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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’’.

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• Regulations & Law
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• Europe

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.

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• Airline Operations
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GCC’s Unified Civil Aviation Authority: A Strategic Leap Forward for Regional Aviation

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has taken a landmark step: the creation of a Unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority. This initiative is an effort that we all hope will build a stronger, safer, and more efficient air transport system for the GCC.

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• Regulations & Law
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• Africa & Middle East

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.

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Five Key Risks That Will Shape 2026

In 2026, risks abound. Having a view of what these might entail is important for planning and decision-making and the impact they may have on airlines. Five areas loom particularly large in the year ahead.

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Diversity: Building on the success of 25by2025

25by2025 invited organizations to commit to increasing the representation of women in senior and underrepresented roles

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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.

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• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
• All Regions
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North Asia
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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.

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• Cargo
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Cargo: Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world

Air cargo demand grew 4.1% year-on-year in October 2025.

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Legal: Managing liability in a changing world

The uniformity and predictability of legal obligations are fundamental to the operation of the global aviation network.

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Retailing: Progress on the journey to 100% Offers and Orders

On 5 May 2025, Finnair announced a native order—a non-legacy, single, fully digital order—made through its website.

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• Retailing & Finance
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Data: CTRL + ALT + SKY

The next World Data Symposium (WDS) will respond to the industry’s growing reliance on data, technology, and cybersecurity.

• Analysis
• Security
• Asia Pacific

Sustainability: Unraveling the STIP proposals

The release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) is a step forward in aviation’s decarbonization.

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• Sustainability
• Europe

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.

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• Cargo
• Data
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The Quiet Giant - Why Air Freight Deserves Greater Recognition and Fair Access to Airport Slots

While air cargo matters more than ever to our modern way of life, it is increasingly at the back of the queue for airport slot coordination.

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• Slots
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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.

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• Retailing & Finance
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Latest Developments in Payments - Global Media Day 2025

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Opportunities in Digital Identity - Global Media Day 2025

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Air Cargo Trends and Opportunities - Global Media Day 2025

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Safety and Operations Update - Global Media Day 2025

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