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Cargo: The positive impact of CASS
In 2024, total participants in IATA’s Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) are expected to exceed 20,000 level for the first time.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Annette Mann, CEO, Austrian Airlines: Cooperation is the key to being future-fit
Annette Mann, CEO of Austrian Airlines, tells Graham Newton that working closely within the Lufthansa Group and with other aviation stakeholders is vital to a sustainable future.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Innovation, Technology & Global Challenges Key Themes of IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference
IATA announced that the theme for the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) is “Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations.”
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- Safety
- Ground Operations
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
IATA Welcomes Abolition of Swedish Aviation Tax
IATA welcomed the announcement from the Swedish government that it will abolish the country’s aviation tax as of 1st of July 2025.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
IVL Increase Will Hurt NZ’s Travel and Tourism Sector
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed disappointment with the New Zealand Government's decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
- Press Release
- Regulations & Law
- Travel & Tourism
- Asia Pacific
Sustainability: Cabin waste audit to provide compelling evidence for change
IATA and the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) are collaborating to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA).
- Analysis
- Sustainability
- All Regions
Passenger Demand Up 8% in July
IATA released data for July 2024 global passenger demand, hitting an all-time high in all regions but Africa.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July
IATA released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Second IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Miami
IATA's second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
- The Americas
Passenger Demand Up 9.1% in June
IATA released data for June 2024 global passenger demand, showing growth across all regions as the peak Northern summer travel season began.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
June Air Cargo Demand Surges 14.1%, Boosting Strong First Half Performance
IATA released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
The CrowdStrike IT Outage Carries Lessons for Regulators
IATA's Director General Willie Walsh reflects on the CrowdStrike IT outage on Friday 19 July 2024.
- Opinions
- Regulations & Law
- Airline Operations
- Passenger Experience
- Travel & Tourism
- All Regions
Comment on Worldwide IT Issues (19 July 2024)
IATA's statement following worldwide IT issues with Microsoft and Crowdstrike on 19 July.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- Other
- All Regions
Statement on Dutch Supreme Court Decision Concerning Schiphol Airport
IATA responded to a judgement from the Supreme Court in the Netherlands about reduction of Schiphol's capacity and the Balanced Approach.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
Why the EU MRV on Non-CO2 Emissions Should Be Voluntary
IATA's Director General Willie Walsh explains IATA's position on the EU Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) process on non-CO2 emissions.
- Opinions
- Sustainability
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
IATA and ASF to Develop Standard Cabin Waste Composition Audit Program
IATA is collaborating with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to launch a standardized Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA).
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May
IATA released data for May 2024 global passenger demand, showing that strong demand for travel continues with airlines posting a 10.7% year-on-year increase.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
South Africa Has Vast Potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
IATA called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Sustainability
- Africa & Middle East
IATA Urges South Africa's Government to Leverage Aviation for Economic Growth & Job Creation
IATA has urged South Africa’s new Government of National Unity to continue prioritizing the development of its aviation sector as a critical driver for economic growth and job creation.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Value of Aviation
- Africa & Middle East
Strong Air Cargo Demand Continues in May
IATA released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
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