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09.03.2026

IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report

IATA released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance.

  • Press Release
  • Safety
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
06.03.2026

IATA Focus Africa to Spotlight Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency

IATA announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April, 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Press Release
  • Airline Operations
  • Safety
  • Africa & Middle East
03.03.2026

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
02.03.2026

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
02.03.2026

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
  • The Americas
25.02.2026

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.

  • Press Release
  • Other
  • All Regions
18.02.2026

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
11.02.2026

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.

  • Press Release
  • Other
  • The Americas
11.02.2026

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
03.02.2026

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
29.01.2026

Strong 2025 Passenger Demand Masks Ongoing Capacity Constraints

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

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
29.01.2026

Global Air Cargo Demand Achieved Record Volume in 2025

IATA released data for full year 2025 and December 2025 global air cargo market performance, showing record volume.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
22.01.2026

IATA WLS to Address Liability Challenges in Global Aviation

IATA will hold the 2026 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) from 17-19 February in Warsaw, Poland, hosted by LOT Polish Airlines, under the theme ‘’Liability in a Changing World’’.

  • Press Release
  • Regulations & Law
  • All Regions
  • Europe
20.01.2026

IATA and CFM International Renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance

IATA announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for MRO services for engines manufactured by CFM.

  • Press Release
  • Airline Operations
  • All Regions
13.01.2026

European Parliament Doubles Down on Damaging EU261 Revisions

A4E, ERA, and IATA expressed deep concern about the latest push by the European Parliament to weaken consumer choice and damage the competitiveness of the European aviation industry.

  • Press Release
  • Regulations & Law
  • Passenger Experience
  • Europe
08.01.2026

5.7% Air Passenger Demand Growth in November 2025

IATA released data for November 2025 global passenger demand showing growth amid continuing capacity constraints stemming from challenges in the aerospace supply chain.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Passenger Experience
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
08.01.2026

Air Cargo Demand Maintains Strong Momentum, up 5.5% in November 2025

IATA released data for November 2025 global air cargo markets, showing a demand boosted by shippers prioritizing timely delivery in the lead-up to the year-end holiday season.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Economics
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North Asia
  • The Americas
10.12.2025

IATA Survey Shows Growing Awareness of ONE Record and Areas for Further Support

IATA has released findings from a survey of cargo industry participants to assess industry awareness, readiness, and support needs for the implementation of ONE Record as the preferred data-sharing standard for air cargo from 1 January 2026.

  • Press Release
  • Cargo
  • Data
  • All Regions
10.12.2025

USD 1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East

IATA reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025.

  • Press Release
  • Retailing & Finance
  • Regulations & Law
  • Africa & Middle East
  • All Regions
09.12.2025

SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates

IATA released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that SAF production growth rate is slowing down.

  • Press Release
  • Economics
  • Sustainability
  • Regulations & Law
  • All Regions
  • Europe

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