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.
International tourist arrivals grew 2% during the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March.
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).
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook, forecasting annual passenger demand growth of 3.4% to 3.8% through 2050, while urging government-industry collaboration on infrastructure, regulation, and sustainability initiatives.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard.
Successful digital identity proofs of concept (PoCs) have demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation, said International Air Transport Association (IATA).
It would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if the he Strait of Hormuz reopens, given disruptions to Middle East refining capacity, said Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global passenger demand in March rose 2.1%, while capacity fell 1.7%, lifting load factor to 83.6%. International demand dipped 0.6% amid a 60.8% Middle East traffic drop.
