IATA: Air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026 as regional divide emerges
Global air cargo demand began 2026 on solid footing, with total cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) rising 5.6% year-on-year in January, according to the International Air...
IATA: January 2026 traffic up 3.8% as load factors hit record high
Global air passenger demand rose 3.8% year-on-year in January 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), while capacity increased 3.5%, according to the International...
International Air Transport Association and Spanish Airline Association urge 4.9% annual cut in Spanish airport charges
IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for a 4.9% annual reduction (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges between 2027 and 2031,...
Airports and airlines urge immediate review of Schengen Entry/Exit System ahead of summer travel peak
Industry groups warn of potential four-hour border queues without urgent flexibility measures
Airports and airlines across Europe are calling on the European Commission to urgently...
IATA: Global air cargo volumes hit record high in 2025 as e-commerce and trade shifts drive growth
Global air cargo demand reached a record volume in 2025, with full-year demand rising 3.4% year-on-year and international traffic up 4.2%, according to IATA....
IATA: Record passenger demand in 2025 highlights supply chain and decarbonisation strain
IATA reports that global passenger demand reached a record high in 2025, with traffic up 5.3% year-on-year and capacity rising 5.2%, pushing the average...
IATA: Global air cargo stays resilient as demand rises 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand maintained strong momentum in November 2025, with total volumes rising 5.5% year on year, according to new data from IATA....
Global air passenger demand rises 5.7% in November 2025 as load factors hit record high
Global air passenger demand continued to grow in November 2025, with traffic rising 5.7% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by the International...
IATA warns USD 1.2 billion in airline revenues remain blocked, with 93% trapped in Africa and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds remained blocked from repatriation by governments as of October 2025,...
IATA: Global air passenger demand accelerates in October, rising 6.6%
Global air travel demand strengthened in October 2025, with passenger traffic growing 6.6% year-on-year, according to new data released by the International Air Transport...
Global air cargo demand hits new record in October, marking eight straight months of growth, says IATA
The air cargo sector posted another strong month in October 2025, with global demand rising 4.1% year-on-year, according to new data from the International...
Global air passenger and cargo demand rise in September as aviation growth continues
Passenger traffic up 3.6%, cargo demand climbs for seventh straight month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September 2025 data showing continued growth across...
Airline industry warns EU261 reform could double costs and threaten airfare affordability
Joint Industry Position – October 2025
European airlines are sounding the alarm over what they describe as “gold-plated” reform plans for EU Regulation 261/2004 —...
IATA outlines three safety priorities at global conference in Xiamen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China, highlighting three key priorities for global aviation...
IATA warns supply chain disruptions could cost airlines over $11 billion in 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and consulting firm Oliver Wyman have released a joint report, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain, warning that...
IATA: Air cargo growth holds steady in August with 4.1% demand increase
Global air cargo demand remained resilient in August 2025, marking the sixth straight month of year-on-year growth, according to data from the International Air...
IATA: Global air travel hits new record in August as passenger demand rises 4.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported strong global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with demand reaching a new summer record despite economic...
IATA report underscores aviation’s key role in Rwanda’s growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted aviation’s significant contribution to Rwanda’s economy, publishing its Value of Air Transport study in Kigali on...
IATA names Belgian national Thomas Reynaert as Senior VP to lead global advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective 1 September 2025. Based in Brussels, Reynaert...
IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% in July, led by Asia-Pacific growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air cargo demand rose 5.5% year-on-year in July 2025, with international demand up 6.0%. Capacity...