WTTC calls for action on Schengen entry system
Thu, 02 Jul 2026
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has voiced support for concerns raised by Europe’s aviation industry over the rollout of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), backing an open letter from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, Airlines for Europe (A4E) and International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Air passenger demand falls 2.2pc in May: IATA
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a slight decline in global passenger demand for May 2026, with total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) down 2.2% compared to May 2025.
IATA, IATP collaborate to support airline supply chain resilience
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have agreed to cooperate in helping airlines to improve their visibility of, and access to, aircraft parts.
IATA sets four key priorities for aviation supply chain
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
IATA has outlined four priorities to strengthen the aerospace supply chain, focusing on improving visibility, expanding aftermarket access, leveraging data and AI, and developing skilled aviation workforce capacity.
IATA praises Saudi air traffic efficiency
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised Saudi Arabia’s air traffic management during recent regional geopolitical tensions, commending its efficiency, resilience, and ability to maintain smooth and safe operations despite challenging circumstances in the region.
IATA-ICAO deepen coop on boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have announced enhanced co-operation to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
BAS joins IATA Ground Handling Partnership Programme
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced its membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Partnership Programme (GHP) for 2026.
Air cargo demand up 11.2pc in February 2026: IATA
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
IATA reported robust global air cargo growth in February 2026, with total demand rising 11.2% year-on-year in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) and international operations increasing slightly more, by 11.6%, compared to February 2025.
Gulf airlines spearhead global passenger growth in January
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Global airlines reported a 5.9% rise in international revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) in January over last year, with Middle Eastern carriers outpacing most regions with a 83.2% load factor despite a broader slowdown in growth at the start of the year, according to a report by IATA.