Tags: IATA

STIP a Significant Step Toward Decarbonizing Air Transport, But Stronger Action Still Needed

10th November 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization. The plan addresses several long-standing weaknesses in the EU’s aviation decarbonization strategy, but more action is still needed. “We welcome the Commission’s recognition […]

IATA & ATPCO Partner to Simplify Management of Taxes, Fees, and Charges on Airfares and Airline Ancillaries

6th November 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions, that will reduce costs while simplifying access to trusted data that airlines use to determine the collection of TFCs. Today, IATA provides TFC data to airlines while ATPCO provides the automation solutions to […]

Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More than $11 Billion in 2025

13th October 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain (pdf). The report addresses supply chain challenges in the aerospace industry, and explores the root cause of these challenges, the impact […]

Inaugural World Data Symposium to Take Place in Dublin, Ireland

3rd February 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February. Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital skies, unleashing the power of Data in Aviation”, the event will gather experts to discuss topics around data, technology, and cybersecurity. Within these dedicated tracks, the […]

IATA Launches Air Cargo Device Assessment Program

12th December 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Air Cargo Device Assessment Program to validate air cargo tracking devices, data loggers and sensor-equipped devices for compliance with rigorous industry safety standards. “The fastest-growing segments of air cargo are pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, and high-value goods. Shippers rely on various battery-powered electronic devices to monitor […]

IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform Expands with Additional Airlines and Data Integrators

10th December 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the program in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the forefront of aviation safety and efficiency, given the expected rise in […]

IATA: Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October

5th December 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to October 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.1% year-on-year. The October load factor was 83.9% (+0.8ppt compared to October […]

Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th Month of Consecutive Growth

3rd December 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), […]

IATA and ASA Strengthen Cooperation

4th November 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airport Services Association (ASA) are strengthening their collaboration to improve ground handling safety and efficiency. Together, the organizations will work to reinforce standardization, promote safety data sharing, and explore new approaches to enhance sector resilience. “Global standards make aviation safer, and ASA and its members have been […]

September Saw 9.4% Growth for Air Cargo

31st October 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.4% compared to September 2023 levels (10.5% for international operations) for a 14th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), […]