International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA Director for Net Zero Transition Hemant Mistry explains what’s needed to grow the global supply of sustainable aviation fuel.

Airline fortunes differ widely north and south of the border.

For the airline and aerospace industries, many questions about pandemic recovery remain unanswered.

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

With China reopened, travel demand across Asia normalizes.

Airlines and lessors have performed well in 2023, considering the high cost of capital.

As 2024 gets underway, cargo industry executives are closely watching the macroeconomic factors that will affect demand.

European carriers tack through myriad challenges.

Noise and green caps threaten European aviation growth.

All 13 Oneworld member airlines have agreed to contribute their operational data to IATA’s CO2 Connect emissions calculator, marking a big win for IATA’s model.

Airlines struggle to get the SAF they need.

ICAO and IATA are taking steps to encourage more sustainable aviation fuel production to meet growing demand from airlines.

Airlines are ending their roller coaster ride from high profits to deep losses. The new operating environment sounds familiar: high costs and low margins.

The International Air Transport Association is criticizing a planned rate increase at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) set to take effect in 2024.

The global average jet fuel price fell 2.8% to $113.87/bbl, compared to $117.11/bbl the week prior.

Listen is as IATA's Marie Owens Thomsen shares new airline forecasts and breaks down the challenges of alternative fuel production.

Global airline industry net profits are expected to reach $23.3 billion in 2023 and $25.7 billion in 2024, a slight strengthening over earlier forecasts

Understandably, the airline industry likes to highlight its efforts to become more sustainable.

Saudi Arabia has introduced and strengthened air passengers’ consumer rights, with regulations coming into force Nov. 20.

The slow rebound in travel from mainland China has prompted some carriers to focus elsewhere.

In dueling Nov. 14 statements, ACI Europe and IATA offer a different portrait of the European commercial aviation market’s post-pandemic status.

The decision not to institute the first phase of cuts appears to have been driven by pressure from the U.S. government and the European Union.

Bookings collapse as, security considerations affect operations. Many airlines in the Middle East have to adapt to new realities, again.

It is estimated there are some 1.3 billion people in the world with special assistance requirements, it was stated during the IATA conference.

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