Source: IATA The most significant improvement was noted in Bolivia, fully clearing its backlog that stood at $42 million at end October 2024. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024. IATA urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from the timely repatriation of their revenues from ticket sales and other activities in accordance with international agreements and treaty obligations. "Ensuring the timely repatriation of revenues is vital for airlines to cover dollar-denominated expenses and maintain their operations. Delays and denials violate [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew strongly in April, with volumes up 5.8% year-on-year, building on March’s solid performance. Seasonal demand for fashion and consumer goods—front-loading ahead of US tariff changes—and lower jet fuel prices have combined to boost air cargo. With available capacity at record levels and yields improving, the outlook for air cargo is encouraging. While April brought good news, stresses in world trade are [...]

Source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions. According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024. That represents a 5% rise on last year and is 3% more than in pre-pandemic year 2019. The robust performance came despite the sector facing a range of geopolitical and trade tensions, as well as high inflation in travel and tourism services. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “In every global region, tourism stands out as a major services sector, supporting [...]

Source: ACI World Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world's premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP), this intensive one-week course will be hosted on the Cranfield campus in the United Kingdom, providing a powerful platform for aviation professionals to deepen their leadership capabilities in the context of climate action, innovation, and resilience. "The challenges facing the airport industry today demand informed, forward-thinking leadership. This course provides a critical forum for [...]

Source: RAA This week, the Regional Airline Association (RAA) Board of Directors convened in Washington, D.C., for meetings with U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Members of Congress, and Federal Aviation Administration senior officials. The meetings underscored regional airlines’ unified call for transformative air traffic control (ATC) modernization. “Secretary Duffy has shown exceptional dedication to aviation safety and modernization. We thanked him and the Administration for their strong commitment to a modern, safer, and more efficient airspace system,” said RAA President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black. “We met with key lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle, outlined the critical need for modernization, and urged Congress to provide the necessary funding and resources to accomplish [...]