International Air Transport Association (IATA)

By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
IATA calls Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in both Europe and the U.S. “disappointing."
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The International Air Transport Association says the Hong Kong government’s labor importation initiative has boosted the airport workforce by 6,300 workers.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Alexis von Hoensbroech’s arrival has coincided with a pivot toward leisure travel that bolsters the airline’s growing presence in domestic Canadian markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Trade body ACI has reiterated calls to reform airport slot regulations, arguing that current rules restrict consumer choice and connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec also says that airport charges are up 7% compared with before the pandemic, while airfares have risen by 32%.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.
Airlines & Lessors

Kenneth P. Quinn
The aviation industry needs its own moonshot to combat climate change.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new investment program to boost sustainable aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airline and airport groups have some concerns about the International Air Transport Association’s call for governments to align on airport slot rules.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Production issues and supply chain shortages are continuing short-term problems for Airbus, but the OEM must also define a long-term product strategy.
Paris Air Show

Nico Buchholz, Bjorn Fehrm, Lukas Kaestner, Stephan Uhrenbacher and Mario Vesco
Study shows steps to speed up sustainability are clear and feasible.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield
The airline industry lost close to $180 billion in the pandemic. Now that profits are returning on strong demand, carriers aim to secure long-term capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
IATA’s real-time turbulence data-gathering platform is up to 20 participating airlines, with ANA and WestJet the latest to sign on.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker, Jens Flottau, Adrian Schofield, Lori Ranson
Our editors at the IATA AGM in Istanbul heard discussions on aviation sustainability, OEM supply chain frustrations and other key issues.
Window Seat Podcast

By Jens Flottau
Emirates has begun work on another large order for widebody aircraft as the airline prepares for the replacement of a bigger part of its current fleet.
On Location

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is known for his strongly worded statements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
The world’s airlines are forecast to post a $9.8 billion net profit for 2023, more than double what had been anticipated just six months earlier.
On Location

By David Casey
The escalating levels of blocked funds will continue to damage airline connectivity worldwide, IATA has warned.
On Location

By Karen Walker
IATA Director General Willie Walsh made clear the frustration of airlines with industry stakeholders that are failing to deliver or hiking fees.
On Location

By Chen Chuanren
Visa restrictions, capacity caps and even Russian airspace overflights are stemming the restoration of capacity in and out of China.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airlines want airports to extend their operating hours to lessen potential disruptions caused by an upcoming NATO aviation exercise.
On Location

By Adrian Schofield, Helen Massy-Beresford, Lori Ranson
Airline leaders will convene at IATA’s annual general meeting in Istanbul on June 4-6 to discuss the challenges and opportunities confronting the industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Airlines have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Now the sector needs to launch credible action and pressure OEMs to move faster.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Ahead of the IATA AGM, Walsh talks about the industry’s main focus areas.
Window Seat Podcast

By Angus Batey
New refineries and increasing deliveries hold promise, but obstacles to book-and-claim are slowing uptake.
Aircraft & Propulsion