Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). International demand rose 5.1% compared to September 2024. Capacity was up 5.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 83.6% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). Domestic demand increased 0.9% compared to September 2024. Capacity was up 1.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.0% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024). “Solid international demand drove 90% of September’s 3.6% overall growth. Importantly, the capacity expansion [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.9% compared to September 2024 levels (+3.2% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.0% compared to September 2024 (+4.4% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 2.9% year-on-year in September, marking the seventh consecutive month of overall growth. Buried in that growth is a significant alteration of trade patterns as US tariff policies, including the ending of de minimis exemptions, kick in. On one side of the equation, a decline in North America-Asia demand has set in over the last five months. But this has been more [...]

Source: ICAO Stronger global collaboration to ensure aviation’s growth remains safe, secure and sustainable, emphasizing that regulatory clarity and certainty are essential to reducing risks and fostering competitiveness across the air transport sector was ICAO's message at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025  Speaking at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 in Lima, ICAO's Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar outlined the organization's Long-Term Strategic Plan, endorsed by all Member States at the recent 42nd ICAO Assembly: achieving zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and air connectivity for everyone, everywhere by 2050. It was underscored that progress will [...]

Source: ACI-LAC Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts joins the ACI-LAC network, highlighting its role in Caribbean connectivity and tourism. The airport has modern infrastructure and a history of hosting large aircraft. ACI-LAC celebrates SCASPA’s commitment to excellence and regional development. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), operator of the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, as its newest airport member. Located just northeast of Basseterre on the island of St. Kitts, Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is the primary gateway to the nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Formerly known as Golden Rock Airport, the facility was renamed in [...]

Source: ALTA In August 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 40.7 million passengers, an increase of 4.3% compared to August 2024 (equivalent to an additional 1.7 million passengers). Intra-regional traffic accounted for 81% of the net increase, driven mainly by the domestic markets of Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, which contributed more than half of the growth. Flight supply grew by 1.2% year-on-year, while total capacity (seats) increased by 2.5%, reflecting the use of larger aircraft, with an average of 160 seats per flight compared to 158 in August 2024[1] . Summary of indicators Capacity measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) grew 4.7% year-on-year. Demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased 4.8% [...]