IATA called for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain in a multi-layered approach to counter the risks from undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods.
IATA will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China.
IATA announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking.
IATA announced that the 2026 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will focus on the human elements in keeping aviation safe and resilient. The event will take place from 6-8 October in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines
IATA welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts.
IATA has released the updated 2027 editions of key industry manuals for cargo and ground operations, which incorporate major changes and revisions to align with evolving global standards.
IATA will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026.
IATA released data for July 2026 global passenger demand, showing a mostly positive Northern summer travel season, despite year-on-year declines in North America and the Middle East.
IATA released data for July 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in all regions, with airlines in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America accounting for more than 90% of the overall increase.
IATA announced that the 2026 IATA Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) will focus on practical ways to improve day-to-day air cargo operations through global standards, technology, and data.
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), and IATA urged African States to implement Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems in accordance with ICAO standards and global best practices.
IATA released data for June 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving international demand for Middle East carriers.
IATA released data for June 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand in all regions, including the Middle East.
IATA, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions.
IATA announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026.
IATA is deeply frustrated at the proposed extension of the European Emissions Trading System beyond Europe’s borders, an approach that was discredited over a decade ago.
IATA has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025.
IATA has released new operational guidance to support airlines in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, the on-board experience, and arrival.
IATA released data for May 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction as an impact of war in the Middle East.
IATA released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand in all regions except for the Middle East.
IATA and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have agreed to cooperate in helping airlines to improve their visibility of, and access to, aircraft parts.
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.
IATA identified four priorities to address persistent failures in the aerospace supply chain at the inaugural IATA World Maintenance and Engineering Symposium in Madrid.
IATA announced that the number of entities participating in the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply has reached 50.
IATA expressed frustration that revisions to EU261 stopped short of the meaningful reform needed to address the regulation’s deep flaws
IATA’s Turbulence Aware coverage of Latin America has been significantly boosted as Aeromexico becomes the latest airline to join the program.
IATA today announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation.
IATA highlighted Brazil’s opportunity to become a SAF powerhouse as its 82nd Annual General Meeting gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
IATA has announced a strengthening of its IATA PaxInsight passenger satisfaction benchmarking program with the addition of Virgin Atlantic’s trans-Atlantic routes to the survey.
IATA announced the winners of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2026.
IATA announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors.
IATA announced that Xiamen Airlines will host the 83rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027.
IATA released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a halving of profitability as a result of war-related Middle East disruptions and high fuel prices.
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 Emission Units (EEUs) by spring 2027.
IATA released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion.
IATA is expanding the presence of its cargo offerings in Latin America, including the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS).
IATA announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) on 6-8 June 2026.
IATA and ICAO announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
IATA announced the launch of the World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium (WMES), in Madrid, Spain, on 24–25 June 2026. The e event will address supply chain failures and other challenges in maintenance and engineering.
IATA released data for April 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction as demand for carriers in the Middle East dropped.
IATA released data for April 2026 global air cargo markets showing growth in demand driven by strong Asia-linked trade flows, amid Middle East disruptions.
IATA released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
IATA has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard.
IATA presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry.
IATA called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector.
IATA has launched a pilot of its Billing & Settlement Plan (BSP) in Somalia, paving the way for a full launch of the service at the end of May 2026.
IATA released data for March 2026 global passenger demand, showing continued growth despite disruptions in the Middle East.
IATA released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing a decline in demand due to severe disruptions in the Middle East.
IATA called on the Government of Ethiopia to continue prioritizing aviation to sustain the country’s strong demand outlook for air travel.
IATA called on African governments to prioritize aviation as a strategic enabler of economic and social development.
