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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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From 6–8 June, Rio hosts the 82 #IATAAGM, bringing together ~1,500 aviation leaders.

Aviation already supports 1.9M jobs and 2.1% of GDP in 🇧🇷 —highlighting its role in powering connectivity, trade & growth across South America.

https://t.co/pLJncBWMg3
Host ✈️: @LATAMAirlines

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Airlines improved profitability in 2025, but margins remain thin. A Middle East–driven oil shock is pushing ⛽ prices up, pressuring ✈️ profits short term. Supply chain constraints & net‑zero by 2050 remain long‑term challenges.
Annual review 👉 https://t.co/Eao3Sp5kx7
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“Higher prices mean our fuel cost has gone from 25% of total expenditure to about 30%. But we know we will always have these challenges, and airlines have learned to be resilient” said Luis Gallego, CEO IAG and Chair, IATA Board of Directors 2025-2026.

#IATAAGM Press briefing

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The IATA Board of Directors met at the 82nd #IATAAGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷.

Learn more about our Corporate Governance ⬇️
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At #IATAAGM, W. Walsh closed his final State of the Global Air Transport Industry report as IATA DG on an inspiring note—highlighting the privilege of being part of an industry committed to making flying even safer, more efficient & sustainable.

Speech: https://t.co/lkEyu2qGnJ

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@Vincentt1987 En una evacuación, cada segundo cuenta. Los pasajeros deben seguir las instrucciones de la tripulación y dejar el equipaje atrás; llevárselo puede bloquear los pasillos y las salidas, ralentizar a los demás, dañar las rampas de evacuación y poner en peligro vidas humanas.

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Roberto Alvo, CEO of @LATAMAirlines, has taken up duties as Chair of the IATA Board of Directors.

His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 82nd #IATAAGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Alvo is the 84th Chair of the IATA Board of Directors.

ℹ️ https://t.co/a6T9zGkO0S

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"O 🇧🇷 não tem um pioneiro na aviação, tem dois. De Bartolomeu de Gusmão a Santos Dumont, são 300 anos provando que voar estava no nosso destino. Hoje, somos um dos três países que fabricam ✈️comerciais e seremos a potência verde de SAF para descarbonizar a aviação mundial."

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At the opening of the #IATAAGM, Vice President of 🇧🇷 @geraldoalckmin said:

"Brazil does not have just one pioneer in aviation; it has two. From Bartolomeu de Gusmão to Santos Dumont, it has been 300 years of proving that flying was in our destiny."

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"Today, we are one of only three countries that manufacture commercial aircraft, and we will be the green SAF powerhouse to decarbonize global aviation" he added.

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We look forward to visiting Xiamen for the 83rd #IATAAGM and World Air Transport Summit in 2027, hosted by @XiamenAirlines

This will be the 1st time #IATAAGM is held in Xiamen, and the 3rd time in China, following Shanghai and Beijing.

我们厦门见!

👉https://t.co/3bilcgdB7y

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⬇️⬇️⬇️ Airlines joined IATA since our last #IATAAGM.

A warm welcome to the family 💙.

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Full press release for details 👇
https://t.co/DUylXdLOyP
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⚠️ Airline profitability is set to halve due to Middle East conflict disruptions and high fuel prices.

Middle East ✈️ are expected to fall into the 🔴 amid weak demand & operational disruption, while all other regions remain profitable, at ⬇️ levels from earlier projections.

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Highlights include 👇

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Thrilled to be back in Rio de Janeiro, 27 years later.

The last #IATAAGM in South America marked a turning point—introducing the World Air Transport Summit and cementing the AGM as ✈️ leading global forum.

Thanks to @LATAMAirlines for hosting.

👉 https://t.co/2J4xfjoblX

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Missing out on #IATAAGM?

Here's a quick look at some of what happened on Day 1 in Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

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The digital #IATAAGM edition of IATA’s flagship magazine, Airlines., is now available.

Explore exclusive CEO interviews, why the CADO SAF Registry matters for sustainability, and much more.

👉 https://t.co/siYt3XtMTK

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“The window to produce e-SAF by 2030, when mandates start, is closed. The cost of non-compliance starts at €8 million and rises sharply. ✈️ will have to pay even though they have no access to the product” P. Jain, Head Net Zero Research & Programs, IATA.
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IATA launched the CORSIA EEU Supply Alliance to boost 225–250M carbon credits by 2027.

Focus: fixing bottlenecks, supporting countries, expanding market access.

The initial Alliance membership encompasses ⬇️ entities.

For more ℹ️ https://t.co/iVbQrKgMUA
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“Another disappointing year for SAF.”

SAF production may reach 2.4M tonnes in 2026, just 0.8% of fuel use, costing airlines $4.3B.

Coordinated action across 👇 four priorities is needed.

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