IATA AGM 2023

IATA Madrid conference focused on actions and urgency to grow SAF supply.

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

The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.

China Airlines' board of directors approved a plan to lease two additional Airbus A350-900s, the first due to be delivered in the 2023 fourth quarter.

Turkish Airlines is preparing to serve the Australian market, as it evaluates more destinations amid an expected massive future aircraft order.

The CEOs of RwandAir and Ethiopian Airlines have called on governments to accelerate air transport development in Africa to support economic growth.

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.

Israir, the Israeli airline and tourism group, will take a majority share in ACMI provider and charter carrier Smartwings by the end of June.

Air Arabia Group has experienced some issues with new-generation engines, but the company’s CEO says supply chain problems remain its biggest challenge.

This week’s air transport stories from the IATA AGM in Istanbul, Turkey, include IATA mapping out detailed analysis of how the industry can reach net-zero 2060.

Air Tahiti Nui, which operates a small fleet of four Boeing 787-9 widebodies, is carefully studying the possibilities of new long-range narrowbodies.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the company’s CEO said, and is now looking to further expand its fleet and network map.

Istanbul Airport CEO Kadri Samsunlu has revealed plans to attract new carriers and passengers to Turkey's capital, including potential cruise collaborations.

Turkish Airlines is working on plans to establish MRO subsidiaries outside Turkey.

Our editors at the IATA AGM in Istanbul heard discussions on aviation sustainability, OEM supply chain frustrations and other key issues.

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.

New Delhi-based Vistara’s integration into Air India has begun, even as the carrier continues its ambitious growth efforts.

Brazilian operator Azul is seeing a bit of relief in the challenges stemming from reliability issues with Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is gradually rebuilding its fleet toward pre-pandemic levels.

Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly is experiencing strong demand for its aircraft as many airlines look for extra capacity because of engine shortage issues.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines have stressed the importance of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, as ANA revises its SAF target.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has defended the airline’s use of Russian airspace, highlighting the economic and social benefits that its flights bring.

The aviation industry must use every available option available to meet the 2050 net-zero emissions target, an IATA official said.