Pressroom Archive

Strategies to Support Sustained Airline Financial Health

IATA announced that the 2018 World Financial Symposium (WFS) will feature a strong focus on partnership strategies.

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• Economics
• Europe

Significant Growth in Aviation Jobs Expected

Survey highlights challenges in talent acquisition & retention

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• Other
• All Regions

Transforming the Passenger and Airport Experience

IATA announced that the inaugural Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will address the challenge of improving the passengers experience as demand rises.

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• Passenger Experience
• All Regions

Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Recognizes IATA's Airline Safety Audit Program

IATA and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner for the improvement of aviation safety.

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• Safety
• Africa & Middle East

Passenger Demand Accelerates in June

Global passenger traffic results for June show that demand (RPKs) rose by 7.8% vs 2017

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• Economics
• All Regions

Freight Growth Slowdown Continues In June

Growth for the first half of 2018 stands at 4.7%, less than half the growth rate in 2017.

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• Cargo
• All Regions

IATA, CFM International Sign Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance

Increased competition is expected to reduce airline operating costs

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• Other
• All Regions

Airlines and Airports have their Eyes Open to Human Trafficking

IATA and ACI partner to raise awareness, train staff and put in place reporting protocols.

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• Other
• All Regions

Aviation Industry to Launch UK Awareness Campaign on Consequences of Irresponsible Drinking when Travelling

The ‘One Too Many’ campaign is the first-of-its-kind to bring the main Aviation Industry partners together to raise awareness of the need to fly responsibly

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• Europe

European Air Traffic Control Delays Loom over Summer Air Travel

Delays so far this year have more than doubled compared to 2017

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• Airport Infrastructure
• All Regions

IATA Enhances Commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals

New pricing will be introduced for most IATA training courses to make them more accessible to developing nations.

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• Other
• All Regions

Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at 36th ECAC Plenary Session, 2018

• Speech
• Value of Aviation
• All Regions

Passenger Demand Continues Strong Growth in May

Demand rose 6.1% compared to the same month in 2017, which was a slight pickup from 6.0% year-over-year growth for April 2018

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• Economics
• All Regions

Air Freight Growth Continues to Grow Modestly in May, Up 4.2%

Freight capacity grew by 6.2% year-on-year in May 2018. This was the fourth month in a row that capacity growth outstripped demand growth.

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• Cargo
• All Regions

Jazeera Airways Statement

IATA confirms that rumors claiming that Jazeera Airways is no longer an IATA member airline and IOSA registered carrier are incorrect.

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• Other
• Africa & Middle East

​Maximizing Aviation's Benefits in the Caribbean

IATA called on governments and other aviation stakeholders in the Caribbean region to work together to maximize the benefits of aviation connectivity.

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• Airport Infrastructure
• The Americas

Statement: Airlines Welcome Vote To Expand Heathrow

After years of delay, the approval of the NPS is a momentous day for air travel not just in the UK, but for the global air transport network

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• Airport Infrastructure
• Europe

Press Statement: IATA Déclaration sur la Privatisation d’ADP

The privatization of Aeroports de Paris is a highly significant step which must not be taken lightly by the French government

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• Economics
• Europe

Slot Allocation Achieves Unprecedented Choice and Competition in Europe

Current system for allocating capacity at Europe's airports is benefiting consumers with greater choice and expanded connectivity

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• Airport Infrastructure
• Europe

Korean Air to Host 75th IATA AGM in Seoul

This will be the first time that the South Korean capital hosts the global gathering of aviation's top leaders.

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• IATA News
• All Regions