﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel xml:base="https://www.iata.org/"><title>IATA Press Releases</title><description /><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:25:30 Z</lastBuildDate><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-09-04-02/</link><title>IATA Highlights Aviation’s Strategic Role in Rwanda’s Economic Growth</title><description>IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for Rwanda, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation generates in terms of jobs and economic activity.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-09-04-01/</link><title>WSOC 2025 to Lay Foundations for an Even Safer Future</title><description>IATA will hold the World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) from 14–16 October 2025 in Xiamen, China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:30:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-09-01-01/</link><title>IATA Appoints Thomas Reynaert to Lead Global Advocacy</title><description>IATA announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From September 2025, Reynaert will lead IATA’s global advocacy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-29-02/</link><title>Passenger Demand Grows 4% in July</title><description>IATA released data for July 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, revealing a good northern summer season for airlines.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-29-01/</link><title>July Air Cargo Up 5.5%</title><description>IATA released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong growth on most major trade lanes despite trade disruptions.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-14-01/</link><title>Third IATA World Sustainability Symposium to Take Place in Hong Kong</title><description>IATA will hold the third World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong SAR, China, on 21–22 October 2025, hosted by Cathay Pacific. </description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-06-01/</link><title>Chooose Integrates IATA CO2 Connect Data into its Platform</title><description>IATA has signed an agreement with software company Chooose to expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-04-01/</link><title>IATA Launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics Report</title><description>IATA has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-08-01-01/</link><title>IATA Comment on Heathrow Development Proposals</title><description>IATA issued the following comment with respect to proposals for the future development of London’s Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) and by the Arora Group.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-07-31-02/</link><title>Passenger Growth Slows to 2.6% in June</title><description>IATA released data for June 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing continued but slower growth, reflecting disruptions around military conflict in the Middle East.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-07-31-01/</link><title>June Air Cargo Demand Up 0.8% Despite Trade Disruptions</title><description>IATA released data for June 2025 global air cargo markets showing slight growth despite trade disruptions.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-07-30-01/</link><title>IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth</title><description>IATA urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity &amp; social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden, and resolving the issue of blocked airline funds.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-07-04-01/</link><title>IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal</title><description>IATA expressed its deep disappointment at the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target air transportation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-07-03-01/</link><title>IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture</title><description>IATA announced that Kenya Airways is the first airline to have used IATA’s new Aviation Safety Culture Survey (I-ASC) Light.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-30-02/</link><title>Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May</title><description>IATA released data for May 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing continued but uneven growth across regions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-30-01/</link><title>May Air Cargo Demand Up 2.2% Despite Trade Disruptions</title><description>IATA released data for May 2025 global air cargo markets showing continued growth despite the dampening effect of shifting US trade policies.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-26-01/</link><title>IATA Releases SAF Matchmaker to Connect Airlines and SAF Suppliers</title><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-19-01/</link><title>Cabin Bag Proposal “Meddling in Issues MEPs Don’t Understand”</title><description>IATA accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-18-01/</link><title>EASA and IATA Publish Comprehensive Plan to Mitigate the Risks of GNSS Interference</title><description>IATA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNSS) interference.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-04-01/</link><title>IATA Responds to Dutch Consumer and Market Authority Decision on Schiphol Airport Charges</title><description>IATA reacted to news that the Consumer and Market Authority in the Netherlands (ACM) has allowed Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to increase charges by a cumulative 33% over the next three years. </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-03-02/</link><title>IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform</title><description>IATA and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-03-01/</link><title>GOL, TAP Adopt IATA FuelIS to Deliver Long-Term Fuel Savings</title><description>IATA announced that GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to use IATA FuelIS—an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines optimize fuel consumption.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-02-04/</link><title>Recipients of 2025 IATA Diversity &amp; Inclusion Awards Announced</title><description>The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity &amp; Inclusion Awards.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-02-03/</link><title>LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</title><description>IATA announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-02-02/</link><title>Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board</title><description>IATA announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-02-01/</link><title>Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds</title><description>IATA 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. </description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-01-02/</link><title>Policy Shortcomings Puts SAF Production at Risk</title><description>IATA announced that it expects Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reach 2 million tonnes (Mt) (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines’ total fuel consumption in 2025. </description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-06-01-01/</link><title>$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments</title><description>IATA reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of April 2025.