On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2021.
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Re-open Borders with Simplified Risk Management
IATA called for an end to wildly inconsistent COVID-19 travel restrictions that are stalling the recovery of air transport.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- All Regions
2021 Diversity & Inclusion Award Winners Announced
IATA announced the winners of the 2nd edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
- Press Release
- Other
- All Regions
IATA Leadership Developments
IATA confirmed that Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue, will continue his duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Governors until the conclusion of the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting in Shanghai.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
China Eastern Airlines to Host 78th IATA AGM in Shanghai
IATA announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- North Asia
Director General's Report on the Air Transport Industry, AGM 2021, Boston
Willie Walsh's address on the state of the industry at IATA Annual General Meeting, Boston
- Speech
- Economics
- Value of Aviation
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
IATA 77th AGM approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Losses Reduce but Challenges Continue - Cumulative $201 Billion Losses for 2020-2022
IATA announced its latest outlook for airline industry financial performance showing improved results amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Cross-fertilization of ideas leads to innovation
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, tells Graham Newton that the cross-fertilization of ideas from other industries will speed up innovation in the sector.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Africa & Middle East
Shaping the future of travel through innovation
Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue, talks about the evolution of the airline into a travel company. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Statement on Australia's Announcement on Reopening of Borders
IATA comment on the announcement by the Australian government on the November 2021 timeline and the removal of the international arrival caps.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Asia Pacific
Make Brazil a first-world aviation country
John Rodgerson, CEO, Azul, calls for a level playing field for Brazilian carriers. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Increasing the value of travel for all
Graham Newton to Yuji Akasaka, President, Japan Airlines about the need to understand the balance between the risk and value of travel.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Governments’ Response to Delta Variant Slams August Domestic Traffic Demand
IATA announced that the recovery in air travel decelerated in August as governments' response to concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA Proposes Three Interventions To Rebuild South Africa’s Tourism Industry & Create Jobs
IATA called on the South African government to step up its support for the air transport industry amid the COVID-19 crisis.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
Air Cargo Up 7.7% in August Versus Pre-COVID Levels; Capacity Lagging Demand
August 2021 data for global air cargo markets show that demand continued its strong growth trend.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery
IATA urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston
IATA announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit, which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting in Boston, USA, 3-5 October.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
- The Americas
IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation
IATA called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available
IATA has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations. 2022 Edition IATA Manuals now available.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions
Statement on the US Decision to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions from Certain Countries
IATA welcomed the US decision to enable vaccinated travelers to enter the US with a negative COVID-19 test result from November.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
- The Americas