IndiGo Names Willie Walsh CEO to Lead A350 Expansion
Outgoing IATA head Willie Walsh will become CEO of IndiGo to lead the low-cost carrier's expansion of 60 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft.
Jul 16, 20265 min
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AI illustrationUnited Airlines Forecasts $6B Fuel Hit Amid Iran Conflict
United Airlines expects $6 billion in additional fuel costs this year as the Strait of Hormuz closure forces industry-wide capacity reductions.
Jul 16, 20263 min
Business
IATA: Türkiye Emerges as Major Global Aviation Hub
Türkiye has become a major global aviation hub through strategic infrastructure and network growth, supporting IATA's 5.2 billion passenger forecast.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
Airlines Slash Capacity Amid Fuel Costs and Delivery Delays
Airlines are cutting capacity and suspending routes in 2026 as surging fuel costs and OEM delivery delays force significant operational adjustments.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa Eyes Asia Pacific Growth Despite 2026 Headwinds
Lufthansa expects a challenging second half of 2026 as geopolitical risks and fuel costs impact the global airline industry.
Jul 5, 20264 min
Business
IATA: Middle East Crisis Drives 2.2% Drop in May Global Demand
IATA global passenger demand fell 2.2% in May 2026 due to regional conflict, though African airlines achieved an 8.9% increase in traffic.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Business
IATA Calls for Urgent Action on Engine MRO Bottlenecks
The IATA warns that MRO supply chain bottlenecks for GTF and LEAP engines caused $11 billion in industry losses during 2025.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Airlines
IATA Study: Engine MRO Bottlenecks Hinder Fleet Growth
A new IATA study warns that engine MRO capacity constraints are fueling $11 billion in industry losses while grounding hundreds of aircraft.
Jun 25, 20264 min
Airlines
American Airlines 2026 Earnings Hit by $4B Fuel Surge
American Airlines faces a break-even 2026 as fuel costs rise by $4 billion, forcing route cuts and impacting AAL stock trajectory.
Jun 22, 20264 min
Business
Riyadh Air Launches First Flights to London and Jeddah
Riyadh Air has commenced commercial operations using its Boeing 787-9 fleet, marking the start of its ambitious Saudi Arabia aviation expansion.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
IATA Warns 2050 Net-Zero at Risk as SAF Production Stalls
IATA reports 2026 sustainable aviation fuel production will hit only 2.4 million tonnes, covering just 0.8% of global demand and threatening climate goals.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Environmental
IATA Cuts 2026 Profit Forecast to $23B on Fuel Costs
The IATA has halved its 2026 global airline profit forecast to $23 billion, driven by a 70% surge in jet fuel prices and Middle East airspace closures.
Jun 15, 20264 min
Business
IATA, FAA Target Luggage Risks in Aircraft Evacuations
The IATA and FAA are tackling passenger baggage retrieval during emergencies, exploring potential fines or locked bins to ensure a 90-second evacuation.
Jun 14, 20264 min
Safety
IATA: 2026 SAF Production Covers Only 0.8% of Fuel Needs
Global SAF production will reach 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, covering just 0.8% of airline needs at a $4.3 billion premium to the industry.
Jun 13, 20263 min
Environmental
Azul Cuts Flights as Brazil Jet Fuel Costs Surge
Azul and other Brazilian carriers are reducing capacity as Petrobras jet fuel price hikes and geopolitical tensions drive up operating costs.
Jun 12, 20263 min
Airlines
Roberto Alvo Named IATA Chair at 82nd AGM in Rio
LATAM CEO Roberto Alvo has assumed the role of IATA Board Chair following the 82nd Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Business
IATA Reports Stable Global Airline Accident Rates in 2026
The IATA confirmed a stable global accident rate of 1.32 per million flights as passenger demand grows 4% ahead of the summer peak travel season.
Jun 10, 20263 min
Safety
IATA AGM: 5 Key Takeaways From Global Airline CEOs
Airline CEOs gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the IATA Annual General Meeting to address industry challenges including supply chain and fuel volatility.
Jun 10, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Offers Safety Incentives Amid Iran Conflict
Emirates will maintain flight schedules by offering passenger incentives to counter a 46.6% drop in Middle East traffic amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Jun 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Cargo, QAS Secure IATA CEIV Fresh Renewal
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Aviation Services have achieved IATA CEIV Fresh recertification, valid through June 2029 for perishable cargo logistics.
Jun 10, 20264 min
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