International Air Transport Association (IATA)

By Jens Flottau
While the risks to the global economy and aviation are obvious, growth is good, and many new aircraft orders are imminent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
IATA said its projections for a tripling of SAF production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters are on track, an encouraging sign.
Emerging Technologies

Aviation Week Network Staff
This week’s personnel movements include changes at Spirit AeroSystems and Spirit Airlines—as well as at LCCs in Canada and Oman and a top cargo industry lessor.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
IATA has previously been critical of Nigeria for blocking airline funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
El Al Israel Airlines has had to change its entire strategy since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The Brazilian airline industry faces $200 million in annual litigation costs due to a surge in lawsuits, according to IATA’s Peter Cerda.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Slow recovery in Japan-originating travel affects Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

The global average jet fuel price last week was unchanged from the previous week, remaining at $99.85/bbl.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Karen Walker, Jens Flottau, Chen Chuanren, Lori Ranson, David Casey
Aviation Week Network's team on location in Dubai sits down to discuss key themes from IATA's 80th AGM, the biggest yearly gathering of airline executives.
Window Seat Podcast

By Antoine Fafard
IATA’s recent Global Outlook for Air Transport reveals an improved airline profitability forecast for the current year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are seeing strong inbound flows to Japan, which help to make up for the weaker outbound market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Europe was the location for 68.9% of all incidents, primarily related to the Russia-Ukraine War, with 15.4% taking place in the Middle East.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China's new mechanism is aimed to improve systematic slot allocation transparency and efficiency.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Widebody orders were at the top of the agenda at the IATA Annual General Meeting.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
IATA is seeing increased interest from airlines in its Turbulence Aware data-exchange platform following an uptick in severe turbulence-related incidents
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
IATA is forecasting a significant shortfall in aircraft deliveries that will continue to impact the airlines’ ability to grow.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
IATA Director General Willie Walsh has warned airlines must stay vigilant about governments “going rogue” on globally agreed aviation standards.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Emirates is the latest carrier to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware information-sharing platform and will integrate it into its mobile flight navigation product.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
With rising demand still outpacing capacity growth, airlines are confident the strong upcycle will continue at least through the upcoming northern summer.
Airlines & Lessors

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.7% last week to $99.85/bbl, compared to $100.57/bbl the week prior.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Karen Walker
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh talks about sustainability, taxation, government policies and ATM modernization.
Window Seat Podcast

By Victoria Moores
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has revealed that work is underway to update the cross-European industry Destination 2050 net-zero roadmap released in November 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield, Jens Flottau
Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
IATA Director General Willie Walsh has described higher aviation taxes in Germany as “policy madness.”
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
IATA Director General Willie Walsh's comments come as the EU prepares for the start of mandatory non-CO2 reporting on Jan. 1, 2025.
Sustainability