The global air transport industry is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, (nearly 10 billion passengers) without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders, according to a report by air transport IT specialist SITA.
The Applied College at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will launch two specialised ground services training courses under their existing cooperation agreement.
Premium air travel gained momentum in 2025 as international business and first-class demand increased. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report shows that premium-class passenger numbers reached 109.7 million, up 4.5% year on year.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an Alliance, regrouping stakeholders across Corsia ecosystem in efforts to boost the availability of 225-250 million Corsia Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) by 2027. The Alliance encompasses over 32 entities, including Air Asia, Air France-KLM and Luthansa.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sharply cut its profit outlook for the global airline industry, citing disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Airlines are now expected to post a net profit of $23 billion in 2026, while Middle East airlines are likely to post $4.3 billion loss, it said.
Total global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), increased by 6.0% in May this year, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations), according to International Air Transport Association (IATA) data.
International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the launch of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, marking a milestone in its global expansion strategy.
Global air cargo demand rose 4% year-on-year in April, supported by robust Asia-linked trade flows, despite severe disruption at major Gulf hubs from conflict in the Middle East that reshaped trade routes and constrain capacity on key corridors, said a report.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world).
