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
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Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
New international certification for Vienna Airport: For safety reasons, the handling of air cargo shipments with lithium batteries is subject to particularly high requirements. Vienna International Airport has now received the CEIV certification for lithium batteries from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its processes, infrastructure and trained staff. This step underlines Vienna Airport's commitment to meet the growing demand for high-quality handling services for these … [Read more...] about Vienna Airport receives IATA CEIV certification for lithium batteries
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
IATA launches IATA Connect: A new hub for aviation safety and compliance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA Connect, creating a secure community of aviation safety, security, compliance and operations experts at airlines, regulatory agencies and auditors. With an initial focus on the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), IATA Connect community members will be able to access and use the platform to securely exchange safety documentation, share information, and collaborate to support further improvements in aviation safety. In … [Read more...] about IATA launches IATA Connect: A new hub for aviation safety and compliance
Capacity crunch stalls air cargo demand in August
Global air freight markets showed slow improvement amidst insufficient capacity, data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed. Asia Pacific airlines, in particular, saw air cargo demand fall 18.3 percent in August compared to the same period a year earlier, with capacity down 35 percent in the region. On a month-on-month basis, IATA said global demand moved slightly in a positive direction but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would … [Read more...] about Capacity crunch stalls air cargo demand in August