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Roberto Alvo Chairs the IATA Board of Directors
IATA announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
- The Americas
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.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- 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.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Economics
- Sustainability
- Regulations & Law
- Airline Operations
- Passenger Experience
- Value of Aviation
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Willie Walsh's Report on the State of the Global Air Transport Industry at the IATA 82nd AGM
IATA Director General Willie Walsh's speech at the IATA 82nd Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Speech
- Air Traffic Management
- Airport Infrastructure
- Economics
- Sustainability
- Regulations & Law
- Airline Operations
- Passenger Experience
- Safety
- All Regions
IATA Launches Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
IATA launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, regrouping stakeholders across the CORSIA ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million CORSIA Eligible Emission Units (EEUs) by spring 2027.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- Regulations & Law
- All Regions
SAF Production Volumes Still Disappointing
IATA released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Sustainability
- All Regions
IATA Expands Cargo Services in Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay
IATA is expanding the presence of its cargo offerings in Latin America, including the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS).
- Press Release
- Retailing & Finance
- Cargo
- The Americas
Aviation Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for IATA’s 82nd AGM
IATA announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026.
- Press Release
- Other
- Value of Aviation
- All Regions
- The Americas
IATA-ICAO Deepen Cooperation on Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
IATA and ICAO announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
IATA Launches World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium
IATA announced the launch of the World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (WMES), in Madrid, Spain, on 24–25 June 2026. The e event will address supply chain failures and other challenges in maintenance and engineering.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
- Europe
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.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
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.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
EU Air Connectivity Flatlined Under High Costs and Onerous Regulation
IATA released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
- Press Release
- Economics
- Regulations & Law
- Value of Aviation
- Europe
IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging
IATA has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- All Regions
Egypt Positioned for Strong Aviation Growth
IATA presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Sustainability
- Passenger Experience
- Value of Aviation
- Africa & Middle East
IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova's Speech at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC)
Read IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova's full speech at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, Egypt.
- Speech
Stronger Standard Implementation, Modern GSE, and Digitalization Are Key to More Resilient Ground Handling
IATA called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- Safety
- All Regions
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
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