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Air cargo seen key to global resilience

Arnold Pinto
Says IATA at World Cargo Symposium The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reaffirmed the essential role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chains and has urged governments and industry stakeholders to concentrate on customer expectations, especially regarding safety, security, digitalisation, and sustainability. Speaking on April 15, 2025, at the
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Aviation Logistics

IATA launches Face Ambassadors Programme

Arnold Pinto
To inspire new air cargo leaders The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched its Face Ambassadors Programme, a key extension of its Future Air Cargo Executives ( Face) initiative. This new global outreach effort highlights the industry’s dynamic opportunities to attract and inspire the next generation of air cargo professionals. As part of its
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IATA Aviation Day MENA 2025 to land in Jeddah

Arnold Pinto
To spotlight the future of aviation The IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from May 6 to 7, 2025. The key regional event will bring aviation leaders, regulators, and industry experts together to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities. The conference will […]
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IATA slams UK’s plan to increase ETA costs by 60%

Arnold Pinto
As the UK’s competitiveness may suffer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the UK government’s plan to increase the cost of UK Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) by 60%, from GBP10 to GBP16. The move, which could be implemented soon this year, has raised concerns within the travel industry. Many experts warn it […]
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Aviation Travel

Global air passenger demand reaches record high in 2024

Arnold Pinto
December ended on a high note The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that global air passenger demand in 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for the aviation industry. According to IATA’s latest full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance report, air traffic grew by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing
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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024

Arnold Pinto
16th month of consecutive growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for the global air cargo markets in November 2024, reporting a solid performance. Total demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 8.2% compared to November 2023, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth. International operations contributed a
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Aviation

ACI World responds to IATA’s white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity

Arnold Pinto
ACI acknowledges efforts of airports Airports Council International (ACI) World has responded to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) white paper on slot regulation and airport capacity. ACI World highlighted the mounting challenge of meeting global air traffic demand and underlined the importance of collaboration among aviation stakeholders to address this
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IATA urges overhaul of slot regulations

Arnold Pinto
Amid global airport capacity crisis The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that a growing airport capacity crisis threatens freedom of travel and global economies. The association’s latest report, published in a white paper, calls for urgent changes to airport slot regulations to incentivise airports to maximise capacity from existing infrastructure.
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Logistics

IATA unveils air cargo device assessment programme

Arnold Pinto
For safety standards compliance The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its new initiative, the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program. The programme seeks to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers, and sensor-equipped technologies. It aims to ensure these devices meet rigorous industry safety standards and play a crucial role in
Passengers
Lifestyle

Passengers reveal what they want at airports

Arnold Pinto
Including convenience and digital solutions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the findings from its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, highlighting that passengers increasingly prioritise convenience, speed, and integrating advanced technology to improve their travel experience. The survey indicates a growing demand for digital solutions such as
Cabin
Travel

Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

Arnold Pinto
‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
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Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

Arnold Pinto
In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel
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Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

Arnold Pinto
International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surged by 7.1% compared to September 2023. Capacity,