On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2022.
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IATA Launches AVSEC Insight Platform to Help Manage Business Security Risks
IATA launched AVSEC Insight, an information platform to aid in identifying security risks to operations.
- Press Release
- Security
- All Regions
Strong Passenger Demand Continues in June
Passenger data for June 2022 shows that the recovery in air travel remains strong with RPKs up 76.2% compared to 2021.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
June Air Cargo: Stable and Resilient
June 2022 global air cargo markets show healthy and stable performance.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
States Progress towards Long Term Aspirational Goal on Aviation Emissions
IATA welcomed progress by states towards LTAG of net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050 in preparation for ICAO's 41st Assembly.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
African airlines deserve more than lip service
Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President, Africa & Middle East, says governments must walk the walk and support African aviation.
- Analysis
- Regulations & Law
- Africa & Middle East
Augustus Tang, CEO, Cathay Pacific: Climate change is bigger than the pandemic
Augustus Tang, CEO, Cathay Pacific, says the industry must invest in environmental initiatives despite short-term challenges.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Asia Pacific
Statement on Dublin Airport Charges
IATA welcomes the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) decision to push back on Dublin Airport’s proposed price increase.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
Canadian Government Urgently Needs to Remove COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
IATA is calling on the Government of Canada to quickly address several issues.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Mitigating the danger of lithium batteries
The carriage of lithium batteries on air transport continues to present a significant safety risk.
- Analysis
- Cargo
- All Regions
Making the most of diversity
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, says diversity will support the continued growth of the carrier. Interview by Graham Newton
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Premature Return to Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules Risks Continued Passenger Disruption
IATA expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.
- Press Release
- Slots
- COVID-19
- Europe
International Travel Drives May Air Traffic Recovery
IATA announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
May Air Cargo Buoyed by Easing of Omicron Restrictions in China
IATA released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
How to build a runway for role models
Kanchana Gamage, Founder and Director, The Aviatrix Project, received the High Flyer Award at the 2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Statement on CAA Decision on Heathrow Charges
IATA's statement on CAA Decision on Heathrow charges
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Other
- Europe
Schiphol Flight Restrictions Throttling Air Connectivity Benefits in the Netherlands
IATA expressed shock at the announcement by the government of the Netherlands will cut the number of annual flights at Schiphol Airport to 440,000 – a 20% cut to Schiphol’s potential cap.
- Press Release
- Air Traffic Management
- Airport Infrastructure
- Airline Operations
- Safety
- Europe
Incentives needed to boost SAF production
IATA called for governments to urgently put in place large-scale incentives to rapidly expand the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as aviation pursues its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Analysis
- Economics
- All Regions
Government Support Needed to make Transport of Lithium Batteries Even Safer
IATA called on governments to support implementation of lithium battery standards for screening, fire-testing, and incident information sharing.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Safety
- All Regions
Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks
IATA urged governments to work closely with aviation so that incumbent safety systems can safely co-exist with new 5G services.
- Press Release
- Safety
- All Regions
Incentives Needed to Increase SAF Production
IATA called for governments to urgently incentivize use of sustainable aviation fuels. 30 bn litre tipping point possible by 2030.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions