dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has become the first ground handler in Europe to receive the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) environmental management certification. The recognition highlights the company’s dedication to implementing robust sustainability initiatives. IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders such as airlines, airports, cargo handling … [Read more...] about dnata is first ground services provider in Europe to earn IATA’s environmental management certification
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September saw 9.4% growth for air cargo, IATA reports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.4% compared to September 2023 levels (10.5% for international operations) for a 14th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased by 6.4% compared to September 2023 (8.1% for international operations). This … [Read more...] about September saw 9.4% growth for air cargo, IATA reports
Awery achieves IATA Hackathon hat trick with data sharing solution for airlines and ground handlers
Awery Aviation Software (Awery) was awarded the Developer Prize at IATA’s ONE Record Hackathon for its Flight Care solution, which tackles communication issues between airlines and third-party providers. Participants were tasked with developing a solution to enable real-time updates between airlines, ground handling agents (GHAs), and ramp agents, to avoid delays and improve efficiency in air cargo handling. Awery’s Flight Care solution uses the ONE Record Data Sharing Standard to enable … [Read more...] about Awery achieves IATA Hackathon hat trick with data sharing solution for airlines and ground handlers
IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium: Aligning for the future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that “Aligning for the Future” is the theme of the joint 2024 IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event takes place on 30-31 October 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is the host airline for the event. The customer is the link between the two symposia which will be jointly held for a second year based on the feedback of attendees. “By … [Read more...] about IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium: Aligning for the future
Ninth straight months of double-digit growth for air cargo in August, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching heights not seen since the record peaks of 2021. Capacity, measured in available cargo … [Read more...] about Ninth straight months of double-digit growth for air cargo in August, says IATA
Jettainer signs IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter
Jettainer, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, has signed the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter and is now an official member of the Digitalization Leadership Forum. The signing took place during the IATA Digital Cargo Conference, which was attended by 165 delegates from airlines, system providers, ground handling agents (GHA) and forwarders. Through this initiative, Jettainer is taking the next step addressing comprehensively the needs and goals of airlines, … [Read more...] about Jettainer signs IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter
