People taking care of people: Interview with Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG
Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG, tells Graham Newton, editor of IATA’s Magazine Airlines International, that there will always be a human element in customer satisfaction. What are the pros and cons of being an airline group? I do not think it’s about pros and cons, it’s different to that. I have been in aviation my whole […]
DHL and IAG Cargo deepen collaboration with major multi‑year Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreements
The DHL Group today announced a major expansion of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)* collaboration with IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group (IAG). The new five-year agreement, together with a previous 2025 renewal, will enable approximately 240 million liters of SAF uplifted at London Heathrow Airport and reduce the lifecycle greenhouse […]
EU Must Review EU ETS to Support Competitiveness as Aviation Decarbonizes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to: Ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including flights within the European […]
Sudden Change is More Challenging Than High Fuel Prices
Jet Fuel is the highest cost for airlines (along with labor), and fluctuations in fuel prices have an important effect on the airline industry’s profitability. However, the pace of change tends to matter more than the price level. Rapid changes qualify as shocks and are hard to adjust to. Historical data illustrate this distinction clearly. […]
Charging e-SAF Supply in 2030
E-SAF is defined as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin and requires a significant amount of renewable electricity to produce. Per tonne of e-SAF, 20 to 40 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity can be required. In the countries in Europe with announced e-SAF plans, the electricity needed for this purpose alone could range from 0.7 to […]
FedEx Utilizing SAF At Five Major U.S. Airports
FedEx is taking delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at five major U.S. airports, with Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) and New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK) airports the latest to join the roster. The cargo delivery giant said it began utilizing SAF to fuel its freighter aircraft at DFW and JFK at the end […]
Boeing: Indian, South Asian Airlines Will Need Nearly 3,300 New Airplanes by 2044
India and South Asia’s passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today. That demand for air travel means airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044 as projected in […]
Five Key Risks That Will Shape 2026
By Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Chief Economist In January 2025, the air transport industry was facing significant headwinds and none more so than the threat of tariffs and the potential retaliation they might provoke. In this challenging context, airlines nevertheless earned a record net profit of $39.5 billion. It must be […]
Jamaica Launches SAF Feasibility Study to Drive Cleaner Aviation and Climate Resilience
Jamaica has moved to advance cleaner aviation with the launch of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening climate resilience in the sector. The Study, managed by UK International Climate Finance, will deliver the first structured, evidence‑based assessment of Jamaica’s SAF potential. It will examine available feedstocks, existing […]
Latin America Needs Incentives to Unlock SAF Potential: IATA
Latin America must develop a clearer understanding of its potential to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and implement public policies that enable industrial development, according to Daniel Chereau, Head Fuel, International Air Transport Association (IATA), in an interview with A21. Chereau said global adoption of SAF will advance at different speeds depending on regional conditions […]
