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Cathay Cargo Terminal achieves IATA Security Management System (SeMS) certification
Cathay Cargo Terminal announced that it has become the first ground-handling organisation in Asia to successfully achieve the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) certification, attaining Operating Status — the highest possible tier for a first-time SeMS certification. IATA SeMS provides a structured framework for proactively managing regulatory compliance, security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Organisations who take an SeMS approach work to continuously improve security measures, emphasising risk-based and data-driven strategies to overcome new, existing and evolving threats. Cathay Cargo Terminal Chief Operating Officer Mark Watts said: “Security is foundational for any airport cargo terminal, and we are proud to be recognised by IATA for our strong commitment to all areas of security. Our recent use of AI to augment intruder detection and unattended cargo detection, as well as our significant investments in cybersecurity underscore our proactive approach to keeping our customers’ equipment, cargo, and data safe.” Cathay Cargo Terminal was commended for demonstrating well-defined security policies, active leadership involvement, and robust regulatory compliance mechanisms. IATA Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security Nick Careen said: “Achieving IATA's Security Management System (SeMS) Certification (Operating Status) is a testament to Cathay Cargo Terminal’s dedication to proactive and risk-based security management. By embedding SeMS principles into its operations, Cathay Cargo Terminal reinforces and strengthens its overall security framework and also contributes to the broader goal of modernising aviation security through proactive continuous improvement and industry-wide collaboration. This is not only a significant milestone for Cathay Cargo Terminal, but also another strong milestone for the entire aviation industry, showcasing the importance of robust security measures and collaborative efforts in enhancing global aviation security.” Cathay Cargo Terminal will be presented with the formal SeMS certificate at a special ceremony during the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Dubai on 15 April. The organisation was also one of the first cargo-handling companies in Asia to achieve the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification and recently renewed its IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) certification for Dangerous Goods. Cathay Cargo Terminal also holds all four IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certifications — Fresh, Pharma, Live Animals and Lithium Batteries.
IATA establishes Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally established the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO.) This new entity was created to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry once it is released. IATA senior vice-president for sustainability and chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen said: “CADO will turbo-charge the imminent launch of the IATA-developed SAF Registry. Its mandate is to manage the SAF Registry as a separate entity from IATA with an open and global approach that supports the scrutiny needed to build trust among all stakeholders. In fact, the door is open for any stakeholder in the SAF value chain, including governments, to join CADO. This inclusive approach should also be a force for the harmonization of the principles on which all SAF registries operate.” IATA director-general Willie Walsh added: “The SAF Registry is a critical piece of market infrastructure that is indispensable in building a global, transparent, and liquid global market for SAF. The industry’s commitment to build the Registry and establish CADO to manage it should inspire governments, fossil fuel producers, and investors to engage in the SAF market with commensurate vigor. Ramping-up SAF production is the common goal and the structure we are putting in place with CADO is an important step in moving decarbonization forward.” What exactly is CADO? CADO is incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in Canada with its headquarters in Montreal. IATA is the founding member of CADO and its role in CADO will include ongoing technical support and operations. CADO membership is open to organisations that operate in or contribute directly to the SAF value chain, or that represent any association or group of participants in the SAF value chain; states or quasi-state organisations with a direct interest in the operations and benefit of the SAF Registry; and related interest groups indirectly benefitting from SAF deployed in the aviation system. The SAF Registry that CADO will take charge of helps solve the challenge of limited SAF supply which is acutely scarce and available in only a few locations globally. The Registry will do this by connecting airlines with SAF producers and suppliers, regardless of their geographical location. In addition, it gives access to airlines’ corporate customers to in-sector emissions reductions and capitalizes on firms’ capacity to co-finance the cost of decarbonisation.
