IATA reports air cargo grew by 9.4 percent in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets report for September 2024 showed continuing strong annual growth in demand.
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IATA reports passenger demand hit all-time-high in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global passenger demand for the period ending 30th September 2024.
Passenger demand up 8.6% in August: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand
IndiGo to host 81st IATA AGM in Delhi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that IndiGo will host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Delhi, India.
Singapore to charge green jet fuel levy on departing flights
Singapore has announced plans to impose a levy on departing flights, shifting the cost burden of transitioning to green jet fuel onto travellers.
IATA announces first Safety Leadership Charter signatories
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Safety Leadership Charter at the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference taking place in Hanoi,…
Strong passenger demand continues in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.
IATA revises Hong Kong Aviation Recovery to year end 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labour crunch in the aviation sector.
Qatar Aviation Services receives Leading Environmental Management System Certificate
Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the ground handling services subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, is now the first ground handler in the world to receive the International Air Transport…
Blocked airline funds threaten connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets.
Aviation leaders assemble in Istanbul for IATA’s 79th AGM from 4-6 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
Travel demand continues strong in April: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April.
Air Travel growth continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023.
Air travel growth continues in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.
Reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk,…
IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China
IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions.
A rising number of countries, including…
Knee-jerk reinstatement of travel restrictions ineffective: Walsh
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, on the imposition of travel restriction for travellers from China said: “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for…
IATA: Air traffic increased by almost 50% in Oct 2022
The data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that in October of this year, the total air traffic increased by 44.6 per cent compared to the figures…
IATA WoCE kicks off, hosted by Pegasus Airlines in Istanbul
The third edition of IATA Wings of Change Europe (WoCE), organised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and hosted by Pegasus Airlines, has kicked off in Istanbul on 8…
IATA’s WPS to take place from1-3 Nov in Bahrain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS)
Zero CO2 emissions goal tops achievements at 41st ICAO assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is strongly encouraged by the adoption of a Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at the 41st …
IATA: Peak travel season ends on a high note in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery.
High expectations on sustainability and pandemic preparedness
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address top industry issues.
Qatar Airways to host IATA, WFS from 19-22 Sept
Qatar Airways will host the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) from19-22 September 2022.
IATA’s July data reveals recovery in air travel is strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong.
Global air traffic to exceed pre-Covid levels in 2024, predicts IATA
IATA expects overall traveller numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total)
Passenger traffic up in November 2021, Omicron likely to affect recovery ahead
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron
2020 was worst year for aviation, IATA confirms
New figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have confirmed last year was the worst on record for the aviation sector
IATA chief Willie Walsh talks about airline industry’s prospects
As COVID-19 grounded international travel, commercial airlines knew they would have a turbulent time ahead, and as restrictions continue, the situation is still up in the air.
It’s ‘now or never’ for Single European Sky, warns IATA
IATA warned the Single European Sky project to reform Europe’s air traffic management system faces collapse if European states do not support the European Commission's proposals to reboot…
New IATA chief insists Covid travel measures should be temporary
New IATA director general Willie Walsh has called for all restrictions and constraints on international air travel to be removed as quickly as the public health situation allows, as the…
Singapore to allow visitors with Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
Starting next month, Singapore will accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines
Walsh takes charge as IATA head to steer global growth
IATA has announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of director general of the organisation after Alexandre de Juniac
IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac to step down
IATA announced that Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO will step down from his role at the association effective 31 March 2021 and will be replaced by Willie Walsh, former CEO of…
World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”
The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…
Willie Walsh hails “game-changing” new aircraft
The new Airbus A321neo aircraft will be a “game-changer” for the airline industry, IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has said.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in…
IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier.
Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…
