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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: Global Passenger Demand Declined in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released global passenger traffic data for June 2026. According to the figures, global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), declined by 1.7% compared with the same month last year. Capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), fell by 1.3%, while the passenger load factor decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 84.2%.…
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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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IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Initiative to Prevent Runway Incursions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative aimed at reducing the risk of runway incursions. A runway incursion is defined as the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on a runway or within its protected area. Several runway incursion incidents in recent…
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IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Increased 6% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its global air cargo market data for May 2026, showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by 6.0% compared with the same month last year. International cargo demand rose by 6.5%. During the same period, available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs) increased by 1.9%, while international cargo capacity grew by 2.8%.…
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IATA Calls for Urgent Action to Address Aircraft Engine MRO Bottlenecks
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with Emerton, today released a new study examining bottlenecks in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of latest-generation single-aisle aircraft engines—namely LEAP engines from CFM, and Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines from Pratt & Whitney. The study, Single Aisle Aircraft Engines MRO: Strategic Levers to Address Supply Chain Challenges, highlights how engine durability…
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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 Highlights SAF Market Development and Sustainability Efforts at AGM 2026
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aviation decarbonization strategies and the development of a global SAF marketplace were among the key topics discussed during a sustainability-focused media briefing at IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The session featured presentations by Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, Hemant Mistry, Director Energy Transition, and Preeti Jain, Head…
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IATA Launches Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply
Rio de Janeiro – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply, regrouping stakeholders across the CORSIA ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) by spring 2027. The Alliance seeks to: Pool the participating organizations’ resources and target bottlenecks with tailored, practical, and pragmatic implementation assistance.Facilitate…
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