The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan, launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain. The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact on airlines, and initiatives to move the aviation industry forward. Challenges within the aerospace industry’s supply chain are … [Read more...] about IATA: Supply chain challenges could cost airlines more than $11 billion in 2025
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IATA: July Air cargo up 5.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to July 2024 (+4.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% in July, a strong result. Most major trade lanes reported growth, with … [Read more...] about IATA: July Air cargo up 5.5%
IATA: June air cargo demand up 0.8% despite trade disruptions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 0.8% compared to June 2024 levels (1.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.7% compared to June 2024 (2.8% for international operations). “Overall, air cargo demand grew by a modest 0.8% year-on-year in June, but there are very differing … [Read more...] about IATA: June air cargo demand up 0.8% despite trade disruptions
IATA: May Air cargo demand up 2.2% despite trade disruptions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations). “Air cargo demand globally grew 2.2% in May. That is encouraging news as a 10.7% drop in traffic on … [Read more...] about IATA: May Air cargo demand up 2.2% despite trade disruptions
EASA and IATA publish comprehensive plan to mitigate risks of GNSS interference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference. Given the continued rise in frequency of incidents of interference with GNSS signals, the workshop concluded that a broader and more coordinated approach is needed … [Read more...] about EASA and IATA publish comprehensive plan to mitigate risks of GNSS interference
IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew strongly in April, with volumes up 5.8% year-on-year, building on … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.8% in April
