The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Close collaboration between industry and states, underpinned by robust systems and high-quality data, will aim to enable transparent and credible tracking of aviation cleaner … [Read more...] about IATA-ICAO deepen cooperation on boosting sustainable aviation fuels
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IATA: Air cargo demand up 4.0% in April amid Middle East disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.0% compared to April 2025 levels (+4.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by -0.4% compared to April 2025 (-0.9% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4% year-on-year in April, driven by strong Asia-linked trade … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 4.0% in April amid Middle East disruption
AAPA reports resilient passenger and cargo traffic in April
Preliminary April 2026 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed stable international passenger demand, with growth moderating amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Asia Pacific airlines flew an aggregate total of 32.4 million international passengers in April, broadly unchanged compared to the same month last year. In revenue passenger kilometre (RPK) terms, demand nevertheless increased by 3.3% year-on-year, reflecting relatively … [Read more...] about AAPA reports resilient passenger and cargo traffic in April
HAFFA signed MoU with International Institute of Logistics Supply Chain (IILS) from Vietnam
The Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (HAFFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam International Institute of Logistics & Supply Chain (IILS), which aims to establish a framework for cooperation to promote and strengthen the development of the freight and logistics industry between Hong Kong and Vietnam. HAFFA Chairman Mr. Gary Lau and Vice Chairlady Ms. Janet Ng were invited by The STAT Trade Times to attend the Global Event Logistics Summit … [Read more...] about HAFFA signed MoU with International Institute of Logistics Supply Chain (IILS) from Vietnam
IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernised ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalisation in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), which opened in Cairo, hosted by EgyptAir. “Ground handling is often invisible to passengers, but when it goes wrong, … [Read more...] about IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
IATA: Middle East disruption impacts cargo markets, demand falls 4.8% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025 levels (-5.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 4.7% compared to March 2025 (-6.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March compared to the previous year. This was mostly due to … [Read more...] about IATA: Middle East disruption impacts cargo markets, demand falls 4.8% in March
