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July Passenger Demand Remains Strong
IATA announced passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
ICAO alignment needed for net-zero vision
Sustainability will be a key theme as finance experts gather at the World Financial Symposium in Doha, Qatar.
- Analysis
- Economics
- All Regions
Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Air Group: Taking control of our business
Ben Minicucci, CEO, Alaska Air Group, says in-house training will provide an important pipeline of pilot talent. Interview by Perry Flint.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
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Preserving networks for a stronger recovery
The Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WSG) are in the spotlight. The slot waivers granted to airlines during the crisis were essential to maintaining flexibility to meet demand
- Analysis
- Air Traffic Management
- Slots
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WFS to Focus on Reshaping Airline Resilience Post-COVID
The 2022 World Financial Symposium (WFS) 19-22 Sept, Doha, will focus on reshaping airline resilience. The event is open to accredited members of the press.
- Press Release
- Passenger Experience
- All Regions
WCS to Focus on Building Resilience in Air Cargo
IATA announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.
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- Cargo
- All Regions
- Europe
Joint Statement - Towards Smarter Regulation of International Catering Waste in Aviation
Joint statement with airlines and other stakeholders on the difficulty to manage catering waste from EU flights and waste from outside EU.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- Europe
Asymmetric regulation hampers single-use plastic replacement
The inappropriate disposal of single-use plastics (SUP) and its impact on the marine environment is a key challenge for our times.
- Analysis
- Economics
- All Regions
IATA Launches AVSEC Insight Platform to Help Manage Business Security Risks
IATA launched AVSEC Insight, an information platform to aid in identifying security risks to operations.
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- Security
- All Regions
Strong Passenger Demand Continues in June
Passenger data for June 2022 shows that the recovery in air travel remains strong with RPKs up 76.2% compared to 2021.
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- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
June Air Cargo: Stable and Resilient
June 2022 global air cargo markets show healthy and stable performance.
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- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
States Progress towards Long Term Aspirational Goal on Aviation Emissions
IATA welcomed progress by states towards LTAG of net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050 in preparation for ICAO's 41st Assembly.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- All Regions
African airlines deserve more than lip service
Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President, Africa & Middle East, says governments must walk the walk and support African aviation.
- Analysis
- Regulations & Law
- Africa & Middle East
Augustus Tang, CEO, Cathay Pacific: Climate change is bigger than the pandemic
Augustus Tang, CEO, Cathay Pacific, says the industry must invest in environmental initiatives despite short-term challenges.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Asia Pacific
Statement on Dublin Airport Charges
IATA welcomes the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) decision to push back on Dublin Airport’s proposed price increase.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Europe
Canadian Government Urgently Needs to Remove COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
IATA is calling on the Government of Canada to quickly address several issues.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- The Americas
Mitigating the danger of lithium batteries
The carriage of lithium batteries on air transport continues to present a significant safety risk.
- Analysis
- Cargo
- All Regions
Making the most of diversity
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, says diversity will support the continued growth of the carrier. Interview by Graham Newton
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Europe
Premature Return to Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules Risks Continued Passenger Disruption
IATA expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.
- Press Release
- Slots
- COVID-19
- Europe
International Travel Drives May Air Traffic Recovery
IATA announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas