Global airlines have significantly cut their profit forecasts for 2026, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict and soaring jet fuel prices. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that airline profits could be halved this year despite an increase in passenger numbers.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has dismissed immediate concerns about aviation fuel shortages for the summer, but warned that rising costs will likely impact air travel prices.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new secure digital platform designed to help airlines, airports, and ground handlers modernize baggage handling processes.
Global air cargo demand fell by 4.8 percent year-on-year in March, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) citing rising fuel costs and the Middle East conflict as key factors.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air travel supply remained elevated in March, despite ongoing disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report, confirming that flying remains the safest form of long-distance travel with a solid safety performance and an all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a lower rate of aviation accidents in 2025, with 1.32 accidents per million flights, but a significant increase in fatalities, rising from 244 in 2024 to 394.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed strong concern over recent remarks by Maurici Lucena, chairman and chief executive of AENA, Spain’s main airport operator, after he suggested that airlines calling for reductions in airport charges were “compromising safety and security”. Responding to the comments, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said that safety remains […]
Hundreds of top airline executives will convene at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meeting from June 6-8 to discuss the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices and the aviation industry.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that global air traffic has experienced a decline for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery period.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is promoting the modernization of ground handling operations through digitalization and enhanced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to improve safety, reduce aircraft damage, and lower emissions.
Global passenger demand for air travel increased by 2.1 percent year-on-year in March, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This rise occurred despite significant disruptions in key regions, including the Middle East.
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Europe to prepare for potential flight cancellations as early as next month, citing possible jet fuel shortages linked to the war in the Middle East.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the European Union to review its emissions trading system to protect the competitiveness of its aviation sector, as EU countries remain divided over proposed reforms to the system.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week released a report showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2025 safety report, detailing 51 global aviation accidents and 8 fatal incidents, along with key air travel safety statistics and trends.
Data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that global air freight demand increased by 5.6% year-on-year in January 2026, indicating a strong start to the year for the sector.
A dispute has emerged over proposed price hikes for Spanish airport charges, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) advocating for an annual 4.9 per cent reduction, excluding inflation, for the 2027-2031 regulatory period.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) states that many airlines are severely impacted by swings in jet fuel prices, with not all carriers able to hedge against these fluctuations.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that European air connectivity grew by only 1 per cent in 2025, attributing the stagnation to high costs and regulatory burdens faced by airlines.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that airfares, particularly in Europe, are expected to rise due to the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has honored Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, as one of Africa’s top four aviators. The recognition took place at a special session during the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa.
Willie Walsh, a prominent figure in the aviation industry, is set to transition from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the CEO of Indian airline IndiGo, succeeding Peter Elbers.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that global air passenger demand will more than double by 2050, with significant growth expected from emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Africa.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: accelerating digitalisation, strengthening global standards, and enhancing…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported an increase in airliner deaths last year, even as the number of aviation accidents decreased, raising concerns about the severity of incidents.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week released data on global passenger demand for January 2026, showing continued growth in air travel, with demand rising 3.8 per cent year-on-year despite calendar effects linked to the timing of the Lunar New Year. According to the data, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), increased […]
