Shared Responsibility: The Role of Governments and Industry in Unlocking Latin America’s Air Transport Potential
At a time when the region reaches its highest level of air connectivity, with more than 6,200 active routes and 194 new ones added over the past year, Latin America’s aviation leaders gather at the 21st ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 with a clear message: aviation is not a luxury — it is […]
IATA Highlights Critical Priorities for Aviation Safety and Operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for aviation safety and operations as the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) opened today in Xiamen, China. These are: defending and evolving global standards, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership, and using data to enhance performance amid growing operational challenges. “The environment in which airlines […]
Nigeria Handles 195,700 Tonnes of Air Cargo, Strengthening Global Trade Links
Nigeria’s aviation industry is not only moving people; it is powering commerce. According to the latest Value of Air Transport to Nigeria report by Oxford Economics for IATA, the country’s airports handled 195,700 tonnes of air cargo in 2023, underscoring the sector’s pivotal role in trade, supply chains, and economic growth. Air Cargo: The Silent […]
ICAO Council President Sciacchitano’s State of Global Aviation sets agenda for industry’s future
ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano laid out an ambitious vision for transforming global aviation to meet unprecedented growth and challenges ahead through his “State of Global Aviation” opening address to the organization’s 42nd Assembly. «The world is watching, and future generations will live with the legacy we create here,» Sciacchitano told the more than 3,000 […]
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 […]
