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Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 11.2% in February. Even considering the boost that February received from the movement of goods ahead of Lunar New Year, the month showed strong growth. The outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month, however, makes it difficult to see how full-year performance will unfold. Sharply rising fuel costs, fuel scarcity in parts of the [...]

Source: FIDAE Organization More than 100 aircraft including airplanes, helicopters and UAVs. The International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE 2026, is working diligently to receive the aircraft that will participate in the static display and air show of Latin America's longest-running and most renowned aerospace exhibition. FIDAE's Air Operations Management has been planning and coordinating the various phases involved in receiving the more than 100 aircraft that will be exhibited on the fairgrounds and in the air demonstrations. Together with the staff of FIDAE's Logistics Management and the Base Operations Group of the 2nd Air Brigade, the teams are ready to receive the diverse types of airplanes, helicopters, and UAVs that will amaze the public attending the event at Pudahuel [...]

Source: ICAO ICAO Council's decisions reflect commitment to decreasing noise and climate impact from international aviation New aircraft around the world, including next-generation supersonic jets, will soon be required to meet much more demanding environmental rules following the adoption of new technical standards by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council. Regarding subsonic aircraft, these more stringent ICAO standards have been developed to ensure the latest technologies are used in aircraft design to reduce aviation CO2 emissions and aircraft noise globally, directly supporting international climate and sustainability goals while fostering innovation in cleaner, quieter aircraft. The ICAO CO2 emissions standard was made 10% more stringent today and is applicable to new aircraft type designs as of 2031. In addition to [...]