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EU's 'green' fuel mandate costly and not helping environment, IATA says

July 16, 2025 11:11 am

IATA estimated in June that production of SAF, which is considered a low-carbon replacement for traditional jet fuel, is expected to reach 2 million metric tons.

‘Off-the-chart unacceptable’: Global airline body IATA frustrated with aircraft delivery delays, supply chain woes

June 02, 2025 5:49 pm

According to IATA’s estimates, the aircraft delivery backlog exceeds 17,000—sharply up from the 10,000-11,000 pre-pandemic—with an implied wait time of 14 years.

GST notices to foreign airlines may dampen India's strong aviation potential: IATA

August 06, 2024 10:59 pm

As many as 10 foreign airlines are under the scanner of DGGI and the carriers received notices since October 2023.

Air India passenger finds ‘blade' in food served during flight: Risks from swallowing foreign objects, immediate steps to take

June 18, 2024 6:00 pm

Dr Pranav Honnavara Srinivasan, senior consultant surgical gastroenterologist at Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru, says the incident highlights the critical need for stringent safety measures and regular audits.

Globally, 1 accident reported for every 1.26 mn flights operated in 2023: IATA

February 28, 2024 10:57 pm

In 2023, a single fatal accident occurred on a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities.

Delayed passengers growl after a bear escapes from the cargo hold of an Iraqi plane in Dubai

August 06, 2023 9:59 pm

A video clip circulating on social media showed the plane's captain apologising to passengers for Friday's takeoff delay because of the bear's escape from its crate in the cargo hold.

Unruly passenger behaviour on rise; 1 incident reported for every 568 flights globally in 2022: IATA

June 05, 2023 2:29 pm

The most common categorisations of incidents in 2022 were non-compliance, verbal abuse and intoxication.

Airlines confident of narrowing losses, lash out at governments

June 21, 2022 7:14 am

Airlines expected to narrow losses in 2022 and may make a profit next year as air travel recovers, IATA said. Walsh said he was "not concerned" about the current demand and supply environment. Walsh said confused government policies had worsened disruption seen particularly in Europe as flying restarted. 

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals: IATA

April 24, 2022 2:47 pm

India has been raising with China the plight of approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to go back for physical classes. However, the neighbouring country has till date refused to let them enter.

Why Covid-19 means the era of ever cheaper air travel could be over

December 30, 2021 1:40 pm

With international and domestic routes reopening, airlines are offering a range of special deals on airfares, but don't expect the cheap fares to last. Here's why.

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