In partnership with Philippine Airlines, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is pleased to announce that the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar will be held on 10-11 September 2025 at the Hilton Manila. The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar, APASS, is AAPA’s premier safety forum for the Asia Pacific’s airline community, bringing together safety professionals from across the region, including AAPA member airlines, regulators, manufacturers, maintenance and repair organisations … [Read more...] about AAPA to host Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar in Manila
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SAF Registry goes live
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). The Registry, now live under CADO management, will enable a global market for SAF that will accelerate the transition to net zero emissions by 2050. “Aviation’s decarbonization is a team effort. In releasing the SAF Registry to CADO for launch, we have put in place a critical platform for the benefit of all … [Read more...] about SAF Registry goes live
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025 to focus on people, processes and performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance. “Ground handling is critical for the safety, efficiency and resilience of the entire aviation industry. The key word we will focus on at this year’s IGHC is “elevate”. We’ll be looking for ways to drive better performance in the … [Read more...] about IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025 to focus on people, processes and performance
IATA: Air cargo demand declines slightly in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to February 2024 levels (+0.4% for international operations). This marks the first decline since mid-2023. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.4% compared to February 2024 (+1.1% for international operations). * Year-on-year comparisons are affected … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand declines slightly in February
Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region. An aggregate total of 30.8 million international passengers flew on the region’s carriers in February, representing a 5.9% increase over the number recorded in the same month last year, on the back of the Lunar New Year holiday period. In revenue passenger … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific air cargo demand sees modest growth amid Lunar New Year slowdown, says AAPA
SAF registry to be operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released. “CADO will turbo-charge the imminent launch of the IATA-developed SAF Registry. Its mandate is to manage the SAF Registry as a separate entity from IATA with an open and global approach that supports the scrutiny needed to build trust among all stakeholders. In fact, the door is open … [Read more...] about SAF registry to be operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization



