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Willie Walsh runs IATA with an airline boss's bluntness — his forecasts and broadsides at airports, regulators and costs set aviation's discourse. Walsh's positions and IATA's agenda land here.
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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...
AviationMarch passenger demand up 2.1% but sharp regional differences
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand.
AviationIran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans
European airlines are facing their biggest challenge since the COVID-19 pandemic as the Iran war pushes up jet fuel prices and buffets travel through the Middle East, casting a shadow over 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.
Aviation2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global passenger demand.
Aviation5.7% air passenger demand growth in November 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2025 global passenger demand.
AviationEuropean air traffic control delays double over last decade
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a report revealing that Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays in Europe have more than doubled over the last decade, causing significant...
AviationAirline profitability stabilizes with 3.9% net margin expected in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist.
AviationAir passenger demand growth accelerates to 6.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global passenger demand.
AviationGlobal aviation & tourism leaders call for strengthened international cooperation
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and a coalition of leading industry stakeholders,...
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Air passenger demand falls 2.2% in May
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Roberto Alvo chairs the IATA board of directors
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March passenger demand up 2.1% but sharp regional differences
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Iran war, jet fuel concerns cloud airlines' summer holiday plans
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Europe faces summer flight cancellations from jet fuel shortage
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Airline & travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
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Air travel demand will more than double by 2050
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2026 begins with 3.8% air passenger demand growth
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5.7% air passenger demand growth in November 2025
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European air traffic control delays double over last decade
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