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Latest press releases and speeches

IATA Urges Mexico to Embrace Global Standards for Slot Management

Adopting global standards for slot management will maximize benefits to Mexico's aviation sector.

Press release 20.07.2017

IATA and Airlines for America Launch Baggage Tracking Campaign

Joint campaign aims to reduce mishandled bags and improve efficiency in baggage operations.

Press release 20.07.2017

Moving NewGen ISS Forward

IATA announced key milestones toward implementing the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS).

Press release 20.07.2017

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Top publications

• World Air Transport Statistics (WATS)

  Key aviation statistics covering demand and traffic, route performance, passenger and freight forecasts, airline and airport rankings.

• Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

  The trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments. Recognized by the world’s airlines for almost 60 years, the DGR is the most complete, up-to-date, and user-friendly reference in the industry.

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Each day more than $18.6 billion of goods travel by air – 1/3 of all world trade by value. Aviation delivers.

3.5% of the global economy relies on aviation.
Aviation supports business.

63 million livelihoods are supported by air transport.
Aviation generates jobs.

Over 3.7 billion passengers will fly this year. Aviation connects people for business and pleasure.

Aviation will cut its net carbon emissions 50% by 2050. Aviation is committed to sustainability.

Every day about 100,000 flights bring people and goods to their destination. Flying is safe

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Fresh from Airlines International

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The Business of Freedom

Why protectionism jeopardizes air connectivity

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The cost of going green

Sustainable aviation fuels and their setbacks

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Silk road in the sky?

Aviation's highs and lows in Central Asia

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Latest economics reports

• Air Freight Market Analysis - May 2017

  Released 5 July 2017

• Cargo Chartbook - Q2 2017

  Released 29 June 2017

• Airlines Financial Monitor - May 2017

  Released 12 June 2017

• Economic Performance of the Airline Industry - Mid Year 2017

  Released 5 June 2017

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