Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July
International cargo accounted for roughly 85% of the total volume moved during the month, with Brazil standing out as the largest market at nearly 75,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% Air Cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean Expands 2.2% in July Air cargo traffic to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, measured […]
Air India and IndianOil sign MoU for supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Air India and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation. Under the MoU, Air India, a Tata Group company, and IOCL have outlined their shared commitment to promote the adoption of […]
Delta partners with Shell and the Port of Portland for first commercial-scale SAF uplift at Portland International Airport
Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Shell and Portland International Airport (PDX), has taken delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into the PDX fuel system, marking the first commercial-scale SAF uplift at PDX. This achievement not only expands Delta’s SAF footprint but positions PDX – owned and operated by the Port of Portland – to […]
US FAA extends Haiti capital flight restrictions until March 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it was extending prohibitions barring U.S. flights to the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince through March 7, citing risks from armed groups to civil aviation. In November, the FAA temporarily halted all flights to Haiti but later allowed U.S. flights to resume to six other airports in northern Haiti after […]
Mind the Gap: SAF Inclusion in Flight Emissions Data
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key differentiator among airlines in reducing per-passenger flight emissions. As the aviation sector accelerates its decarbonization efforts, the extent to which each airline uses SAF should determine the environmental performance of its flights, rather than relying on a blanket percentage applied uniformly based on mandated SAF delivery […]
IATA Appoints Simone Warmbrand Tcherniakovsky as Country Manager for Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Warmbrand Tcherniakovsky as Country Manager for Brazil, effective 1 September 2025. Based in São Paulo, Simone will lead IATA’s activities in Brazil, working closely with airlines, government authorities, and industry stakeholders to advance the safe, efficient, and sustainable development of air […]
SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo sign MoU to explore initiatives to promote more sustainable air transportation
The global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, SHEIN, and the leading air cargo airline, Lufthansa Cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a range of initiatives to drive the adoption of sustainable solutions for air freight. In the MoU signed on August 19, 2025, the two companies confirmed their intention to finalise […]
Brazil lifts Aerolíneas Argentinas ban on opening new routes
Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR, Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery) announced that Brazil’s civil aviation authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC) had decided to lift an administrative sanction that restricted the carrier from adding new routes and frequencies from September 2025 onwards. The airline said in a statement that the infractions were «purely documentary in nature», […]
Brazil’s Domestic Air Capacity Growth Explored in 3 Charts
In this blog, we explore Brazil’s domestic air capacity using just three key data points – for a quick, yet insightful delve into this fascinating market. KEY POINTS: Still Below Peak Levels: Brazil is the fifth-largest domestic aviation market, yet capacity remains 9% under its 2015 peak, indicating limited growth over the past decade. Concentrated Market Power: Three […]
INSIGHT CONVERSATION: Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA
Aviation is not just a climate challenge, says International Air Transport Association Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen. The future of sustainable aviation fuel hinges on aligning economic viability with policy, especially amid geopolitical friction, softening oil prices, and uneven global climate priorities. Thomsen joined IATA in 2022 as chief economist. Since 2023, she has also […]
