IATA News

IATA announced that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term effective from the conclusion of the 74th IATA AGM. continue reading →

IATA announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion (4.1% net margin) in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labor, but also the upturn in the interest rate cycle. These rising costs are the main driver behind the downward revision from the previous forecast of $38.4 billion in December 2017. continue reading →

IATA announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Sydney, Australia, for the Association's 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. continue reading →

IATA announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 6.2% compared to April 2017 continue reading →

IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.1% in April 2018, compared to the same period the year before. continue reading →

IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that demand rose 1.7% in March 2018, compared to the same period the year before, the slowest pace of growth in 22 months. continue reading →

IATA announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago, the fastest pace in 12 months. continue reading →

IATA highlighted three key priorities for the ground handling industry to support the growing demand for air travel continue reading →

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Training awarded its 2018 Premier Circle winners as well as its Regional Top-performing Training Partners as a part of its training partner's recognition program. continue reading →

IATA urges aviation stakeholders to follow global standards and make greater use of operational data in order to safely accommodate an additional 3.8 billion air travelers by 2036 continue reading →