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IATA Releases 2024 Safety Report

IATA released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety but took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023.

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Diversity: Making a difference to diversity

The IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards have proven a catalyst for change.

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Nominations Open for 2025 IATA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards

IATA opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations are welcome from individuals and organizations advancing diversity and inclusion in the aviation sector.

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Taxation: ICAO reminds States of important international tax principles

ICAO has taken the extraordinary step of writing to their Contracting States to remind them of the longstanding and effective agreement among States for residence-based airline taxation.

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IATA and 123Carbon to Collaborate on Interoperability for SAF Registries

IATA and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries.

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Cargo: Resilience and adaptability support air cargo success

Despite being buffeted by several crosswinds, air cargo has managed to steer a course toward a brighter horizon.

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Steven Greenway, CEO, flyadeal: Opening the doors to the Kingdom

Steven Greenway, CEO, flyadeal, outlines the aviation potential in Saudi Arabia. Interview by Graham Newton

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• Africa & Middle East

Legal: The regulatory challenge of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the air transport industry. But its introduction is not only a technological challenge, but also a regulatory one.

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IATA Releases Updated 2025 Manuals Reflecting Latest Industry Standards

IATA has released the 2025 edition of key industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, which incorporate over 350 changes and revisions needed to align with evolving industry standards and state and operator variations.

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IATA Releases SAF Accounting and Reporting Methodology

IATA released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines.

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Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024

IATA released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand.

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• Economics
• Passenger Experience
• Africa & Middle East
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Global Air Cargo Demand Achieves Record Growth in 2024

IATA released data for full year 2024 and December 2024 global air cargo market performance, showing record growth.

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• Cargo
• Economics
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Statement on UK Airport Expansion

IATA issued a statement following a speech from UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, indicating government support for expanding UK airport capacity.

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• Airport Infrastructure
• Regulations & Law
• Europe

IATA World Legal Symposium: Beyond the Chicago Convention

IATA announced that the 2025 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) will examine the legal implications of evolving forces shaping aviation.

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• Regulations & Law
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• North Asia

IATA Follows Successful Guyana CORSIA EEU Procurement Event with Second Event in Q1

IATA announced its intention to hold regular procurement events in 2025 for airlines to purchase Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs).

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Inaugural World Data Symposium to Take Place in Dublin, Ireland

IATA will launch the inaugural IATA World Data Symposium (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.

• Press Release
• Data
• Europe

Airlines Oppose UK ETA Price Hike

IATA opposes the UK Home Office proposal to increase the costs of UK Electronic Travel Authorizations (ETAs) by 60% to GBP 16.

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• Regulations & Law
• Travel & Tourism
• Value of Aviation
• Europe

Outlook: Challenges lurk beneath a favorable outlook

With anticipated revenues of more than $1 trillion and increasing profits in 2025, it may appear that airlines have an untroubled horizon.

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Passenger Demand Up 8.1% in November

IATA released data for November 2024 global passenger demand, showing continued solid growth.

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• Economics
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• Africa & Middle East
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