High fuel costs could leave more planes grounded this winter, aviation analyst warns

European and US airlines could remove more frequencies this winter and ground more aircraft than usual as high fuel costs make weaker services uneconomic, aviation analyst John Strickland has warned. Strickland, Director of JLS Consulting, made the prediction during a World Aviation Festival webinar on July 16, where he discussed how the aviation industry is […]

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IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General

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The 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

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IATA and IATP partner to strengthen airline supply chains

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving airlines’ access to aircraft parts and enhancing supply chain transparency. The initiative comes as the aviation industry continues to grapple with supply chain disruption, component shortages and the rising costs associated with delays. Stuart

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‘Save a Life, Not a Bag’

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IATA has launched its “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign, backed by regulators including EASA and the FAA, to remind passengers that cabin baggage must be left behind during an aircraft evacuation. The initiative stresses that every second counts in an emergency and that retrieving personal belongings can put lives at risk. Aviation leaders

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Middle East crisis weighs on global air travel

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a decline in global passenger demand for April 2026, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt international air travel and push up operating costs. Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 3.4% compared with April 2025. Excluding the Middle East,

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Lufthansa introduces “IATA Turbulence Aware” technology

Smarter skies through shared turbulence data

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With “IATA Turbulence Aware”, Lufthansa will collect anonymised turbulence data from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time information provides pilots with precise insights into current atmospheric conditions. Through its involvement in IATA Turbulence Aware, Lufthansa is making a significant contribution to enhancing the quality and availability of turbulence data for airlines worldwide. Lufthansa Group

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IATA and CFM International have renewed their pro-competitive agreement on engine maintenance

IATA and CFM extend open aftermarket agreement

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IATA has announced the renewal of its agreement with CFM International through February 2033, reinforcing efforts to increase competition in the MRO market for CFM engines. CFM is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines. The agreement is intended to address long-standing airline concerns over restrictive aftermarket practices that have limited

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IBA reports that only North America is on track for ICAO’s 2030 cleaner-energy target

IATA says SAF feedstock enough for net-zero by 2050

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with Worley Consulting, has published a study confirming that sufficient sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock exists to enable the airline industry to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. All feedstocks considered meet strict sustainability requirements, avoiding any impact on land use. The report concludes that the availability

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Sheldon Hee to lead IATA’s Asia-Pacific operations

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as its new Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific, effective June 1, 2025. Based in Singapore, Hee will be responsible for overseeing IATA’s operations across 39 countries and 53 member airlines within this key global aviation region. Bringing more than 25 years of

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"2024 made it absolutely clear that people want to travel", commented Willi Walsh IATA’s Director General on the market performance

IATA reports record high demand for passenger market in 2024

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the passenger market performance for December 2024 and the full year, showing a record high in demand. For the full year, international traffic exceeded the pre-pandemic 2019 levels by 0.5%, with growth seen across all regions. However, capacity was 0.9% lower than in 2019. The load factor

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High fuel costs could leave more planes grounded this winter, aviation analyst warns

IATA names Saadia Zahidi as first female Director General

IATA and IATP partner to strengthen airline supply chains

‘Save a Life, Not a Bag’

Middle East crisis weighs on global air travel

Smarter skies through shared turbulence data

IATA and CFM extend open aftermarket agreement

IATA says SAF feedstock enough for net-zero by 2050

Sheldon Hee to lead IATA’s Asia-Pacific operations

IATA reports record high demand for passenger market in 2024

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