IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the global trade association of airlines. Our ~370 members comprise some 85% of global air traffic.

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📢 BIG NEWS 📢

We're pleased to announce Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) has been appointed to the position of Director General, starting 1 November.

Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth DG and the first woman appointed to hold the position.

More on our incoming DG: https://t.co/0sXLlcVG7l

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Travel and tourism continue to evolve, creating new opportunities and skills needs across the ✈️ industry.

Learn more about the new skills to support the evolution in travel and tourism 👇
https://t.co/94V75CLTIP

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Registration is now open for the #IATA Turbulence Aware User Forum 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷, on 5 October 2026.

Join industry experts to discuss how data-driven turbulence management is improving operational safety and efficiency.

👉 https://t.co/5UljAWylRF

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Aviation is a strategic asset for Italy, supporting connectivity, tourism, trade, and economic growth.

Our latest policy briefing outlines priorities to strengthen competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of ✈️ transport in 🇮🇹.

Full report 👇
https://t.co/qpOXSBGswP

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Global #cargo operations become more complex, access to accurate regulatory information is more important than ever.

See how Lesam International Group's transition from paper manuals to digital TACT Rules supports compliance & smarter decision-making.

➡️ https://t.co/9TWVr15Cuh

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@ELYZA7VETH Hola, es correcto. Nuestro sitio web experimentó una interrupción temporal, pero ya se encuentra nuevamente en línea: https://t.co/rr4KAMGlAR

Gracias por tu paciencia.

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✈️ Packing for your next trip? Bring only the lithium battery-powered devices & spare batteries you really need.

Packing light helps reduce risks & contributes to a safer journey for everyone on board.

Learn more about 7️⃣ Lithium Battery Safety Rules 👉 https://t.co/vHSzSYAFnr

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How can we better tackle operational challenges and boost performance? Don't miss our panel for Aviation Day Canada, co-hosted by NACC and @iata exploring the current performance, key priorities, and cross-agency coordination shaping Canadian airspace https://t.co/mDDJs4EMqx

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🛂 Document verification isn't a scanning problem anymore.

The challenge is understanding complex travel documents and turning that information into accurate eligibility checks.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/GQRV73Esm6

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During an interview with Airlines magazine, Estuardo Ortiz, CEO of @VuelaJetSMART, shares how the airline combines safe, reliable and punctual operations with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Full story 👉 https://t.co/0mnJj7xWhG

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Geopolitics. Supply chain disruptions. Fuel costs. Blocked funds.

This is only a small sampling of issues airline CEOs have to deal with on a regular basis.

Capt. George Kamal, Ag. Group Managing Director & CEO, Kenya Airways, provides insights during the #IATAAGM

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All dogs are good dogs. 🐶

But not all dogs are service dogs.

IATA's Guidance on Service Dogs is a collaborative roadmap developed by airlines, regulators, and disability rights organizations to ensure safety, fairness and transparency.

👉 https://t.co/xlnRZ14Nxl

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ATC delays are growing faster than air traffic in the 🇺🇸 .

While passenger flights grew by 4.9% between 2015 and 2025, non-weather ATC delays surged by 143%.

Learn how ✈️ delays impact the wider economy ⬇️
#WeeklyChart

https://t.co/qL37Vnw7pZ

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Air transport means connectivity, but for remote communities it is also a lifeline, providing access to essential goods and services, sustaining local economies, and supporting development.

Check out 👇 case study on the island state of Vanuatu.
https://t.co/8HvXiiO6nH

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Find out more about the IATA People Forum: https://t.co/RbJBAvJOt6

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The final #25by2025 report is here!

What started as a commitment to increase gender balance in ✈️ became a global movement for progress, collaboration, and inclusion. As the 25by2025 chapter closes, the IATA People Forum opens!

Read the 25by2025 report: https://t.co/Bsj0LFxvxH

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The IATA Cargo Experts Conference 2026 (#IATACEC) will take place in Budapest 🇭🇺 , on 23-24 September under the theme "From Expertise to Execution".

The agenda will focus on Digital Cargo, Safety & Security, and Pharma & Cargo Operations.

👉 https://t.co/jL4wgTDh3I

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👏 BBN Airlines Indonesia on joining IATA's #airlinemembership! A non-scheduled airline headquartered in Jakarta, it offers wet-lease and charter services to airlines and other aviation customers across Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region.

👉 https://t.co/2sXquI3SgU

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🐧 Look! A penguin! Taking to the evacuation slide with characteristic enthusiasm but with catastrophic consequences.

Hard bags can injure passengers and damage evacuation slides.

#SaveALifeNotABag
➡️ https://t.co/CMKaVbaSrn

@FAANews @EASA @IFALPA @afa_cwa

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Cyber threats don't stand still. Neither should you. ✈️🔐

Join aviation and cybersecurity experts at the IATA Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Geneva, 27-29 Oct.

Explore emerging threats, regulatory developments, and cyber resilience best practices 👉 https://t.co/ngTq8YfAL3

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"I think the history of this industry is what makes me optimistic."

Con Korfiatis, CEO, @omanair, discusses the resilience of both airlines and customers, optimism in the industry, and more during #IATAAGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.