All Willie Walsh articles
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IATA warns SAF mandates in EU and UK fail to boost sustainable aviation fuel production
IATA reports SAF production reached 1.9 million tonnes in 2025, criticises EU and UK mandates for limiting supply and raising costs for airlines.
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Cause of Heathrow Airport fire that saw more than 1,000 flights affected still unknown
Heathrow was closed due to a fire at an electrical substation prompting questions over its reliance on a single power source.
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NewsIATA establishes CADO to manage global SAF Registry for aviation decarbonisation
CADO, created by IATA, will manage the new SAF Registry to promote a transparent, global market for sustainable aviation fuel.
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NewsIATA’s Turbulence Aware platform expands with six new airlines joining in 2024 for safer flights
IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform expands in 2024 with six new airlines, improving safety and fuel efficiency by sharing real-time turbulence data for optimal flight paths.
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NewsIATA reveals SAF production growth in 2024, urges acceleration to meet decarbonisation targets
IATA reports SAF production doubled in 2024 but urges governments to accelerate progress through co-processing, diversification, and a global SAF accounting framework to support decarbonisation.
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NewsIATA reports strong growth in global air cargo demand for October 2024 with capacity increases
IATA's October 2024 data shows a 9.8% rise in demand, continued growth in capacity, and challenges amid global economic uncertainties.
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NewsIATA criticises Spain’s decision to ban cabin bag fees, calling it anti-consumer and unlawful
IATA has condemned Spain’s decision to ban cabin bag fees and impose airline fines, arguing it undermines pricing freedom, limits consumer choice, and violates established European Union laws.
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NewsNew data show global passenger demand has risen compared to last year
The International Air Transport Association has released data showing an increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to August 2023.
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NewsWorld Sustainability Symposium in Miami to help achieve net zero CO2 emissions
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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NewsIATA: Passenger demand up 10.7% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced that passenger demand increased by 10.7% in May.
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NewsSAF production to triple in 2024, but more diversification needed
Over the course of this year, 2024, International Air Transport Association (IATA) are currently on track with their SAF projections.
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NewsAir cargo demand continues through Q2
Demand for air cargo has continued to be strong around the globe throughout the second quarter, Q2.
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NewsIATA criticises German passenger tax; says tax will weaken German economy and decarbonisation
The new tax will make Germany less competitive in key economic areas such as exports, tourism, and jobs and it will further affect Germany’s air transport recovery from the pandemic.
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NewsAir cargo posts fourth month of double-digit growth for March
IATA released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
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NewsIATA comments on SES2+ package deal: branded a failure
The International Air Transport Association issued the following comment as the Council prepares to vote on amendments to the Single European Sky (SES) 2+ package.
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2023 safest year for flying by several parameters, says IATA
Aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results.
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Airlines set to earn 2.7% net profit margin on record revenues in 2024, says IATA
IATA announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2023, which will then largely stabilise in 2024.
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NewsControversial Schiphol flight cuts must not happen under a caretaker government
IATA, EBAA, and ERA warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport must not proceed under a caretaker government.
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NewsNorthern summer travel season off to a strong start, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID-19 recovery momentum has continued in June for passenger markets.
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NewsIATA addresses North American air traffic control performance
IATA released a statement on the performance of the United States and Canadian air traffic control (ATC) organisations.