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Aviation

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, […]

Aviation

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 […]

IATA welcomes CBN's release of $265m to airlines
Aviation

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, […]

Aviation

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 […]

Aviation

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 […]

Aviation

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 […]

Aviation

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
Aviation

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 […]

Aviation

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 […]