The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to February 2024 levels (+0.4% for international operations). This marks the first decline since mid-2023. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.4% compared to February 2024 (+1.1% for international operations). * Year-on-year comparisons are affected … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand declines slightly in February
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IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping the global air cargo industry as it adapts to unfolding geopolitical shifts. "Air cargo demonstrated its resilience in adapting to the post-pandemic world. In 2024, more cargo was transported by air than ever before. But the world is moving at an even faster pace with technological advancements, … [Read more...] about IATA World Cargo Symposium 2025: Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January 2024 (7.3% for international operations). "January marked 18 consecutive months of growth for … [Read more...] about Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA
JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it has joined the community organized by Narita International Airport Corporation and successfully obtained the “CEIV Lithium Batteries (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries*) certification”. This quality certification program for the air transport of lithium batteries was established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To meet the stringent requirements of the CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, JAL … [Read more...] about JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
IATA releases SAF accounting and reporting methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s contribution to aviation’s decarbonization is accurately, consistently, and transparently accounted. The publication of the IATA SAF … [Read more...] about IATA releases SAF accounting and reporting methodology
IATA: Global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 7.4% compared to 2023 (9.6% for international … [Read more...] about IATA: Global air cargo demand achieves record growth in 2024
