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Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges

IATA expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.”

• Press Release
• Airport Infrastructure
• Europe

2026 Begins with 3.8% Air Passenger Demand Growth

IATA released data for January 2026 global passenger demand showing slower growth explained by a shift in the Lunar New Year from January in 2025 to February in 2026.

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

Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026

IATA released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing a robust start to the year despite regional gaps.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• Economics
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
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Richard Forson, CEO, Cargolux: Cargo in the blood

Richard Forson, CEO, Cargolux, details the need for progress and passion in air cargo. Interview by Graham Newton.

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• Cargo
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Diversity: Three paths to sustainable progress

IATA has launched the 2026 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

• Analysis
• Diversity & Inclusion Awards
• Diversity
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IATA Opens Nominations for 2026 Edition of Diversity & Inclusion Awards

IATA announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Awards.

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• Other
• All Regions

Cargo: Taking special cargo to the next level

Special cargo—live animals, perishables, and pharmaceuticals—is big business.

• Analysis
• Cargo
• All Regions

Sustainability: Detailed data for climate mitigation

ANA HOLDINGS INC. and JAXA have introduced an automated system monitor atmospheric composition on commercial flights.

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• Sustainability
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Data: Surviving the rise in cyberattacks

Cyber threats are operational, visible, and capable of disrupting the passenger experience at scale.

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• Data
• All Regions

Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges

IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% in Spanish airport charges over the next five years, a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion, and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness.

• Press Release
• Airport Infrastructure
• Regulations & Law
• Europe

World Legal Symposium: Assessing a range of risks

Jeffrey N. Shane, former IATA General Counsel, provides a snapshot of some of aviation’s most critical legal issues.

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• Regulations & Law
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Con Korfiatis, CEO, Oman Air: Ensuring alignment in Team Oman

Graham Newton talks to Con Korfiatis, Oman Air CEO, about the airline’s transformation and its role in Oman’s 2040 Vision.

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• All Regions

IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference to Be Hosted in Santiago de Chile

IATA announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 8-9 April in Santiago de Chile, with LATAM as the host airline.

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• Other
• The Americas

Airports and Airlines Call for Immediate Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) Review Ahead of Peak Summer Months Traffic

ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) warned that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to cause significant delays for passengers.

• Press Release
• Regulations & Law
• Passenger Experience
• Europe

Fact Sheet - IATA

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Airport Infrastructure: Maximizing the airport footprint

In 2026, airlines are expected to welcome some 5.2 billion passengers, up 4.4% on 2025.

• Analysis
• Airport Infrastructure
• Airline Operations
• Passenger Experience
• All Regions

IATA World Cargo Symposium 2026: Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World

IATA announced that the 2026 World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on “Advancing Air Cargo in a Dynamic World”. WCS will be held in Lima, Peru from 10 to 12 March hosted by LATAM Cargo.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• The Americas

Changi Aviation Summit 2026 Speech – Willie Walsh, IATA Director General

IATA Director General Willie Walsh's speech at Changi Aviation Summit 2026, Singapore.

• Speech
• Economics
• Sustainability
• Airline Operations
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific

Data: From data to actionable insights

IATA is a trusted source of aviation data.

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• Data
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Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints

IATA released 2025 full-year and December 2025 passenger market performance showing record high demand.

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