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IATA Comment on Heathrow Development Proposals

IATA issued the following comment with respect to proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) and by the Arora Group.

• Press Release
• Airport Infrastructure
• Europe

Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June

IATA released data for June 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing continued but slower growth, reflecting disruptions around military conflict in the Middle East.

• Press Release
• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

June Air Cargo Demand Up 0.8% Despite Trade Disruptions

IATA released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing slight growth despite trade disruptions.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• Economics
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth

IATA urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity & social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds.

• Press Release
• Economics
• Sustainability
• Regulations & Law
• Safety
• Value of Aviation
• Africa & Middle East

Sustainability: A different way to slice the pie

IATA estimates that aviation’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 will cost an enormous $4.7 trillion.

• Analysis
• Sustainability
• All Regions

Peter Gerber, CEO, Condor: Be transparent about the motivation

Peter Gerber, CEO, Condor, says politicians should do their homework and be clear about the reasons behind decisions. Interview by Graham Newton.

• CEO Interviews
• Other
• All Regions

IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal

IATA expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation.

• Press Release
• Sustainability
• Regulations & Law
• Value of Aviation
• All Regions

IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture

IATA announced that Kenya Airways is the first airline to have used IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey (I-ASC) Light.

• Press Release
• Safety
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions

Americas: A framework for success in the Americas

Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) in Bogotá, Colombia welcomed more than 400 delegates from across the aviation value chain—including governments and tourism authorities—to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the region.

• Analysis
• Other
• The Americas

Captain Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi, CEO Batik Air Indonesia: Focusing on efficient operations

Captain Daniel Putut Kuncoro Adi, CEO of Batik Air Indonesia and President Director, Lion Air Group, tells Graham Newton that behind-the-scenes improvements will result in superior customer satisfaction.

• CEO Interviews
• Other
• All Regions

Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

IATA released data for May 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing continued but uneven growth across regions.

• Press Release
• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions

IATA released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing continued growth despite the dampening effect of shifting US trade policies.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• Economics
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

Fact Sheet - Unruly Passengers

• Fact Sheet
• Passenger Experience
• All Regions

IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers

IATA announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers.

• Press Release
• Sustainability
• Airline Operations
• All Regions

Operating Safely in a More Conflict-Ridden World

Recent conflict in the Middle East understandably has passengers asking what measures are in place to keep flying safe when there are military activities including missile launches.

• Opinions
• Air Traffic Management
• Airline Operations
• Safety
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Europe

Cabin Bag Proposal “Meddling in Issues MEPs Don’t Understand”

IATA accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not.

• Press Release
• Regulations & Law
• Airline Operations
• All Regions
• Europe

EASA and IATA Publish Comprehensive Plan to Mitigate the Risks of GNSS Interference

IATA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference.

• Press Release
• Air Traffic Management
• Regulations & Law
• Safety
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Europe

IATA Responds to Dutch Consumer and Market Authority Decision on Schiphol Airport Charges

IATA reacted to news that the Consumer and Market Authority in the Netherlands (ACM) has allowed Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to increase charges by a cumulative 33% over the next three years.

• Press Release
• Regulations & Law
• Europe

Media Briefing: Regulatory Issues - AGM 2025

• Presentation
• Regulations & Law
• Passenger Experience
• Data
• All Regions

Fact Sheet - IATA Safety Audits and Assessment Programs

• Fact Sheet
• Safety
• All Regions