The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Close collaboration between industry and states, underpinned by robust systems and high-quality data, will aim to enable transparent and credible tracking of aviation cleaner … [Read more...] about IATA-ICAO deepen cooperation on boosting sustainable aviation fuels
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Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has comprehensively certified Lufthansa Cargo according to the CEIV Pharma standard. CEIV stands for “Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators” and confirms the highest quality standards for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s corporate approach, under which a carrier’s quality management and processes are … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications
IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernised ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalisation in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), which opened in Cairo, hosted by EgyptAir. “Ground handling is often invisible to passengers, but when it goes wrong, … [Read more...] about IATA: Stronger standard implementation, modern GSE, and digitalisation are key to more resilient ground handling
IATA: Middle East disruption impacts cargo markets, demand falls 4.8% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025 levels (-5.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 4.7% compared to March 2025 (-6.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March compared to the previous year. This was mostly due to … [Read more...] about IATA: Middle East disruption impacts cargo markets, demand falls 4.8% in March
PACTL becomes the first air cargo terminal in the Chinese Mainland to achieve ISP:IEnvA Certification
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd. (PACTL), together with its subsidiary, PACTL WEST, has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, becoming the first air cargo terminal operator in the Chinese mainland to complete the ISP:IEnvA assessment. The certification adds to PACTL’s established portfolio of international accreditations, including full IATA … [Read more...] about PACTL becomes the first air cargo terminal in the Chinese Mainland to achieve ISP:IEnvA Certification
SAAA@Singapore and IATA host 5th Air Cargo Day 2025 to strengthen industry collaboration and workforce transformation
Singapore Air Cargo Agents Association (SAAA@Singapore), in collaboration with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), hosted the 5th SAAA-IATA Air Cargo Day 2025 at Tanah Merah Country Club on 7 November 2025. The event was graced by Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Ministry of National Development, who gave a keynote speech as Guest of Honour. Established in 1971, SAAA@Singapore represents Singapore’s air cargo community, advocating industry … [Read more...] about SAAA@Singapore and IATA host 5th Air Cargo Day 2025 to strengthen industry collaboration and workforce transformation
