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Recipients of 2025 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards.

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LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

IATA announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group.

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Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board

IATA announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board.

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Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds

IATA announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts.

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Willie Walsh's Report on the Air Transport Industry at the 81st IATA AGM

IATA's Director General Willie Walsh shares a report on the air transport industry at the 81st IATA AGM in New Delhi, India.

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Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk

IATA announced that it expects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025.

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$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments

IATA reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of April 2025.

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Fact Sheet - Cargo Security

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Fact Sheet - One ID

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Aviation Leaders Assemble in New Delhi for IATA’s 81st AGM

IATA announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025.

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Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

IATA released data for April 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing strengthened growth, especially for international demand.

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Air Cargo Demand up 5.8% in April

IATA released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong growth, building on March's performance.

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Explainer: SAF Book and Claim

Governments should enable “Book and Claim” so that the limited amounts of Sustainable Aviation Fuel currently produced are available to airlines anywhere in the world.

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Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo: This is India’s time!

IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, says India has all the elements in place to address the country’s enormous demand for air travel. Interview by Graham Newton.

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Fact Sheet - Airport Ownership & Regulation

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IATA Appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific

IATA announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.

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Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO: Adapting to the needs of the customer

Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO, speaks to Graham Newton about the major shifts in the airline’s strategy.

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Data: Recognizing the future importance of data

Data underpins aviation’s operational efficiency and is increasingly central to the strategies of individual airlines and industry initiatives.

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IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap

IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations.

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Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability

IATA highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today, hosted by Kenya Airways.

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