IATA March 2025 air passenger traffic summary: Growth continues amid capacity outpacing demand
Global air travel demand rose by 3.3% year-on-year in March 2025, slightly up from February’s 2.7% increase, according to IATA. However, a 5.3% rise...
Air Cargo demand hits record high for March amid trade uncertainty, says IATA
Global air cargo demand rose 4.4% year-on-year in March 2025, with international volumes up 5.5%, marking a historic high for the month, according to...
IATA launches Contactless Travel Directory to boost biometric adoption in air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced its Contactless Travel Directory, designed to help airlines expand the use of biometric, paper-free travel solutions....
Airlines warn Amsterdam Schiphol flight cap threatens EU Single Market
Airlines for Europe(A4E), European Regions Airline Association (ERA), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urge the Dutch government to reconsider Schiphol Airport’s flight...
IATA launches global SAF registry to accelerate aviation decarbonisation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, now managed by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). This...
Passenger demand growth slows in February, but traffic hits record levels, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global passenger demand grew 2.6% year-on-year in February 2025, a slower pace than January, partly due...
Global air cargo demand declines slightly in February 2025, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 0.1% decline in global air cargo demand (CTK) in February 2025, marking the first drop since...
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025: industry leaders to gather in Nairobi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is set to host the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) from May 13 to 15, 2025, at...
IATA establishes CADO to operate SAF Registry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage its upcoming Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry.CADO, based...
IATA pushes for digital identity adoption to strengthen aviation security
At the Sydney Leaders Week Conference, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments and industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of digital identity...
Global air travel demand surges 10% in January 2025, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that global passenger demand grew by 10% in January 2025 compared to the previous year, marking a...
Global air cargo demand rises 3.2% in January, growth slows according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 3.2% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand for January 2025, marking the 18th consecutive month...
IATA reports increased aviation accidents in 2024, urges global safety measures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report, highlighting a mixed year for aviation safety. While long-term trends show continuous...
UK airport expansion gains Government backing amid industry concerns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ endorsement of UK airport expansion has sparked strong reactions across the aviation sector.Heathrow Airport welcomed the support, emphasising that a third...
Air travel hits record high in 2024 with strong global demand, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a record-breaking year for air travel in 2024, with global passenger demand rising 10.4% compared to 2023...
Global air cargo demand hits record growth in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that global air cargo demand grew by 11.3% in 2024, surpassing the previous record from 2021.Capacity...
Air cargo demand soars with 8.2% growth in November 2024
Global air cargo demand continued its upward trend in November 2024, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth, according to the International Air Transport...
Global passenger demand continues to surge in November 2024
Passenger demand saw a robust 8.1% year-on-year increase in November 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Measured in...
Disappointingly slow growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, says IATA
SAF production doubled from 2023 to reach 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion litres), but this accounts for only 0.3% of global jet fuel and...
IATA reports $1.7 billion in airline funds still blocked by governments, Africa accounts for majority
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds remain blocked by governments worldwide as of October 2024. This represents...