IATA passenger traffic figures for April make clear the impact of the war in the Middle East and Iran on the industry. On average, demand fell by 3.4 per cent year-over-year, with the biggest drop in the region most affected:…
A high-altitude battle is unfolding over the future of the Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Latin America’s second-busiest aviation hub. At the center of the storm is a controversial proposal by Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) to overhaul the system…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a major milestone for the aviation industry in September 2024: global passenger demand reached an all-time high. Measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), passenger demand grew 7.1% year-over-year (YoY), reflecting continuous recovery trends…
IATA has launched a ‘make-or-break’ effort to unlock Africa’s latent aviation potential, convening a gathering of more than 400 top-level industry stakeholders in Addis Ababa, to explore pathways for a collaborative approach to resolving the safety and connectivity bottlenecks dogging…
For two days, Istanbul has been the center of the airline community during the 79th Annual General Meeting of IATA. As Director-General Willie Walsh said during the closing press conference, “you can see that the mood of the industry is…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is concerned that aviation accident reports are published with considerable delays. This contravenes the 1944 Convention of International Aviation or the Chicago Convention and prevents lessons can be learned. During Monday’s Annual General Meeting…