Airports across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions are preparing for an exponential growth in air travel, with projections indicating an annual growth of nearly 7% over the next 25 years. To proactively address this surge and ensure sustainable long-term development, the 2nd ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly of Airport Members, held recently in New Delhi, passed a resolution to promote the optimisation of existing capacity and the development of new infrastructure … [Read more...] about ACI: Asia Pacific and Middle East Airports commits to capacity optimisation and infrastructure upgrades both on ground and in the air
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Pharma.Aero and TIACA’s joint project leverages air cargo to boost healthcare access and empower agricultural economies
Pharma.Aero and TIACA (The International Air Cargo Association) have partnered on the Food and Farm for Health project to underscore the economical value and the dual role of air cargo in healthcare access and economical development in low- and middle-income countries. Strategically developed in collaboration with CCA (The Cool Chain Association) and HLA (The Humanitarian Logistics Association), the project seeks to optimize air cargo’s potential to deliver life-saving medicines while … [Read more...] about Pharma.Aero and TIACA’s joint project leverages air cargo to boost healthcare access and empower agricultural economies
IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), expanded by 4.3% compared to March 2024 (+6.1% for international operations). “March cargo volumes were strong. It is possible that this is … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in March
UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the activity previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The first important task of the advisory body is to focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of the cargo village at Heathrow Airport and the associated freight management systems. Steve Parker, BIFA director general, says: “Whilst we wait for the promised third runway, BIFA is focusing on … [Read more...] about UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
Asia Pacific Airlines see growth in passenger and cargo demand despite unpredictable outlook
Preliminary March 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger markets, in line with long-term historical trends. Asia Pacific carriers carried a total of 31 million international passengers, representing a 6.9% year-on-year increase compared to the same month last year. Demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 9%, while available seat capacity grew by 11% year-on-year, resulting in … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines see growth in passenger and cargo demand despite unpredictable outlook
ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
Airports in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are poised to undergo extensive development, with combined investments of US$240 billion dedicated to both upgrading existing facilities (brownfield projects) and building new airports (greenfield projects) between 2025 and 2035. This capital expenditure, revealed today by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade association representing over 600 airports from 46 countries/ territories, … [Read more...] about ACI: Airports in Asia-Pacific & Middle East to see US$240 billion investment in infrastructure expansion
