International Air Transport Association (IATA)

By Christine Boynton
In a joint statement, the three organizations condemn the proposed cuts under the country’s caretaker government.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
IATA is urging Mexico’s government to engage with the industry prior to unilaterally deciding to further reduce capacity at Mexico City International (MEX).
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
"I fear we will see a continuing failure to improve the reliability, cost efficiency, and environmental performance of air traffic control," IATA's Willie Walsh said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Airlines are fed up with suppliers that don’t deliver.
Airlines & Lessors

By Henry Canaday
Studies show governments could have saved more lives if they hadn’t shut down the global air transport system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
The world, and in many respects the air transport industry, has moved on from the pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
IATA is asking Brazil’s government to reconsider a recent decision to impose restrictions at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Helen Massy-Beresford
While international air travel is yet to fully recover, IATA says domestic traffic in June was 5.1% above 2019 levels.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
International air cargo data in June 2023 show the smallest year-on-year contraction in demand since February 2022.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
As the global average GDP growth hovers at around 3%, China’s aviation market remains crucial to the full recovery of both Hong Kong and global aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Who can make the giant leap for aviation-kind?
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Airlines have almost fully restored their fleets; new orders indicate a shift in growth centers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The idea of flight limits seems to have taken root in Europe, and airlines, unsurprisingly, are not keen on the idea.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
IATA has urged Belgium’s government to scrap proposals to ban night flights at Brussels Zaventem Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
IATA has released digital tools that it says helps airports estimate carbon dioxide emissions produced from construction projects.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
Government incentives to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are proving to be the way to encourage the speedy construction of SAF production plants.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
IATA calls Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in both Europe and the U.S. “disappointing."
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The International Air Transport Association says the Hong Kong government’s labor importation initiative has boosted the airport workforce by 6,300 workers.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Alexis von Hoensbroech’s arrival has coincided with a pivot toward leisure travel that bolsters the airline’s growing presence in domestic Canadian markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Trade body ACI has reiterated calls to reform airport slot regulations, arguing that current rules restrict consumer choice and connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec also says that airport charges are up 7% compared with before the pandemic, while airfares have risen by 32%.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The lingering weakness in Japan’s outbound travel demand is hindering airline recoveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new investment program to boost sustainable aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airline and airport groups have some concerns about the International Air Transport Association’s call for governments to align on airport slot rules.
Airports & Networks