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IATA @iata.org · 7h

Supply chain challenges could cost the airline industry over $11B in 2025. Delays in aircraft and parts production mean longer waits, higher costs, and older fleets flying longer.

Opening the aftermarket and improving transparency could help.

👉 https://bit.ly/4n4abRQ
@OliverWyman

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IATA @iata.org · 1d

On #Spain’s National Day 🇪🇸, we celebrate aviation’s ✈️ impact:

✔️ USD 172.9B GDP(10.9%)
✔️ 2M jobs
✔️ 91.6M passengers
✔️ 3rd largest market globally

Aviation is essential to Spain’s economy and connectivity.

Read #ValueOfAviation report to Spain 👇
https://bit.ly/3IZTQ2t

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IATA @iata.org · 3d

Did you know the total economic impact of aviation in Fiji includes supporting more than 51,000 jobs and contributing 21.8% of the GDP?

More on aviation’s direct and indirect contributions to Fiji's economy, as well as other benefits

#ValueOfAviation 👇
https://bit.ly/478syQw

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IATA @iata.org · 4d

Starting 12 October, #Europe begins rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES) that gradually replaces passport stamps with digital checks for non-EU nationals traveling to the 🇪🇺 for short stays.

❗Reminder: Governments—not airlines—set entry rules.

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4q1bwLJ

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IATA @iata.org · 4d

Aviation = Tanzania’s growth engine.

✔️ USD 3.8 billion to the economy (4.8% of GDP)
✔️ 711,000 jobs across the value chain
✔️ 29,800 tonnes of #aircargo

To keep 🇹🇿 flying high, the focus must be on #safety, competitive costs, and training for the future 👇
https://bit.ly/47ho6Py

#ValueofAviation

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IATA @iata.org · 5d

👋 Selamat datang di IATA, @Citilink!🇮🇩 We’re excited to have Citilink join IATA’s #airlinemembership!

As the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, Citilink connects travelers to more than 50 destinations across Asia-Pacific.

#aviation #airlines #membership https://t.co/HOJ93sqBYB

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IATA @iata.org · 6d

IATA codes = the invisible connector of global air travel 🌍✈️

From booking to baggage to #aircargo; they make it all work.

Find out how 👇
https://bit.ly/42Zzyg7

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IATA @iata.org · 10d

Welcome 🙌 Orbest S.A., operating under the Iberojet brand, to IATA's #airlinemembership!

Based at Lisbon airport, it operates charter & scheduled flights. It connects Europe to Mexico and Cuba with its fleet of 2️⃣ Airbus A330neo✈️.

👉 ️https://bit.ly/3PvcEEL

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IATA @iata.org · 11d

8️⃣5️⃣ % of travelers want to share passport & visa info before flying .

✅ Timatic Document Scan enables upload via airline apps; no airport check-in needed.

A smoother ✈️ starts before departure (watch 👇 demo).

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/473pIwd

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IATA @iata.org · 11d

Welcome 🙌 Orbest S.A., operating under the Iberojet brand, to IATA's #airlinemembership!

Based at Lisbon airport, it operates charter & scheduled flights. It connects Europe to Mexico and Cuba with its fleet of 2️⃣ Airbus A330neo✈️.

👉 ️https://bit.ly/3PvcEEL

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IATA @iata.org · 12d

The IATA World Financial Symposium & World Passenger Symposium are coming together once again in Istanbul, 🇹🇷 on 5–6 November 2025.

The 🔑 topics include Offers and Orders, Payment & Finance to Order and Digital Identity & Orders.

👉 https://bit.ly/4pG4k7A

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IATA @iata.org · 13d

The 2025 peak northern summer ✈️ travel season reached new records high in August 2025 with:

✅ 4.6% YoY demand growth
✅ 86% load factor

The global growth 💹 shows no sign of abatement, despite economic uncertainties & geopolitical tensions.

👉 https://bit.ly/4gS5vwO

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IATA @iata.org · 13d

In August 2025, #aircargo demand rose 4.1% and capacity increased 3.7% vs August 2024, underscoring continued resilience.

Growth in global goods trade, low jet fuel prices, and manufacturing optimism all contributed.

Details 👇
https://bit.ly/4n0S9Qt

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IATA @iata.org · 14d

We urge govts to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for #airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

More info ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nuVFn4

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IATA @iata.org · 17d

Join us on September 30, 2025 at 16:00 CET for a dynamic webinar on how accurate emissions data drives decarbonization in #aircargo 📦

Learn how harmonized data and real-world strategies can lead us to a more sustainable future for cargo 👇

bit.ly/co2-cargo

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IATA @iata.org · 18d

2026 updates for transporting special #aircargo explained at the upcoming IATA webinar.

In this session you will learn:
➡️ New rules for live animals, perishables & pharma
➡️ Best practices for animal welfare
➡️ Key changes in LAR, TCR & PCR

Register: https://bit.ly/4pEYbbY

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IATA @iata.org · 19d

Live from the Executive Panel at the Cargo Experts Conference in Brussels:

🗣️ “The most important element for implementing #IATAOneRecord is to move forward together with your partners in this digital step.”Andress Lam, Head of Cargo Digital, Cathay Cargo.

#IATACEC #aircargo

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IATA @iata.org · 20d

There is enough SAF feedstock to enable the ✈️ industry to achieve #netzero CO2 emissions by 2050, says report.

The slow pace of technology rollout and competition with other potential users of the same feedstocks are the main barriers.

Details 👇
https://bit.ly/4nDNzbk

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IATA @iata.org · 24d

As the world’s governments gather in Montreal for the #ICAOA42, attention is on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

"If governments can focus on supporting a functioning SAF market...it is still possible to reach our common #netzero by 2050 goal."

Full blog 👇
https://bit.ly/3K3P5oV

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IATA @iata.org · 24d

📉International connectivity remains subdued for North Asia.

Dr. Xie Xingquan, IATA’s Regional VP for North Asia, points to #sustainability, 📱digital transformation, innovation and 🤝collaboration as priorities for the region.

More in #Airlines ⬇️
bit.ly/3VTaVhh

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IATA @iata.org · 25d

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IATA @iata.org · 25d

Die Wahl einer neuen Regierung in Österreich ist die Gelegenheit, die Luftfahrtpolitik neu auszurichten. Das Ziel ist ein wettbewerbsfähigeres, kostengünstigeres und besser vernetztes Österreich
👇
https://bit.ly/3K6V0JK

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IATA @iata.org · 25d

The election of a new Austrian Government is an opportunity to reset aviation policy to ensure a more competitive, lower-cost and better-connected Austria.

See our policy briefing to understand our priorities and recommendations 👇
https://bit.ly/4nawjLa

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IATA @iata.org · 26d

High expectations for #ICAOA42, a once-every-3-year opportunity for states to align on @icao.int's work, addressing ✈️ most pressing issues.

IATA will be at the ICAO Assembly, with safety, sustainability, and efficiency leading our priorities.

Details ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nyiPsf

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IATA @iata.org · Sep 11

It has been a strong northern summer season for air travel with total passenger demand rising 4.0% YoY in July.

International demand rose 5.3% YoY, but load factors fell in all regions except Africa.

For more details: https://t.co/D7pfqEJAVY https://t.co/hLAQXXYioK

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