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IATA Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference Sets New Milestones

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference in Bogotá, supported by host airline Avianca. More than 400 delegates, including key government and aviation stakeholders attended the two-day event (25-26 June) which was held in Colombia for the first time. Under the theme “The Connectivity Frontier: Exploring New Opportunities in the Region,” the conference emphasized the critical importance of collaboration between the aviation industry and governmental bodies to enhance regional connectivity and competitiveness. Air transport is a vital economic driver in Latin America and the Caribbean, supporting 8.3 million jobs and contributing USD240 billion to the region's Gross Domestic Product. Despite this, the average citizen in the region takes only 0.65 [...]

2025-07-01T09:46:41+03:00July 1st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

Source: oneworld oneworld customers now have access to Oman Air’s route network throughout the Middle East, Far East, Africa and Europe oneworld® welcomes Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocks new opportunities for global travel. "We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family," said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. "Oman Air brings valuable strategic reach and award-winning product and service to the alliance. This partnership opens up exciting new connections for our customers, particularly across the Gulf and South Asia, and reinforces oneworld’s position as the premium alliance for international travellers." Effective 1 July, oneworld customers can [...]

2025-07-01T10:19:42+03:00July 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA: Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to May 2024). International demand rose 6.7% compared to May 2024. Capacity was up 6.4% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.2% (+0.2 ppt compared to May 2024). This is a record load factor on international flights for May. Domestic demand increased 2.1% compared to May 2024. Capacity was up 2.8% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.7% (-0.5 ppt compared to May 2024). “Air travel demand [...]

2025-06-30T20:09:53+03:00June 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions According to IATA

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations). “Air cargo demand globally grew 2.2% in May. That is encouraging news as a 10.7% drop in traffic on the Asia to North America trade lane illustrated the dampening effect of shifting US trade policies. Even as these policies evolve, already we can see the air cargo sector’s well-tested resilience helping shippers to accommodate supply chain needs to flexibly hold back, re-route or accelerate deliveries,” [...]

2025-06-30T20:34:59+03:00June 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Executive Summit 2025 Celebrated Growth, Collaboration & Innovation Across the Industry

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) proudly announces the resounding success of its Executive Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong from June 24-26. Hosted by Cathay Cargo, the Executive Summit brought together over 280 senior executives from across the global air cargo ecosystem.  The Executive Summit offered participants the chance to engage in strategic conversations around the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today, including AI integration, sustainability, regulatory alignment, digital transformation, airport development, e-commerce and how to respond to the current global geo-political tensions. This year's edition continued TIACA's mission of connecting air cargo leaders, innovators, and rising talent in a collaborative and future-focused environment. The Executive Summit, was opened by Ms. Mable Chan, JP, Secretary [...]

2025-06-27T11:16:36+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Celebrates Formal Induction of Jan Krems as the 2025 Entry Into the Hall of Fame

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Jan Krems, President of United Cargo, was formally inducted into the TIACA Hall of Fame on June 26, 2025. The ceremony celebrated Jan's remarkable achievements and enduring contributions to the global air cargo industry.  "I am truly honored and deeply grateful to be inducted into the TIACA Hall of Fame. This recognition means a great deal to me — not only as a personal milestone after nearly 40 years in this fantastic industry, but because it reflects a journey built with many people, in many places, over many years." stated Jan Krems, President, United Cargo, Vice President, United Airlines Jan Krems was recognized for his outstanding leadership, [...]

2025-06-27T11:18:47+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Ostend-Bruges Airport and Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) Take Top Honors

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) was proud to present awards to the winners of the seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, in partnership with CHAMP Cargosystems. These awards celebrate innovative approaches and impactful initiatives making the air cargo industry more sustainable and socially responsible. Two categories were judged: Start-Up/Small Business and Corporate. A panel of seven esteemed industry leaders and sustainability experts evaluated entries based on their innovation, impact, feasibility, and long-term value. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP Cargosystems said, "To everyone who participated, your great innovations are driving air cargo towards a more sustainable future, proving that environmental responsibility and industry progress go hand in hand. Congratulations to all of the finalists, and a [...]

2025-06-27T11:28:14+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price and payment terms. Specifically, the SAF Matchmaker addresses three critical issues: Efficiency: The availability of a central platform will simplify SAF procurement by making it easier and faster for all parties to connect without additional fees. It will therefore facilitate further development of the voluntary market for SAF purchasing. Connectivity: SAF producers and suppliers can post available or planned SAF volumes while [...]

2025-06-27T11:49:31+03:00June 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet

Source: NTSB ​​​​FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues The National Transportation Safety Board has said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers. The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process. The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety [...]

2025-06-26T10:28:19+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Vitaly Smilianets Named as Inaugural Winner of the TIACA Inspirational Leader Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Vitaly Smilianets, Founder and CEO of Awery Aviation Software, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Inspirational Leader Award. The award was presented during the Executive Summit 2025 in Hong Kong, recognizing his exceptional leadership, innovative spirit, and enduring commitment to empowering the next generation of air cargo professionals.  The Inspirational Leader Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision while playing a key role in nurturing young talent and advancing the air cargo and logistics industry. Uniquely, the award is judged entirely by a panel of young professionals under 35, reflecting the voice of future industry leaders and highlighting the qualities that resonate most with [...]

2025-06-25T15:04:31+03:00June 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|