IATA calls for rapid global adoption of digital identity technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies today, 19th March, in Sydney, Australia. These technologies are necessary for enhancing aviation security and operational efficiency worldwide. IATA made the call to aviation industry leaders during the Sydney Leaders’ Week Conference hosted by Qantas. Participants supported this position, emphasising the need for collaboration in implementing Verifiable Credentials (VC) and Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). Key benefits of identity tech to the global aviation sector It is widely accepted that digital identity can bring the following benefits to aviation security: Stronger Document Integrity: Reducing fraud and unauthorized access. Global Trust: Enabling secure, cross-border, interoperable identity verification. Operational Efficiency: Streamlining document verification for a smoother passenger experience, strengthening regulatory oversight, and optimizing resource allocation. According to IATA senior vice-president for operations, safety, and security Nick Careen: "Global cooperation keeps flying secure. Adopting Verifiable Credentials and Decentralized Identifiers standards is a natural next step in reinforcing security, trust, and efficiency. Every aviation stakeholder wants flying to be even more secure—which crosses geopolitical divides. 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.” Digital transformation is key to boosting security Aviation security leaders at the conference likewise identified key actions for governments to drive the industry’s digital transformation. These include: Fast-Track Technology Integration: Incorporate VC and DID technologies into national and international security frameworks, aligning with ICAO Annex 17 and Aircraft Operator Security Programs (AOSP). Prioritize Aviation Digital ID Use Cases: Integrate aviation digital identity solutions into national digital strategies to enhance global cooperation. Invest in Capacity Building: Allocate resources to equip industry stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and infrastructure for seamless implementation. Increase Stakeholder Engagement: Promote awareness and industry-wide adoption of digital identity solutions through targeted education and outreach. In order to make this possible, IATA’s One ID initiative promotes globally interoperable digital identity standards, enabling passengers to verify their travel documents before departure and move through the airport using biometric recognition instead of physical documents. One ID works in harmony with ICAO’s Digital Travel Credential ensuring security and efficiency while maintaining privacy and compliance with global regulations. IATA is also advancing its Aviation Security Trust Framework, which sees regulatory alignment, cross-sector collaboration and infrastructure as critical components to realize the benefits of digital identity in global aviation.
IATA enhances CO2 Connect with SAF accounting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced enhancements to its CO2 Connect emissions calculator in order to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This follows the recent publication of the IATA SAF Accounting & Reporting Methodology which includes specific accounting rules and practices on how to include SAF in per-passenger CO2 data. Initially, CO2 Connect will apply equal per-passenger emission reductions across an airline’s network, meaning that all flights will benefit from an equal (percentage) reduction based on total SAF purchases. In future enhancements, the ability to allocate per-passenger SAF emission reductions to specific routes will be added. IATA senior vice-president for commercial products and services Frederic Leger said: “Corporations and individual travelers want to clearly understand how sustainable their flying is; and, particularly if they have invested in SAF, they want to know what impact it is having. By enhancing CO2 Connect with the IATA SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology we are providing the transparency and accuracy that individuals and corporates demand.” More participants in a revolutionary programme IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data, such as aircraft type-specific fuel consumption, directly contributed by airlines. This approach contrasts with other calculators that primarily rely on modeled averages. With the recent inclusion of Air India, Air Astana, Air Europa, Amelia, Clic Air, Corsair, Hi Fly, Oman Air, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, and Royal Air Maroc, some 60 airlines are now contributing data to CO2 Connect. With each new airline participant, the accuracy and transparency of IATA CO2 Connect’s calculations improves for both travellers and corporations. Leger concluded by saying: “With the strong support of all our participating airlines and the new ability to accurately account for SAF in the calculation, IATA CO2 Connect is going from strength to strength. It is a powerful tool to support aviation’s decarbonization powered by global standard methodologies and high-quality data.”
SriLankan Aviation College hailed IATA ATC top performer for 2024
SriLankan Airlines’ training centre SriLankan Aviation College was recently hailed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) Top Performer for 2024. This distinction is awarded to the most outstanding IATA-accredited training institutions worldwide, and advances SriLankan Aviation College into the Preferred ATC category. This is proof of SriLankan Airlines’ relentless commitment to excellence in developing talent for the travel trade on a global scale. Airline chief executive Richard Nuttall remarked: “We are truly humbled to be recognised as a top performing IATA Authorized Training Center. It speaks volumes about how much effort the college puts into offering high quality job-ready programmes led by top-tier instructors, blending real-world knowledge and practical sessions.” Nuttall added that the SriLankan Aviation College has made remarkable progress over the past two years, especially with the aviation industry fully returning to pre-pandemic levels throughout 2024. Bringing the best the world has to offer to Sri Lanka Over the years, SriLankan Aviation College has introduced some of the most sought-after IATA programmes to Sri Lanka, including the IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism Diploma; IATA Cargo Introductory Course; and the IATA Airline Cabin Crew course, among many others. Whether in the quality of training, state-of-the-art facilities or talent incubation, SriLankan Aviation College has consistently produced the best results in the island across all IATA programmes over the years, in line with its mission of developing the right talent for the aviation industry. The ATC accreditation also symbolises the longstanding partnership and credibility that SriLankan Aviation College built with IATA Training. The institution’s other achievements include being an IATA Approved Training Center since inception, being recognised as an IATA Top Performing Training Center for several consecutive years and being the only IATA Regional Training Partner in Sri Lanka, and among the few in the region.
