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AviationAir passenger demand falls 1.7% in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand.
AviationIATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
Saadia Zahidi will become IATA's ninth Director General and the first woman to hold the position, succeeding Willie Walsh in November 2026.
AviationThe number of international premium-class passengers reached 109.7 million
IATA's latest World Air Transport Statistics reveal international premium-class passengers hit 109.7 million in 2025, alongside strong growth in global aviation markets.
AviationEuroairlines expands its African network with Fastjet, bringing new destinations closer to European travellers
Euroairlines and Fastjet have partnered to expand flight connectivity between Europe and Southern and Eastern Africa, boosting travel options ahead of the summer season.
AviationWTTC calls for coordinated action to safeguard EES implementation without disrupting travel
The WTTC warns that without proper preparation, the new Schengen Entry/Exit System could cause severe border delays, risking millions of visitors and billions in spending.
AviationAir passenger demand falls 2.2% in May
Global air passenger demand fell 2.2% in May 2026 due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, though other regions showed resilience with record load factors.
AviationRoberto Alvo chairs the IATA board of directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors. His one-year term began at...
AviationMiddle East War leads to 3.4% fall in air passenger demand in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand.
AviationMarch passenger demand up 2.1% but sharp regional differences
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand.
AviationExecutive management changes at Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has implemented changes in its executive management structure. In line with the airline’s corporate objectives, new appointments have resulted on the Board of Directors and the...
AviationEurope faces summer flight cancellations from jet fuel shortage
Flights in Europe could start to be cancelled from the end of May due to a lack of jet fuel, the International Air Transport Association's director general Willie Walsh said.
AviationAirline & travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
Industry officials warned that jet fuel supplies will remain tight and costly for months, even if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, after damage to refining capacity across the Middle East.
AviationFebruary air passenger demand grows 6.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand.
AviationAir travel demand will more than double by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its Long‑Term Demand Projections (LTDP) for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2050.
Aviation
Air passenger demand grows 0.2% in July
Sep 1Aviation
Air passenger demand falls 1.7% in June
Jul 31Aviation
IATA Board appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
Jul 27Aviation
The number of international premium-class passengers reached 109.7 million
Jul 16Aviation
Euroairlines expands its African network with Fastjet, bringing new destinations closer to European travellers
Jul 10Aviation
WTTC calls for coordinated action to safeguard EES implementation without disrupting travel
Jul 2Aviation
Air passenger demand falls 2.2% in May
Jun 30Aviation
Roberto Alvo chairs the IATA board of directors
Jun 8Aviation
Middle East War leads to 3.4% fall in air passenger demand in April
Jun 1Aviation
March passenger demand up 2.1% but sharp regional differences
May 21Aviation
Executive management changes at Turkish Airlines
Apr 21Aviation
Europe faces summer flight cancellations from jet fuel shortage
Apr 20Aviation
Airline & travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
Apr 9Aviation
February air passenger demand grows 6.1%
Apr 1Aviation