IATA Comment on Heathrow Development Proposals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued the following comment with respect to proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) and by the Arora Group. “There are clear economic arguments pointing to the benefits of expanding airport capacity in the Southeast of the UK. That includes the UK’s […]
IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data from over 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of airline metrics related to demand, supply, and performance. The report includes a detailed breakdown of scheduled […]
IATA Calls on USA and Mexico to Engage in Direct Government-to-Government Dialogue to Resolve Aviation Policy Issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encourages both the US and Mexican governments to engage in direct dialogue in order to resolve the current issues related to the bilateral air services agreement between the two countries. The US Department of Transport issued a statement on 19 July 2025, outlining what it considers abuse of the […]
Arajet Signs Agreement with IATA to Implement Turbulence Aware and Enhance Flight Safety and Comfort
The Dominican airline, Arajet, announced the signing of a strategic agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the implementation of “Turbulence Aware”, an innovative tool designed to improve real-time turbulence management. Turbulence Aware allows airlines to collect and share accurate data on atmospheric conditions, facilitating the identification and rerouting of turbulence zones. This […]
Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent
In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was hosted in Colombia. Set against the backdrop of a region grappling with economic disparities, fragmented regulation, and mounting demand for air […]
IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation in its aim to “improve domestic revenue mobilization of developing countries and support international solidarity (in particular with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation, pandemics and other development challenges).” […]
May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 2.2% compared to May 2024 levels (+3.0% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.0% compared to May 2024 (+2.6% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 5.0% compared to May 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was also up 5.0% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to […]
IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Matchmaker platform, to facilitate SAF procurement between airlines and SAF producers by matching requests for SAF supply with offers. When there is a match, airlines and suppliers can connect and take their negotiation offline to agree on specific terms including price […]
SAF demand-supply imbalance keeps prices high
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is still costlier than conventional jet fuel due to technological, economic, and supply chain factors. SAF is still in its early stages, produced in relatively small volumes around the world. Clearly, economies of scale haven’t kicked in yet — lower volumes mean higher costs per unit of sustainable aviation fuel. SAF […]
