IATA's study reveals that sufficient SAF feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

IATA says SAF feedstock enough for net-zero by 2050

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study confirming that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet strict sustainability requirements, avoiding any impact on land use. The report concludes that the availability […]

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Sheldon Hee to lead IATA’s Asia-Pacific operations

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as its new Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025. Based in Singapore, Hee will be responsible for overseeing IATA’s operations across 39 countries and 53 member airlines within this key global aviation region. Bringing more than 25 years of

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"2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel", commented Willi Walsh IATA’s Director General on the market performance

IATA reports record high demand for passenger market in 2024

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the passenger market performance for December 2024 and the full year, showing a record high in demand. For the full year, international traffic exceeded the pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 0.5%, with growth seen across all regions. However, capacity was 0.9% lower than in 2019. The load factor

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IATA has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi and a state-of-the-art training centre

IATA opens Abu Dhabi training centre

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi and a state-of-the-art training centre, underscoring its commitment to the Middle East’s burgeoning aviation sector. The facility was officially inaugurated by His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, alongside the first cohort of

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IATA reports record May passenger demand

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global passenger demand in May 2024, highlighting significant growth. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), increased by 10.7% compared to May 2023, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), rose by 8.5% year-on-year. The load factor reached a record high for

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Pieter Elbers appointed Chair of IATA Board of Governors

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, has commenced his role as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG). His one-year tenure began at the end of the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 3, 2024. Elbers, the 82nd Chair of

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IATA revealed that international passenger demand experienced a substantial 26.3% growth in February 2024 © Shutterstock

IATA report reveals February 2024 global passenger trends

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The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveils key insights into global passenger demand for February 2024: Total Demand: Revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) surged by 21.5% compared to February 2023, while available seat kilometres (ASK) increased by 18.7% year-on-year. The load factor for February reached 80.6%, marking a 1.9 percentage points

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IATA’s 2023 safety report shows remarkable aviation safety achievements

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its 2023 annual safety report, revealing significant advancements in global aviation safety. Notably, the year marked “best-ever” results for various parameters. In 2023, there were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft. However, a single fatal accident occurred with a turboprop aircraft, resulting in

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IATA data shows November air cargo demand up 8.3%

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo

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Cathay Pacific Airways is one of oneworld's 13 members to join CO2 connect

oneworld joins IATA CO2 connect

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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. This will further improve the quality and accuracy of the tool, as the percentage of airline-specific fuel burn data used

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IATA says SAF feedstock enough for net-zero by 2050

Sheldon Hee to lead IATA’s Asia-Pacific operations

IATA reports record high demand for passenger market in 2024

IATA opens Abu Dhabi training centre

IATA reports record May passenger demand

Pieter Elbers appointed Chair of IATA Board of Governors

IATA report reveals February 2024 global passenger trends

IATA’s 2023 safety report shows remarkable aviation safety achievements

IATA data shows November air cargo demand up 8.3%

oneworld joins IATA CO2 connect

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