Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade body representing over 600 airports, released its latest outlook on air cargo performance across the region, highlighting stabilising demand, recovering supply chains, and long-term growth until 2028. The updated version of ACI APAC & MID’s Short Term Forecast 2025-2028, developed with OAG, projects Asia-Pacific air cargo volumes to grow 4.3% CAGR through 2028, while the Middle East is expected … [Read more...] about ACI: Asia-Pacific and Middle East will continue to lead global air cargo growth through 2028
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IATA survey shows growing awareness of ONE Record and areas for further support
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released findings from a survey of cargo industry participants to assess industry awareness, readiness, and support needs for the implementation of ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard for air cargo from 1 January 2026. Top line findings show significant levels of awareness and readiness among respondents with: Over 70% showing awareness of ONE Record among respondents, and Nearly 50% indicating readiness. The … [Read more...] about IATA survey shows growing awareness of ONE Record and areas for further support
IATA unveils 2026 events calendar
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its 2026 event calendar, bringing together industry and government leaders to focus on the air transport industry’s most pressing challenges. “Uniquely, IATA, through our global events, assembles the most influential voices across the industry to tackle air transport’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Whether taking the next step in digitalising cargo operations, developing a common approach to adopting more economical … [Read more...] about IATA unveils 2026 events calendar
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East welcomes the creation of Gulf Civil Aviation Authority
Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 45 countries and territories, welcomed the decision of Gulf Cooperation Council to establish the Gulf Civil Aviation Authority, describing the initiative as historic milestone for aviation in the region that will strengthen regional integration, enhance global competitiveness, and lay the institutional foundations for a new era of coordinated aviation … [Read more...] about ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East welcomes the creation of Gulf Civil Aviation Authority
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics
Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, the global cross-industry collaboration platform, is expanding the organisation’s collective expertise to strengthen reliable, end-to-end supply chains for life-saving healthcare products. Internationally recognised as one of the world’s most influential air cargo hubs, Frankfurt Airport - operated by Fraport AG - offers extensive infrastructure, specialised capabilities, and a long-standing commitment to quality handling of temperature-sensitive … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport joins Pharma.Aero, strengthening global collaboration in life science logistics
IATA: Air cargo demand sets new record in October, up 4.1%, marking eight straight months of growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to October 2024 levels (+4.8% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 5.1% compared to October 2024 (+6.4% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% year-on-year in October, marking the eighth consecutive month … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand sets new record in October, up 4.1%, marking eight straight months of growth
