Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.0% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024), a record high for the month. International demand rose 6.6% compared to August 2024. Capacity was up 6.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 85.8% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024). Domestic demand increased 1.5% compared to August 2024. Capacity was up 1.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 86.3% (+0.1 ppt compared to August 2024). “August year-on-year demand growth of 4.6% [...]

Source: ACI LAC Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Env-isa has joined as a new member, expanding the network of experts driving sustainable aviation development across the region. “Env-isa, already a global ACI member in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Europe, is proud to now be part of ACI Latin America and the Caribbean. This strategic move reflects our commitment to supporting airports and airlines in the region with specialized environmental consulting services, including carbon management and offsetting, air quality, noise, ESG, biodiversity and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). With passenger traffic in LAC expected to grow significantly in the coming years, Env-isa’s multicultural team is dedicated to helping aviation stakeholders address environmental challenges and [...]

Source: ICAO Elections under "Part III - States ensuring geographic representation" complete the 36-State Council, who will govern ICAO for a three-year term. Elections took place today for PART III of the ICAO Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly, completing the incoming Council. All elected States will form the Council for a three-year term. The 36-member Council is the governing body of the Organization. This follows the Part I and Part II elections on 27 September 2025. The new Council will be formed by: PART I - States of chief importance in air transport Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. PART II - States which make the largest [...]

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to August 2024 (+5.5% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% in August, marking the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year growth. Volumes continue to grow even as global trade patterns change. Air cargo has benefitted from a shift from sea for some high value goods as shippers try to minimize the risk of tariff changes.  And growth patterns indicate some being diverted away from North America, fueling stronger growth [...]

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which enable the release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) for purchase by airlines. The timely issuance of LoAs is key to: Creating a robust and transparent market for CORSIA EEUs, Facilitating the successful implementation of CORSIA, Safeguarding the environmental integrity of international aviation’s climate commitments. “CORSIA is a vital part of aviation’s global climate strategy. Through it, airlines mitigate their [...]