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Airlines and Aviation

Airlines steady schedules as Iran ceasefire offers two-week window of stability

The two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict has provided the global travel industry with vital breathing room, but the relief

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: total air cargo demand up 11.2% in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing an 11.2 percent increase in total demand from where it was in the same period in 2025.

Air

IATA: Global air passenger demand could more than double by 2050

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA reports improved safety in 2025

IATA reports improved safety in 2025

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Passenger demand starts 2026 with 3.8% increase 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global passenger demand report for January 2026, showing an increase of 3.8 percent at the start of the year.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Air cargo demand rose by 5.6% in January

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its air cargo data report for January 2026.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

IATA renews pro-competitive engine maintenance agreement with CFM International

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its existing agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033 on Tuesday, 20th January.

Air

IATA: Global air passenger demand up over five percent mid-Q4-2025

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s passenger demand report for the period that ended in November 2025, global air passenger demand increased by 5.7 percent.

Associations

Supply chain bottlenecks hinder airline growth

Supply chain bottlenecks hinder airline growth

Airlines and Aviation

Air Cargo Demand up 4.1% in October: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Passenger demand growth up 6.6% in October 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its October 2025 global passenger demand report on Friday, 28th November.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

IATA calls for better global cooperation on aviation climate action

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the governments of Japan, Malaysia, and other key industry stakeholders, issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Air

Breaking News: IATA calls out EU261 reform

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its strong concern that proposed reforms by the European Parliament to EU261 consumer rights regulation will entrench and worsen its flaws.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Global air cargo sector marks seventh consecutive month of growth

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its global air cargo market data for September 2025, showing a seventh consecutive month of growth for the sector.

Events

World Aviation Festival 2025 – Day 2 highlights

Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon brought together some of the most influential voices in global

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