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June 13, 2026 9:26 PM

Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026: IATA

Global air passenger demand is expected to continue growing in 2026, albeit at a much slower pace, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising fuel costs weigh on the aviation sector and the broader global economy, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA has projected industry-wide revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), a key measure of passenger demand, to grow by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in 2026. The forecast marks a notable moderation compared to the st...

February 2, 2026 10:12 PM

Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk: IATA’s Willie Walsh

The head of a body representing global airlines said on Monday shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels were pushing up profits for suppliers and putting at risk the industry's flagship emissions goal. The prolonged use of older planes and a shortfall in supplies of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) were driving up costs and delaying a transition to cleaner flying, Willie Walsh, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, said. "I'm still optimistic, cautiou...

June 2, 2025 9:10 AM

PM Modi to attend IATA’s 81st annual general meeting in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Monday at around 5 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also address the global gathering on the occasion. The IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) is being held in India after a gap of 42 years — the last such meeting took place in 1983. This year’s edition, scheduled from 1 to 3 June, brings together over 1,600 par...

June 18, 2024 11:14 PM

EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules

The European Commission has drafted plans to exempt long-haul flights from rules on monitoring their non-CO2 emissions, after international carriers lobbied for an opt-out, documents showed. The EU is developing plans to require airlines to track and report their contribution to climate change from January 2025 - not only from carbon dioxide, but also soot, nitrogen oxides and water vapour. Airlines' non-CO2 emissions have at least as important an impact on global warming as their CO2 output, ...