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IATA Brings World Passenger & Financial Symposium to Macao

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China. Under the theme “From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel,” the event will bring together leaders from across airline retailing, finance, and passenger experience.

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IATA to bring airline finance, retailing and passenger experience leaders together in Macao

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will bring together airline executives and aviation industry leaders in Macao on 28–29 October 2026 for the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). Held under the theme “From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel,” the event will focus on how airlines can […]

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Fourth IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Brussels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and actions needed to advance air transport’s transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Opinion: An Indian CEO to lead major Indian carrier will need a drastic change in mindset at HR and Founder level

Within the space of a few weeks, India’s two largest airlines have handed their top job to a foreigner. IndiGo has brought in Willie Walsh, fresh off his stint as Director General of IATA, to run the airline. Air India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam, who spent 37 years at Ethiopian Airlines and over a decade […]

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SriLankan Aviation College Recognised as IATA ATC Preferred Partner for 2026

SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC), the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an IATA Authorised Training Centre (ATC) Preferred Partner for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in aviation training and further strengthening its position among IATA’s leading global training partners. The College, recognised as one of the 10 best-performing IATA Training Centres in the world, has received this award for the second consecutive year.

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Air Canada Achieves IATA CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification

Air Canada, the national flag carrier of Canada, announced that it has achieved the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification. This certification is for shipments with Air Canada Cargo. This development helps Air Canada improve its specialised cargo capacities and highlights it commitment to safety standards […]

Travel RadarTravel RadarNibras Malik2 Aug
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Advanced weather intelligence introduced by Malaysia Airlines for stronger safety

Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware platform, to introduce safer flight operations. The programme is designed specifically to support safer and informed flight operations and improved travel experience for all passengers. The Programme breakdown The programme, introduced by Malaysia Airlines, provides pilots with real-time turbulence […]

Travel RadarTravel RadarAfia Ali1 Aug
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IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. What are runway incursions? A runway incursion is an aviation incident involving improper positioning of an aircraft, vehicle or person on any airport runway or […]

Travel RadarTravel RadarAlice Atherton31 Jul
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Global air passenger demand declines 1.7% in June as Middle East tensions weigh on recovery

Global air passenger demand fell 1.7% year-on-year in June 2026, marking a slowdown driven largely by weaker domestic travel in China, the United States and Japan, as well as the continued impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity declined by 1.3%, while the global […]

Aviation24.beAviation24.beAndré Orban30 Jul