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IATA: Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic. International full-year traffic in 2024 increased 13.6% compared to 2023, and capacity rose 12.8%. Domestic full-year traffic for 2024 rose 5.7% compared to the prior year, while capacity expanded by 2.5%. December 2024 was a strong finish to the year with overall demand rising 8.6% year-on-year, and capacity grew by 5.6%. [...]

2025-01-31T11:07:52+02:00January 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Global Air Cargo Demand Achieves Record Growth in 2024

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 7.4% compared to 2023 (9.6% for international operations). Full-year yields averaged 1.6% lower than 2023 but 39% higher than in 2019. December 2024 brought the year to a close with continued strong performance. Global demand was 6.1% above December 2023 levels (7.0% for international operations). Global capacity was 3.7% above December 2023 levels (5.2% for international operations). [...]

2025-01-30T07:47:59+02:00January 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation

Source: US DOT Sean Duffy was officially sworn in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court and was joined by his family. Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, Secretary Duffy's first act was signing a memorandum directing staff to start the process of resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which will ultimately lower the price of a car for American consumers and eliminate the electric vehicle mandate. "I am deeply honored by the trust placed in me by President Trump to lead this important Department and for the Senate in swiftly confirming my nomination," said [...]

2025-01-29T07:35:49+02:00January 29th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Latin America and the Caribbean towards even more sustainable aviation

Source: ALTA ALTA launches the unprecedented report 'Route to Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean', which highlights progress, challenges, and essential strategies for understanding how this region, with its unique characteristics, can achieve its sustainability goals and become a global environmental benchmark On World Carbon Emissions Reduction Day, celebrated on January 28, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) reinforces the aviation sector’s commitment to sustainability and building a greener future. In this context, ALTA launches the unprecedented report "Route to Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean", which highlights progress, challenges, and essential strategies for understanding how this region, with its unique characteristics, can achieve its sustainability goals and become a global environmental benchmark. The report emphasizes [...]

2025-01-28T18:27:41+02:00January 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Airport Economics Consulting Inc. as a World Business Partner

Sorce: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC is delighted to announce that Airport Economics Consulting Inc. has joined its community of World Business Partners. The addition of this esteemed consulting firm underscores ACI-LAC’s commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing progress across the airport industry in the region. With a wealth of analytical and strategic expertise, Airport Economics Consulting Inc. specializes in serving airport operators and industry stakeholders. The services span economic regulation, airport charges, policy analysis, training on airport economics and development, due diligence, financial benchmarking, and comprehensive quantitative analyses. Through their work, they have consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing the growth and resilience of the global airport business. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "I have had the privilege of working [...]

2025-01-28T18:44:41+02:00January 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The National Airlines Council of Canada Announces New Board Chair and Vice Chair

Source: National Airlines Council of Canada The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), representing Canada’s largest air carriers (Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation LP and WestJet), today announced that Howard Liebman, Vice President, Government Relations, Air Transat, has been appointed Chair of the NACC Board of Directors. Mr. Liebman brings over two decades of government and aviation experience to this role.  “Driving progress that supports the growth and profound contributions of the aviation sector to the Canadian economy is of critical importance,” said Liebman. “Our goal is to continue to advance industry standards, promote policies that enhance competitiveness, and ensure a bright future for the aviation ecosystem, its workers and for travellers.” As the outgoing Chair of the Board [...]

2025-01-28T18:18:10+02:00January 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its intention to hold regular procurement events in 2025 for airlines to purchase Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). This followed the successful conclusion of IATA’s first procurement event with the following highlights: 32 airlines participated 11 airlines purchased CORSIA Phase 1 EEUs from the Government of Guyana This was the first large-scale purchase of CORSIA Phase 1 EEUs by airlines. The CORSIA EEUs purchased were Jurisdictional REDD+ ART Trees Guyana credits, which remain the only CORSIA EEUs available, and sold for $21.70 /tonne as part of the fixed-price auction/offering. These will be useable by airlines in fulfilling their CORSIA Phase 1 offsetting obligations [...]

2025-01-28T18:02:08+02:00January 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA World Legal Symposium: Beyond the Chicago Convention

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) will examine the legal implications of evolving forces shaping aviation, many of which were not envisioned in the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) signed in 1944. These include the use of artificial intelligence (AI), alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, cybersecurity, and the proliferation of privacy and consumer protection regulations. ‘’Having just marked the 80th anniversary of aviation’s foundational document, the Chicago Convention, it’s appropriate for the aviation legal community to review how it has withstood the test of time. Over that time, aviation has evolved into a safe, global mass transportation system on which over five billion passengers will rely [...]

2025-01-24T18:02:35+02:00January 24th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC welcomes LATAM LOGISTICS as new World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airport Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is proud to welcome Latam Logistics as a new World Business Partner. Latam Logistics stands out for its solid experience in consulting, engineering and simulation of airport systems, with a specialized focus on critical areas such as baggage handling and inspection, as well as capacity and demand studies. Its use of advanced simulation tools, together with a collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence, has enabled the development of proprietary solutions that combine compliance with international regulations with adaptation to the specific operational needs of each project. This combination of innovation and specialization has consolidated its position as a strategic partner of reference in the airport industry. Rafael Echevarne, [...]

2025-01-23T18:21:40+02:00January 23rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners announce exterior Medallion Commission at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new terminal 6

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bronze Exterior Medallion Will Welcome Visitors Arriving at New Terminal 6 Jane Dickson Joins 18 Other Artists Previously Announced for Commissions Inside New Terminal, Supporting Port Authority and JFK Millennium Partners’ Vision to Transform Passenger Experience at JFK Curated by Public Art Fund, Artists Selected by Committee from Port Authority, JFK Millennium Partners, and Arts Community The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced that an additional public art commission has been awarded. Artist Jane Dickson has been selected to create a bronze [...]

2025-01-23T18:44:53+02:00January 23rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|