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IndiGo names IATA's Willie Walsh as CEO, set to join in August 2026

IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh, IATA director-general and former British Airways/IAG chief, as its next CEO, with Walsh expected to join in August 2026 pending approvals. The hire follows Pieter Elbers’ resignation after a pilot-rostering collapse that left nearly 300,000 passengers stranded.

2026-03-31T03:11:31.779915-07:00

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IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges

2026-03-31T03:20:49.498308-07:00

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Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

2026-03-28T00:21:21.710577-07:00

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IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

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IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges IATA reports global passenger demand rose 6.1% in February even as the Middle East conflict drives higher airfares, tighter jet‑fuel supplies and airline schedule adjustments. March capacity growth forecasts were lowered while air cargo volumes, led by Africa, jumped roughly 21% year‑on‑year.

2026-03-31T03:20:49.498308-07:00

IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges

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IndiGo names IATA's Willie Walsh as CEO, set to join in August 2026 IndiGo has appointed Willie Walsh, IATA director-general and former British Airways/IAG chief, as its next CEO, with Walsh expected to join in August 2026 pending approvals. The hire follows Pieter Elbers’ resignation after a pilot-rostering collapse that left nearly 300,000 passengers stranded.

2026-03-31T03:11:31.779915-07:00

IndiGo names IATA's Willie Walsh as CEO, set to join in August 2026

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Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels Escalating attacks and tanker transits in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted airspace closures and widespread travel disruptions while driving a sharp spike in jet‑fuel prices. Synthetic‑fuel producers are urging Europe to rapidly scale green jet fuel to reduce dependence on Gulf hydrocarbons and blunt future shocks.

2026-03-28T00:21:21.710577-07:00

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

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Airline market indicators — share prices, jet‑fuel trends, traffic and headline earnings (latest period) Latest airline market indicators compile share‑price moves, long‑term jet‑fuel trends and headline traffic and financial metrics from a benchmark group of carriers for the most recently completed earnings period. IATA traffic and capacity data are included to contextualize commercial performance and short‑term capacity shifts.

2026-03-24T12:54:47.577747-07:00

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Airlines slow to adopt IATA lithium-battery rules as passenger device use rises Most airlines are slow to implement IATA's new lithium-battery rules despite growing safety concerns and recent in‑flight power‑bank incidents. Passenger carriage of lithium-powered devices is increasing, complicating compliance and prompting carriers to issue travel guidance while regulators complete formal rule processes.

2026-03-16T09:15:39.238207-07:00

Airlines slow to adopt IATA lithium-battery rules as passenger device use rises

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IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394 IATA's 2025 Annual Safety Report shows the global accident rate improved to 1.32 per million flights with 51 accidents across 38.7 million flights (vs 54 on 37.9 million flights in 2024), but fatalities climbed to 394 after several major incidents; regional variances noted.

2026-03-09T06:08:34.736335-07:00

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026; Africa leads growth IATA data show global air cargo demand (CTKs) rose 5.6% year‑on‑year in January 2026, with international traffic up 7.2%. Capacity increased and load factors improved; Africa led gains (~18%) while Africa–Asia trade lanes rebounded more than 40% versus a year earlier.

2026-03-04T02:15:06.126657-08:00

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026; Africa leads growth

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2026-02-28T15:37:23.543570-08:00

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IndiGo names IATA's Willie Walsh as CEO, set to join in August 2026

IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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IndiGo names IATA's Willie Walsh as CEO, set to join in August 2026

IATA: Middle East conflict lifts fares and fuel costs, trims capacity as passenger demand rises 6.1% and cargo surges

Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels

IATA 2025 Safety Report: Accident rate improves to 1.32 per million but fatalities rise to 394

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Strait of Hormuz escalation drives jet‑fuel shock and accelerates Europes push for green aviation fuels