The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to an exceptional first half-year performance for air cargo, with volumes exceeding 2023, 2022, and even the record-breaking 2021 levels. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.1% compared to June 2023 levels (15.6% for international operations). This is the seventh consecutive month of … [Read more...] about June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance, says IATA
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Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
Preliminary June 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed robust growth in international air passenger markets, fuelled by healthy demand for air travel approaching the peak summer holiday season. International air cargo demand also expanded strongly, in tandem with a pick-up in manufacturing activity across the Asian economies, including China and India. Overall, Asia Pacific airlines recorded a 21.0% year-on-year increase in the number of … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines report solid growth in passenger and cargo markets for June 2024, per AAPA
SmartLynx Airlines Malta becomes a member of IATA
SmartLynx Airlines Malta, a part of SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI, cargo, and charter provider, has officially become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). SmartLynx Airlines Malta has been on the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registry since 2019. Joining the IATA global community allows SmartLynx to participate in shaping the industry's priorities and initiatives, including safety and sustainability. Edvinas Demenius, CEO of SmartLynx … [Read more...] about SmartLynx Airlines Malta becomes a member of IATA
Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World Association have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This partnership leverages the strengths of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer and the largest and most important international association of airports to make significant progress in both decarbonising aviation and mitigating aircraft noise impact. This alliance will address key areas including … [Read more...] about Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for May 2024
Preliminary May 2024 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed solid expansion in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets, in tandem with an acceleration in economic activity globally. In May, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 27.9 million international passengers, 23.9% more than in the same month last year. Traffic averaged 89.4% of 2019 levels. Measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), demand grew by 27.4% … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines report strong growth in passenger and cargo demand for May 2024
TIACA event Central Asia concludes with a path forward for Kazakhstan to develop as a global air cargo hub
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) concluded its fifth regional event, the TIACA Event Central Asia held June 19-21 in Astana, Kazakhstan, with a path forward to support Kazakhstan as it seeks to develop as a global air cargo hub. TIACA’s first event in Central Asia, held in Astana, brought together nearly 400 delegates from across the industry to discuss issues that affect the Central Asian air cargo market and gave insight into how to develop Kazakhstan as a global air cargo … [Read more...] about TIACA event Central Asia concludes with a path forward for Kazakhstan to develop as a global air cargo hub
