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Reuters • Christine Chen, Julie Zhu

Demand and capacity strains resurface across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, as IATA flags weaker Middle East carrier demand,

IATA said a fall in demand for Middle East carriers in Apr-2026 “dragged overall demand down,” while AAPA reported Asia-Pacific international passenger traffic dipped 1.1% in May to 31.7 million amid jet-fuel pressure. On cargo, Dimerco says high-tech demand is keeping Taiwan–US capacity exceptionally tight with rising rates, even as MESA capacity deficits narrow to 19% following the US-Iran ceasefire.

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2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

FlightGlobal

Jet fuel prices slide to post-Iran-war lows, but IATA and S&P Global warn of ongoing supply uncertainty

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2026-06-30T07:46:30.347714-07:00

FlightGlobal

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

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2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

FlightGlobal

Willie Walsh exits IATA, ending a tenure marked by pandemic-era airline border closures and sustained regulatory pushback

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2026-06-24T04:40:50.301308-07:00

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Demand and capacity strains resurface across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, as IATA flags weaker Middle East carrier demand, IATA said a fall in demand for Middle East carriers in Apr-2026 “dragged overall demand down,” while AAPA reported Asia-Pacific international passenger traffic dipped 1.1% in May to 31.7 million amid jet-fuel pressure. On cargo, Dimerco says high-tech demand is keeping Taiwan–US capacity exceptionally tight with rising rates, even as MESA capacity deficits narrow to 19% following the US-Iran ceasefire.

2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00

Demand and capacity strains resurface across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, as IATA flags weaker Middle East carrier demand,

FlightGlobal

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Jet fuel prices slide to post-Iran-war lows, but IATA and S&P Global warn of ongoing supply uncertainty Jet fuel prices have fallen back to the lowest level since hostilities linked to Iran war began, after previously doubling. Despite the retreat, IATA and S&P Global caution that fuel supplies will remain uncertain over the coming months, keeping airline cost volatility elevated.

2026-06-30T07:46:30.347714-07:00

Jet fuel prices slide to post-Iran-war lows, but IATA and S&P Global warn of ongoing supply uncertainty

FlightGlobal

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IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and IATA reported May 2026 global air cargo demand rose 6.0% year-on-year, with international traffic up 6.5% while capacity increased 1.9%, lifting load factors. Separately, China Southern Air Cargo placed a direct order for two Boeing 777-200Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first confirmed Chinese customer for the 777-8F.

2026-06-29T02:40:18.050748-07:00

IATA shows May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% YoY as transpac trade lifts volumes; China Southern Air Cargo books 2 B777-200Fs and

FlightGlobal

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Willie Walsh exits IATA, ending a tenure marked by pandemic-era airline border closures and sustained regulatory pushback Willie Walsh is stepping down as IATA director general, capping a tenure that began as airlines faced pandemic-related border closures and continued through a stream of industry pressures. His departure follows years of high-profile advocacy aimed at defending airlines’ financial and operational position.

2026-06-24T04:40:50.301308-07:00

Willie Walsh exits IATA, ending a tenure marked by pandemic-era airline border closures and sustained regulatory pushback

Leeham News

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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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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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

ch-aviation

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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

Aviation Today

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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