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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Oneworld Alliance will work together in the field of CO2 emission calculations with all 13 Oneworld member airlines committing to contributing operational data to IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator, according to IATA. IATA says partnership “will further improve the quality and accuracy of the tool, as the percentage of airline-specific fuel burn data used …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it has “rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances the passenger experience. To achieve this, Timatic has undergone a complete redesign, setting a new benchmark in travel compliance solutions.” The Timatic AutoCheck “offers a streamlined and interactive experience enabling travelers, airlines and travel professionals to easily access accurate …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. According to IATA, “Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels.” Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic rose 28.3% versus …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery. According to IATA, “Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+1.6% for international operations) while capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.1% compared to September 2022 (+11.0% for international operations). …
Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) has made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa. AFRAA says, “In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for July 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February. According to IATA “July air cargo demand was tracking just 0.8% below the previous year’s levels. Although demand is now basically flat compared to 2022, this is an improvement on recent months’ performance that …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the renewal of the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The MoU, which was initially signed in 2018 according to AFRAA “provides a framework to synergise joint efforts by AFRAA and IATA to aid Africa’s economic growth through a safer, more connected and sustainable aviation industry.” Due to …
Nigerian airline, Ibom Air has become the latest member of the International Air Transport Association – IATA. Ibom Air and South Africa-based carrier CemAir are 2 African airlines to have joined IATA in 2023. According to IATA, “a total of 11 airlines have joined the association in 2023. These airlines include; Nigerian carrier Ibom Air, South African carrier Cem Air, …
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) says the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) are its newest partners on the Focus Africa project. According to the airline association “Focus Africa will strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. It will see …
“Air cargo is a different industry than the one that entered the pandemic. Revenues are greater than they were pre-pandemic. Yields are higher. The world learned how critical supply chains are. And the contribution of air cargo to the bottom line of airlines is more evident than ever. Yet, we are still linked to the business cycle and global events. …
