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Found 2216 Pressroom elements
Policies must support energy transition
There is no single solution that will enable aviation to meet its 2050 Net Zero CO2 Emissions target.
- Analysis
- Economics
- All Regions
Guidance to Remove Mask Mandate a Step Towards Normality
IATA welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight.
- Press Release
- COVID-19
- Europe
Cabin Ops Safety Conference to Look at Crew Fatigue, Unruly Passengers, Accessibility
The 2022 Cabin Ops Safety Conference (COSC) will take place on 14-16 June in Lisbon
- Press Release
- Safety
IATA and ACA Collaborate on Standard Inflight Catering Agreement
IATA and ACA released a Standard Inflight Catering Agreement (SICA) facilitating operational harmonization
- Press Release
- Cargo
Passenger Traffic Recovery Continues in March
IATA announced passenger data for March 2022 demonstrating that the recovery of air travel continues
- Press Release
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Ground handling set for take-off
Successful ground operations are essential to the industry recovery. But the collapse in air travel in 2020–21 resulted in the disappearance of tens of thousands of airport jobs.
- Analysis
- Safety
- Ground Operations
- All Regions
War in Ukraine and Omicron Weighs on Air Cargo
IATA released March 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Innovation Day to unlock industry potential
The need for innovation cuts across every aspect of aviation. It has become especially crucial following the brutal realities of the pandemic.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Dramatic Increase in Airport Charges "Damages Recovery of Air Connectivity in the Netherlands"
The Dutch regulator’s stance is in sharp contrast with the position taken by other independent regulators in the region, which are trying to fulfil their duties to protect the consumer.
- Press Release
- Airport Infrastructure
- Regulations & Law
- Europe
Examining the journey to customer-centricity
Airline retailing, meaning the transformation of distribution away from legacy processes and artifacts into the world of modern retailing, has become a hot topic in the post-pandemic world. As such, it forms an important track at the World Financial...
- Analysis
- Retailing & Finance
- All Regions
Digital identity to redefine distribution chain
New Distribution Capability (NDC) is the first step towards the evolution of airlines into retailers through a data exchange format based on offer and order management processes.
- Analysis
- Other
- All Regions
Airlines from the Americas Region Reconfirm their Commitment to 25by2025
IATA’s Wings of Change Conference Americas, held in Santiago, Chile, featured a panel discussion on gender diversity under the banner of “Breaking the Airline Industry's Glass Ceiling”.
- Press Release
- Other
- The Americas
Transcript of Willie Walsh Remarks at 6 April Press Briefing
Transcript of Willie Walsh remarks and Q&A with the press at the 6 April 2022 media briefing.
- Speech
- Economics
- COVID-19
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Passenger Recovery Accelerates in February
IATA announced strong rebound of air travel in February 2022 compared to January, as Omicronimpacts moderated outside of Asia.
- Press Release
- Economics
- Passenger Experience
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Air Cargo Growth Continues in February, up 2.9%
IATA released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop.
- Press Release
- Cargo
- Economics
- Africa & Middle East
- All Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North Asia
- The Americas
Solar fuel aids sustainability ambitions
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are crucial if aviation is to achieve its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Analysis
- Economics
- Europe
Training is the key to industry recovery
Training is the bridge between the state of the industry today and a strong, successful recovery.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions
Building a Sustainable Future for Ground Operations
IATA announced that the 34th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Paris, France from 31 May to 2 June 2022.
- Press Release
- Airline Operations
- Europe
The fight for recovery in Asia-Pacific
Pre-pandemic, Asia-Pacific was hailed as the engine room of aviation growth.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- Asia Pacific
War in Ukraine and air transport
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the consequent unfolding humanitarian crisis has stunned the world.
- Analysis
- IATA News
- All Regions