﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel xml:base="https://www.iata.org/"><title>IATA Press Releases</title><description /><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:26:47 Z</lastBuildDate><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-04-08-01/</link><title>PoCs Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel</title><description>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-31-01/</link><title>February Air Passenger Demand Grows 6.1%</title><description>IATA released data for February 2026 global passenger demand showing strong growth, as the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month has already caused fuel costs to rise sharply.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-30-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026</title><description>IATA released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing strong growth ahead of the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-19-01/</link><title>EU Must Review EU ETS to Support Competitiveness as Aviation Decarbonizes</title><description>IATA calls for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-17-01/</link><title>Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050</title><description>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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-13-01/</link><title>IATA Announces World Data Symposium 2026 in Singapore to Accelerate Aviation’s Data, Technology &amp; Cybersecurity Transformation</title><description>IATA will hold its 2026 edition of the World Data Symposium (WDS) in Singapore on 8–9 April. The Symposium will bring together data, technology, and cybersecurity leaders.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-12-01/</link><title>IATA Launches DG Digital to Fully Digitalize Dangerous Goods Declarations</title><description>IATA has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-11-01/</link><title>IATA Advances AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations</title><description>IATA is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-10-04/</link><title>Air Cargo Helps Power Peru’s Fresh Produce Export Boom</title><description>IATA today released a report showing how air cargo has supported Peru’s strong export expansion and helped the country emerge as one of the world’s leading exporters of fresh produce.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-10-03/</link><title>IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Peru</title><description>IATA is highlighting the Value of Air Transport study for Peru as the country plays host to the first IATA World Cargo Symposium to be held in South America.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-10-02/</link><title>Air Cargo Enabled $157 Billion in Frontloaded Trade and Supported AI Growth in 2025</title><description>IATA today released a report, showing air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-10-01/</link><title>IATA Highlights Three Priorities for Air Cargo</title><description>IATA highlighted three priorities for the global air cargo industry: accelerating digitalization, strengthening global standards, and enhancing safety and security.
</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-09-02/</link><title>Pika Aero and DGM France Win 2026 IATA CBTA Center Innovation Award</title><description>IATA announced that Pika Aero and DGM France were each recognized as winners of this year’s IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Best Innovation Award. </description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-09-01/</link><title>IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report</title><description>IATA released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-06-01/</link><title>IATA Focus Africa to Spotlight Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency</title><description>IATA announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April, 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-03-01/</link><title>Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges</title><description>IATA expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.”</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-02-02/</link><title>2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth</title><description>IATA released data for January 2026 global passenger demand showing slower growth explained by a shift in the Lunar New Year from January in 2025 to February in 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-03-02-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026</title><description>IATA released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing a robust start to the year despite regional gaps.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-25-01/</link><title>IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity &amp; Inclusion Awards</title><description>IATA announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity &amp; Inclusion (D&amp;I) Awards. </description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-18-01/</link><title>Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges</title><description>IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% in Spanish airport charges over the next five years, a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion, and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-11-02/</link><title>IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference to Be Hosted in Santiago de Chile</title><description>IATA announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 8-9 April in Santiago de Chile, with LATAM as the host airline.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-11-01/</link><title>Airports and Airlines Call for Immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) Review Ahead of Peak Summer Months Traffic</title><description>ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant delays for passengers. </description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-02-03-01/</link><title>IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World</title><description>IATA announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. WCS will be held in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March hosted by LATAM Cargo. </description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-29-02/</link><title>Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints</title><description>IATA released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-29-01/</link><title>Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025</title><description>IATA released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance, showing record volume.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-22-01/</link><title>IATA WLS to Address Liability Challenges in Global Aviation</title><description>IATA will hold the 2026 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) from 17-19 February in Warsaw, Poland, hosted by LOT Polish Airlines, under the theme ‘’Liability in a Changing World’’.