The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the same period last year; measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). While this was down from the 13.4% year-on-year growth recorded in March 2017, it is well above the average annual growth rate of 3.5% over the past five years. Growth in freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), … [Read more...] about Despite demand easing, growth rates are more robust
Alexandre de Juniac
Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa. The Case for Alternative Measures “The current measures are not an acceptable long-term solution to whatever threat they are trying to mitigate. Even in the short term it is difficult to … [Read more...] about Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
IATA welcomes entry into force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the entry into force of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This follows the ratification of the treaty by two-thirds of the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). "The Trade Facilitation Agreement will cut red tape at the border for faster, cheaper and easier trade. That’s great news for airlines, which deliver about a third of the goods traded across borders by value. And it’s a particularly timely reminder … [Read more...] about IATA welcomes entry into force of WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Bolloré Logistics pursues its global IATA CEIV Pharma certification process
On 27 January 2017, Bolloré Logistics received the IATA CEIV Pharma certification from Alexandre de Juniac, CEO of IATA, in the presence of the President of ADP, Augustin de Romanet. In a pilot phase of the IATA CEIV Pharma certification process for one year with IATA, Bolloré Logistics becomes the first transport and logistics company in France to receive this certification for its Paris Roissy CDG platform (France) after having received it for its sites in Brussels (Belgium), … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics pursues its global IATA CEIV Pharma certification process
Air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. This was nearly double the industry’s average growth rate of 2.0 percent over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), increased by 5.3 percent in 2016. All regions, with the exception of Latin America, experienced … [Read more...] about Air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
IATA announces leadership changes at 72nd AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG) succeeds Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG). Walsh, who represents British Airways (BA) on the IATA BoG, takes up his duties immediately for a one-year term until the conclusion of IATA’s 73rd AGM. Alexandre de Juniac, … [Read more...] about IATA announces leadership changes at 72nd AGM
