IATA AGM 2026

The Boeing 777-9, the first variant in the 777X program, has achieved TIA Phase 4B approval, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope says.

South American airline group JetSMART says demand for July is building up solidly after remaining strong for the first half of 2026.

LATAM Airlines Group plans to unveil new destinations for its Embraer E195-E2s by the end of July as it prepares for first deliveries in the fourth quarter of this year.

The oneworld global alliance is expanding its presence in Asia with Philippine Airlines (PAL) planning to join next year.

Etihad Airways is demonstrating its confidence in a successful recovery from today’s conflict-impacted period with a top-up order for extra widebodies.

Sustainable aviation fuel will likely account for less than 1% of total commercial aviation use this year.

Gulf Air is in the final stages of defining its future strategy, now that the airline has fully transitioned operations back to its Bahrain home base.

Airlines in Africa and the Middle East have seen steep declines in demand for air travel since the war in Iran broke out, but they are also showing resistance to long-term impacts.

IATA is expanding its cargo payment management offerings in Latin America in recognition of the region’s continued growth in sector.

While Sao Paulo-based Azul’s international business is important, the opportunities to further grow domestic business are huge, the airline’s CEO believes.

United Airlines is betting that the future of inflight entertainment (IFE) is not about entertainment.

IATA is “quite concerned” about demand trends after the summer season, the association said at its annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro.

IATA warns that the commercial aircraft fleet in China will continue to age in spite of recent large commitments for new aircraft.

EgyptAir in in the market for an additional 28 narrowbody and widebodies for delivery by 2030 as it targets a fleet size of 125 aircraft by the end of the decade.

For airlines navigating disruptions, partnerships have evolved far beyond loyalty programs and lounge reciprocity.

However, several airline leaders cautioned that aviation’s biggest operational headaches will still require traditional engineering and human oversight.

Startup BermudAir is making an ambitious bet that its future lies far beyond the North Atlantic island.

UK carrier Virgin Atlantic is leaning into its premium travel roots via personalization and partnerships as it navigates rising costs.

Seatback inflight entertainment (IFE) systems are beginning to look less like traditional airline hardware and more like connected smart TVs.

Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman believes the startup has found its footing and profitability by connecting underserved midsize cities with nonstop flights.

A group of European aviation bodies has appealed to the European Union’s leadership not to expand the scope of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Regarding SAF, some airline executives say high costs, limited supply and scalability concerns have tempered expectations.

The significance of AI's impact on airline retailing centers depends on who ultimately controls it, a senior United Airlines executive believes.

Newly minted oneworld CEO Ole Orvér outlines the challenges facing the alliance.

Airline executives issued a stark message to engine OEMs during a panel discussion, demanding they not deliver products until they're technologically ready.