The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to August 2024 (+5.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year … [Read more...] about Air cargo resilience continues: August demand up 4.1%, says IATA
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Singapore upgrades air services agreements with Argentina and Turkiye to strengthen air connectivity
Singapore has upgraded its Air Services Agreements (ASAs) with Argentina and Türkiye, to facilitate air travel and strengthen Singapore’s air connectivity. The ASAs were signed by Mr Han Kok Juan, Director-General, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) with Mr Oscar Alfredo Villabona, National Administrator of Civil Aviation, Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration and Prof. Dr. Kemal Yüksek, Director-General, Türkiye’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation respectively on 25 … [Read more...] about Singapore upgrades air services agreements with Argentina and Turkiye to strengthen air connectivity
Asia Pacific Airlines post strong passenger and cargo growth in August, per AAPA
Preliminary August 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger demand, on the back of strong business and leisure travel activity across the region and globally. In August, Asia Pacific airlines carried 34.3 million international passengers, an 8.8% increase compared to the same month last year. Traffic, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), grew by 9.1% year-on-year, underpinned by strength in … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines post strong passenger and cargo growth in August, per AAPA
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore enhance global safety collaboration
On 23 September 2025, United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, Bryan Bedford, and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director-General, Han Kok Juan, signed an enhanced Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement – Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (BASA-IPA) at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 42nd Assembly. The enhanced agreement streamlines the validation process for certain aircraft modification designs between the FAA and CAAS. … [Read more...] about The Federal Aviation Administration and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore enhance global safety collaboration
IATA study confirms that SAF technology rollout is main bottleneck to net zero, not feedstock availability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study demonstrating that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet stringent sustainability criteria and do not lead to changes in land use. The study also identified significant barriers in using that feedstock for SAF production, namely: The slow pace of … [Read more...] about IATA study confirms that SAF technology rollout is main bottleneck to net zero, not feedstock availability
Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) 2025 brought together safety leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders in Manila from 10-11 September to discuss the region’s most pressing safety challenges. Under the theme “Safety Without Borders, Global Partnerships, Local Impact,” the event reinforced the aviation sector’s commitment to collaboration in building a safer and more resilient industry. Hosted by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and Philippine Airlines, this … [Read more...] about Lithium battery risks spotlighted at APASS 2025 in Manila
