International Air Transport Association

India's domestic air passenger traffic fell by 11.8% in March due to coronavirus outbreak: IATA

Indian domestic air passenger traffic fell by 11.8 percent in March as compared to the corresponding month last year, indicating the impact of COVID-19 on the country's aviation sector, stated global airlines body IATA on Wednesday

Coronavirus pandemic likely to hit 29 lakh jobs in Indian aviation, dependent sectors; Rs 85,000-cr revenue loss : IATA

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to impact more than 29 lakh jobs in the Indian aviation and dependent industries, global airlines' grouping IATA said on Friday

Jet Airways collapse one year-ago was a reflection of challenging environment in India: IATA

The collapse of Jet Airways was a reflection of the challenging environment in the country, including high operating costs and a regulatory regime that restricts the ability of airlines to operate as normal commercial businesses, according to the IATA

Coronavirus Outbreak: Over 20 lakh jobs at risk in Indian aviation, dependent sectors, IATA says

More than 20 lakh jobs are at risk in India's aviation space and dependent sectors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to global airlines' grouping IATA

Coronavirus Outbreak: Airline ticket refunds row escalates as sector stares at huge job losses

Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus air travel downturn, and held out against offering refunds to passengers as cash runs out

Coronavirus Outbreak: Mideast airlines lose over Rs 50,000 crore as airports shut, says IATA

Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to a fast-spreading new virus as the aviation industry's largest trade association announced on Thursday that airlines in the region have already lost more than $7 billion in revenue

Govt mulls up to Rs 12,000 cr rescue plan for aviation sector battered after coronavirus outbreak: Report

The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal that includes the temporary suspension of most taxes levied on the aviation sector, including a deferment of aviation fuel tax, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter.

IndiGo becomes member of global airlines body IATA; CEO says partnership will help airline share best practices

Budget carrier IndiGo on Wednesday announced that it has become a member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents around 290 airlines across the world, comprising 82 percent of global air traffic

Beijing opens Daxing International airport: Mega-hub with world's biggest terminal to sport customer-service robots, facial recognition check-ins

Daxing is Beijing's second international airport and has been built to take the pressure off the overcrowded Beijing Capital International Airport, which often sees capacity contraints leading to issues like flight delays.

The ecological costs of airplane rides and how a small but growing trend is taking hold of the aviation industry

Flying could be responsible for 300 to 700 percent more than its current carbon emissions by 2050. Options to tackle this include alternate modes of travel or offsetting. Some governments are also taking action and the airline industry is not impressed.