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.
