The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 330 airlines over 80% of global air traffic.
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Aeromexico has joined IATA’s Turbulence Aware program, becoming the first major carrier from Latin America to participate in the global real-time turbulence data sharing network. The airline’s inclusion brings coverage across Latin America to more […]
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The global airline industry is on course to see its net profit halve to $23 billion in 2026, as the war in the Middle East and a sharp spike in jet fuel prices squeeze margins
The International Air Transport Association has launched a new alliance aimed at increasing the supply of aviation carbon credits ahead of stricter international emissions rules due to take effect from 2027. The new Supporting Alliance
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised European Union and United Kingdom targets for electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF), describing the 2030 mandates as detached from reality. The EU and the UK have mandated e-SAF
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Baggage Community System (BCS), a new digital platform designed to modernize global baggage messaging and improve bag tracking across the aviation industry. The platform supports the
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Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity,
Global air travel demand is expected to more than double by 2050, according to new projections from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The industry body forecasts that demand will reach 20.8 trillion revenue passenger
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA’s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers’ declarations for
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Global air passenger demand increased in January 2026 as airlines reported higher traffic and record load factors, according to new data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total demand, measured in revenue passenger
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Airlines are calling for Spanish airport charges to be cut by 4.9% a year over the next five years, challenging plans by airport operator AENA to raise fees by 3.8% annually between 2027 and 2031.
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