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Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025 According to IATA

Source: IATA       The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024 (4.2% for international operations). Full-year capacity in 2025, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to 2024 (5.1% for international operations). December 2025 brought the year to a close with continued strong performance. Global demand was 4.3% above December 2024 levels (5.5% for international operations). Global capacity was 4.5% above December 2024 levels (6.4% for international operations). Additionally, IATA noted that full-year yields fell 1.5% year-on-year. This is the smallest decline in three years as a more [...]

2026-01-30T13:48:59+02:00February 2nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 2.9% last November

Source: ALTA International air cargo traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) recorded a 2.9% year-on-year increase in November 2025, measured in metric tonnes transported, reaching a total of 358,440 tonnes. This marks a rebound compared with October, when year-on-year growth stood at 0.9%. The overall expansion was concentrated in four markets: Peru (+30%), Panama (+10.8%), Argentina (+9.6%), and Chile (+9.3%). By contrast, Brazil and Colombia, the region’s two largest international air cargo markets, remained in negative territory, posting further year-on-year declines in November. Peru, Chile, Panama and Argentina led the rebound in international cargo Peru recorded its strongest performance of 2025, with air cargo volumes rising 30% year-on-year in November. Growth was driven by higher [...]

2026-02-14T06:02:34+02:00January 30th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA: Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year demand in 2025 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 5.3% compared to 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.2% in 2025. The overall passenger load factor (PLF) reached 83.6%, up 0.1 ppt and a record for full-year traffic. International full-year demand in 2025 increased 7.1% compared to 2024, and capacity rose 6.8%. The full year international load factor was 83.5%, a rise of 0.2 ppt on 2024. This was also a record high for international PLF. Domestic full-year demand for 2025 rose 2.4% compared to the prior year, while capacity [...]

2026-01-30T05:48:14+02:00January 30th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World releases global airport traffic forecasts as long-term demand growth continues to reshape aviation

Source: ACI World 10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026; 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2025–2054, the industry’s most comprehensive and authoritative outlook on global airport traffic. Key highlights Global passenger traffic forecasted to reach 10.2 billion in 2026 (+3.9% YoY). Long-term demand remains strong with global passenger traffic projected to double by 2045 and reach 18.8 billion (3.4% CAGR). Although demand shows structural strength, it is increasingly uneven across regions, with mounting capacity constraints. Sustained growth outlook holds The long-term outlook is firmly positive. Global passenger traffic demand is projected to more than double by the mid-2040s, driven primarily by emerging and developing markets. However, this growth [...]

2026-01-29T06:24:11+02:00January 29th, 2026|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

BGG joins ACI-LAC as a new World Business Partner (WBP)

Source: ACI-LAC BGG, a Peruvian gastronomic holding, joins ACI-LAC as a new World Business Partner (WBP). Its expertise in airport dining solutions enhances the regional network and passenger experience. Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) announces the incorporation of BGG, a Peruvian gastronomic holding, as a new World Business Partner (WBP). Founded in 2012 in the city of Iquitos, BGG develops and operates high-quality gastronomic solutions in airport environments through its brands Rutta and Martina, designed to adapt to different spaces and operational needs within airports. While Rutta offers a casual dining concept with a culinary proposal tailored to each city, Martina provides a fast and efficient experience for passengers in boarding areas. “The incorporation of [...]

2026-01-28T04:45:38+02:00January 28th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Opens Applications for the 2026 Air Cargo Sustainability Awards

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce applications for the 2026 TIACA Air Cargo Sustainability Awards are now officially open. CHAMP Cargosystems continues its support of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards as the official sponsor. The awards in their 8th year recognize outstanding initiatives that advance sustainability, drive innovation, and contribute to a more efficient and environmentally responsible air cargo industry. The TIACA Sustainability Awards celebrate companies, organizations, and individuals across the air cargo supply chain that are delivering measurable progress through sustainability-focused projects, technologies, and best practices. Participants are invited to submit initiatives that demonstrate impact, scalability, and innovation in addressing environmental and social challenges. "We are proud to open applications for the 2026 Sustainability [...]

2026-01-26T20:20:23+02:00January 26th, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

NY&NJ Port Authority Advances $3.5 Billion AirTrain Newark Replacement Project With Start Of Guideway Construction This Month

Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Accessible Shuttle Buses Replace AirTrain Service Between Train Station and P4 Station Only Weekdays from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Travelers Should Plan for Additional Travel Time During Weekday Outages AirTrain Newark to Continue Operating Between P4, Terminal C, Terminal B, P3 and Terminal A Stations During Current Phase of Construction; Map of Planned Service Change is Available Here New AirTrain Newark Expected to Open in 2030 with Improved Reliability and Modern Passenger Experience The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the start of the next major phase of construction on the new AirTrain Newark system, with work beginning on the guideway and track structure between the [...]

2026-01-22T07:48:10+02:00January 23rd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Nominations Open for the TIACA 2026 Rising Star Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Rising Star Award, marking the second year of this prestigious recognition program. Launched in 2025, the Rising Star Award honors outstanding individuals under the age of 35 who are making a meaningful impact on the air cargo and logistics industry through innovation, leadership, and measurable achievement. Following a successful inaugural year, the award continues TIACA's commitment to spotlighting emerging talent and encouraging the next generation of industry leaders. "The response to the inaugural Rising Star Award highlighted just how much talent and ambition exists within our industry. As we open nominations for the second year, we look forward to discovering and [...]

2026-01-22T15:37:32+02:00January 22nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA WLS to Address Liability Challenges in Global Aviation

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the 2026 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) from 17-19 February in Warsaw, Poland, hosted by LOT Polish Airlines, under the theme ‘’Liability in a Changing World’’. Airlines face a variety of enduring and new categories of liability, including their classic insured risks, and a host of contemporary compliance areas, such as ESG, greenwashing, taxation, privacy, and artificial intelligence. WLS will discuss these issues against the background of changing landscapes for consumer protection, trade tariffs, and geopolitics. ‘’Internationally agreed airline liability principles are facing growing pressure from divergent national measures, which risk undermining the uniform application of the international liability treaties and their benefits to connectivity. The [...]

2026-01-22T15:39:29+02:00January 22nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Calls for Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the official call for nominations for the 2026 TIACA Hall of Fame Award, inviting the global air cargo and logistics community to put forward outstanding individuals whose careers have left a lasting and positive impact on the industry. The TIACA Hall of Fame is the only global air cargo and logistics recognition program dedicated to honoring leaders who have inspired progress, driven innovation, and shaped the industry across air, land, and sea. The program is hosted by the TIACA Chairmans Council, comprised of all former TIACA Chairpersons, and is not available for sponsorship "The TIACA Hall of Fame represents the very best of our industry, those individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have created meaningful [...]

2026-01-27T11:24:43+02:00January 22nd, 2026|News, ORGANISATIONS|