📢 BIG NEWS 📢

We're pleased to announce Saadia Zahidi (@zahidi) has been appointed to the position of Director General, starting 1 November.

Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth DG and the first woman appointed to hold the position.

More on our incoming DG: bit.ly/4wj5sB5

What will it take to decarbonize aviation?

Leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, and government recently came together in Brussels to tackle that very question.

Here are five things you need to know from #IATAWSS

Did you know that SAF prices remain closely linked to conventional aviation fuel prices, limiting the diversification benefits that SAF could otherwise provide?

Learn how strong and stable policy support can help in the #WeeklyChart
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Ibrahim Canliel, CEO of @airastana Group, emphasizes that Air Astana's success can be attributed to how decisions remain true to its founding principles: following best practices in operational safety, service standards, and governance.

Full story 👇
bit.ly/4zTbo5k

🚨 Just a few seats left!

Join airlines, cargo stakeholders, corporates and sustainability leaders in Geneva for the 4th IATA CO2 Data Workshop on 19 Nov.

Let's talk data, transparency and aviation sustainability✈️
bit.ly/4yAhCFP

Do you find visa requirements complicated when planning a trip? You're not alone.

IATA is partnering with OneVasco to streamline the visa application process by integrating their paid visa concierge service into IATA’s Timatic Solutions.

Learn more: bit.ly/4kavgfi

Aviation supply chain disruptions are costing airlines more than $11B, driven by workforce shortages and production delays.

Greater visibility, smarter workforce development, and a more competitive MRO ecosystem can help improve resilience.

Read more: bit.ly/4yVwmjF

In 2025, air transport supported 18 million jobs across Europe and generated €1.36 trillion in economic activity. But the cost and complexity of operating in Europe is increasing fast and policymakers must act to strengthen air connectivity 👉 bit.ly/3UsBpcs

#IATAWOCE

✈️ The 2nd #IATAGPF is taking place on 12-13 November in Geneva.

Join aviation HR leaders to discuss talent attraction, workforce transformation, and AI's impact on the future of work.

Half of the spots have already been filled.
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4BfDskz

Aviation brings massive value to Europe but the cost of regulatory compliance, geopolitical uncertainty, SAF supply, and over-taxation are eroding European connectivity.

Discover key takeaways from this year's #IATAWOCE and join us in Belgrade in 2027 alongside host @airserbia

Congrats 👏 @Drukair on joining IATA's #airlinemembership!

Founded in 1981, Drukair is Bhutan's national flag ✈️, serving 10 international and 3 domestic destinations, alongside helicopter services.

➡️ bit.ly/3PvcEEL

✈️ A significant step for aviation safety in 🇸🇴 and across Africa. IATA and Somalia signed an MoU to strengthen safety cooperation of IOSA & ISAGO. Signed by Minister Mohamed Farah Nuh, DG Ahmed Moallim Hassan & Kamil Alawadhi.

➡️ bit.ly/4seU87U
#FocusAfrica

Aviation has made remarkable progress over the past decade but we must all work harder to make flying even safer. How does the industry achieve that?

Discover four key takeaways from #IATAWSOC

How can Part 129 airlines prepare for the @FAANews' Upper C-Band Final Rule?

Hear from experts at @Airbus, @Boeing, @thalesgroup, @Honeywell_Aero, and Collins Aerospace on compliance, certification, radio altimeters and operational impacts.

Register ➡️ register.gotowebinar.com/register/52596…

What will be the impacts of debt refinancing? Higher interest payments will reduce cash available for expenses, including deleveraging, fleet renewal, and decarbonization. And along with higher fuel prices this will weigh on profitability.

#WeeklyChart 👉 bit.ly/3TW1wIE

In 2025, air transport supported 18 million jobs across Europe and generated €1.36 trillion in economic activity. But the cost and complexity of operating in Europe is increasing fast and policymakers must act to strengthen air connectivity 👉 bit.ly/3UsBpcs

#IATAWOCE

IATA RVP for Europe Rafael Schvartzman brings #IATAWOCE to a close. Reiterates value of aviation & operational challenges facing airlines. Next year’s Wings of Change will be in Belgrade, kindly sponsored by @airserbia

See more in Airlines magazine 👇
bit.ly/4gAt2DY

Nadia Giordimaina, Director Regulatory & International Affairs, @KMMaltaAirlines at #IATAWOCE: “The slots regulation has been instrumental in ensuring islands and regions are connected to mainland Europe. Generally, it is working well.”

Panel on upcoming EU issues at #IATAWOCE Nina Oewerdieck, CFO @FlyingBrussels: SAF burden was roughly €5/passenger in 2025 for Brussels Airlines and SAF burden for @lufthansa group is projected at €2bn by 2030, more than total LH Group profit last year (€1.9bn)

At #IATAWOCE, leaders from @RoyalJordanian, @FedEx, and @Condor discussed the challenges shaping European aviation, including geopolitical uncertainty, over-taxation, SAF policy, and the pace of regulatory change.

Should the EU reduce the tax and regulation burden on airlines to encourage more air connectivity?