Tags: IATA

IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey: Travelers Embrace Biometrics and AI but Entry Requirements Remain a Barrier

29th October 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations:  Biometrics are becoming mainstream and interest in digital passports is growing: Passengers are embracing biometric identification to reduce repeated document checks and show strong interest in using digital passports […]

Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF by 2030

15th October 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus, and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors […]

Cargo Screening Alone Cannot Solve Undeclared Dangerous Goods Risk

24th September 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger, collaborative action across the air cargo supply chain in a multi-layered approach to counter the risks from undeclared and mis-declared dangerous goods. The call comes amid discussions among regulators on the role of existing aviation security screening processes as a key line of defense. IATA stresses […]

IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative

28th July 2026

IATA, CANSO and ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative 28 July 2026 (Geneva, Switzerland; Montréal, Canada) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched a joint initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions. A runway incursion is defined as an aircraft, vehicle […]

Air Cargo Demand up 6.0% in May

29th June 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 6.0% compared to May 2025 levels (6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 1.9% compared to May 2025 (2.8% for international operations). “Air cargo […]

IATA-ICAO Deepen Cooperation on Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels

3rd June 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week today to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress and accelerating the development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Close collaboration between industry and states, underpinned by robust systems and high-quality data, will […]

IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging

21st May 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even while parts of the industry […]

Southwest Joins IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program

28th April 2026

Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time exceptions database. Schedule data underpins many aspects of an airline’s business, including network planning, slot coordination, and interline agreements. Data […]

IATA Statement on Potential Jet Fuel Shortages

17th April 2026

The International Air Transport Association released a statement today, 17th April 2026 regarding potential Jet Fuel Shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “The IEA’s assessment of potential jet fuel shortages is sobering. We have also estimated that by the end of May we could start to see some cancellations in Europe […]

IATA: PoC’s Trials Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel

14th April 2026

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper documentation. Working together as part of […]