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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

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EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

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IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego

2026-06-19T04:44:38.453499-07:00

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Iran cease-fire hopes lift airline sentiment, but IATA flags a June outlook still shaped by volatility and reduced flight volume

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge Five years after IATA member airlines committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the industry is still seeing only slow increases in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) output. IATA says SAF production—the key enabling input—has not yet matched the momentum implied by the net-zero pathway.

2026-06-20T00:27:37.979131-07:00

IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

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EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms The EU agreed on a revised framework for air passenger rights (EU261), including changes to baggage and free carry-on rules. Industry leaders and IATA-linked criticism say the compromise still fails to deliver meaningful passenger improvements or competitiveness gains, with Ryanair challenging elements of the hand-luggage proposal.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

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IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego IAG’s chief executive Luis Gallego said the group would “explore” a potential easyJet bid, but EU merger and acquisition rules make such a transaction “very difficult,” according to the Financial Times. The comment follows recent takeover and stake allegations involving easyJet.

2026-06-19T04:44:38.453499-07:00

IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego

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Iran cease-fire hopes lift airline sentiment, but IATA flags a June outlook still shaped by volatility and reduced flight volume Following Iran cease-fire optimism, IATA’s June outlook warns that aviation demand and network planning will remain constrained by lingering “turbulence.” Industry reporting highlights continuing schedule shrinkage and real pressure on carriers as the Iran–U.S. standoff persists, with aviation operations stretched beyond 100 days.

2026-06-17T22:48:51.381687-07:00

Iran cease-fire hopes lift airline sentiment, but IATA flags a June outlook still shaped by volatility and reduced flight volume

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IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9 IATA has approved the code ‘DJT’ for Palm Beach International Airport. The airport will adopt the ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’ designation on July 9, aligning the new branding with the updated airline/airports coding used in passenger-facing and operational systems.

2026-06-15T13:02:54.017581-07:00

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

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IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap IATA says global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production volumes are still below 1% of total jet fuel consumption. The shortfall highlights the persistent gap between SAF scale-up plans and actual market availability—making decarbonization progress dependent on faster supply expansion and demand pull.

2026-06-11T10:26:51.829912-07:00

IATA: SAF output remains <1% of jet fuel use, underscoring supply-scale gap

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LATAM hosts IATA AGM in Latin America, pushing for policy reforms to unlock regional growth LATAM Group hosted the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in the region after a 27-year absence, positioning Latin America’s aviation potential as a board-level priority. The carrier emphasized the need for effective public policies to support sustained development as the industry convenes to set the agenda for the year ahead.

2026-06-11T04:43:31.369437-07:00

LATAM hosts IATA AGM in Latin America, pushing for policy reforms to unlock regional growth

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IATA warns Spirit won’t be last as affordable-airline profits halve; United studies failure lessons to protect margins while the IATA is forecasting further distress among low-cost, “affordable” carriers in 2026, warning Spirit’s collapse may not be an outlier. A widening cost squeeze is set against a demand environment that is increasingly bifurcated—pressuring ULCC unit economics even as some competitors reposition on higher-value products.

2026-06-08T09:26:47.669936-07:00

IATA warns Spirit won’t be last as affordable-airline profits halve; United studies failure lessons to protect margins while the

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IATA flags sluggish SAF scale-up: production volumes remain disappointing five years after 2050 net-zero pledge

EU strikes deal on EU261 passenger rights overhaul—industry and airlines push back on baggage and carry-on terms

IAG rules out easyJet bid amid EU M&A constraints, says CEO Luis Gallego

Iran cease-fire hopes lift airline sentiment, but IATA flags a June outlook still shaped by volatility and reduced flight volume

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