Air Cargo Demand Strengthens Despite Challenges in July

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February. July air cargo demand was tracking just 0.8% below the previous year’s levels. Although demand is now basically flat compared to 2022, this is an improvement on recent months’ performance … Read more

European Air Traffic Control Performance

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of European Air Traffic Control: “Last month I expressed concern about Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in Europe and the US. Both are disappointing. The ATC environment that all carriers in Europe are experiencing is challenging. … Read more

Airline Associations Join Together to Call for Global Alignment of Slot Regulations

Dublin – Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations to safeguard the consistent, fair, and transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG).  Read more….https://go.updates.iata.org/webmail/123902/1565336829/221d7ebc3f1ee6bc107cfd68e20df831e51a57b600c5b807e5941c46823ece3d

IATA Releases Strategic Roadmaps to Showcase Critical Steps Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050

Istanbul – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero. Read more…https://go.updates.iata.org/webmail/123902/1559385196/221d7ebc3f1ee6bc107cfd68e20df831e51a57b600c5b807e5941c46823ece3d