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Air cargo demand up 3.2% in January, says IATA

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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

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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

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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

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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

IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo markets showing: •    Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 8.2% compared to November 2023 levels (9.5% for international operations) for a 16th consecutive month of growth. •    Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.6% compared to November 2023 (6.5% for international operations). "It was a good November for air cargo with … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 8.2% in November 2024, 16th month of consecutive growth

All Nippon Airways first in Japan to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification

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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest 5-Star airline for 12 consecutive years, has become the first Japanese carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries (CEIV Lit-batt) certification on December 24, 2024. This rigorous certification program recognizes ANA’s commitment to the highest safety standards and compliance for the transport of lithium batteries. With the growing use of lithium batteries in … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways first in Japan to achieve IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries certification