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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed it will hold the fourth edition of its World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on 13-14 October 2026. Bringing together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government, the event will focus on the policies and actions needed to advance air transport's transition to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Taking place in Brussels, where many of aviation's most consequent

New monthly figures show that global air passenger demand has returned to growth mode.

Global air travel demand fell by 1.7%, year-on-year, in June - driven by slowdowns in major markets and the lasting effect of the Middle East conflict on consumer confidence - latest month data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows. Outgoing IATA Director General, Willie Walsh, said: “Global demand for air travel was down 1.7% in June compared to 2025. This is largely due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving i

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has named Saadia Zahidi as its new Director General. Ms Zahidi will officially take over from outgoing IATA chief, Willie Walsh on November 1. Mr Walsh officially leaves the post at the end of July, to take over as CEO of Indian airline IndiGo. Sandrine Le Borgne, IATA’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Corporate Services, has been appointed Interim Director General for the intervening period. Ms Zahidi s

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new operational guidance to airline to support them in managing in-cabin pet travel at every stage of the journey from booking to check-in, boarding, the on-board experience, and arrival. It follows IATA’s recently launched Guidance on Travelling with Service Dogs, reflecting a broader effort to improve consistency in the transport of dogs by air. “A pet is a much-loved member of the family. People traveling with