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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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
Logistaas expands automation capabilities to include new courier tracking and IATA file reading tools
Logistaas has unveiled two new features within its transport management system (TMS), strengthening its use of automation to support freight forwarders worldwide. The updates add courier shipment tracking and International Air Transport Association (IATA) CASS file reading, digitalising traditionally manual and time-consuming processes. “Our focus at Logistaas has always been on enabling freight forwarders to work smarter, faster, and keep up with the changes happening in the supply chain … [Read more...] about Logistaas expands automation capabilities to include new courier tracking and IATA file reading tools
IATA appoints Thomas Reynaert to lead global advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins IATA from IBM, where he was Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs for Europe, the Middle East and Africa from 2023. Prior to IBM, Reynaert was the founding Managing Director of Airlines for … [Read more...] about IATA appoints Thomas Reynaert to lead global advocacy
IATA: May Air cargo demand up 2.2% despite trade disruptions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations). “Air cargo demand globally grew 2.2% in May. That is encouraging news as a 10.7% drop in traffic on … [Read more...] about IATA: May Air cargo demand up 2.2% despite trade disruptions
EASA and IATA publish comprehensive plan to mitigate risks of GNSS interference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference. Given the continued rise in frequency of incidents of interference with GNSS signals, the workshop concluded that a broader and more coordinated approach is needed … [Read more...] about EASA and IATA publish comprehensive plan to mitigate risks of GNSS interference
