Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to August 2024 (+5.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Volumes continue to grow even as global trade patterns change. Air cargo has benefitted from a shift from sea for some high value goods as shippers try to minimize the risk of tariff changes.  And growth patterns indicate some being diverted away from North America, fueling stronger growth [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) for purchase by airlines. The timely issuance of LoAs is key to: Creating a robust and transparent market for CORSIA EEUs, Facilitating the successful implementation of CORSIA, Safeguarding the environmental integrity of international aviation’s climate commitments. “CORSIA is a vital part of aviation’s global climate strategy. Through it, airlines mitigate their [...]

Source: Anac Brazil Plan was presented to foreign delegates at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly in Montréal, Canada Brazil has launched the 5th edition of its Action Plan for the Reduction of CO₂ Emissions in Civil Aviation, unveiled during the 42nd Assembly of theInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held from September 23 to October 3 in Montréal, Canada.  Developed jointly by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), the Department of Airspace Control (Decea), and the Secretariat of Civil Aviation, the updated plan reflects Brazil’s ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation and aligns with ICAO’s global climate goals.  The 2024 edition introduces key updates on national regulations and policies, including advances in Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), innovation in aircrafttechnologies, and ANAC’s environmental programs such [...]

Source: ICAO Elections took place last Saturday 27 September 2025 for PART I and PART II of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly. All elected States will form the Council for a three-year term. The 36-member Council is the governing body of the Organization. The following Member States were elected: PART I - States of chief importance in air transport Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. PART II – States not already elected in PART I but which make the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. Argentina, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and [...]