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EU Air Connectivity Flatlined Under High Costs and Onerous Regulation

IATA released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).

• Press Release
• Economics
• Regulations & Law
• Value of Aviation
• Europe

IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging

IATA has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard.

• Press Release
• Airline Operations
• All Regions

Egypt Positioned for Strong Aviation Growth

IATA presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry.

• Press Release
• Airport Infrastructure
• Sustainability
• Passenger Experience
• Value of Aviation
• Africa & Middle East

IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova's Speech at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)

Read IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova's full speech at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt.

• Speech

Stronger Standard Implementation, Modern GSE, and Digitalization Are Key to More Resilient Ground Handling

IATA called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector.

• Press Release
• Airline Operations
• Safety
• All Regions

Explainer: EU261 Threshold

Time thresholds for EU261 passenger compensation payments have become key to a successful or unsuccessful reform of Europe’s failing aviation consumer rights regulation.

• Analysis
• Other
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Fact Sheet - Illegal Trade in Wildlife

• Fact Sheet
• Cargo
• Sustainability
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Data: Headwinds in data sharing

The world’s air connectivity increasingly relies on strong data connectivity to meet rising demand.

• Analysis
• Data
• All Regions

Jet Fuel Flexibility: How the Industry Is Preparing for Supply Disruptions

If the war continues, it won’t be long before we see fuel shortfalls in parts of the world. Flexibility could help the industry to make better use of the fuel we have, and airlines keep schedules intact.

• Opinions
• Airline Operations
• All Regions

Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air: An unforgiving industry

Akasa Air Founder and CEO, Vinay Dube, says start-up success depends on getting the business model correct.

• CEO Interviews
• Other
• Asia Pacific

IATA Pilots Billing & Settlement Plan in Somalia

IATA has launched a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) in Somalia, paving the way for a full launch of the service at the end of May 2026.

• Press Release
• Retailing & Finance
• Africa & Middle East

March Passenger Demand Up 2.1% But Sharp Regional Differences

IATA released data for March 2026 global passenger demand, showing continued growth despite disruptions in the Middle East.

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

Middle East Disruption Impacts Cargo Markets, Demand Falls 4.8% in March

IATA released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing a decline in demand due to severe disruptions in the Middle East.

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

Continued Investment in Aviation Critical as Ethiopia’s Passenger Demand Triples by 2044

IATA called on the Government of Ethiopia to continue prioritizing aviation to sustain the country’s strong demand outlook for air travel.

• Press Release
• Value of Aviation
• Africa & Middle East

IATA Calls on African Governments to Prioritize Aviation for Long Term Economic Growth

IATA called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development.

• Press Release
• Economics
• Sustainability
• Safety
• Value of Aviation

Sustainability: Bringing carbon credits to market

A gap between the supply and demand of carbon credits makes it difficult for airlines to fulfil obligations.

• Analysis
• Sustainability
• All Regions

The Safety Paradox: Fewer Accidents, Greater Responsibility

Because accidents are so rare, it seems that many states have somehow lost the capacity to investigate them and deliver final accident reports on time and on spec.

• Opinions
• Safety
• All Regions

Southwest Joins IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program

Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190.

• Press Release
• Airline Operations
• Data
• All Regions
• The Americas

CNS Preparing for 2026 Annual Partnership Conference in San Francisco

CNS is gearing up to host its annual Partnership Conference in San Francisco (USA) from 18-20 May 2026.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• The Americas

IATA to Open New Office and BSP in Uzbekistan

IATA announced that it is establishing a permanent presence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, opening a new office and preparing for the launch of a Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in the country before the end of the year.

• Press Release
• Retailing & Finance
• IATA News
• Value of Aviation
• Europe