The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 1.7% compared to June 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand declined by 0.6%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.3% year-on-year. The load factor was 84.2% (-0.4 ppt compared to June 2025).
Global air cargo demand continued its strong momentum in June 2026, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reporting an 8.5% year-on-year increase in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), while available cargo capacity grew by 4.4%. The stronger demand pushed the global cargo load factor up by 1.7 percentage points to 46.9%, indicating that demand continued to […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul
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. […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next director general, making her the first woman to lead the global airline industry body. Zahidi will take up the role on , Nov. 1, 2026 succeeding Willie Walsh, who steps down at the end of July after leading the organisation through the […]
Travel Radar•Layla Hamis27 JulThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, effective 1 November 2026, making her the first woman to lead the global airline industry body. Zahidi joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF), where she has served as Managing Director and member of the Managing Board for more […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban27 JulMalaysia Airlines has adopted the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware programme, providing its pilots with access to real-time turbulence data…
Aviation Business News•Craig Waters27 Jul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed its first female director general, as incumbent Willie Walsh prepares…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux24 JulThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the organisation. Zahidi, currently a Managing Director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), will take up the role on November 1, 2026. She succeeds Willie Walsh, who steps down on July 31, after […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm24 Jul
IATA has picked its first leader from outside the airline industry in four decades. The gamble is whether member carriers will take their cues from an economist who has never run an airline.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith23 JulSaadia Zahidi to replace Willie Walsh as IATA DG…
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker23 JulThe International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, released on July 16, 2026, shows that nine of the 10 busiest routes in 2025 were domestic flights in the Asia-Pacific region. South Korea’s Jeju International Airport (CJU) – Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport (GMP) route ranked first, with 13.3 million passengers in 2025. […]
Travel Radar•Takey Elbarky22 Jul
Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the adoption of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware programme, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology and industry collaboration to support safer, more informed flight operations and a better travel experience for passengers.
The global average price of jet fuel rose by 17.6% week over week to $149.40 per barrel for the week ending July 17 as the war in Iran intensified. It was and most pronounced of three consecutive weeks of price increases, according to IATA’s Jet Fuel Price Monitor, updated today. Prices rose week over week […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, providing a comprehensive overview of global airline activity in 2025, including passenger demand, aircraft utilisation, busiest routes, market trends and financial data. Based on information from 1,315 airlines, including more than 250 international carriers contributing specific data, the report […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025. Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, and financial performance (costs and revenues).
We recently saw Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) be renamed and get a new IATA code, as it’s now officially known as President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT). As you’d expect, opinions on that are mixed — some people are overjoyed to be able to fly into an airport named after Trump, while others are horrified.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig16 Jul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to support airlines in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, […]
As more people opt to bring their pets along for the ride, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim15 Jul