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Air Passenger Demand Falls 2.2% in May

IATA released data for May 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction as an impact of war in the Middle East.

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• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
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• North Asia
• The Americas

Air Cargo Demand Up 6.0% in May

IATA released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand in all regions except for the Middle East.

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Media Briefing: Safety & Operations - AGM 2026

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• Airline Operations
• Safety
• Ground Operations
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
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Media Briefing: Industry Outlook - AGM 2026

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• Cargo
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• Regulations & Law
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Xiamen Airlines to Host 83rd IATA AGM

IATA announced that Xiamen Airlines will host the 83rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027.

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• All Regions
• North Asia

Middle East Disruptions and High Fuel Prices Halve Airline Industry Profitability

IATA released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices.

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• Airport Infrastructure
• Economics
• Sustainability
• Regulations & Law
• Airline Operations
• Passenger Experience
• Value of Aviation
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Media Briefing: SAF and Net Zero Updates - AGM 2026

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• Economics
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Media Briefing: North Asia - AGM 2026

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• Cargo
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• Passenger Experience
• Safety
• Value of Aviation
• North Asia

Middle East War Leads to 3.4% Fall in Air Passenger Demand in April

IATA released data for April 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction as demand for carriers in the Middle East dropped.

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• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
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Air Cargo Demand Up 4.0% in April Amid Middle East Disruption

IATA released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand driven by strong Asia-linked trade flows, amid Middle East disruptions.

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• Cargo
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• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050

IATA released its Long Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050.

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IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report

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

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• Safety
• Africa & Middle East
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• Europe
• North Asia
• The Americas

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.

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• Economics
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• 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.

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

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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