• 2022-07-01

    Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), Edition 2

    The Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), Edition 2, effective July 1, 2022, is a joint publication by Airports Council International (ACI), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) that provides global standards and guidance for managing airport slot allocation. The document is intended to help airports, airlines, and coordinators navigate capacity constraints and scheduling processes at busy airports worldwide. Note that while this document covers broad international slot management principles, readers should consult applicable local laws and regulations for specific airport noise or capacity policies.
  • 2026-02-02

    Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk, IATA’s Walsh says

    By Tim Hepher and Huey Mun Leong Summary IATA chief says airline-supplier profit gap unsustainable Emissions targets becoming more challenging, Walsh says Engine makers are “not our partners,” IATA chief says SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) – The head of a body representing global airlines said on Monday shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels
  • 2024-08-08

    Air cargo players want ‘cohesion and consistency’ in how aviation reports emissions

    By Charlotte Goldstone 12/08/2024 Current CO2 air cargo emission calculating methodology has been compared to the VW emissions scandal, with a lack of standardisation allowing passenger ‘greenwashing’ at the expense of cargo.  The disparity between IATA and ICAO’s baseline figures for calculating air cargo emissions could be resulting in false sustainability data, making passenger operations
  • 2023-05-02

    Sustainable aviation fuels / Addressing local air quality

    Airlines for America presented at the 2023 Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium at UC Davis, outlining U.S. airlines' environmental record and climate commitments, including a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The presentation highlighted a 94% reduction in significant noise exposures since 1975, major improvements in fuel efficiency, and a target to make 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel available by 2030. Key pathways to further reduce emissions include new aircraft technology, operational improvements, modernized air traffic control, and the long-term potential of electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered flight.
  • 2022-10-01

    Corporate capture and the UN International Civil Aviation Organization

    A 2022 report by InfluenceMap examines how aviation industry interests shape climate policy at the UN's International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), finding that 31% of delegates at recent climate negotiations represented industry. The report highlights that ICAO's limited transparency practices—including non-disclosure agreements, restricted media access, and undisclosed delegate affiliations—allow corporate influence to steer global aviation emissions policy. As a result, ICAO has prioritized carbon offsetting over direct emissions reductions, with global aviation CO2 emissions projected to grow by 190–277% between 2015 and 2050.
  • Our Commitment to Fly Net Zero by 2050

      Fly Net Zero is the commitment of airlines to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. At the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting in Boston, USA, on 4 October 2021, a resolution was passed by IATA member airlines committing them to achieving net-zero carbon emissions from their operations by 2050. This pledge brings air transport
  • 2019 Worst Year for Air Freight Demand Since 2009

    This was the first year of declining freight volumes since 2012, and the weakest performance since the global financial crisis three years earlier. International Air Transport Association (IATA) IATA Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell