Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS)will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. Under this theme, the symposium will take stock of changing global trade conditions as it examines regulatory priorities, developments in special cargo, and progress on digitalization in specialized streams. WCS will be held in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March hosted by LATAM Cargo. It is the first time the event will be held in South America. “Tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty have reshaped global trade and supply chains. The 3.4% growth pattern in air cargo demand in 2025 was strongly influenced by these developments and we can expect more of the same for [...]

Source: IATA       The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with continued strong performance. Global demand was 4.3% above December 2024 levels (5.5% for international operations). Global capacity was 4.5% above December 2024 levels (6.4% for international operations). Additionally, IATA noted that full-year yields fell 1.5% year-on-year. This is the smallest decline in three years as a more [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year demand in 2025 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 5.3% compared to 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.2% in 2025. The overall passenger load factor (PLF) reached 83.6%, up 0.1 ppt and a record for full-year traffic. International full-year demand in 2025 increased 7.1% compared to 2024, and capacity rose 6.8%. The full year international load factor was 83.5%, a rise of 0.2 ppt on 2024. This was also a record high for international PLF. Domestic full-year demand for 2025 rose 2.4% compared to the prior year, while capacity [...]

Source: ACI-LAC BGG, a Peruvian gastronomic holding, joins ACI-LAC as a new World Business Partner (WBP). Its expertise in airport dining solutions enhances the regional network and passenger experience. Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) announces the incorporation of BGG, a Peruvian gastronomic holding, as a new World Business Partner (WBP). Founded in 2012 in the city of Iquitos, BGG develops and operates high-quality gastronomic solutions in airport environments through its brands Rutta and Martina, designed to adapt to different spaces and operational needs within airports. While Rutta offers a casual dining concept with a culinary proposal tailored to each city, Martina provides a fast and efficient experience for passengers in boarding areas. “The incorporation of [...]

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Accessible Shuttle Buses Replace AirTrain Service Between Train Station and P4 Station Only Weekdays from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Travelers Should Plan for Additional Travel Time During Weekday Outages AirTrain Newark to Continue Operating Between P4, Terminal C, Terminal B, P3 and Terminal A Stations During Current Phase of Construction; Map of Planned Service Change is Available Here New AirTrain Newark Expected to Open in 2030 with Improved Reliability and Modern Passenger Experience The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the start of the next major phase of construction on the new AirTrain Newark system, with work beginning on the guideway and track structure between the [...]