International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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

By Sean Broderick
An IATA proposal will see discussion over whether to raise pilot standards elevated to the global stage during the upcoming ICAO General Assembly.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
IATA plans to deepen its engagement with Asia-Pacific governments and airport authorities and potentially collaborate on long-term air transport masterplans.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick
The U.S.-EU zero-tariff aircraft deal is good news, but airlines are assessing whether broader macroeconomic fallout may harm travel demand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Aaron Karp
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The head of IATA has welcomed the preliminary report into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash while sharing his own view on introducing cockpit video recorders.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
IATA says there are no operational concerns flagged by member carriers transiting Russian airspace, following a close call with two Chinese-operated aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says its members are challenged by high charges and taxes from governments across the continent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
IATA is taking on the unlikely role of matchmaker, in helping airlines connect with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) suppliers.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
A new Embraer report highlights the potential of intra-African air connectivity to boost economic growth and development on the continent.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Antoine Fafard
IATA’s recent Global Outlook for Air Transport reveals an improved airline profitability forecast for the current year.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Antoine Fafard
The International Air Transport Association recently released its revised forecast for 2025 that predicts the total number of passengers in 2025 will reach just shy of 5 billion, carried on 38.3 million flights.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Molly McMillin
EASA and IATA announced a comprehensive plan to mitigate the rising risks from spikes in interference with global navigation satellite systems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EASA and IATA have called for a more coordinated approach to mitigating the risks of global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Brazilian airlines have faced tough conditions, reflected in Azul filing for Chapter 11 protection.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Despite concerns over the supply SAF, this year's IATA AGM did not discuss delaying the organization's net zero target date, Director General Willie Walsh said
Emerging Technologies

By Chris Sloan
Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker, Kurt Hofmann, Lori Ranson
Editors discuss the themes and challenges raised by airline and industry executives at the International Air Transport Association AGM in New Delhi.
Window Seat Podcast

By Chen Chuanren
IATA is calling for regulators to develop an international standard for pilots and air traffic controllers to tackle jamming and GPS spoofing activities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe has a role to play as a sustainability driver, but the region’s airlines have cast doubt on sustainable aviation fuel targets.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Batik Air Malaysia is planning a significant boost to Australasian services as a key part of efforts to expand international connecting traffic, the CEO says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The CCO of Garuda Indonesia expects the airline to finalize discussions with sovereign wealth fund Danantara which should unlock funding for fleet expansion.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
IATA head Willie Walsh blasted tariffs, lags in ATC modernization and SAF development, and what he calls the EU's "great green scam.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
IATA's annual general meeting in India comes amid regional political tensions and major uncertainty around global trade, supply chain and demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines sees its new membership in IATA as another step forward in a journey to broaden its offerings.
Airlines & Lessors