Willie Walsh
Aviation mega-deals stall as soaring fuel costs force airlines into survival mode
IATA reports that airlines may only be able to achieve half the previously projected total combined profit of US$41 billion, with the conservative estimate standing at around US$23 billion.
IATA urges passengers to prioritise safety over baggage
IATA urges passengers to prioritise safety over baggage
IATA launches “Save a Life, Not a Bag” aviation safety campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially launched its new passenger safety campaign Save a Life, Not a Bag on Monday, 8th June, during its annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Xiamen Airlines to host 83rd IATA AGM in 2027
Xiamen Airlines to host 83rd IATA AGM in 2027
Low-cost carriers collapse as high-speed rail and premium travel preferences erode margins
Maintaining profitability and staying operational in the face of an economic crisis are two major challenges for the global aviation sector, but more so for low-cost carriers.
Global air travel contracts as Middle East conflict doubles jet fuel costs
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has evolved from a regional geopolitical crisis into a major disruptor of the
Air cargo demand rises 4% amid Middle East turmoil
Air cargo demand rises 4% amid Middle East turmoil
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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