IATA appoints first female director general as Willie Walsh prepares for exit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed its first female director general, as incumbent Willie Walsh prepares…
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IATA releases new guidance for in-cabin pet travel as demand takes off
As more people opt to bring their pets along for the ride, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
How to unshackle airlines from the constraints of future engine MRO bottlenecks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a new report looking at engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul…
Nasaruddin A. Bakar of Malaysia Aviation Group joins IATA Board of Governors
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) announced that its President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has…
Etihad and Cathay discuss upcoming aircraft orders at IATA general meeting
Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific have both discussed upcoming aircraft orders as leaders from the aviation world gather…
Willie Walsh fires broadside at OEMs, warns on aviation taxes in IATA farewell
As leaders of the airline industry gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM)…
High fuel prices to halve airline profits in 2026, IATA says
Global airline profitability is expected to fall sharply in 2026 as rising jet fuel prices and war-related disruptions…
Why IGHC 2026 matters as AI reshapes ground operations
Ground operations are operating at the intersection of rising traffic, constrained infrastructure, workforce challenges, safety issues, commercial sustainability…
Iran war forces IATA to cut global seat capacity growth projections
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that global capacity growth eased to 3.3% year on year…
Airlines demand EU leaders set 21-day notice for air traffic control strikes
An airline body representing some of Europe’s largest and most influential carriers is demanding that EU leaders set…
Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world: IATA
Brendan Sullivan is Global Head of Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Global trade is being…
IATA report lists US mid-term elections among 22 risks to global economy in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a report assessing the overarching risks to the global economy…
‘The 2030 goal looks beyond reach’ IATA head Willie Walsh slams EU SAF mandates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the aggregate net profit of airlines worldwide in 2026 to be…
IATA warns aircraft demand is set to outpace production capacity
Global aircraft and engine production is heading toward a renewed capacity crunch, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned on December 9,…
IATA boss criticizes EU’s SAF mandate design, slams fuel suppliers for markups
Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern about the way airlines…
Airlines could face $11B losses in 2025 from supply chain issues, IATA warns
The airline industry is projected to lose over $11 billion during 2025 due to slow aircraft production, with supply…
ICAO considers raising pilot retirement age
As the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly meets from September 23 to October 3, 2025, in…
Air cargo growth stalls in June 2025 amid US trade tensions, IATA says
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a near standstill in global air cargo growth for June…