Source: ICAO While global aviation safety trends continue to be positive, statistics published today by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provide a stark reminder of the need to heighten and broaden global cooperation on key safety priorities, particularly as flight volumes increase worldwide. The data in ICAO's 2025 Edition Safety Report  - State of Global Aviation Safety shows 95 accidents involving scheduled commercial flights last year, compared to 66 accidents in 2023. Ten of those accidents were fatal, with the total number of fatalities reaching 296, up from 72 the previous year. The global accident rate also rose, to 2.56 accidents per million departures, compared to 1.87 in 2023. These accident figures remain lower than pre-pandemic levels and come [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The 6.24% increase in regional air traffic during the first half of 2025 has prompted ACI-LAC to revise its forecasts, as the recovery in passenger and cargo volumes exceeds expectations. The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) reports that preliminary data from the region’s main air markets indicate a 6.24% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Argentina stood out in the first half of the year, recording a 15% growth in air traffic in terms of passengers. According to Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, "the data seem to indicate that air transport sector liberalization and deregulation policies in Argentina are delivering tangible results in [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with software company Choooseto expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data. Airlines managing their SAF programs via the Chooose platform will now be able to deliver IATA CO2 Connect’s trusted data—based on real operational inputs from over 70 airlines and aligned with IATA RP 1726 and ISO 14083—directly to their corporate and consumer traveler customers. IATA research conducted in April 2025 revealed that 40% of travelers—particularly business travelers—regularly check their flight-related carbon emissions. By delivering CO2 Connect data through its platform, Chooose helps airlines and corporate partners meet that demand for transparency, while enabling more informed decision-making. “For years, Chooose has supported airlines, cargo, and travel companies [...]

Source: ICAO The security of international airmail will be strengthened through expanded cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), as announced through a Joint Statement today.  This marks a new milestone in global efforts, bringing together the two areas of expertise to confront evolving threats and enhance the security and resilience of global airmail operations.  The Joint Statement outlines a shared vision for enhanced cooperation between ICAO and UPU, including efforts aimed at further aligning their respective security frameworks. This cooperation promotes policies that encourage innovation in screening technologies, improved personnel training, and better information sharing between postal and aviation authorities.  As global e-commerce continues to expand/grow, the security of international mail security [...]

Source: IATA Bogota-Medellin (BOG-MDE) was the busiest route in Latin America with 3.8 million passengers New York John F. Kennedy International Airport-Los Angeles (JFK-LAX) was the busiest route in North America with 2.2 million passengers Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca (BCN-PMI) was the busiest within Europe with 2 million passengers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled passenger and cargo traffic demand, scheduled passenger and cargo capacity, overview of the global airline [...]

Source: ICAO To help address aviation's urgent need for millions of new skilled professionals to work in the aviation sector, and to open the skies to young talent worldwide, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) will bring global aviation leaders to Durban next month for a landmark aviation workforce summit. From 12 to 14 August 2025, ICAO and the SACAA will jointly host the 3rd Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit 2025 in Durban, South Africa. It will provide a global platform for governments, industry, educators, training institutions, and youth representatives to coordinate action on one of the most pressing challenges facing international aviation: developing a qualified, inclusive, and future-ready workforce [...]