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Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace
IATA released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
2022 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Open for Nominations
Nominations for the 2022 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards are now open for airlines and aviation organizations.
- Press Release
- Other
- All Regions
Unity in diversity
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dr. Harpreet A. De. Singh—voted Inspirational Role Model at the 2021 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards—talks about her career and motivations.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Collaborative decisions vital to progress in the Americas
Airlines need a seat at the table when Latin American governments discuss aviation says Peter Cerdá, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- The Americas
IATA Releases 2021 Airline Safety Performance
IATA released 2021 safety performance data for the commercial airline industry showing strong improvement in several areas compared to both 2020 and to the five years 2017-2021
- Press Release
- Safety
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Airlines hopeful for a brighter spring
Airlines are hopeful of a positive northern hemisphere spring and summer to drive demand toward pre-pandemic levels.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Air Passenger Numbers to Recover in 2024
IATA expects overall traveler numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024, exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Facilitating travel for those with invisible disabilities
Negotiating the numerous processes involved in air transport can be a stressful experience for even the most hardened of travelers.
- Analysis
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
Airports & Airlines Welcome New EU Council Recommendation on Travel Into the EU
ACI and IATA welcomed an EU Recommendation for travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to re-start air connectivity.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Travel Momentum Builds as Restrictions are Lifted -Even faster progress is needed-
IATA released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Sustainability is in our DNA
Topi Manner, CEO, Finnair tells Graham Newton that solving the climate challenge cannot be a separate item on the agenda.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
IATA Welcomes Spanish Government Rejection to Raising Airport Charges for COVID Losses
IATA welcomes the decision from the Spanish government to reject the proposal from AENA to recover economic losses amounting to EUR 2.3 bn generated because of the COVID crisis, by raising airport charges.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- COVID-19
- Europe
Airline of the Firsts
Yildiray Karaer, Chairman of the Board of Corendon Airlines tells Graham Newton he is optimistic about aviation’s future, especially its ability to tackle environmental matters.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
IATA Launches New Ground Operations Portal
IATA announced the launch of the IGOM Portal to support the efficient implementation of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM).
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
IATA Announces Partnership with GL Events
IATA is planning to hold at least 16 in person or hybrid events across all continents in 2022.
- Press Release
- Other
- All Regions
Aviation tackles issues with US 5G rollout
Issues surrounding the implementation of 5G have hit the headlines recently, most notably in the United States.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Working in tandem with partners for recovery
Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, TAP Air Portugal says the industry recovery requires all stakeholders to be in alignment. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Time to End US Pre-Departure Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
IATA urged the US government to remove the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated air travelers flying to the US.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Statement - EUACA Revised Slot Guidance
IATA welcomed updated guidance from the European Airport Coordinators Association (EUACA) for airport slots.
- Press Release
- Slots
- Europe
IATA Partners with Carleton University to Offer an Academic Program
IATA is partnering with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration in Ottawa, Canada, to launch the Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy.
- Press Release
- Other
- The Americas