The International Air Transport Association has released its latest analysis showing the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That is a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020.

While advising the wearing of face masks on planes, IATA has said it does not support mandating social distancing measures that would leave ‘middle seats’ empty.

The International Air Transport Association has announced Sebastian Mikosz will join the organisation as senior vice president for member and external relations. The appointment will take effect on June 1st.

IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac has warned the global aviation sector may face a long road to recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. In his latest remarks he explains the challenges that must be overcome before carriers can return to profitability

The International Air Transport Association has released an updated analysis showing that the Covid-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020. The figure represents a 55 per cent decline compared to 2019.

International Air Transport Association director general, Alexandre de Juniac, has addressed the global media to raise concerns over the long-term health of the aviation sector. The picture is extraordinarily bleak. Find out more here