International Air Transport Association

Unruly Passenger Behaviour On Flights Increases By 37 Percent Globally: IATA

As per the latest data, there was an increase in the number of unruly incident, one incident was reported for every 568 flights in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021.

Jun 05, 2023, 15:08 PM IST

Asia's Strongest Passport 2023: 'First Boy' Japan Leading From the Front, Shocking 'Report Card' of Pakistan- Check India, China's Rank Here

According to the Henley Passport Index power scores, only 6% of countries in the world have access to more than 70% of the world economy, scroll down to check Asian rankings.

Jan 25, 2023, 13:01 PM IST

World's Strongest Passports List 2023: India ranks 85th, Indians can travel visa-free in THESE 59 countries- Check list here

Palestinian nationals are at 103 position and enjoy unfettered access to only 38 nations. A number of Palestinians suspected of having ties to the Hamas organisation have been labelled terrorists by the Israeli authorities.

Jan 16, 2023, 16:53 PM IST

Deep industry losses to continue into 2021, says International Air Transport Association

They said that the passenger numbers are expected to plummet to 1.8 billion which is 60.5% down on the 4.5 billion passengers in 2019. 

Nov 24, 2020, 23:53 PM IST

India's domestic air traffic rose 7.9% in June: IATA

IATA announced that global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand rose by 5.0 percent compared to June 2018.

Aug 08, 2019, 16:19 PM IST

Boeing 737 MAX may not return to service until August: IATA head

 The 737 MAX was grounded globally in March after a crash in Ethiopia killed all 157 people on board, the model`s second deadly crash in five months.

May 29, 2019, 14:15 PM IST

SpiceJet becomes first Indian low-cost airline to join IATA

SpiceJet is the first Indian budget carrier to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has over 290 airlines as members.

Mar 19, 2019, 14:58 PM IST

India to become world’s 3rd largest aviation market by 2024: IATA

The report said that India will contribute 414 million new passengers for a total of 572 million in the world by 2037.

Oct 25, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

Indian airlines record double-digit annual growth: IATA

Demand for domestic travel climbed 8.5 percent in April compared to April 2017.

May 31, 2018, 15:10 PM IST

Jet Airways finalises deal for 75 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

This is the second order of 75 that Jet Airways has placed with Boeing for the 737 MAX.

Apr 05, 2018, 06:59 AM IST

India to have 478 million air passengers in 2036: IATA

IATA said that India is projected to see a staggering growth from 141 million passengers in 2016.

Oct 25, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

India's domestic passenger traffic rises over 16% in August

India`s domestic demand -- revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) -- was highest amongst major aviation markets like Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Russia and the US.

Oct 05, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

India tops domestic air traffic growth in June: IATA

"Domestic India RPKs grew by 18.6 percent in year-on- year terms in H1 2017, with annual RPK posting its 34th consecutive month of double-digit growth in June," IATA said on Thursday.

Aug 04, 2017, 00:10 AM IST

Airlines should be allowed to overbook seats: IATA

Carriers should be permitted to continue with the overbooking practice as seats in a flight are a time sensitive and "perishable" product, global airlines body IATA said on Monday.

Apr 17, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

Airlines to post record $40 bn profit in 2016: IATA

Global airlines are expected to post record profits of almost $40 billion this year, the head of industry body IATA said Thursday, but he warned the sector faced threats from terrorism, a sharp rise in oil prices and protectionism.

Sep 22, 2016, 15:26 PM IST

India to be 3rd largest aviation market by 2026: IATA

IATA also expects India's air passenger traffic to grow to 378 million passengers by 2034 with 275 new passengers likely to be added during this period.

Nov 26, 2015, 22:46 PM IST

Aviation industry must adapt and change: Etihad CEO

Asserting the civil aviation industry must adapt and change, Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan has said partnerships and collaboration were the most tangible way to grow in the current competitive scenario.

Oct 28, 2015, 15:17 PM IST

Airport selloff shouldn't lead to steep hike in user fees: IATA

"My suggestion is that the government should carry out a rigorous cost-benefit analysis before taking a decision on these four Airports Authority-run airports in Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Jaipur," International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and Chief Executive Tony Tyler told a group of reporters here.

Jul 19, 2015, 12:20 PM IST

IATA against outright sale of AAI-developed metro airports

Opposing the privatisation of the already-developed four state-run airports in the country, global airlines body IATA on Thursday said that an all-out sale will ramp up costs and will only benefit the operator.

Jul 16, 2015, 20:37 PM IST