The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) announced that Air New Zealand has joined AAPA with immediate effect. “We are delighted that Air New Zealand is joining AAPA. Air New Zealand’s important role in connecting New Zealand to the world and its strong international outlook will reinforce the collective advocacy of airlines in the Asia Pacific region in areas such as sustainability, supply chain recovery and smooth cross border travel,” said Mr. Subhas Menon, Director General of … [Read more...] about AAPA welcomes Air New Zealand as member
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Asia Pacific airlines record solid traffic growth in 2024, says AAPA
Preliminary traffic figures for the full calendar year 2024, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), revealed strong growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets. The increase in flight frequencies alongside network expansions supported solid growth in travel demand, while robust e-commerce activity and disruptions to maritime shipping drove air cargo volumes higher. In aggregate, Asia Pacific airlines carried a combined total of 365.0 million … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines record solid traffic growth in 2024, says AAPA
IATA releases SAF accounting and reporting methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s contribution to aviation’s decarbonization is accurately, consistently, and transparently accounted. The publication of the IATA SAF … [Read more...] about IATA releases SAF accounting and reporting methodology
IATA: Global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 7.4% compared to 2023 (9.6% for international … [Read more...] about IATA: Global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
Qantas Airways joins the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) announced that Qantas Airways Limited has joined AAPA with immediate effect. “We are very pleased and honoured to welcome Qantas Airways as a member of AAPA. Qantas, a leading Australian airline with a long heritage, would not only strengthen the Association’s voice in international aviation policy discussions, but also reinforce effective regional collaboration on key aviation tenets, namely safety, sustainability, and seamless air travel,” … [Read more...] about Qantas Airways joins the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines
IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth. • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.6% compared to November 2023 (6.5% for international operations). "It was a good November for air cargo with … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth
