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📉 Air cargo demand fell 4.8% in March 2026 vs last year, mainly due to severe disruptions at major Gulf hubs caused by the war in the Middle East. The underlying demand trends, at this point, appear 💪. All eyes are on ⛽ supply and price. More 👉 bit.ly/3OVbSpr

Following the war in Iran, flight cancellations by Middle Eastern carriers disrupted flows, causing a significant rebalancing of air traffic in four major region-pairs that were heavily dependent on Middle East for connectivity. More in the #WeeklyChart👉 bit.ly/4uwSv5X

✈️🌍 Air connectivity increasingly relies on strong data connectivity. With airlines carrying around five billion passengers a year, sharing passenger information is essential for customer service and regulatory compliance. More in Airlines magazine: bit.ly/4nMSAjn

Illegal wildlife trade (worth up to $20B/yr) exploits global transport networks. Airlines can help by spotting & reporting suspicious behavior and unusual shipments. Read the fact sheet 👇 bit.ly/42Qvkax

🛂 Document issues discovered at the airport are already too late. So how can airlines process passengers faster as border requirements tighten? Join our webinar to explore the hidden costs of manual checks + see Timatic Doc Scan in action. 👉 bit.ly/4nnDS1T

What do users think about the CADO SAF Registry? The SAF Registry is already providing solutions to users across the value chain. Read user testimonials to see real feedback from people and businesses and discover how the CADO SAF Registry can help you: bit.ly/4ty2EOg

Energy transition = system transformation. 🗣️ Marie Owens Thomsen: “We can’t solve this on a segment-by-segment basis, we need a system approach.” Scaling SAF depends on energy, infrastructure, policy & markets working together. More 👇 bit.ly/4ciIxOz

The IATA World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium will make its debut in Madrid, 🇪🇸 June 24 - 25, 2026. #IATAWMES will spotlight the challenges and technologies that are shaping the future of ✈️ maintenance. Learn more and register ⬇️ bit.ly/42WWQ62

A document may be scanned, but is the passenger actually cleared to travel? Passenger compliance involves far more than scanning documents. From non-standard documents to route-specific requirements, airlines face increasingly complex travel scenarios. ➡️ bit.ly/4wiRqjh

“Low-cost” doesn’t define @AkasaAir but its focus on customer experience does. In this interview, its CEO explains why success depends on getting the basics right: a solid business model, careful cost control, and a strong focus on customer experience. bit.ly/4whBqhl

Did you know the successful uptake of energy crops could increase global feedstock availability for SAF production significantly? Learn more in the #WeeklyChart about increasing the feedstock basket for global SAF production in 2050 👉 bit.ly/4tmhlnm

Atilla Lise, Head of Air Cargo & Logistics, @HititCS says the air cargo industry is fragmented due to the lack of real-time data sharing. By standardizing data exchange, ONE Record can improve operational efficiency across the air cargo value chain. Full interview ⬇️

Pressure on global fuel supply due to the Middle East conflict could lead to shortfalls in parts of the 🌎. Flexibility—using Jet A in Jet A-1 markets—can expand access to existing supply and help keep ✈️ schedules intact. Our blog explains how ⬇️ bit.ly/4tTmEfa

With IAG among the participants, IATA Chairman and IAG CEO Luis Gallego highlights the IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program as a way for airlines to gain control and ownership of schedule data. Join 180+ airlines already involved ➡️ bit.ly/4e74vC1

📝 Document Control Systems (DCS) helps ensure procedures remain aligned, up to date, & consistently applied across operations. Find out why DCS matters, the challenges, the potential impact of AI, & how organizations can strengthen their approach. ➡️ bit.ly/4eZkLJe

Just launched a Deferred Payment Platform on the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange giving ✈️✈️ more flexibility & security to meet CORSIA. ✅ Buy eligible EEUs now, pay later ✅ Lock price now; pay/deliver later ✅ Defer payment to Dec 2027 ✅ Credits held in escrow until payment

Ireland relies heavily on air connectivity for its economy and social prosperity. More than 128,000 jobs and over €17 billion for the 🇮🇪 economy are supported by aviation. Targeted policy support can protect & enhance these benefits 👇 bit.ly/4n9BV90

The NAC will feature visionary speakers, aviation leaders, and professionals driving powerful conversations on sustainability, technology, innovation, and environmental matters. Our distinguished speakers include global aviation leaders, including Kim Macaulay, the Senior Vice President Information and Data and the Chief Information and Data Officer (CIDO) at the International Air Transport Association (@IATA) who will be presenting on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for operational efficiency, safety improvements, and customer experience in the aviation industry. #NAC2026 #NationalAviationConference #SACAA

Much of aviation happens in the air - but not all of it. On #InternationalGroundHandlingDay, we salute the people who, quite literally, lift the industry from the ground up. But what's the job really like? Read this Q&A to learn more: bit.ly/42NOLk1

💊 How can industry stakeholders strengthen the pharmaceutical air freight supply chain? Joined by experts from @AirCanada, @Transport_gc, and #IATA this webinar will highlight the importance of collaboration across the air cargo ecosystem. 👉 bit.ly/4unFjQk

Energy is a system and markets emerge when constraints are tackled in the right order: energy supply first, then infrastructure, then risk reduction and scale‑up. Getting this right is what allows renewable fuels to move from ambition to production. 👇 bit.ly/4ciIxOz