International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Safety is aviation's top priority. IATA's Annual Safety Report reveals continuous long-term improvement, although 2024 was a step back from exceptional performance in 2023. The all-accident rate of 1.13 per million flights was better than the five-year average of 1.25 but worse than the 1.09 recorded in 2023. Tail strikes and runway excursions were the most frequently reported incidents in 2024, underscoring the importance of take-off and landing safety measures. “Even with recent high profile aviation accidents, it is important to remember that accidents are extremely rare. A decade ago, the five-year average (2011-2015) was one accident for every 456,000 flights. Today, the five-year average (2020-2024) is one accident for every 810,000 flights. That improvement is because we know that every fatality is one too many. We honor the memory of every life lost in an aviation accident with our deepest sympathies and ever greater resolve to make flying even safer.” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. Learn more about IATA's Annual Safety Report ?? https://bit.ly/4blDUl0 #aviation #airlines #safety

Aviation Security Leaders call for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation #security and operational efficiency. Leading government and industry stakeholders in #aviation security participating in the Sydney Leaders Week Conference supported this position, emphasizing the need for collaboration in implementing Verifiable Credentials and Decentralized Identifiers. #Digitalidentity can bring the following benefits to aviation security: ? Stronger Document Integrity ? Global Trust ? Operational Efficiency "The technology is ready and proven. We now need to take the momentum of this meeting and work towards obtaining a recommendation at the upcoming ICAO assembly later this year,” said @Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. Details: https://bit.ly/3DBF936 Qantas Australian Department of Home Affairs

Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco's economy. In 2023, aviation (including aviation-related tourism) supported 856,000 jobs and contributed 7.9% ($11.2 billion) to the Moroccan economy. We welcome the Kingdom of Morocco's 'Airports 2030 Strategy' aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as a major global and regional aviation hub. To gain the maximum from investments in airport infrastructure, IATA proposed three priorities for the Kingdom: ?? Cost-Efficiency: Fair and competitive charges, taxes and fees are essential to foster connectivity as #Morocco upgrades its airport infrastructure. ?? Capacity-Building: Investments in infrastructure must be coupled with investments in human resources. ?? Consumer Regulation: Smart regulation is essential for aviation to thrive. Ineffective consumer legislation from Europe and the United States should not be imported. Learn more about aviation's critical and growing importance to Morocco’s economy ?? https://bit.ly/4bz73Jv #ValueofAviation

IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator has added a new module, which can now accurately account for #emissions reductions related to the use of #SustainableAviationFuel. This meets the demand of corporations and individual travelers who want to clearly understand how #sustainable their flying is and what impact #SAF—as a vital lever to reducing emissions—is having. Using real operational data from more than 60 airlines and global standard methodologies, CO2 Connect continues to enhance the accuracy and transparency of the industry’s carbon emissions data. Read more ?? https://bit.ly/43ZfeNc #aviation

"Now is a perfect time to get involved in aviation." -Captain Eric Jenkins, American Airlines. Pilots are more in-demand than ever. This week we take a closer look at the training and skills needed it to make it to the flight deck. Also in this week's update: ?? Availability of aircraft continues to be constrained by supply chain challenges and production limitations ????Making a difference to diversity ?? Call for airlines to join Q1 2025 CORSIA EEU Procurement Event ?? Invest in your aviation future—now with a special offer ??Elevating air cargo at #IATAWCS #aviation #flying #pilots #career #cargo #economics #supplychain #aerospace #CORSIA #DEI #IATATraining #airlines

Airlines need to stay in control of their #data. The IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program is designed to give airlines greater control and flexibility over their schedule data while reducing dependency on commercial suppliers. This new strategic initiative provides free-of-charge output data exclusively to contributing airlines. More than 100 airlines have already signed up. By participating, airlines are contributing to a stronger and more adaptable industry. Find out more about the progra : https://bit.ly/4e74vC1 Willie Walsh, Frédéric Léger, and Kim Macaulay discuss why this program is a game-changer for the industry ??

Got innovative ideas for ?? logistics in digitalization, sustainability, safety, or security? Share them for a chance to be featured and voted on to present at #IATAWCS 2025. Representatives will be invited to speak at a panel session designed to promote innovation in #aircargo, encourage new solution and foster collaboration. Submit your ?? ?? https://bit.ly/4iqCCY6 SmartKargo

Availability of aircraft continues to be constrained by supply chain challenges and production limitations. Manufacturers of both aircraft and critical components are still struggling to restore output to pre-pandemic levels following severe and lasting disruptions of global supply chains, as well as issues at the manufacturer level. As a result, despite global traffic surpassing 2019 levels last year, aircraft deliveries remained 30% below their pre-pandemic peak. The combination of strong demand and limited supply has extended waiting times for new aircraft significantly. Over the past three decades, lead times have ranged from 2 to 3 years, slightly longer for widebody aircraft and shorter for regional aircraft. However, this timeline has increased steadily since the late 2010s, reaching a record 5.3 years in 2024. This means that airlines are only now receiving aircraft that were ordered in or prior to 2019. By the end of 2024, the global order backlog had reached an unprecedented 17,000 aircraft, equivalent to 50% of the current fleet—far exceeding the historical norm of one-third. At current production levels, it would take 13.5 years to clear the existing backlog, meaning aircraft ordered today may not be delivered until nearly 2040—well beyond typical airline planning horizons. More on the #WeeklyChart and the growing challenge of capacity planning ?? https://bit.ly/41sH5Tk

Recap from a joint workshop recently held to tackle pressing operational challenges in implementing #contrail management solutions. #aviation #sustainability

Hear from Patricia Pfeiffer, Regulatory Compliance Manager at Lufthansa Cargo, about the crucial role TACT plays in managing embargo and sanction checks, tariffs, rates and compliance information. Learn more about TACT #aircargo solutions ?? https://www.iata.org/tact #aviation