IATA’s inaugural WDS explores data, technology and cybersecurity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded its inaugural World Data Symposium (WDS) with a broad consensus on three key priorities: To use data even more intensely to derive value: With improvements in artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, the contribution of aviation’s rich data collection will drive improvements in efficiency, passenger experience, and sustainability. The industry needs to work together to address the opportunity by establishing clear data ownership structures, investing in new solutions and attracting talent. To innovate by integrating technology solutions: Innovations such as cloud computing, automation, and digital identity are proving their value in improving efficiency while reducing costs. The industry needs to work together to modernize standards and optimize this potential by integrating solutions so that the passenger journey is seamless, from booking to baggage delivery. To build cyber resilience: The need for robust cybersecurity grows in tandem with the use of technology, particularly as it integrates various players in the travel and air cargo value chains. The industry must work together to share information even more efficiently to protect critical infrastructure, ensure data integrity, and safeguard passenger trust. “The inaugural IATA WDS reinforced the critical role of data, technology, and cybersecurity in shaping the future of aviation. It also clearly demonstrated that by working together across the aviation value chain to share information and modernize standards, we create enormous potential to benefit our customers with even more efficient travel and shipping experiences. This was our first WDS, but with so much potential evolving every day, it will not be our last,” said Kim Macaulay, IATA’s Chief Information and Data Officer. WDS was hosted by Aer Lingus in Dublin and welcomed more than 700 participants. Use Cases for AI and Digital Identity in Aviation Reflecting the focus areas of WDS—data, technology and cybersecurity—IATA unveiled the results of three proof-of-concept (PoC) programs worked on with companies that are part of IATA’s Strategic Partnerships Program: Cargo Acceptance Process: The PoC demonstrated the efficiency of using a large language model (LLM) to manage regulatory compliance in the air cargo acceptance process. It also delivered broader benefits in terms of reduced waste, optimization of cargo space, improved customer satisfaction and reduced waste/loss. More broadly, the PoC showed how LLMs have the potential to support regulatory compliance in the air transport industry. Agency Onboarding: This PoC looked at how the use of digital identity can reduce the time and effort needed to onboard new agents while reducing the potential for fraud. By implementing agency digital employee IDs, the onboarding process can be automated, linking agency profiles with agent access seamlessly. This framework will ensure secure and reliable identity verification, significantly reducing the time and effort for onboarding from seven business days to seven seconds. Passenger Entitlements: This PoC looked at how digital identity credentials (stored as virtual credentials in a digital wallet on their mobile phone) for travelers could be combined to automate processes such as lounge and onboard access. This will consider the passenger identity, class of travel, loyalty program entitlements and ancillary purchases. While it is expected to take some time to accustom travelers to using digital identity credentials, there is tremendous potential to simplify regulatory passport and other identity checks. “From optimizing cargo processes to strengthening identity management and enhancing passenger experience, AI and digital identity are already transforming key processes in aviation. Through IATA’s Data and Technology Proof of Concept program we are collaborating across the industry to think and explore as big as possible about how all airlines, travelers and shippers can gain the most from applying AI and digital identity to common processes,” said Macaulay. IATA World Data Symposium was the first of various events IATA will be holding during the course of 2025.
