Tag: International Air Transport Association
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General, making her the first woman to lead the global...
Africa Absent from Global Aviation’s Biggest Passenger Markets Despite Strong Regional...
Africa remains outside the world's largest passenger aviation markets despite growing regional connectivity, with the latest 2025 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) from the...
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4% in April Despite Middle East...
Global air cargo demand continued its growth trajectory in April 2026, rising by 4.0% year-on-year despite significant operational challenges caused by the conflict in...
African Aviation Remains Resilient Despite Middle East Conflict-Induced Global Traffic Decline
The global aviation industry experienced a significant setback in April 2026 as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp decline in passenger...
Europe’s Air Connectivity Growth Slows as IATA Blames High Costs and...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that Europe’s air connectivity growth stalled in 2025, citing rising operational costs, burdensome regulations and broader...
Nigeria’s Aviation Levies Under Scrutiny as IATA Warns of Above-Average Charges
The International Air Transport Association has flagged Nigeria as one of several African countries where aviation taxes and charges exceed global benchmarks, intensifying concerns...
Africa Leads Global Air Cargo Surge as Demand Rises 11.2% in...
Africa emerged as the fastest-growing region in global air cargo markets in February 2026, recording a 21.0 percent year-on-year increase in demand, significantly outpacing...
Air Travel Demand Set to More Than Double by 2050
Global air travel demand is set to more than double by 2050, according to new long-term projections released by International Air Transport Association, underscoring...
Airports, Airlines Seek Urgent Review of Schengen Border System
European airports and airlines have urged the European Union to urgently review the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the current...
African Air Cargo Records Strong Growth as Demand Surges in 2025...
African airlines delivered one of the strongest air cargo performances globally in 2025, underscoring the continent’s growing relevance in global supply chains, according to...