The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board on which he has served since 2018. Gallego succeeds IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who will continue to serve on the Board. “I am honored to be taking up the position … [Read more...] about Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board
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FedEx Global Healthcare Secures IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certificate
FedEx Corp. announced that at the 34th CNS Partnership Conference, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized the FedEx Global Healthcare Quality Program with the CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification — a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, compliance, and leadership in pharmaceutical logistics. This corporate-level certificate for the company’s hubs and ramps validates the strength of FedEx’s quality management system and its ability to deliver … [Read more...] about FedEx Global Healthcare Secures IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certificate
IATA: Air cargo key to supply chain resilience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience and called on governments and industry to remain focused on delivering the fundamental expectations of customers—safety and security, digitalisation and sustainability. “Whether supporting global trade, enabling e-commerce, or delivering vital humanitarian aid, the value of air cargo has never been clearer. To meet customer expectations and navigate an … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo key to supply chain resilience
SAF Registry goes live
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry with its release to the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). The Registry, now live under CADO management, will enable a global market for SAF that will accelerate the transition to net zero emissions by 2050. “Aviation’s decarbonization is a team effort. In releasing the SAF Registry to CADO for launch, we have put in place a critical platform for the benefit of all … [Read more...] about SAF Registry goes live
IATA: Air cargo demand declines slightly in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to February 2024 levels (+0.4% for international operations). This marks the first decline since mid-2023. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 0.4% compared to February 2024 (+1.1% for international operations). * Year-on-year comparisons are affected … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo demand declines slightly in February
SAF registry to be operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released. “CADO will turbo-charge the imminent launch of the IATA-developed SAF Registry. Its mandate is to manage the SAF Registry as a separate entity from IATA with an open and global approach that supports the scrutiny needed to build trust among all stakeholders. In fact, the door is open … [Read more...] about SAF registry to be operated by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
