Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 3.9% compared to January 2022. This was the first year-on-year growth in capacity since October 2022. International cargo capacity increased 1.4% compared to January 2022. The uptick in ACTKs reflects the strong recovery of belly capacity in passenger airline markets offsetting a decline international capacity offered by dedicated freighters. Several factors in the operating environment should be noted: The global new export orders component of the manufacturing [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk, compared to 2021 and to the five year average (2018-2022). From this year, the Safety Report has been re-invented as an online interactive resource rather than in static PDF format. Report highlights include: In 2022, there were five fatal accidents involving loss of life to passengers and crew. This is reduced from seven in 2021 and an improvement on the five year average (2018-2022) which was also seven. The fatal accident rate improved to 0.16 per million sectors for 2022, from 0.27 per million sectors in 2021, and also was ahead [...]

Source: CANSO The Airspace World event app is now available for those registered to attend Airspace World in Geneva, Switzerland, on 8-10 March Available for both Android and iPhones, the app will be the one place Airspace World guests will find everything they need to make their visit productive and insightful. The app gives users searchable access to each day’s full agenda of theatres sessions and speakers, as well as the full list of Airspace World exhibitors and an interactive event map. There’s also practical information on making the most of your time in Geneva. Another key element for registered users of the app is its networking feature, which allows attendees to connect with colleagues from across the airspace integration [...]

Source: TSA Requirements enhance cybersecurity resilience by focusing on performance-based measures Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a new cybersecurity amendment on an emergency basis to the security programs of certain TSA-regulated airport and aircraft operators, following similar measures announced in October 2022 for passenger and freight railroad carriers. This is part of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to increase the cybersecurity resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure and follows extensive collaboration with aviation partners.   "Protecting our nation's transportation system is our highest priority and TSA will continue to work closely with industry stakeholders across all transportation modes to reduce cybersecurity risks and improve cyber resilience to support safe, secure and efficient travel," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "This amendment to [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to address the disjointed roll out of the EU’s new Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System. PLACI went live on 1 March 2023 despite12 European States not being ready and not having given definitive information about their timelines for readiness. As a result, there is a risk of exacerbating supply chain difficulties with custom clearance delays. Some of Europe’s biggest air cargo hub airports are located in the 12 states that are not PLACI ready: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Greece, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Sweden. “The delayed implementation of PLACI in 12 European states must be urgently addressed. With supply chain difficulties already impacting [...]

Source: ACI World Awards based on leading global measurement and benchmarking program for airport experience Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with travel technology company Amadeus, has today announced the winners of this year's Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers. The ASQ program is the world's leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program. Compared to other programs in the aviation industry, it is based on live research via surveys gathered at the airport—direct from the traveller—rating their satisfaction on the day of travel. The surveys cover over 30 performance indicators across key elements of the passenger's airport experience such as ease of finding your way, check-in and shopping and [...]

Source: TSA 15 million vetted airline passengers now prefer to "travel with ease" Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its TSA PreCheck® application program has surpassed 15 million active members, setting a new record for the program that began in December 2013. More than 19,200 individuals applied for TSA PreCheck membership on Feb. 21, 2023 – the highest for any single day in TSA's history. Thirty-two million travelers now benefit from TSA PreCheck expedited screening after being vetted though TSA PreCheck ®, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry or another federal vetting program. "TSA PreCheck is one of the most innovative, efficient and effective risk-based security solutions in the agency's 21-year history," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "Today, TSA PreCheck [...]

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity. Schiphol Airport is already restricted to 500,000 flights annually. The government’s decree would renege on that agreement, reducing Schiphol connectivity to 460,000 flights from November 2023. IATA and the global airline community believe that this political decision by the Dutch government contravenes EU Regulation 598/2014 on noise-related operating restrictions at EU airports. It also disregards the Chicago Convention, a binding international agreement to which the Netherlands is a signatory. Annex 16 of the Convention contains provisions for The Balanced Approach to Aircraft Noise Management which states are obligated to follow when taking measures to [...]