On this page you can access speeches and press releases produced between 2002 and 2022.
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Losses Reduce but Challenges Continue - Cumulative $201 Billion Losses for 2020-2022
IATA announced its latest outlook for airline industry financial performance showing improved results amid the continuing COVID-19 crisis.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
IATA 77th AGM approved a resolution for the global air transport industry to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Press Release
- Sustainability
- COVID-19
- All Regions
Cross-fertilization of ideas leads to innovation
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates, tells Graham Newton that the cross-fertilization of ideas from other industries will speed up innovation in the sector.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- Africa & Middle East
Shaping the future of travel through innovation
Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue, talks about the evolution of the airline into a travel company. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Statement on Australia's Announcement on Reopening of Borders
IATA comment on the announcement by the Australian government on the November 2021 timeline and the removal of the international arrival caps.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Asia Pacific
Make Brazil a first-world aviation country
John Rodgerson, CEO, Azul, calls for a level playing field for Brazilian carriers. Interview by Graham Newton.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Increasing the value of travel for all
Graham Newton to Yuji Akasaka, President, Japan Airlines about the need to understand the balance between the risk and value of travel.
- CEO Interviews
- Other
- All Regions
Governments’ Response to Delta Variant Slams August Domestic Traffic Demand
IATA announced that the recovery in air travel decelerated in August as governments' response to concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant cut deeply into domestic travel demand.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA Proposes Three Interventions To Rebuild South Africa’s Tourism Industry & Create Jobs
IATA called on the South African government to step up its support for the air transport industry amid the COVID-19 crisis.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
Air Cargo Up 7.7% in August Versus Pre-COVID Levels; Capacity Lagging Demand
August 2021 data for global air cargo markets show that demand continued its strong growth trend.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery
IATA urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston
IATA announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit, which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting in Boston, USA, 3-5 October.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- All Regions
- The Americas
IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation
IATA called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available
IATA has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations. 2022 Edition IATA Manuals now available.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- All Regions
Statement on the US Decision to Lift COVID-19 Travel Restrictions from Certain Countries
IATA welcomed the US decision to enable vaccinated travelers to enter the US with a negative COVID-19 test result from November.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
- The Americas
Philip Goh to Lead IATA in Asia-Pacific as Regional Vice President
Philip Goh appointed Regional VP for Asia-Pacific succeeding Conrad Clifford, IATA’s new s Deputy Director General.
- Press Release
- IATA News
- Asia Pacific
European Travel Rules Confusion Wasting Advantages of Digital Covid Certificate
IATA warned that free movement within Europe is being compromised by the failure of EU member states to harmonize COVID-19 entry regulations.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
July Passenger Traffic Boost, but Well Below Pre-COVID Levels
IATA announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
- Press Release
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July
IATA released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Statement on EU Travel Restrictions for US Visitors
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, gave the following comments in response to EU travel restrictions for US visitors
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe