IATA: Passenger Demand Moderates in November

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1% compared to November 2012. This was slower than the 6.5% year-over-year growth recorded in October. In November capacity expanded by 6.1% which out-paced demand … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA: Air Cargo Resumes Fragile Recovery

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%, with growth in all regions except Africa. The gradual expansion continues a trend that began in the third quarter as air freight markets have … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA: Global Standards for Africa – Strengthening Safety and Boosting Connectivity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth and development, supporting some 6.7 million jobs and $68 billion in economic activity. Aviation’s economic and social benefits, … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA: Global Cargo Growth Stabilizes – Regional Variances Remain

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing cargo growth stabilizing in September following recent months of slow but steady growth. Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTK) grew by 0.5% year-on-year. While this is slower that the 3.4% growth recorded for August, overall air cargo volumes are at a 25-month high, and steady increases … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA: Partnership to Revitalize Air Cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all participants in the air cargo value chain to work together towards the common goals of improved quality, increased efficiency through e-AWB and e-freight and more effective security. Combined, these measures will improve air cargo’s competitiveness in the face of stagnant demand growth and unfavorable market developments. … Dowiedz się więcej

IATA: Passenger Demand Growth Stays Strong

Geneva – International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a strengthening of the healthy demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.8% compared to August 2012. Capacity increases over the year-ago period lagged demand at 5.6%. This pushed the load factor to match … Dowiedz się więcej