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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
Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG: People taking care of people
Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG, tells Graham Newton that there will always be a human element in customer satisfaction.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages
Willie Walsh comments IEA's assessment of potential jet fuel shortages.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
Aviation Holds the Key to Unlocking Economic Benefits for Kazakhstan
IATA highlighted the value of air transport for Kazakhstan, emphasizing that the country’s continued focus on aviation has delivered growing benefits for jobs and economic activity.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Value of Aviation
- Europe
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2026: Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI
IATA will hold the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt, from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together industry leaders to address the future of ground operations.
- Press Release
- Regulations & Law
- Airline Operations
- Safety
- Ground Operations
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
Sustainability: Ensuring transparency in SAF environmental benefits
In April 2025, the IATA-developed SAF Registry was launched by the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization.
- Analysis
- Sustainability
- All Regions
Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis: Why Flexibility Matters Now
How regulators can make fair, consistent decisions when war and fuel shortages disrupt normal flight operations.
- Opinions
- Airport Infrastructure
- Slots
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
How Soon Will AI Revolutionize Our Industry?
How fast will we see these AI applications implemented? It’s happening right now. Airlines are making heavy investments in data and Large Language Models (LLMs). The first step is to ensure that trusted frameworks for sharing data are developed.
- Opinions
- Data
- All Regions
PoCs Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- Data
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
February Air Passenger Demand Grows 6.1%
IATA released data for February 2026 global passenger demand showing strong growth, as the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month has already caused fuel costs to rise sharply.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026
IATA released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing strong growth ahead of the outbreak of war in the Middle East at the end of the month.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
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