IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of booking. IATA CO2 […]
Willie Walsh’s Report on the Air Transport Industry at the 81st IATA AGM

Good morning, I’m pleased to report that the airline industry remains strong and relevant. Traveler numbers will soon top 5 billion annually, and The 69 million tons of air cargo transported annually accounts for a third of global trade by value. In 2025 airlines will make a $36 billion profit on revenues of $979 billion. […]
Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it expects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. “While it is encouraging that SAF production is expected to double to 2 million tonnes in 2025, that is just 0.7% of […]
$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024. IATA urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from […]
Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Highlights from the expected 2025 financial performance include: Net profits at $36.0 billion, improved from the $32.4 billion earned in 2024, but slightly down on […]
LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. “We are excited to accept LATAM’s offer to host IATA’s 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro. The last time the IATA AGM was in […]
Southwest Airlines announces future partnership with China Airlines

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in […]
Hi Fly Surpasses Gender Equality Target Set by IATA’s 25by2025 Initiative

Hi Fly, a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist, announces that it has exceeded the targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under its 25by2025 initiative, achieving 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% female representation across its total workforce. The milestone reinforces Hi Fly’s longstanding commitment to gender equality and […]
CNS 2025: Clear, Smart and Connected

The 34th annual CNS Partnership Conference, held May 13–15 at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa in Miami, wasn’t just another run of the mill industry gathering, it was a clear signal that the global air freight community is ready to evolve with the times, with more resilience, an emphasis on leveraging tech, and […]
Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]