On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2021.
Found 2059 Pressroom elements
Ground handling set for take-off
Successful ground operations are essential to the industry recovery. But the collapse in air travel in 2020–21 resulted in the disappearance of tens of thousands of airport jobs.
- Analysis
- Safety
- Ground Operations
- All Regions
Innovation Day to unlock industry potential
The need for innovation cuts across every aspect of aviation. It has become especially crucial following the brutal realities of the pandemic.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Examining the journey to customer-centricity
Airline retailing, meaning the transformation of distribution away from legacy processes and artifacts into the world of modern retailing, has become a hot topic in the post-pandemic world. As such, it forms an important track at the World Financial...
- Analysis
- Retailing & Finance
- All Regions
Digital identity to redefine distribution chain
New Distribution Capability (NDC) is the first step towards the evolution of airlines into retailers through a data exchange format based on offer and order management processes.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Solar fuel aids sustainability ambitions
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are crucial if aviation is to achieve its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Analysis
- Economics
- Europe
Training is the key to industry recovery
Training is the bridge between the state of the industry today and a strong, successful recovery.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
The fight for recovery in Asia-Pacific
Pre-pandemic, Asia-Pacific was hailed as the engine room of aviation growth.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- Asia Pacific
War in Ukraine and air transport
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the consequent unfolding humanitarian crisis has stunned the world.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Creating a rich experience for airline guests
Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines, CEO Interview, says the airline must be able to properly respond to the desire to travel. Interview by Perry Flint.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Customer-centric intermodal travel
In 2020, IATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC).
- Analysis
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Unity in diversity
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dr. Harpreet A. De. Singh—voted Inspirational Role Model at the 2021 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards—talks about her career and motivations.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Collaborative decisions vital to progress in the Americas
Airlines need a seat at the table when Latin American governments discuss aviation says Peter Cerdá, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- The Americas
Airlines hopeful for a brighter spring
Airlines are hopeful of a positive northern hemisphere spring and summer to drive demand toward pre-pandemic levels.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Facilitating travel for those with invisible disabilities
Negotiating the numerous processes involved in air transport can be a stressful experience for even the most hardened of travelers.
- Analysis
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Sustainability is in our DNA
Topi Manner, CEO, Finnair tells Graham Newton that solving the climate challenge cannot be a separate item on the agenda.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Airline of the Firsts
Yildiray Karaer, Chairman of the Board of Corendon Airlines tells Graham Newton he is optimistic about aviation’s future, especially its ability to tackle environmental matters.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Aviation tackles issues with US 5G rollout
Issues surrounding the implementation of 5G have hit the headlines recently, most notably in the United States.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Working in tandem with partners for recovery
Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, TAP Air Portugal says the industry recovery requires all stakeholders to be in alignment. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 25 January Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 8 December 2021 media briefing
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on Recent Comments Regarding Covid-19 Risks During Air Travel
IATA clarified that aircraft cabin remains very low risk environment even though Omicron appears more transmissible than other variants
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions