Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1% year-on-year. The January load factor was 82.1% (+2.2 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. International demand rose 12.4% compared to January 2024. Capacity was up 8.7% year-on-year, and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.7 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. Domestic demand rose 6.1% compared to January 2024. Capacity was up 4.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.2% (+1.2 ppt compared to January 2024), an all-time high for January. [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels (3.6% for international operations) for an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January 2024 (7.3% for international operations). "January marked 18 consecutive months of growth for air cargo, but the month’s 3.2% year-on-year growth is a moderation from double-digit peaks in 2024. Similarly, yields, while still above January 2024 levels, saw a 9.9% decline from December as cargo load factors also declined by an average of 1.5 percentage points. While external factors such as trade growth, [...]

Source: US DOT U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. This announcement followed a tour of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. During the tour, Secretary Duffy met with FAA officials and academy students to highlight the critical role air traffic controllers play in keeping the American people safe. The new supercharged air traffic controller hiring opportunity will bring more of America's best and brightest into the aviation safety community. More on background on the plan to supercharge Air Traffic Controllers:  The FAA is opening its hiring window to become an air traffic controller for the best and brightest in our country from Thursday, [...]

Source: ALTA This initiative addresses a key reality: Latin America and the Caribbean cannot achieve global decarbonization targets by applying the same strategies used in other parts of the world The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and consulting firm ICF have signed an agreement to develop a roadmap outlining the path to reducing aviation emissions in the region. This initiative addresses a key reality: Latin America and the Caribbean cannot achieve global decarbonization targets by applying the same strategies used in other parts of the world. The region requires a tailored approach, adapted to its operational, economic, and regulatory characteristics, to ensure that sustainability, connectivity, and access to air transport progress hand in hand. "Building on our [...]

Source: ACI World New 30-year forecasts highlight robust growth, despite short-term uncertainties Airports Council International (ACI) World today unveiled its anticipated Airport Traffic Forecasts 2024–2053, projecting significant long-term growth in global passenger traffic. Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the later nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024. The new forecasts, which cover 99.8% of global markets across 161 countries, highlight a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4% from 2024 to 2043, with a slightly slower CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2053. The projections indicate a steady upward trajectory in global aviation, driven by factors such as rising middle-class travel demand in [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has achieved measurable positive [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector. The Awards categories include: The Inspirational Role Model Award recognizes a woman holding a senior position within the air transport industry who has had substantial impact on diversity and inclusion in aviation through her significant influence at global level. The High Flyer Award recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry. The Diversity & Inclusion Team Award recognizes an airline that has achieved measurable positive [...]

Source: NAV Portugal NAV Portugal controlled 917,077 IFR flights in Portuguese airspace in 2024, an increase of 7.5 per cent compared to 2023, and a new annual high. Last year's figures confirm the sustained growth trend in aviation and NAV Portugal's ability to respond to the increased demand without compromising its high standards of safety and efficiency. In 2024, NAV Portugal managed to reduce the average delays per controlled IFR movement en route, with this indicator standing at 0.39 minutes, a 14 per cent reduction compared to 2023. This reduction was achieved in a context of record levels of traffic, which is a milestone worth highlighting, says Pedro Ângelo, CEO of NAV Portugal: “Despite the significant growth in traffic, we have [...]