IATA
Air Cargo Demand Up 2.9% in September, Seventh Straight Month of Growth
29 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo demand grew 2.9% year-on-year in September, marking the seventh consecutive month of overall growth. Buried in that growth is a significant alteration of trade patterns as US tariff policies, including the ending […]
IATA Wings of Change Europe Goes to the Heart of European Policymaking
23 October 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by Brussels Airlines. “This year, Wings of Change […]
IATA Launches the Integrated Sustainability Program
20 October 2025 (Hong Kong) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental […]
IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
15 October 2025 (Xiamen) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is […]
IATA Launches Global Campaign to Help Travelers Fly Safely with Lithium Batteries
15 October 2025 (Xiamen) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will run on IATA’s website and social channels and is […]
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Building a Unified Sky: How Saudi Arabia is Driving Aviation Growth Across the Middle East
Nick Careen, SVP of Operations at IATA, delivered a keynote at Aviation Day MENA highlighting Saudi Arabia’s rapid aviation expansion under Vision 2030. He emphasized the Kingdom’s strategic efforts in infrastructure, digital transformation, and global connectivity, while calling for regional collaboration to overcome regulatory, economic, and geopolitical challenges.
Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March
29 April 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “March cargo volumes were strong. It is possible that this is partly a front-loading of demand as some businesses tried to beat the well-telegraphed 2 April tariff announcement by the Trump Administration. The uncertainty […]
IATA Aviation Day MENA to Focus on Collaboration, Innovation and Harmonization
9 April 2025 (Amman) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will focus on digitalization, airspace management, sustainability, modern airline retailing and future skills. The event will take place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 6-7 May 2025, hosted by Saudia. “Aviation is […]