International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA: Air cargo demand accelerates in September, up 7.7%

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 7.7% compared to September 2025 (+8.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.7% compared to September 2025 (+3.3% for international operations). “Air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September, with growth across all … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand accelerates in September, up 7.7%

IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in August

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to August 2025 (+5.3% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.1% compared to August 2025 (+0.1% for international operations). “Air cargo demand rose 4.4% year-on-year in August, with all regions reporting growth even as … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand grows 4.4% in August

IATA: Cargo screening alone cannot solve undeclared dangerous goods risk

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain in a multi-layered approach to counter the risks from undeclared and misdeclared dangerous goods. The call comes amid discussions among regulators on the role of existing aviation security screening processes as a key line of defence. IATA stresses that security screening is an important layer of protection, but not a primary solution. Well-established Dangerous … [Read more...] about IATA: Cargo screening alone cannot solve undeclared dangerous goods risk

IATA releases 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards. Highlights of revisions include: Dangerous Good Regulations (DGR) Instructions to improve clarity on DGR packaging requirements Restrictions and requirements for spare batteries and power banks Requirements for lithium battery-powered mobility aids … [Read more...] about IATA releases 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals

Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to take place in Brussels as air transport faces critical decarbonisation policy decisions

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and actions needed to advance air transport's transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Taking place in Brussels, where many of aviation's most consequential sustainability policies are shaped, WSS will … [Read more...] about Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to take place in Brussels as air transport faces critical decarbonisation policy decisions

IATA: Air cargo demand grows 3.9% in July

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2025 (4.7% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.7% compared to July 2025 (1.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 3.9% year-on-year in July. While all regions recorded growth, airlines in … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand grows 3.9% in July