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Global air cargo demand rose 4.3% in December 2025 — Report

Global air cargo demand grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, according to the latest report from the International Air Transport Association. The growth occurred even as freight flows stayed concentrated along specific key regions and trade lanes, rather than signaling a widespread global trade recovery. The IATA report, recently released, stated that […]

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Airlines struggle financially as billions remain trapped globally – IATA

The International Air Transport Association has warned that international airlines are under increasing financial strain as billions of dollars in ticket revenues remain trapped in several countries because of foreign exchange restrictions. In an article by IATA’s Senior Vice President for External Affairs, Thomas Reynaert cautioned that the growing backlog of blocked funds threatens global […]

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Africa tops international air-travel growth in November 2025

African carriers in November posted the highest growth in international passenger demand, with volumes increasing 11.2 per cent year-on-year. The data, recently released by the International Air Transport Association underscores Africa’s expanding role in global air travel. It also highlights the continent’s capacity to attract rising cross-border passenger traffic despite ongoing challenges in the aviation […]

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Aircraft supply chain won’t stabilise until 2034 – IATA

The International Air Transport Association says the global aircraft supply chain is unlikely to fully stabilize before 2031–2034, citing years of delivery shortfalls and a record order backlog that continues to strain airlines. In its latest global outlook, IATA noted that aircraft deliveries started recovering in late 2025 and production is expected to ramp up […]

Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
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Global aircraft delivery shortfall hits 5,300 units — IATA

The International Air Transport Association has announced that aircraft delivery shortfalls have hit 5,300 units. This substantial deficit, stemming from accumulated losses in deliveries over the past five years and a record-high order backlog, is projected to sustain pressure on the industry until 2034. IATA’s 2025 analysis of aerospace supply chain bottlenecks revealed that the […]

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Proposed EU261 reforms will raise airline cost, IATA warns

The International Air Transport Association has raised new concerns over proposed amendments to the EU261 passenger rights regulation by the European Parliament, warning that the revisions will “entrench and worsen” existing flaws while increasing costs for both airlines and consumers without truly addressing passengers’ needs. In a statement, IATA said the shortcomings of EU261 have […]

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African airlines lead global air cargo demand with 11% rise

The International Air Transport Association released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing that total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers, rose by 4.1 per cent compared to August 2024 levels, with international operations specifically rising by 5.1 percent, a result of changes in global trade patterns. Capacity, which is measured in available cargo […]

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Airlines face $11b loss in 2025 amid aircraft delivery delays

Airlines are projected to lose over $11 billion in 2025 due to ongoing delays in aircraft and parts deliveries. A joint report by the International Air Transport Association and consulting firm Oliver Wyman reveals that global commercial aircraft production is failing to keep pace with demand. The study notes a record backlog of more than […]

IATA, weather company collaborate on data
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IATA seeks raising pilots retirement age to 67

The International Air Transport Association has submitted a proposal to raise the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, which will be reviewed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation at its General Assembly starting September 23. Representing about 350 airlines, IATA described the change as a “cautious but reasonable step consistent with safety.” Under current […]

IATA, weather company collaborate on data
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IATA unveils roadmap to net-zero aviation by 2050

The International Air Transport Association will spearhead a global drive for greener aviation at its two-day World Sustainability Symposium in Hong Kong, scheduled for October 21–22, 2025, with a net-zero target set for 2050. The announcement, issued Tuesday by Marie Thomsen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Sustainability and Chief Economist, positions the event between the […]

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IATA projects 4.1% annual growth for African aviation sector

The International Air Transport Association has projected that Africa’s aviation sector will grow at an average annual rate of 4.1 per cent over the next 20 years, with the market expected to double in size by 2044. The forecast was revealed by Somas Appavou, IATA’s Regional Director for External Affairs in Africa, in a press […]

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Airlines may delay aircraft deliveries over US tariff uncertainty – IATA

Director-General of International Air Transport Association,Willie Walsh, has said that Airlines could hesitate to accept aircraft deliveries amid ongoing uncertainty over United States tariffs and their potential impact on plane costs. This was disclosed by Walsh on Wednesday while speaking at a media roundtable in Singapore. “It’s not just going to be a major Boeing […]