IATA: global passenger demand up 10 percent in January 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global passenger demand data from January 2025, showing a growth of 10 percent in terms of total demand in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs). January 2025 figures were significantly higher than the total recorded in January 2024. with the following highlights: Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.1 percent year-on-year, while the load factor was 82.1 percent, an all-time high for January. International demand rose 12.4 percent compared to January 2024, while capacity was up 8.7 percent year-on-year with the load factor at 82.6 percent. Meanwhile, domestic demand was up 6.1 percent compared to January 2024, with capacity up by 4.5 percent year-on-year and the load factor at 81.2 percent. Both international and domestic demand marked an all time high for January. Greater demand, particularly within APAC IATA director-general Willie Walsh remarked that there was a notable acceleration in demand this January, with a particularly strong performance by carriers based in the Asia-Pacific region. Walsh said: “The record high load factors that accompany this strong demand are yet another reminder of the persistent supply chain issues in the aerospace sector. The strong growth in demand aligns with the results of IATA’s latest passenger survey in late 2024 wherein 94 percent of travellers indicated that they planned to travel as much or more in the coming 12 months than they did in the past year. Walsh added: “Airlines are doing a good job of accommodating growing demand amid fleet and infrastructure constraints with satisfaction levels above 95 percent, and nearly 80 percent of travellers agreeing that air travel is good value for money. Choice is an important component of this satisfaction. It is also important for regulators to clearly understand that the majority of travelers do not want to pay automatically for services they don’t need.” Regional market performance in January 2025 All regions showed growth for international passenger markets in January 2025 compared to January 2024, with Asia-Pacific demand particularly strong. All markets except Europe and North America showed strong acceleration in January compared to December 2024. Load factors rose year-on-year in all markets except Latin America. Asia-Pacific airlines achieved a 21.8% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 16.5% year-on-year and the load factor was 86.7% (+3.8 ppt compared to January 2024). Traffic from Northeast Asia was particularly strong. European carriers had an 8.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 6.2% year-on-year, and the load factor was 79.2% (+1.8 ppt compared to January 2024). Middle Eastern carriers saw a 9.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 4.4% year-on-year and the load factor was 83.8% (+4.0 ppt compared to January 2024). Results in this region have been underpinned by a gradual return of traffic in Israel, and strong performance of the Gulf carriers. North American carriers saw a 3.8% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity increased 0.6% year-on-year, and the load factor was 81.8% (+2.6 ppt compared to January 2024). Latin American airlines saw a 12.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity climbed 15.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 84.3% (-1.9 ppt compared to January 2024). African airlines saw a 14.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 11.2% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 75.9% (+2.4 ppt compared to January 2024). The domestic passenger market in January Domestic RPK increased 6.1 percent over the previous year, reflecting particularly strong growth in India, Japan and China. China’s growth of ten percent was driven by record numbers traveling for the Lunar New Year. Also, load factors continued to edge up, hitting a record high of 81.2 percent for January.
Accelya renews partnership with IATA
Aviation technology solutions provider Accelya formally renewed its long-term partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents over 340 airlines globally. This renewal strengthens their shared commitment to enhancing financial settlement systems and streamlining airline operations. The partnership focuses on delivering secure and efficient transaction processing while improving user experiences through ongoing enhancements to BSPlink. At the same time, it ensures future-ready systems are in alignment with modern airline operations. A long-haul commitment The renewed agreement reflects a commitment to maintaining the stability of BSPlink while embracing modernization. Accelya will continue to enhance BSPlink with improvements in system performance, user experience, and operational efficiency. These efforts align with Accelya’s goal of standardizing and streamlining global financial processes to deliver consistent and reliable services for the airline industry. Accelya chief executive Sam Gilliland said: “Our partnership with IATA underscores Accelya’s leadership in airline financial settlement and our unwavering commitment to supporting the industry with innovative, resilient solutions. In the past financial year, we processed over US$100 billion in airline revenue globally and our partnerships with leading airlines and IATA underscore our dedication to delivering forward-looking technology that enhances efficiency, profitability, and growth across the aviation ecosystem.” A firm foundation For her part, IATA senior vice-president for information and data Kim Macaulay remarked: “Our collaboration with Accelya ensures that BSP remains a trusted financial backbone for the global airline community. Accelya’s deep expertise enables us to deliver secure, efficient and reliable financial settlement processes that meet the industry’s evolving needs.” This strengthened partnership between Accelya and IATA ensures the continued reliability and adaptability of financial settlement services. Both organisations are dedicated to advancing solutions that meet the evolving needs of airlines, travel agents, and their customers.
