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IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 3.9% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its global air cargo market data for July 2026. Global air cargo demand increased by 3.9% compared with the same month last year, while international operations recorded growth of 4.7%. Global cargo capacity increased by 1.7%. Regional data showed that North American carriers recorded the strongest demand growth at 4.8%. Demand increased…
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IATA: Data Will Be Key to Airlines’ Next Fuel Savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted the growing role of data and operational cooperation in helping airlines reduce fuel consumption amid rising costs. With conflicts in the Middle East contributing to higher prices and greater volatility in energy markets, fuel now represents nearly one-third of airline operating costs. According to IATA, airlines are expected to spend around $350…
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IATA: Air Cargo Demand Increased by 8.5% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global air cargo data for June 2026. According to the figures, demand increased by 8.5% compared with the same month last year, while capacity rose by 4.4%. IATA Director General Willie Walsh said cargo demand growth continued to outpace capacity expansion, with North America recording the strongest regional increase. He noted that…
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Saadia Zahidi Appointed as IATA Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, effective November 1, 2026. She will become IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman to lead the organization. Zahidi joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF), where she has worked for more than two decades and currently serves as Managing Director and Member…
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When Will IATA Select Its New Director General?
Following the departure of , the has formally launched the process to appoint a new Director General. Interviews with candidates are currently taking place. Once the interview phase is completed, the shortlisted candidates will be presented to IATA’s senior leadership at the end of the month. A final decision is then expected to be made, with the organization set to…
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IATA Board of Governors Announced
The has announced the members of its Board of Governors serving as of June 7, 2026. The Board is chaired by , CEO of . Meanwhile, serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors and is expected to assume the chairmanship in 2027. The board also includes , Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of . The current…
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IATA Releases 2025 Flight Safety Data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its 2025 Annual Safety Report, confirming that aviation remains one of the safest modes of long-haul travel. Overall, 2025 demonstrated strong safety performance. According to the report, the global accident rate was 1.32 per million flights in 2025, an improvement from 1.42 in 2024 but slightly above the 2021–2025 five-year average of 1.27.…
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AJet Joins IATA
Turkey’s youngest airline, AJet, has officially been accepted as a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA membership is significant as it demonstrates the company’s commitment to operational excellence, safety in flight operations, and full compliance with international standards. AJet, with its base at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen airport, serves over 40 domestic & 60 international destinations in more…
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IATA: Air Cargo Will Maintain Its Critical Role in Global Trade in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that global air cargo volumes are expected to reach 71.6 million tons in 2026. During the same period, airlines are projected to carry 5.2 billion passengers and achieve a load factor of 83.8%. According to IATA data, while the sector continues to grow, it will face pressures related to costs and sustainability. As…
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Passengers Turning to Mobile Technology and Digital Identity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of the 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) during the World Passenger Symposium (WPS) and World Financial Symposium (WFS) held in Istanbul, where HavaSosyalMedya served as a media sponsor in the Gold category. The study revealed that mobile technologies and digital identity systems are shaping the future of the passenger experience. According…
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