Air cargo demand hits March record with 4.4 percent growth
Global air cargo demand rose by 4.4 percent year-on-year in March 2025, marking the highest demand ever recorded for the month, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The growth figure reflects continued recovery in the air freight market, with international cargo operations registering an even stronger increase of […]
IATA questions Heathrow preparedness after major outage
As the fallout continues from today’s unexpected closure of London Heathrow Airport due to a major power failure, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a strong statement criticising the airport’s preparedness and demanding a rethink on the financial responsibility airlines face during infrastructure breakdowns. READ: London’s Heathrow Airport announces complete shutdown due to […]
Open Logistics Foundation becomes a partner of the IATA ONE Record Hackathon
On February 24 and 25, the global air freight industry will meet in Dublin for the IATA ONE Record Hacka-thon. The Open Logistics Foundation is participating as a partner for the first time. In cooperation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is promoting the ONE Record standard for open data exchange in global […]
IATA: air cargo demand up 9.8% in October 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. READ: e-commerce gets a lift as Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao strengthen partnership Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels, with international operations experiencing an even […]
IATA welcomes abolition of Swedish aviation tax
The International Air Transport Association welcomed the announcement from the Swedish government that it will abolish the country’s aviation tax as of 1st of July 2025. The tax, which charges passengers between SEK76-504 (USD7.4-49, EUR6.7-44) depending on destination, is a drag on Swedish economic competitiveness while making no positive environmental impact. “We congratulate the Swedish government […]
IATA: Middle East carriers witness 14.7% air cargo demand growth in July
IATA released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for international operations). This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching heights not seen since the […]
IATA: Asia-Pacific airlines lead global air cargo growth in April with 14% surge
The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals a dynamic performance across global air cargo markets in April, with Asia-Pacific airlines leading the charge. In April 2024, total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by an impressive 11.1% compared to April 2023, with international operations witnessing an 11.6% rise. This consistent […]
Enhanced GSE: IATA launches programme to support ground technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a program reinforcing the industry’s aim of increasing the use of enhanced ground support equipment (Enhanced GSE). The IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program aims to accelerate the introduction of Enhanced GSE technologies into daily operations by recognising those ground handlers leading this modernisation of their vehicle fleets. The […]
Unlocking Africa’s aviation potential: IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa
The IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa (WOCFA) stands as a premier industry event in the region, gathering aviation leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts to engage in discussions on the key challenges and opportunities in air transport. Together, they collaboratively formulate future strategies to enhance the utilization of air transport as a catalyst for economic and […]
Governments urged to act over lithium batteries
International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh has raised concerns about the failure of governments to properly recognise and address the risks related to the growing transportation of products containing lithium batteries. The growing movement of these goods has turned what was barely a concern a decade ago into a pressing challenge that […]
IATA named leaders in digitalising the airfreight industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Digitalisation Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, China. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the Charter’s inaugural signatories. The Digitalisation Leadership Charter aims to accelerate the […]
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 to focus on sustainability
The 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), hosted by Icelandair in Reykjavík from May 7-9, 2024, will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations. The conference aims to tackle critical issues such as achieving the industry’s ambitious goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, enhancing talent retention and development […]
IATA: Air cargo demand maintains double-digit growth in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the February 2024 global air cargo markets, showing solid annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.9% compared to February 2023 (12.4% for international operations). This is the third consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year demand growth. READ: Dr Gert Pfeifer […]
Willie Walsh seeks to put cargo centre stage
While the airfreight industry transports over $6.4 trillion worth of goods, 35% of world trade by value, it has often been a neglected part of the aviation sector, with the more glamourous world of passenger travel taking centre stage. “I think that’s probably a fair assessment. I think airlines traditional were primarily passenger focused, having […]
IATA Announces Winner of 2024 FACE-UP Competition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Erik Goldenstein received the 2024 IATA FACE-UP award. FACE-UP is a competition for recent university graduates who have developed innovation and transformation solutions in air transport logistics. Goldenstein was voted the winner for creating the NE: ONE Play app built on the ONE Record Data Standard. The […]
