Air France inaugurates the new cabin on its Embraer 190
On September 1st, Air France inaugurated the very first flight operated by an Embraer 190 equipped with a new travel cabin. Flight AF1602, operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, flew from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Hambourg in optimum comfort. On board, Business and Economy customers enjoyed new, lighter and more comfortable seats, a free high-speed […]
IATA Appoints Thomas Reynaert to Lead Global Advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins IATA from IBM where he was Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs for Europe, the […]
July Air Cargo Up 5.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
SkyTeam has launched the fourth edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC)
SkyTeam has launched the fourth edition of The Aviation Challenge (TAC), its global initiative designed to help accelerate sustainable innovation and knowledge sharing in the aviation industry. For the second year, the global airline alliance has opened the competition to non-SkyTeam airlines, subsidiaries and affiliates. The theme of TAC 2025 is ‘Impact.’ This theme reflects […]
Cathay Pacific and Sinopec join forces in a sustainable aviation fuel initiative
Cathay Pacific today announced it has entered into an agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to refuel some of its flights departing from Hong Kong International Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced and blended with conventional aviation fuel by Sinopec, demonstrating the expanding reach of SAF produced in the Chinese Mainland in […]
Rising to Challenges Old and New – IATA at 80
By Willie Walsh, IATA Director General On 19 April 1945, 80 years ago, 57 airline leaders met in Havana, Cuba to form a unique association of airlines that would promote safe, regular and economical transport for the benefit of the peoples of the world, to foster air commerce, and to study the problems connected therewith. […]
IATA’s Contactless Travel Directory Eases Airline Access to Biometric Services
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers […]
Air Cargo Demand up 3.2% in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January […]
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership Takes Off
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership Takes Off Australian Government approves Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, unlocking new areas of cooperation with one of the world’s leading airlines Virgin Australia’s long-haul flights to Doha commencing from June*, placing downward pressure on airfares Australian consumers to benefit from more choice […]
Routes Americas Officially Handed Over To 2026 Hosts
Routes Americas, which brings together decision makers from airlines, airports and destinations to define the region’s air route networks, is heading to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 3-5 March in 2026. As the 2025 edition of the event drew to a close, the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion Board in partnership with Nassau Airport Development […]
