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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 IATA’s Global Outlook for Air Transport – Energy in Crisis, released in June 2026 under its Sustainability and Economics outlook. The new estimate is lower than the $200 million net profit forecast issued […]

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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 carriers are unable to protect themselves against rising fuel costs through hedging. The warning was issued by IATA’s Head of Fuel, Daniel Chereau, during the S&P Global Energy Middle East Petroleum and Gas […]

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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 boost efficiency. Highlighting the importance of upgrading ground support equipment fleets, IATA’s Director of Ground Operations, Monika Mejstrikova, noted that ground-related aircraft damage continues to rank among the sector’s most persistent operational and […]

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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 debate within the industry, placing renewed focus on the cost of air travel in Africa’s largest economy. In response, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said while the assessment contains elements of truth, […]

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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 Association showed. The numbers were published in IATA’s March 2026 global passenger demand report, which monitors international and domestic air traffic trends across key regions worldwide. The robust growth underscores Africa’s expanding role […]

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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 Association. The disclosure was made by IATA Director-General, Willie Walsh, to reporters in Singapore, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday. The development follows a temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, […]

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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 to more than double by 2050 and intra-Africa air travel would lead global growth through the period. The pace of growth will be uneven across regions, reflecting differences in demographics, market maturity, economic […]

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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 2050, according to the International Air Transport Association. The forecast is contained in IATA’s Long-Term Demand Projections report released on Tuesday. It highlights that routes within Africa are expected to outpace every other […]

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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 […]

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