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UK Government Endorses Controversial Heathrow Third Runway

The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, has confirmed its backing for a third runway at London Heathrow. The announcement aims to enhance economic growth despite facing environmental opposition and concerns over airport charges.

2025-01-29T03:12:30.612089-08:00

AeroTime

Record Growth for Global Air Cargo and Passenger Demand in 2024: IATA

2025-01-30T06:32:10.605843-08:00

Airport Technology

IATA Reports Record 2024 Air Passenger Demand Up 10.4% YoY

2025-01-31T08:44:09.515014-08:00

Reuters

Boeing Forecasts 2,835 New Aircraft for South Asia by 2045

2025-02-06T00:09:05.999674-08:00

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Airline Geeks

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships Southwest Airlines has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), enhancing its strategic positioning through increased industry partnerships and a more substantial voice within the global travel sector.

2025-02-17T10:08:00.461676-08:00

Southwest Joins IATA for Strategic Industry Partnerships

Aviation Week

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns Air cargo industry leaders predict continued growth in 2025, driven by e-commerce, despite looming tariff impacts. Cargo activity surged by 11% in 2024, exceeding prior records. 65% of attendees at Cargo Facts LATAM 2025 highlighted e-commerce as a crucial growth driver.

2025-02-14T13:34:31.047718-08:00

E-commerce Drives Air Cargo Growth Amid Tariff Concerns

Aviation Week

IATA Unveils SAF Emissions Reporting Framework The methodology provides airlines with a standardized approach to accurately report and track emissions reductions from the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to enhance transparency and bolster the global market's sustainability efforts.

2025-02-06T08:18:53.979897-08:00

IATA Unveils SAF Emissions Reporting Framework

Reuters

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Boeing Forecasts 2,835 New Aircraft for South Asia by 2045 Boeing anticipates South Asian airlines will add 2,835 aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by economic growth and rising air travel demand. Single-aisle jets will dominate the new deliveries as the fleet quadruples in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.

2025-02-06T00:09:05.999674-08:00

Boeing Forecasts 2,835 New Aircraft for South Asia by 2045

AeroTime

Asia Pacific Airlines Achieve 30.5% Passenger and 14.5% Cargo Demand Growth in 2024 Preliminary figures from AAPA indicate a 30.5% rise in passenger volumes and a 14.5% surge in cargo demand year-on-year for 2024. This growth is attributed to increased e-commerce and ocean shipping restrictions. Capacity rose by 11.3%, reflecting strong market recovery post-pandemic.

2025-02-03T06:11:03.401453-08:00

Asia Pacific Airlines Achieve 30.5% Passenger and 14.5% Cargo Demand Growth in 2024

Airport Technology

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IATA Reports Record 2024 Air Passenger Demand Up 10.4% YoY The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that global air passenger demand surged to new highs in 2024, with a 10.4% year-on-year increase. This growth surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels by 3.8%, driven largely by Asia Pacific carriers and strong domestic markets in China and India.

2025-01-31T08:44:09.515014-08:00

IATA Reports Record 2024 Air Passenger Demand Up 10.4% YoY

AirInsight

IATA Issues SAF Emissions Reporting Methodology The International Air Transport Association has released its emissions reduction methodology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and verifiability in emissions reporting, ensuring the integrity of airlines' environmental claims in the aviation sector.

2025-01-31T05:44:29.083657-08:00

IATA Issues SAF Emissions Reporting Methodology

AeroTime

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Record Growth for Global Air Cargo and Passenger Demand in 2024: IATA The global air cargo market saw an unprecedented 11.3% increase in demand in 2024, eclipsing previous records. Meanwhile, air passenger demand rose by 10.4%, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Growth attributed to strong e-commerce and returning passenger travel, according to IATA's report released January 30, 2025.

2025-01-30T06:32:10.605843-08:00

Record Growth for Global Air Cargo and Passenger Demand in 2024: IATA