Airlines worldwide forecast to deliver total net profit record in 2026
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Air cargo carries 35% of global trade by value but cargo carriers sometimes miss out on airport slots, restricting access and operational flexibility.

Slot process needs to be fair and transparent.

More on slot allocation: https://bit.ly/4q5cNRm

#IATAGMD #CargoMediaDay

Survey data of cargo industry participants shows growing awareness of ONE Record and an appetite for more support as adoption accelerates.

More on the 30+ pilot projects currently active and how IATA will continue to support ONE Record adoption: https://bit.ly/48wcg50

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Despite a marginal improvement of $100M since April 2025, governments continue to block airline revenues, bringing the total trapped funds this year to $1.2 billion.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4aIv7el
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Thank you to our speakers and media for a successful #IATAGMD. Safe travels for those going back home.

The #aircargo program will be covered tomorrow.

In the meantime, catch up on #IATAGMD highlights ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3dO0UMM

Passengers want seamless travel and digital ID is the foundation for that simplified journey through airports.

Digital ID isn’t only about smooth travel it will make aviation more efficient and safer.

More about the future of travel
👉 https://bit.ly/48XR33U

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🗣️ "Air cargo will grow 3.1% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. It will experience more growth than world trade thanks to investment in the sector and demand for high-value goods." Julia Seiermann, IATA's Head of Industry Analysis at #IATAGMD.

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With safety issues including spectrum interference, GNSS jamming, and the safe transport of lithium batteries, the environment in which airlines operate is growing more complex.

More on growing threats, safety standards, data and leadership: https://bit.ly/4aBNL7B

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✈️At #IATAGMD, we shared 5️ key takeaways about decarbonizing the aviation industry—from the current progress of SAF and CORSIA, to investment needs and the unintended consequences of mandates.

Learn more in the full presentation👇
https://bit.ly/4rLVGWe

📉Poorly designed #SAF mandates are slowing aviation's decarbonization & inflating costs.

With e-SAF mandates coming soon, regulators must work with the airline industry to design incentives that support scalable production and lower costs.🤝

Learn more⬇️
https://bit.ly/48MtPMV

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🗣️ "In 2026, we expect an industry profit of $41 billion. Any large oil company can realize a similar profit in a single quarter, but this is for the entire industry for the entire year. The 3.9% net margin remains excruciatingly low". IATA's Chief Economist.
#IATAGMD slides👇
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IATA released a report revealing that air traffic control delays in Europe have more than doubled over the last decade, causing significant disruption for passengers.

Additional analysis from the report: https://bit.ly/4rM7mbm

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Industry cost from ongoing supply chain challenges = $11 billion in 2025.

This comprises $4.2 billion in delayed fuel savings, $3.1 billion in higher maintenance, $2.6 billion in excess engine leasing & $1.4 billion in extra spares inventory.

Full #IATAGMD presentation 👇
https://bit.ly/44bzn2c

Supply chain challenges remain one of the most significant issues facing the aviation industry today, with airlines waiting longer for both aircraft and parts.

Learn more about ongoing supply chain challenges and possible next steps
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At #IATAGMD: Global ✈️ ✈️ industry set for 3.9% net margin in 2026, signaling stabilization despite supply chain hurdles.

Airline margins remain thin despite the value they create by connecting people and economies.

Details: https://bit.ly/4pkULdG
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🌎 Today, we’re bringing together media representatives from around the world to #IATAGMD.

While we're excited to reflect on the major events that occurred this past year, we look forward to preparing for the dynamism of aviation that awaits us in 2026 🎇

Unveiling IATA's 2026 event 📆, bringing together industry & govt leaders to focus on the ✈️ transport pressing challenges.

In 2025, IATA events drew 11,000+ delegates across 16 events. Next year, the schedule expands with 2 new additions.

ℹ️ https://bit.ly/3YbR3aj

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Events in 2026 👇

Learned tons at #IATAGMD in Geneva about the outlook for the airline industry, sustainable aviation fuel prospects, etc. But best part was the smashing of a marzipan veggie-filled chocolate pot for Geneva's festival L'Escalade, honoring the time in 1602 a cook spilled hot soup on invading soldiers.

Since its launch in 2018, IATA Turbulence Aware has received data from 25+ airlines, with the most recent additions being Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines.

Learn more about real-time, accurate turbulence reporting ▶️ bit.ly/3ZviVGB

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Supply chain issues are frustrating every airline with a triple whammy on revenues, costs and environmental performance‼️

Progress is capped by supply chain issues that manufacturers need to resolve ⚠️

Read more 👇
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There are politicians in every part of the wold whose answer to every challenge is to regulate. I disagree with that. – Willie Walsh at IATA global media day. #IATAGMD in Geneva

Strengthened profitability for #airlines is expected in 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues, according to IATA's financial outlook for the global ✈️ industry.

Details 👉 bit.ly/41qajDM
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🗺️Connectivity drives economic prosperity. But #blockedfunds are impacting airlines’ ability to serve communities. $1.7 billion in airline funds are being blocked by governments as at the end of October.

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