Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050; 2. Continuing to modernize processes; 3. Finding better solutions to safely carry lithium […]
IATA to Trial CO2 Emission Calculator for Air Cargo with Etihad
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be trialing a CO2 emissions calculation tool specifically developed for cargo flights together with Etihad Airways. To effectively manage and report on sustainability progress, the entire value chain – shippers, forwarders, investors and regulators – along with consumers are asking for reliable and trustworthy data calculations. This trial […]
July Passenger Demand Remains Strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high […]