IATA: air cargo demand rose by 3.2 percent in January 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global air cargo data for January 2025, noting growth of 3.2 percent in the first month of the year. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2 percent compared to January 2024 levels, marking an 18th consecutive month of growth. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.8% compared to January 2024. According to IATA director-general Willie Walsh: "January marked 18 consecutive months of growth for air cargo, but the month’s 3.2 percent year-on-year growth is a moderation from double-digit peaks in 2024. Similarly, yields, while still above January 2024 levels, saw a 9.9 percent decline from December as cargo load factors also declined by an average of 1.5 percentage points.” While external factors such as trade growth, declining fuel costs and expanding e-commerce remain positive for air cargo, Walsh pointed out that it is important to closely watch the evolution of market conditions at this time. In particular, the wild card is the potential for tariff-driven trade policies from the current US administration. Factors considered in January Several factors in the operating environment should be noted, namely: Year-on-year, industrial production rose 2.6 percent in December. Global goods trade grew for a ninth consecutive month, reporting a 3.3 percent increase in December; The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for global manufacturing output was above the 50-mark for January, indicating growth. At 50.62, this was the highest reading since July 2024. The PMI for new export orders rose to 49.37, remaining just shy of the 50-mark, which is the growth threshold; and In January, consumer inflation in the US and in Europe both rose by 0.1 percentage point to three percent and 2.8 percent respectively. Chinese consumer inflation rebounded to 0.5 percent in January, after progressively falling to 0.1 percent in the previous four months. Regional performance in January 2025 Asia-Pacific airlines saw 7.5% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in January. Capacity increased by 10.9% year-on-year. North American carriers saw 5.3% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in January. Capacity increased by 7.5% year-on-year. European carriers saw 1.3% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in January. Capacity increased 3.5% year-on-year Middle Eastern carriers saw 8.4% year-on-year demand decrease for air cargo in January, the slowest among the regions. Capacity decreased by 1.2% year-on-year. Latin American carriers saw an 11.2% year-on-year increase in demand growth for air cargo in January, the strongest growth among the regions. Capacity increased 10.6% year-on-year. African airlines saw a 3.4% year-on-year decrease in demand for air cargo in January. Capacity increased by 5.4% year-on-year. With regard to trade lane growth, international routes experienced growth in January. At the same time, airlines are benefiting from rising e-commerce demand in the US and Europe amid ongoing capacity limits in ocean shipping.
IATA’s annual safety report shows improvements in global aviation safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2024 Annual Safety Report listing progress in the field of aviation safety today, 26th February. This latest report shows that the global commercial aviation sector delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety. There were a number of notable improvements, especially with regard to the five-year average of several key parameters for aviation safety. Notable highlights In 2024, the all-accident rate of 1.13 per million flights, roughly one accident per 880,000 flights, was better than the five-year average of 1.25. However, this was not as good as the 1.09 recorded in 2023. It should also be noted that there were seven fatal accidents in 2024, among 40.6 million flights: higher than the single fatal accident recorded in 2023 and the five-year average of five fatal accidents. Likewise, there were 244 on-board fatalities in 2024, compared to the 72 fatalities reported in 2023 and the five-year average of 144. Fatality risk remained low at 0.06, below the five-year average (0.10), although double the 0.03 reported in 2023. According to IATA director-general Willie Walsh, it is important to remember that accidents are extremely rare. Walsh said: “The long-term story of aviation safety is one of continuous improvement. A decade ago, the five-year average 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 honour the memory of every life lost in an aviation accident with our deepest sympathies and ever greater resolve to make flying even safer. For that, the accumulation of safety data, including the 2024 safety report, is our most powerful tool.” It should also be noted that airlines registered under the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) had an accident rate of 0.92 per million flights, significantly lower than the 1.70 recorded by non-IOSA carriers. Action needed in conflict zones While accidents and incidents related to conflict zones are considered security-related events and not included or alluded to directly in the annual safety report, these and the growing number of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference incidents are a top concern for aviation safety. That said, IATA officials pointed out that this issue demands urgent global coordination. Walsh said: “No civil aircraft should ever be a target, whether deliberate or accidental, of military operations. Governments must step up, enhance intelligence-sharing, and establish clearer global protocols to prevent such tragedies and safeguard civilian aviation.” 