In a landmark achievement underscoring its dedication to global security standards and operational excellence, Wizz Air has successfully attained Level II certification - the highest achievable for initial certification - under the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) program. This accomplishme...

Etraveli Group, a tech platform for selling flights and providing flight content distribution, and Frontier Airlines, America’s Low Fare Airline, today announced the successful launch of a direct connection via IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC). This strategic collaboration marks a sig...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched ‘Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries’, a global safety campaign that gives travelers seven simple rules for carrying mobile phones, laptops, power banks, and other lithium-powered devices safely when they fly. The campaign will r...

East Africa is expected to lead Africa’s air traffic expansion over the next two decades, positioning the region at the heart of the continent’s aviation revival, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). Speaking at the opening of the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit in Kigal...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins...

IATA has signed an agreement with software company Chooose to expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data. Airlines managing their SAF programmes via the Chooose platform will now be able to deliver IATA CO2 Connect’s trusted data - based on real operational inputs from over 70 a...

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 more than 240 international airlines, the WATS database provides a complete overview of a...

The Air India crash last month has renewed the debate over whether video cameras should be installed in the cockpit to monitor pilots' actions. Flight deck voice and data recorders are already used by air crash investigators. The preliminary investigation into the Air India crash in June found...

IATA has said that total passenger demand rose 5% last month compared to May 2024. Total capacity was up 5% year-on-year - while the association recorded a May 2025 load factor of 83.4%. For international travel, demand rose 6.7%, with capacity up 6.4% compared to the same time last year. D...

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 ...

The IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is an environmental certification programme that enables aviation sector organisations – including airlines, airports, ground service providers, cargo operators, catering firms and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies – to implement a compreh...

IATA has 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. These shifts include global conflicts, trade tensions, fragmentation of industry standards and or government poli...

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a second term during the IATA’s 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi. During his three-ye...

EVA Air looks to remain at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveller satisfaction. Monika Mejstr...