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Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October 2024 – 15th Month of Consecutive Growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.8% compared to October 2023 levels (10.3% for international operations) for a 15th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), […]

CBP Announces Global Entry Partnership with Japan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Japan is now an official Global Entry partner country, marking a significant step in strengthening travel and security cooperation between the two nations.   “This agreement reflects our shared commitment to facilitating secure and efficient travel while enhancing border security and supporting airport modernization efforts for both […]

Automated, fast and accurate: Reading bag tags within seconds

  Is there anything more symbolic of air travel than those long labels the airlines attach to our bags at check-in? Many travelers even collect them as a reminder of past vacations. These bag tags – as they are called in the industry – contain key information for the journey, including passenger name, flight details […]

VINCI Airports celebrates delivery of works in 7 airports in the Northern Region of Brazil

VINCI Airports has completed modernization works in seven airports in the Northern Region of Brazil, consolidating improvements to the airport infrastructure of the Amazon. To mark the official delivery of these interventions, a ceremony held this Thursday, November 28, at the Porto Velho Airport, with the presence of minister of Ports and Airports of Brazil, […]

Aviation’s vulnerability to climate change on the rise — EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE release new briefing to prepare air transport stakeholders for climate related disruptions

In a joint effort to support the climate resilience of the aviation sector, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE, together with the European Aviation Climate Change Adaptation Working Group, have released a new briefing on the effects and impacts of climate change on aviation. “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate1” was launched at the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 […]

Avolon Delivers First of 20 Airbus A330neo Aircraft to Malaysia Aviation Group

Unique collaboration between Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Avolon A330neo delivers a compelling solution to meet MAG’s fleet needs First aircraft delivered today at Airbus’s Delivery Centre in Toulouse Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, announces the delivery of the first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft it has agreed to lease to Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), […]

UK Civil Aviation Authority unveils new AI strategy

UK Civil Aviation Authority sets out its approach to exploring how the challenges and opportunities presented by AI could be addressed. Roadmap outlines agile approach to regulation, using industry collaboration to build trust and reliability in AI. The UK Civil Aviation Authority has set out its thinking on how it will oversee the use of […]

ASA World releases report on aviation services industry: Addressing the Race to the Bottom is key for the Whole Civil Aviation Industry

ASA WORLD, the association representing aviation service providers, just released a state of the industry report in collaboration with Steer, a renowned consultancy. This report marks a significant step forward for the sector, offering an objective analysis of its challenges and opportunities while proposing actionable solutions to build a more resilient and sustainable future. In […]

European Aviation Industry Calls for Dedicated Industrial Strategy to help achieve Net‑Zero by 2050

The European aviation industry has sent an open letter to the EU institutions and Member States urging them to prioritise aviation’s decarbonisation through a dedicated Industrial Strategy as part of the Clean Industrial Deal. This should encompass key recommendations from the Draghi Report on the bloc’s competitiveness. The industry — represented by the DESTINATION 2050 […]

Best airports for technology and innovation announced by ACI World and Amadeus

Dallas Love Field Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Emanuele Calà from Aeroporti di Roma, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport awarded Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today announce the winners of the prestigious Technology Innovation Awards, revealed during the ACI Airports Innovate event, in Rome, Italy. The Awards celebrate the outstanding airport technology […]