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-20-01/</link><title>IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance</title><description>IATA announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for MRO services for engines manufactured by CFM.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-13-01/</link><title>European Parliament Doubles Down on Damaging EU261 Revisions</title><description>A4E, ERA, and IATA expressed deep concern about the latest push by the European Parliament to weaken consumer choice and damage the competitiveness of the European aviation industry. </description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-08-02/</link><title>5.7% Air Passenger Demand Growth in November 2025</title><description>IATA released data for November 2025 global passenger demand showing growth amid continuing capacity constraints stemming from challenges in the aerospace supply chain.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2026-releases/2026-01-08-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025</title><description>IATA released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets, showing a demand boosted by shippers prioritizing timely delivery in the lead-up to the year-end holiday season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-10-02/</link><title>IATA Survey Shows Growing Awareness of ONE Record and Areas for Further Support</title><description>IATA has released findings from a survey of cargo industry participants to assess industry awareness, readiness, and support needs for the implementation of ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard for air cargo from 1 January 2026.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-10-01/</link><title>USD 1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East</title><description>IATA reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-09-04/</link><title>SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates</title><description>IATA released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that SAF production growth rate is slowing down.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-09-03/</link><title>European Air Traffic Control Delays Double Over Last Decade</title><description>IATA released a report revealing that Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays in Europe have more than doubled over the last decade, causing significant disruption for passengers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-09-02/</link><title>Aerospace Supply Chain Bottlenecks Continue to Constrain Airlines</title><description>IATA updated its analysis of aerospace supply chain bottlenecks noting that aircraft availability remains one of the most significant constraints on industry growth in its just released global outlook.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-09-01/</link><title>Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026</title><description>IATA released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-12-08-01/</link><title>IATA Unveils 2026 Events Calendar</title><description>IATA has unveiled its 2026 event calendar, bringing together industry and government leaders to focus on the air transport industry’s most pressing challenges.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-28-02/</link><title>October Air Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 6.6%</title><description>IATA released data for October 2025 global passenger demand showing strong growth despite the severe constraints of unresolved supply chain issues.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-28-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth</title><description>IATA released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets marking the eight consecutive month of overall growth and setting a new monthly record for volumes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-27-01/</link><title>IATA Calls on Venezuelan Government to Reconsider Decision to Revoke Airline Operating Permits</title><description>IATA and its members reiterate their willingness to cooperate with the relevant authorities to seek solutions that ensure air safety and preserve Venezuela's connectivity with the rest of the world.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-24-01/</link><title>Aviation Holds the Key to Unlocking Economic Benefits for Uzbekistan</title><description>IATA released the Value of Air Transport Study for Uzbekistan, highlighting that the country’s continued focus on aviation has resulted in growing benefits in terms of jobs and economic activity.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-20-02/</link><title>EASA and IATA Announce Collaboration Regarding Air Travel Emissions Calculations</title><description>EASA and IATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and IATA CO2 Connect. </description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-20-01/</link><title>IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands</title><description>IATA urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-19-01/</link><title>Statement on Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration</title><description>IATA dismissed the Premium Flyers Solidarity Coalition Declaration, emphasizing that the proposed tax on air travelers lacks any credible analysis of the negative effects it may have on the countries it aims to support.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-18-02/</link><title>IATA and Industry Partners Call for Strengthened Global Cooperation on Aviation Climate Action</title><description>IATA, together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm ICAO's leadership.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-18-01/</link><title>EU261 Reform Going in Wrong Direction and “Works as Reverse Robin Hood”</title><description>IATA reiterated its strong concern that proposed reforms by the European Parliament to EU261 consumer rights regulation will entrench and worsen its flaws.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-06-03/</link><title>STIP a Significant Step Toward Decarbonizing Air Transport, But Stronger Action Still Needed</title><description>IATA noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-06-02/</link><title>IATA &amp; ATPCO Partner to Simplify Management of Taxes, Fees, and Charges on Airfares and Airline Ancillaries</title><description>IATA and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-06-01/</link><title>Integrating Domestic and International Departure Passenger Flows Could Save Millions and Streamline Travel</title><description>IATA released a study showing substantial savings and gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-11-05-02/</link><title>IATA’s 2025 Global Passenger Survey Reveals Mobile and Digital ID as the Future of Travel</title><description>IATA released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance rising and biometric adoption accelerating.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item></channel></rss>