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 […]
Latest ICAO aviation safety data reveals need for renewed focus, despite continuous long-term improvements
While global aviation safety trends continue to be positive, statistics published today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provide a stark reminder of the need to heighten and broaden global cooperation on key safety priorities, particularly as flight volumes increase worldwide. The data in ICAO’s 2025 Edition Safety Report – State of Global Aviation […]
DHL Express and Cathay Group sign new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal to drive production and uptake in Asia
DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely Seoul Incheon […]
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 […]
Mexico expects to resolve aviation dispute with US within days
Mexico is planning on compromising with the U.S. over sticking points on aviation, the nation’s president said on Tuesday, with one airline predicting that an agreement would come in the next few days. On Saturday, the U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out orders requiring Mexican airlines to submit flight schedules and threatening to reject requests […]
IATA Calls on USA and Mexico to Engage in Direct Government-to-Government Dialogue to Resolve Aviation Policy Issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encourages both the US and Mexican governments to engage in direct dialogue in order to resolve the current issues related to the bilateral air services agreement between the two countries. The US Department of Transport issued a statement on 19 July 2025, outlining what it considers abuse of the […]
Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent
In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was hosted in Colombia. Set against the backdrop of a region grappling with economic disparities, fragmented regulation, and mounting demand for air […]
