By the Numbers
Nov cargo demand sees slight uptick, capacity still tight: IATA
Global air cargo demand improved slightly in November, with seasonally-adjusted demand up 1.6 per cent over October, but still significantly down on 2019. ➤
International Air Transport Association
By the Numbers
E-commerce lifts Asia-NA volumes as global demand slackens
Global air freight markets saw demand continue to improve in October, but at a slower pace than the previous month and still below previous year levels, says IATA. ➤
Industry Bodies
Willie Walsh to succeed de Juniac as IATA head
Former CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), Willie Walsh, will take over from Alexandre de Juniac as director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) effective 31 March 2021. ➤
Carriers
Cool Chain Assn, IATA sign MoU as world awaits vaccine
The Cool Chain Association (CCA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting the drive for the safe, sustainable transport of perishables and pharmaceuticals. CCA and IATA have ➤
Industry Bodies
IATA shifts AGM online as travel restrictions hinder meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 November 2020 as a virtual event. All member airlines, invited industry partners/stakeholders and media will be able to participate ➤
Airports
IATA sounds alarm over Covid-19 vaccine capacity crunch
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sounded the alarm over global air cargo capacity constraints which may slow the delivery of Covid-19 vaccines. IATA is urging governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders ➤
Carriers
Air cargo recovery continues to creep forward in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global air freight markets showed some marginal improvement in June, but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would suggest. Global demand, measured in ➤
Carriers
Harsh winter ahead for “beleaguered and battered” industry: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warns that the global airline industry faces a hard winter as it calls on governments to continue providing relief measures as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Airlines are expected to ➤
Carriers
Passenger demand begins to recover, but mainly domestic
Air passenger demand is slowly beginning to recover after hitting rock bottom in April, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Figures show that daily flight totals rose 30 per ➤
By the Numbers
April sees largest cargo decline ever recorded: IATA
Data released today by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows global air freight markets plummeted 27.7 per cent in April, year-on-year, the sharpest fall ever recorded. International markets saw the decline reaching -29.5 per ➤