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
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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
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network SATS Ltd, one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services, has signed a three-year agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to expand the rollout and implementation of DG AutoCheck compliance solution for the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods shipments at key stations across its international network. This follows SATS’ … [Read more...] about SATS expands agreement with IATA to implement DG AutoCheck for dangerous goods cargo across its global network
American Airlines Cargo enhances cold-chain network with expansion of CEIV Pharma certification
American Airlines Cargo announces that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) have joined its list of US stations certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or CEIV Pharma. The certifications underscore the carrier’s commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling, as the process evaluates safety, compliance, consistency, and training at each station to achieve certification. The carrier … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo enhances cold-chain network with expansion of CEIV Pharma certification
IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, containing expanded and deepened analyses, bringing into focus four key conclusions: The air transport industry’s energy transition is feasible on the 2050 horizon. The amounts of investments needed to make that possible are comparable to those engaged in previous creations of new renewable energy markets. Success in the transition depends critically upon policymakers’ unity of … [Read more...] about IATA releases enhanced policy and finance net zero roadmaps
