International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Air transport will continue to grow in 2026, but regional differences show the clear effect of economic policies.

Data shared by IATA clearly indicates that the pre-pandemic high point achieved in 2019 is no longer the benchmark for the industry.

Listen in as IATA executive Thomas Reynaert speaks to ATW's Karen Walker about why consumer regulations and taxes aimed at airlines can have negative effects.

IATA warns that sustainable aviation fuel production growth is slowing and targets are at risk.

The rising trend of passengers filming an aircraft evacuation process and posting it on social media channels has alarmed IATA.

Global air cargo traffic is set to grow 2.6% in 2026, IATA said, noting it’s a lower rate of growth than the previous two years.

Global air cargo traffic is set to grow 2.6% in 2026 as demand stabilizes and the industry adjusts to recent tariff turbulence.

IATA's Willie Walsh has expressed “zero confidence” that plans to have a third runway at Heathrow Airport up and running by 2035 can be completed on time.

New figures from IATA estimate that airlines will post record revenues and profits this year and next, with collective turnover passing the $1 trillion mark for the first time.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cut its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production forecast for 2025.

IATA is warning about a high increase in jamming and spoofing events in and around Venezuela and is pressing the ICAO to intervene.

Airlines are expected to see record-high load factors in 2026, although profit margins will remain dismally thin compared with most industries, IATA says.

Industry stakeholders and policymakers must collaborate to mitigate uncertainty in four key areas that threaten aerospace supply chain stability.

The global average jet fuel price fell 8.6% last week to $90.09/bbl, compared to $97.67/bbl the previous week.

Airline groups resolved to tackle the issue of Africa's rising taxes and charges at AFRAA’s Annual General Meeting in Angola in early December.

It is clear that while tariffs have had an impact on global cargo carriers, the overall picture has not been as bad as many feared, at least so far.

The global fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft burned nearly $200 million in fuel in 2024 while idle waiting for takeoff, according to data gathered by IATA.

IATA is urging Venezuela to reverse its decision to revoke operating permits for carriers that halted flights to Caracas on guidance from the U.S. and Spain.

Airlines wanting to participate in the EU’s new flight emissions label (FEL) have until Feb. 1, 2026, to register their interest.

It is unclear whether positive Chinese and U.S. signals on CORSIA will be enough to deter the EU from extending its emissions trading system from 2027.

EASA and IATA have signed an MOU to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s EcoHub and CO2 Connect calculator.

The global average jet fuel price rose 0.8% last week to $97.67/bbl, compared to $96.86/bbl the previous week.

Aviation leaders at COP30 called for more coordinated climate action for aviation and said more taxation, such as for premium flying, will not help.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh is urging Asia-Pacific to develop its own regulatory and infrastructure solutions rather than emulate Europe’s approach.

As Arab airlines head to the Dubai Airshow, most of their executives are not quite sure whether they should laugh or cry. They have good reasons for both.