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-30-01/</link><title>Aviation Leaders Assemble in New Delhi for IATA’s 81st AGM</title><description>IATA announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering for the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) which will take place in New Delhi, India from 1-3 June 2025.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-29-02/</link><title>Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April</title><description>IATA released data for April 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing strengthened growth, especially for international demand.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 12:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-29-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand up 5.8% in April</title><description>IATA released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong growth, building on March's performance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-27-01/</link><title>IATA Appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific</title><description>IATA announced the appointment of Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-14-01/</link><title>IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap</title><description>IATA launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-13-02/</link><title>Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability</title><description>IATA highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today, hosted by Kenya Airways.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-13-01/</link><title>IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Kenya</title><description>IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for Kenya, quantifying the substantial benefits that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates in terms of jobs and economic activity.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-06-02/</link><title>IATA Training to Deliver Vital Skills for Saudi Aviation</title><description>IATA announced several training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and academic institutions to address critical skills needed to support the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-05-06-01/</link><title>IATA Highlights Value of Aviation for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</title><description>IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at IATA Aviation Day MENA.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-30-01/</link><title>March Passenger Demand Grows 3.3%</title><description>IATA released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel, showing a slightly strengthening growth.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-29-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March</title><description>IATA released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong volumes.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-28-01/</link><title>CNS Gearing Up for Annual Partnership Conference 2025 in Miami</title><description>Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) is gearing up to host its annual Partnership Conference in Miami from 13-15 May 2025. </description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-27-01/</link><title>Aviation Major Driver of Economic Growth and Connectivity in Egypt</title><description>IATA released a study measuring the significant economic and employment benefits aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generates for Egypt.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-17-02/</link><title>Brazil’s Adoption of Electronic Air Waybill a Milestone for Modernization</title><description>IATA welcomed Brazil’s adoption of the electronic air waybill (eAWB) as a milestone in the cargo sector’s modernization, driving greater operational efficiency and cost reduction.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-17-01/</link><title>IATA CEIV Marks 10 Years of Improving Air Cargo Supply Chain Performance</title><description>IATA is marking 10 years of its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) program, which continues to improve the air cargo supply chain’s performance on quality, safety, and compliance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-16-02/</link><title>IATA Launches Information Portal for Live Animals Regulations</title><description>IATA has launched LAR Verify, a digital portal to improve the welfare and safe transport of live animals by air.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-16-01/</link><title>IATA Highlights Aviation’s Substantial Economic Impact in the UAE</title><description>IATA released a study quantifying the substantial value that aviation (including aviation-related tourism) generated for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in terms of jobs and economic activity in 2023.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-15-01/</link><title>Air Cargo Key to Supply Chain Resilience</title><description>IATA emphasized the vital role of air cargo in maintaining global supply chain resilience and called on governments and industry to remain focused on delivering the fundamental expectations of customers—safety and security, digitalization and sustainability.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-14-02/</link><title>IATA Launches FACE Ambassadors Program to Attract Next Generation of Air Cargo Talent</title><description>IATA has launched the FACE Ambassadors Program, a new initiative under the Future Air Cargo Executives (FACE) Program, aimed at promoting air cargo career opportunities to a broader and younger audience worldwide.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-14-01/</link><title>MAB Academy and Ahlex Win 2025 IATA CBTA Center Innovation Award</title><description>IATA announced that Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAB Academy) and Ahlex were each recognized with the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-10-01/</link><title>IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference Heads to Bogotá</title><description>IATA announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 25-26 June at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, with avianca as the host airline.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2025-releases/2025-04-09-01/</link><title>IATA Aviation Day MENA to Focus on Collaboration, Innovation and Harmonization</title><description>IATA announced that IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will focus on digitalization, airspace management, sustainability, modern airline retailing and future skills.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:00:00 Z</pubDate></item></channel></rss>