Jet fuel supplies to take ‘months’ to recover from war disruption: IATA
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for weeks by the Middle East war, pushing up prices for crude and related products. IATA director general Willie Walsh told reporters in Singapore it was difficult to say how long fuel supplies would take to recover, but «it’s not going […]
Airline Ticket Prices at Risk of Rising 9% as Oil Market Spikes
The cost of plane tickets may jump as much as 9% as oil prices soar in the aftermath of the Middle East war, according to the leading aviation industry group. “You’re looking at probably an 8% or 9% increase” in airfares, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, said while attending a […]
Changi Aviation Summit 2026 Speech – Willie Walsh, IATA Director General
Excellencies, distinguished Ministers, honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen: It is a great pleasure to be in Singapore once again for the Changi Aviation Summit. 2025 was a good year for the airline industry, although I think it’s fair to say that every year looks good after the dreadful experience of going through the COVID crisis. […]
IATA alerta: nova taxa de transferência ameaça competitividade do hub de Lima
A Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA) voltou a criticar a cobrança da Tarifa Unificada de Uso de Aeroporto (TUUA) para passageiros em conexão no Aeroporto Internacional Jorge Chávez, em Lima. A taxa, válida desde 7 de dezembro, reacendeu o debate sobre o futuro da capital peruana como hub regional e levantou preocupações sobre perda […]
Líderes globales de aviación y de Viajes & Turismo llaman a fortalecer la cooperación internacional en la COP30
El Consejo Mundial de Viajes y Turismo (WTTC, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA), junto con los gobiernos de Japón, Malasia y una coalición de destacados actores de la industria, emitieron una declaración conjunta en la COP30 para pedir a los gobiernos que aceleren la acción coordinada con […]
World Aviation Festival 2025 – Aspectos destacados
El segundo día del World Aviation Festival 2025 en Lisboa reunió a algunas de las voces más influyentes de la aviación mundial. Líderes gubernamentales, directores ejecutivos de aerolíneas e innovadores de la industria abordaron los desafíos que definen al sector: la resiliencia en un mundo geopolítico incierto, la urgente necesidad de descarbonización y el potencial […]
EVA Air se une a la plataforma Turbulence Aware de IATA
Durante la 81ª Asamblea General Anual de la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA) y la Cumbre Mundial del Transporte Aéreo (WATS), Clay Sun, presidente de EVA Air, y Willie Walsh, director general de la IATA, firmaron un acuerdo de cooperación que marca la incorporación oficial de la aerolínea a la plataforma Turbulence Aware de […]
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. […]
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 […]
IATA: Resilience and Connectivity Remain Strong
The airfreight industry is navigating a complex and often contradictory global environment—one shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, sustainability challenges, and the ongoing debate about the future of globalisation. Despite the uncertainty, there is reason to remain cautiously optimistic about long-term trends and the sector’s resilience. “I’ll be honest with you,” says Willie Walsh, […]
