IATA announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April, 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines.
IATA expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.”
IATA released data for January 2026 global passenger demand showing slower growth explained by a shift in the Lunar New Year from January in 2025 to February in 2026.
IATA released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing a robust start to the year despite regional gaps.
