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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that in 2025, the global all-accident rate improved to 1.32 accidents per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights), better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021–2025 five-year average of 1.27.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.6 per cent in January 2026, compared with January 2025 levels (7.2 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The global air passenger market in 2025 saw strong demand and robust growth but masked ongoing capacity constraints in the airline industry due to decarbonisation challenges and supply chain issues, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific airlines led global performance in 2025, with air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rising 8.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by most major routes, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up by 5.7 per cent in November 2025 versus the same period a year ago, while total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains upbeat about Malaysia’s aviation recovery in 2026 as the country stands to benefit from the Asia-Pacific market - the world’s fastest-growing air travel region.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed efforts to resume the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 later this month, saying the global aviation community remains determined to uncover the truth behind the aircraft’s disappearance.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is falling far short of global expectations, forcing airlines to reconsider their 2030 green targets, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 6.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in September, while cargo capacity rose 4.8 per cent y-o-y during the same period, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
