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TIACA’s Announces the Nomination Period is Open for the Two New Industry Leadership Awards

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the official nomination period for the of Two new industry leadership awards has opened. The two new awards are designed to recognize Inspirational Leaders of today and Rising Stars of tomorrow. The two new awards and the TIACA Hall of Fame award will be presented at the 2025 TIACA Executive Summit, June 23-25, Hong Kong.  The first of the new Awards, the Inspirational Leadership Award, will recognize an individual who has been identified by the next generation of air cargo professionals as an inspirational figure who has demonstrated a profound impact on the air cargo industry during the previous 12 months. The Leadership Award will be selected by an independent jury [...]

2025-02-20T11:03:30+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Air Travel Consumer Report: November 2024 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of November 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For November 2024, 0.5% of flights were cancelled, higher than the 0.1% cancellation rate for November 2023. Flight Operations The 611,793 flights operated in November 2024 were 102.14% of the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023. Operated flights in November 2024 were up 2.14% year-over-year from the 598,987 flights operated in November 2023 and down 5.87% month-over-month from 649,969 flights operated in October 2024. In November [...]

2025-02-20T11:04:16+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results

Source: Airbus 766 commercial aircraft delivered  Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 billion EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion; EPS (reported) € 5.36 Free cash flow before customer financing € 4.5 billion 2024 guidance achieved Dividend proposals: dividend of € 2.00 per share; special dividend of € 1.00 per share 2025 guidance issued Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025. “We achieved strong order intake across all businesses in 2024, with a book-to-bill well above 1, confirming the solid demand for our products and services. We delivered on our 2024 guidance in what was a testing year for Airbus,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “We refocused our efforts on key [...]

2025-02-20T11:08:54+02:00February 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Jose Ricardo Botelho to be replaced as ALTA’s Executive Director and CEO next March

Source: ALTA José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. Peter Cerdá, the current Regional Vice President for the Americas of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will assume of Executive Director and CEO of ALTA The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging period. Under his leadership, ALTA experienced significant growth, skillfully navigating the turbulences of the pandemic and achieving a series of [...]

2025-02-13T19:27:05+02:00February 13th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA’s Executive Summit 2025 Will be Held in Hong Kong

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the 2025 Executive Summit will be held in Hong Kong, June 24-26, 2025. This global event hosted by Cathay Cargo is expected to draw over 350 senior executives from across the globe for 2 full days of conference and networking. "TIACA is excited to bring the Executive Summit to Hong Kong, a key sector for ecommerce shipments within our industry. We are looking forward to a robust conference program focused on issues that affect the industry every day, from incorporating AI into the industry to abruptly changing tensions and regulations," said Steven Polmans, TIACA Chair. Cathay Cargo will kickoff the event with a tour of their cargo terminal facility on [...]

2025-02-13T14:46:07+02:00February 13th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ALTA Welcomes Sunoco LP as a New Member

Source: ALTA Sunoco LP, known as the largest independent fuel distributor in the United States, has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as a new member Sunoco LP’s history spans over 100 years of experience. Originally founded in Philadelphia, the company is recognized for its iconic fuel brand and extensive distribution capabilities, supported by a network of more than 113 terminals that ensure high standards of supply and quality. Its portfolio includes aviation fuels such as Jet A-1 and Colonial Grade 54, produced in compliance with strict international regulations, including ASTM D1655 specifications and AFQRJOS requirements. In Latin America, its presence in Puerto Rico through Peerless Oil & Chemicals, Inc. facilitates access to key markets in [...]

2025-02-13T19:19:35+02:00February 12th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Releases SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s contribution to aviation’s decarbonization is accurately, consistently, and transparently accounted. The publication of the IATA SAF accounting and reporting methodology is a critical step in the preparation of the IATA SAF Registry which is scheduled to launch in April 2025. The IATA SAF Registry is expected to play a key role in creating a functioning global SAF market. “The IATA methodology will provide a consistent [...]

2025-02-03T07:35:31+02:00February 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Empowering Air Navigation Services: CANSO Standard of Excellence in Human Performance Management updated

Source: CANSO CANSO has published the latest edition of the Standard of Excellence in Human Performance Management (HPM). This major update reflects the culmination of five years of successful implementation and testing, as well as insights from a comprehensive post-COVID survey into organisational human performance programs. This updated framework provides air navigation service providers (ANSPs) with actionable guidance to assess, develop, and mature their human performance management programs. Unlike traditional approaches that often integrate human performance within safety management, this Standard emphasises the need for organisations to view human performance as a distinct, critical enabler of operational efficiency, adaptability, and resilience. “Air traffic management is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of new technologies, automation, and evolving airspace users,” said [...]

2025-02-03T08:36:05+02:00February 3rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA: Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand. Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic. International full-year traffic in 2024 increased 13.6% compared to 2023, and capacity rose 12.8%. Domestic full-year traffic for 2024 rose 5.7% compared to the prior year, while capacity expanded by 2.5%. December 2024 was a strong finish to the year with overall demand rising 8.6% year-on-year, and capacity grew by 5.6%. [...]

2025-01-31T11:07:52+02:00January 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Global Air Cargo Demand Achieves Record Growth in 2024

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance showing: Full-year demand for 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 11.3% (12.2% for international operations) compared to 2023. Full-year 2024 demand exceeded the record volumes set in 2021. Full-year capacity in 2024, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 7.4% compared to 2023 (9.6% for international operations). Full-year yields averaged 1.6% lower than 2023 but 39% higher than in 2019. December 2024 brought the year to a close with continued strong performance. Global demand was 6.1% above December 2023 levels (7.0% for international operations). Global capacity was 3.7% above December 2023 levels (5.2% for international operations). [...]

2025-01-30T07:47:59+02:00January 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|