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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

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Air India Confirms Landmark Order for 100 Airbus Jets

2024-12-09T03:19:40.268204-08:00

AeroTime

UK Government Endorses Controversial Heathrow Third Runway

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

Bloomberg

IATA Forecasts $1 Trillion Revenue and Thin Profit Margins for Airlines in 2025

2024-12-10T01:51:32.838197-08:00

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IATA: April Air Cargo Traffic Climbs 5.8% YoY on Sustained Momentum Global air cargo traffic rose 5.8% year-on-year in April, up from March’s 4.4% gain, driven by resilient trade flows and tight capacity, marking continued strength in the freight market, according to IATA’s data.

2025-05-29T10:14:37.889086-07:00

IATA: April Air Cargo Traffic Climbs 5.8% YoY on Sustained Momentum

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IATA names Singapore Airlines veteran Sheldon Hee as Regional VP Asia-Pacific Effective June 1, 2025, Sheldon Hee will assume the role of Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific at IATA based in Singapore. He will oversee strategy and operations across 39 countries and 53 member airlines and brings over 25 years of leadership experience at Singapore Airlines.

2025-05-27T20:22:25.838520-07:00

IATA names Singapore Airlines veteran Sheldon Hee as Regional VP Asia-Pacific

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Global Air Cargo Demand Climbs 4.4% in March to Record High IATA data for March 2025 show global air cargo demand, measured in CTKs, rose 4.4% year-on-year—the highest March on record—and international shipments gained 5.5%. Growth was led by Asia-Pacific carriers at 9.6%, North America at 9.5%, and Latin America at 5.8%, while Middle Eastern volumes fell 3.2%.

2025-05-06T03:31:26.447196-07:00

Global Air Cargo Demand Climbs 4.4% in March to Record High

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Etihad Airways Joins IATA's Turbulence Aware Program to Enhance Flight Safety

2025-04-27T15:00:13.469143-07:00

Etihad Airways Joins IATA's Tu

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African Airlines See Drop in Cargo Demand Amid Trade Tensions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 5.7% year-on-year decrease in cargo demand for African airlines in February 2025, impacted by escalating trade tensions. This downturn reflects challenges faced by the air cargo sector amidst shifting economic conditions and global supply chain concerns.

2025-04-17T10:25:01.616697-07:00

African Airlines See Drop in Cargo Demand Amid Trade Tensions

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UAE Aviation Industry Bolsters Economy with $92 Billion Contribution in 2023 The UAE's aviation sector has emerged as a significant economic driver, contributing $92 billion to the nation's GDP in 2023. According to IATA, the industry now represents 18.2% of the UAE's GDP, emphasizing its pivotal role in job creation and the country's economic sustainability initiatives.

2025-04-16T02:21:36.245270-07:00

UAE Aviation Industry Bolsters Economy with $92 Billion Contribution in 2023

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IATA Calls for Focus on Air Cargo's Role in Supply Chain Resilience IATA emphasizes the vital importance of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience, urging governments and industry to prioritize safety, security, digitalization, and sustainability. Key regions like the UAE benefit significantly, underscoring aviation's economic impact on trade, tourism, and jobs.

2025-04-15T19:01:04.671989-07:00

IATA Calls for Focus on Air Cargo's Role in Supply Chain Resilience

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IATA Warns Aviation Sector Lags on Net-Zero Targets by 2050 Global airlines, through their main trade body IATA, have highlighted concerns over the slow progress in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The warning is directed towards oil companies and other aviation stakeholders for not accelerating efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

2025-04-02T04:22:53.774406-07:00

IATA Warns Aviation Sector Lags on Net-Zero Targets by 2050