Air Cargo Demand Continues Upward Trajectory in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2017 showing an 8.4% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. After adjusting for the impact of the leap year in 2016, demand increased by 12% — almost four […]
Aviation key to enhancing UAE-Mexico relations
UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri recently received Francisca Elizabeth Mendez Escobar, Mexico’s new Ambassador to the UAE, with whom he discussed ways to enhance cooperation in a number of priority areas for both countries. The meeting held at the ministry’s Dubai headquarters touched on the results of the recent visit of […]
Bahia e Embratur participam da Anato que começa nesta quarta-feira em Bogotá
Na Quarta-feira de Cinzas, enquanto baianos e turistas ficam saudosos da folia baiana, técnicos da Superintendência de Fomento ao Turismo (Bahiatursa) chegam à Colí´mbia para apresentar as belezas naturais, o São João e o Carnaval 2018. Até o dia 3 de março, a Bahia será representada na feira Vitrina Turística, que acontece em Bogotá. Maior […]
IATA Welcomes Entry into Force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This follows the ratification of the treaty by two-thirds of the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). «The Trade Facilitation Agreement will cut red tape at the border for faster, cheaper and easier trade. That"™s great news […]
Air Cargo Ends 2016 on a Positive Note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8% in 2016 compared to 2015. This was nearly double the industry"™s average growth rate of 2.0% over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), […]
Wildlife Tracking Assessment Tool to Help Cut Illegal Wildlife Shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool which will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted with WCO at Maputo International Airport in November 2016. […]
Air Freight Demand Growth Slows in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year. Yields remained pressured as freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.9% year-on-year. Freight demand decreased or flat lined in May across […]
Stock Trending Down: Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VLRS) stock has moved in a downward direction over the past month, causing some worry for investors. Based on a recent trade, the shares are down -6.85% for the month and -6.04% over the past five trading days. Looking further out, the stock is 13.29% year to […]
Decline in Air Freight Volumes Bottoms Out
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers) were down 1.2% in November 2015, compared to November 2014. Total cargo volumes, however, expanded compared to October 2015, and were higher than the low point in August. This indicates that the decline […]
Guadalajara, segundo hub aéreo de carga del país
El grupo de logística e integración de servicios Guadalajara World Trade Center (GWTC) se colocó como el segundo Hub aéreo mas importante del país, al obtener una participación del 23% del total de la carga aérea nacional. De acuerdo con su reporte correspondiente al primer semestre del año, logró registrar un movimiento superior a 120 […]
