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IATA WSOC 2026 to Explore the Human Edge in Aviation Safety

IATA announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient. The event will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines

• Press Release
• Airline Operations
• Safety
• Ground Operations
• All Regions
• North Asia

Safety: People at the core of safety improvement

Flying remains the safest mode of transport.

• Analysis
• Safety
• All Regions

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Contract Changes Are a Step Towards an Improved Engine Aftermarket

IATA welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts.

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

IATA Releases 2027 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals

IATA has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards.

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• Cargo
• Ground Operations
• All Regions

Matthew Findlay, CEO, Solomon Airlines: A different ball game

Matthew Findlay, CEO, Solomon Airlines

• CEO Interviews
• Other
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Explainer: Streamlining the flow of money

Behind every airline ticket purchased, IATA plays a vital role in managing the flow of money across the globe. Every year IATA manages more than $500bn in financial transactions on behalf of airlines.

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• Other
• All Regions

Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Brussels as Air Transport Faces Critical Decarbonization Policy Decisions

IATA will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026.

• Press Release
• Sustainability
• All Regions
• Europe

Air Passenger Demand Grows 0.2% in July

IATA released data for July 2026 global passenger demand, showing a mostly positive Northern summer travel season, despite year-on-year declines in North America and the Middle East.

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

Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9% in July

IATA released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in all regions, with airlines in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America accounting for more than 90% of the overall increase.

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

Europe: Europe must strengthen its aviation competitiveness

European air travel demand stayed strong in summer 2026 despite significant geopolitical uncertainty.

• Analysis
• Other
• Europe

Diversity: Diversity is essential to aviation’s future growth

IATA’s 25by2025 initiative delivered strong results.

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• Other
• All Regions

IATA Cargo Experts Conference: Turning Expertise into Improved Air Cargo Operations

IATA announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day air cargo operations through global standards, technology, and data.

• Press Release
• Cargo
• Airline Operations
• All Regions
• Europe

Data Will Help Airlines Save the Next Gallon of Jet Fuel

With opportunities for further efficiency gains through fleet renewal or network changes already widely explored, the next gallon of jet fuel saved will increasingly come from better operational decisions supported by data.

• Opinions
• Air Traffic Management
• Airline Operations
• Data
• All Regions

Estuardo Ortiz, CEO, JetSmart: Stimulating the market for success

Estuardo Ortiz, CEO, JetSmart, tells Graham Newton that the Latin American region still has plenty of room for growth.

• CEO Interviews
• Other
• The Americas

Why Airlines Need a New Approach to Payment

Payment choices need to be managed deliberately. And that starts with recognizing that there is no single one-size-fits-all solution. IATA has developed the Airline Payment Framework to help management teams look at payment options.

• Opinions
• Retailing & Finance
• Passenger Experience
• All Regions

Sustainability: Bringing CORSIA EEUs to market

CORSIA is now in its first phase, with around 130 participating countries.

• Analysis
• Sustainability
• All Regions

Fact Sheet - IATA

• Fact Sheet
• IATA News
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Aviation Industry Urges African Governments to Align API and PNR Programs with Global Standards

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and IATA urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with ICAO standards and global best practices.

• Press Release
• Regulations & Law
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East

Air Passenger Demand Falls 1.7% in June

IATA released data for June 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving international demand for Middle East carriers.

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

Air Cargo Demand Strengthens in June, Up 8.5%

IATA released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand in all regions, including the Middle East.

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