The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA Connect, creating a secure community of aviation safety, security, compliance and operations experts at airlines, regulatory agencies and auditors. With an initial focus on the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), IATA Connect community members will be able to access and use the platform to securely exchange safety documentation, share information, and collaborate to support further improvements in aviation safety. In … [Read more...] about IATA launches IATA Connect: A new hub for aviation safety and compliance
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AAPA reports strong growth in August 2024 passenger and cargo Demand
Preliminary August 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed robust growth in international air passenger demand, even as traffic volumes approached pre-pandemic levels. On the back of the region’s resilient economic growth, Asia Pacific airlines collectively carried 32.3 million international passengers in August, reflecting a 21.7% year-on-year increase compared to the same month last year. Traffic in the region had nearly resumed to … [Read more...] about AAPA reports strong growth in August 2024 passenger and cargo Demand
IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, containing expanded and deepened analyses, bringing into focus four key conclusions: The air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon. The amounts of investments needed to make that possible are comparable to those engaged in previous creations of new renewable energy markets. Success in the transition depends critically upon policymakers’ unity of … [Read more...] about IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
CAAS sets up international aviation lab to develop innovative solutions to transform airport operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is setting up an International Aviation Lab to develop innovative solutions for the transformation of airport operations around the world. On 6 September 2024, CAAS, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD), Airbus, Boeing, Changi Airport Group (CAG), SATS Ltd. (SATS), International Airlines Group (IAG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … [Read more...] about CAAS sets up international aviation lab to develop innovative solutions to transform airport operations
Strong air cargo demand growth extends into July, per IATA
The International Air Transport Association (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 record peaks of 2021. Capacity, measured in available cargo … [Read more...] about Strong air cargo demand growth extends into July, per IATA
Asia Pacific airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for July 2024
Preliminary July 2024 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed healthy growth in international air passenger markets. Regional initiatives to encourage travel continued to yield positive results, with the relaxation of visa policies underpinning a significant rise in leisure travellers during the peak summer holiday season. For the month, a total of 31.9 million international passengers were carried by Asian airlines, representing a 22.6% … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for July 2024
