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05.09.2023

Air Cargo Demand Strengthens Despite Challenges

July 2023 global air cargo markets show a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since February. July air cargo demand was tracking just 0.8% below the previous year’s levels.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
23.08.2023

AFRAA to Join Focus Africa Initiative

IATA and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa initiative.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • IATA News
  • Africa & Middle East
08.08.2023

Northern Summer Travel Season off to a Strong Start

Post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June 2023 for passenger markets with global traffic at 94.2% of pre-COVID levels.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
07.08.2023

Air Cargo Contraction Eases in June

June 2023 global air cargo markets show the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022 with demand (CTKs) down 3.4%.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
05.07.2023

Strong Air Travel Growth Continues in May as Load Factor Rises to 2019 Levels

IATA May 2023 traffic data shows continued strong growth in air travel demand with RPKs up 39.1% compared to 2022.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
05.07.2023

Air Cargo Demand Remains Weak in May

IATA data for May 2023 global air cargo markets show weak market conditions with global demand (CTKs), 5.2% down vs 2022.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
20.06.2023

IATA Launches Program to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa   

IATA's Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) will reduce accident and serious incident rate in the Focus Africa initiative.

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • Africa & Middle East
20.06.2023

​​Strong Recovery for Ethiopia’s Aviation Sector Post-COVID, Clearing Blocked Funds is Critical

IATA called on the government of Ethiopia to clear the $95 million in airline funds blocked from repatriation to ensure the country’s connectivity is not threatened.

  • Press Release
  • Regulations & Law
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
06.06.2023

​​AFCAC, AASA Join Forces with IATA on Focus Africa

IATA Focus Africa, spurred on by AFCAC and AASA will to strengthen aviation’s economic contribution on the continent.

  • Press Release
  • Value of Aviation
  • Africa & Middle East
05.06.2023

Emirates to Host 80th IATA AGM in Dubai​

IATA announced that Emirates will host the 80th Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai on 2-4 June 2024.

  • Press Release
  • IATA News
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
05.06.2023

Airline Profitability Outlook Strengthens

IATA announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
01.06.2023

Travel Demand Continues Strong in April; Domestic Traffic Fully Recovered

IATA announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April 2023 with RPK rising 45.8% compared to April 2022.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
31.05.2023

Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April

IATA's data for April 2023 global air cargo markets show continued but slower decline against the previous year’s demand.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
15.05.2023

Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development

The Focus Africa Conference to take place on 22-23 June will delve into 6 priorities including connectivity, safety & reliability.

  • Press Release
  • Value of Aviation
  • Africa & Middle East
04.05.2023

Air Travel Growth Continues in March

IATA announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023, with RPKs up 52.4 % vs March 2022 and globall traffic 88.0% vs 2019.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
03.05.2023

Air Cargo Declines Moderate in March

IATA released data for March 2023 global air cargo markets showing a continued decline against previous year’s demand performance.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
25.04.2023

Air Cargo Priorities: Sustainability, Digitalization & Safety

IATA highlighted three priorities to enable the air cargo industry to maintain momentum against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
15.03.2023

IATA and Afroport Mauritanie Sign Agreement on Ground Handling Safety

IATA and Afroport Mauritanie have signed an agreement to enhance the safety of ground operations in Mauritania

  • Press Release
  • Airline Operations
  • Safety
  • Africa & Middle East
08.03.2023

Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January

IATA announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
07.03.2023

Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023

IATA released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas

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