IATA cuts African airlines’ 2026 profit forecast to $100m
The International Air Transport Association has revised African airlines’ net profit forecast for 2026 to $100 million. The projection is contained in…
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Airlines can’t cope with jet fuel costs surge, IATA warns
Airlines across the world are facing mounting pressure from volatile jet fuel prices, with the International Air Transport Association warning that many…
IATA calls for digitalisation of ground handling to boost efficiency
The International Air Transport Association has urged the aviation industry to modernise and digitise ground handling operations to curb aircraft damage and…
IATA report sparks concerns over cost of flying in Nigeria
The recent classification of Nigeria by the International Air Transport Association as a country with aviation charges above global averages has revived…
African carriers post strong 19.2% rise in international traffic – IATA
African airlines posted a 19.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in March 2026, data from the International Air Transport…
Jet fuel supply recovery to take months despite Hormuz reopening — IATA
Jet fuel supply recovery is expected to take months even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, according to the International Air Transport…
IATA forecasts boom in African air passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association released its Long Term Demand Projections for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected…
IATA projects Africa as fastest-growing air travel market
Intra-African air travel is projected to be the fastest-growing globally, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 4.9 per cent through…
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…
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…
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…
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…