2024 saw the downing of two aircraft in conflict zones: namely in Kazakhstan with 38 fatalities, and in Sudan with five fatalities. These incidents have reinforced the importance of the Safer Skies initiative, established in the aftermath of the PS752 tragedy to facilitate safeguards in high-risk airspace. Meanwhile, data from the IATA Incident Data Exchange (IDX) also noted a sharp increase in GNSS-related interference, which can mislead aircraft navigation systems. While there are several back-up systems in place to support aviation safety even when these systems are affected, these incidents still pose deliberate and unacceptable risks to civil aviation. GNSS interference is most prevalent in Türkiye, Iraq, and Egypt. Reports of GNSS interference, including signal disruptions, jamming, and spoofing, surged between 2023 and 2024. Interference rates increased by 175 percent, while GPS spoofing incidents spiked by 500 percent. The IATA director-general said of this: “The sharp rise in GNSS interference events is deeply concerning. Reliable navigation is fundamental to safe and efficient flight operations. Immediate steps by governments and air navigation service providers are needed to stop this practice, improve situational awareness, and ensure that airlines have the necessary tools to operate safely in all areas. Walsh likewise pointed out that accident investigation is a vital tool for improving global aviation safety. He said: “To be effective, the reports of accident investigations must be complete, accessible, and timely. Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention is clear that this is a state’s obligation. Burying accident reports for political considerations is completely unacceptable. And if capacity is the blocker, then we need a coordinated global effort to provide technical support to countries with limited accident investigation expertise.” Safety performance per region North America: With 12 accidents, the all-accident rate improved from 1.53 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.20 in 2024 and was better than the region’s five-year average of 1.26. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2020. The most common accident types in 2024 were tail strikes, followed by runway damage and runway excursions. While no accidents have been linked to debris from space operations, the increasing number of rocket launches presents challenges for air traffic management. Asia-Pacific: With seven accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased from 0.92 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.04 in 2024 but remained below the five-year regional average of 1.10. Fatality risk was unchanged from 2023 at 0.15. There was no dominant classification for accidents in the region which included tail strikes, runway damage and turbulence, among others. Africa: With 10 accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate rose from 8.36 per million sectors in 2023 to 10.59 in 2024, exceeding the five-year average of 8.46. Africa (AFI) recorded the highest accident rate, though the fatality risk remained at zero for the second year in a row. The most common accident types in 2024 were runway excursions, followed by those related to landing gear. 40 percent of all accidents involving AFI-based operators were on turboprop aircraft. Through the IATA Focus Africa initiative, the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) continues to mobilize resources to address key safety challenges. Middle East and North Africa: With two accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate improved from 1.12 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 1.08 in 2024 and was also better than its five-year average of 1.09. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2019. While no accidents were related to GNSS interference, it has emerged as a critical area of concern in the region. Commonwealth of Independent States: With no accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate improved from 1.05 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to zero in 2024, an improvement over the region’s five-year average of 2.49. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2022. GNSS interference and security risks linked to regional conflicts remain key concerns for aviation safety in the area. Note that the December 2024 downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft in a conflict zone is excluded from accident classification in this safety report. It is also important to note that CIS has limited accident information available and may undergo larger revisions than normal once more data becomes available. This may affect accident rate as well as fatality risk calculation. Europe: With nine accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased slightly from 0.95 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.02 accidents in 2024. This rate is on par with the region’s five-year average accident rate of 1.02. The fatality risk rate increased from zero in 2023 to 0.03 in 2024. The largest proportion of accidents were related to tail strikes followed by runway excursions. North Asia: With a single accident, the all-accident rate increased slightly from zero accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 0.13 in 2024. This was better than the region’s five-year average of 0.16 accidents per million sectors. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2022. There was only one accident involving North Asian-based operators and was related to a tail strike. Latin America and the Caribbean: With five accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased from 0.73 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 1.77 accidents in 2024. This was better than the five-year average of 2.00. The fatality risk increased from 0.00 in 2023 to 0.35 in 2024. The largest proportion of accidents was related to tail strikes.
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