Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines have long struggled with the aftermarket business practices of manufacturers, which have limited competition and resulted in high costs for airlines. These pressures have become even more acute as limited maintenance capacity and aerospace supply chain constraints have driven up costs and grounded aircraft. A recent IATA study estimated that these challenges added $5.7 billion [1] to engine leasing and maintenance costs for airlines in 2025. The renewal of this [...]

Source: TSA Passengers without an acceptable ID at airport checkpoints can now access payment portal for TSA ConfirmID to pay in advance The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will roll out the new modernized TSA ConfirmID starting Feb. 1, 2026, giving travelers without a REAL ID or other acceptable forms of identification a new option to fly. For a $45 fee, travelers can use this optional alternative identity verification system that provides access to air travel for those who need it. "TSA ConfirmID will be an option for travelers that do not bring a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID to the TSA checkpoint and still want to fly," said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Administrator for [...]

Source: US DOT This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. U.S. airlines carried 84.1 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in October 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, October enplanements are up 0.3% from September and down 2.7% from the all-time high reached in June 2024. BTS reported 74.2 million domestic passengers and 9.9 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in October, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The new Board assumed leadership on January 1, 2026 Jan 7, 2026 Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) announces the formation of its new Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term, which officially took leadership on January 1, 2026. The new Executive Committee will be chaired by Juan José Salmón, representative of Lima Airport Partners (Peru). Serving as Vice Presidents are Martín Zazueta (Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico – GAP, Mexico), Ezequiel Barrenechea (Corporación América, Argentina), Santiago Yus (Aena Brasil, Brazil), and Ricardo Hernandez (Aeris Holding Costa Rica). Evans Avendaño (Aeropuertos del Perú – ADP, Peru) will serve as Treasurer, while Monika Infante will act as Past President of the association. “The beginning of this [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.7% compared to November 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.4% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.7% (+0.3 ppt compared to November 2024), a record high for November. International demand rose 7.7% compared to November 2024. Capacity was up 7.1% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.0% (+0.4 ppt compared to November 2024). Domestic demand increased 2.7% compared to November 2024. Capacity was up 2.7% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.2% (unchanged compared to November 2024). “November 2025 saw continued strong demand for air travel with year-on-year growth [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to November 2024 levels (+6.9% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 4.7% compared to November 2024 (+6.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 5.5% year-on-year in November 2025, boosted by shippers prioritizing timely delivery in the lead-up to the year-end holiday season. Strong emerging market demand and selective Middle Eastern growth more than made-up for softness in the Americas amid ongoing adjustment to the new US tariff regime. Globally, the fourth quarter for air cargo was resilient as strategic re-routing of trade shaped [...]