IATA announces cargo digitalisation leadership charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Digitalisation Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargo systems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of the charter. The Digitalization Leadership Charter aims to accelerate […]
Hong Kong Cargo Handlers Achieve IEnvA Certification
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the full certification of Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) through the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) at the World Cargo Symposium, held in Hong Kong (SAR), China. Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL are the first cargo handlers from North Asia to achieve the […]
Shining a light on the sector
The International Air Transporation Association’s (IATA) World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is heading to Hong Kong to showcase the airfreight industry. The event will take place at the Asia World Expo from 12-14th March 2024 and feature specialised digitalisation, sustainability, and safety and security tracks. The sustainability segment will focus on tracking progress towards net zero […]
IATA awards ISAGO safety accreditation to WFS at London Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation for its cargo handling operations at London Heathrow Airport following an independent audit of its operational management and control systems in accordance with the best standards and practices for ground safety. Heathrow is […]
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive elected to IATA Board of Governors
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the […]
SAF volumes growing but still missing opportunities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. In 2023, SAF volumes reached over 600 million liters (0.5Mt), double the 300 million liters (0.25 Mt) produced in 2022. SAF accounted for 3% of all renewable fuels produced, with 97% of renewable fuel production going to other sectors. In 2024 […]
Airlines set to earn 2.7% net profit margin on record revenues in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2023, which will then largely stabilise in 2024. However, net profitability at the global level is expected to be well below the cost of capital in both years. Very significant regional variations in financial performance remain. “Considering the major losses of recent […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and IATA successfully conclude One Record Hackathon in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo and IATA has concluded the first ever One Record Hackathon in the Middle East, in Doha, Qatar. 17 teams from around the world came together for a thrilling 28 hour competition to submit highly sophisticated and innovative solutions surrounding the IATA ONE Record data sharing standard to showcase use cases that will […]
Menzies Aviation to drive the advancement of aviation across Africa
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it is an official partner for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Focus Africa Initiative. The decision represents the company’s commitment to Africa’s aviation ecosystem, leveraging its extensive experience and expertise in the region. According to IATA data, African airlines have […]
First embodied carbon estimate tool for airport terminals developed by Atkins and IATA
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, working with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has created a suite of innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets – for the first time. The digital toolkit will enable airports to better understand and […]
The Future of Ground Handling: Embracing Digitalisation and Automation for Success
At the 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), the need for digitalisation and automation within the ground handling industry was highlighted as one of the top three priorities. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognises that embracing these technologies is crucial not only for improving operational efficiency but also for driving sustainability and process improvements. […]
Flutterwave joins With IATA to simplify payments for airlines serving Africa
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa. With this integration, airlines across the world are able to process payment from customers through cards, bank transfer, mobile money, alternative payment methods and other payment modes available on Flutterwave. IATA Financial […]
IATA announces winners of ONE Record hackathon
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently held a ONE Record Hackathon in Frankfurt, hosted by Lufthansa Cargo. Twenty teams, including the first ever all-female team, submitted highly sophisticated and innovative solutions built on the IATA ONE Record data sharing standard to demonstrate innovative use cases that will change air cargo. “ONE Record holds the […]
Qatar Airways Cargo to host the first ever IATA Cargo Hackathon in the Middle East
Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air cargo transportation, has announced it will be the official host for the next IATA One Record Hackathon to be held from 24 to 26 November 2023, in Doha, Qatar. An IATA hackathon is an around-the-clock event, that brings together teams of developers to innovate solutions that address […]
Turkish Cargo joins the IATA CEIV lithium battery certification programme
For the purpose of certification of its competence to carry lithium battery products safely, Turkish Cargo, the air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, joined the ‘CEIV Lithium Battery’ certification program, established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Participation of the Carrier in the certification program, which consists of the training, assessment and validation processes, […]
