Global airline industry to post record $41 billion profit in 2026: IATAAviation's record profit of $41 billion is anticipated by 2026, driven by robust passenger demand, particularly from India and China. Despi...
09 Dec, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
India's air cargo sector thrives in a world of tariffsIndia's air cargo is booming with high-value exports like medicines and smartphones. Exporters now choose speed and reliability over cost. ...
18 Nov, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
US shutdown not creating significant flight disruptions: IATA's chiefDespite a U.S. government shutdown, domestic commercial flights have not seen significant disruptions, and the recruitment of new air traff...
08 Oct, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
Flying high: Duty-free alcohol surge at airports shows India is on the moveIndia's international airports are witnessing a big surge in duty-free alcohol sales, fueled by rising disposable incomes and evolving cons...
27 Sep, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
IATA says higher GST on non-economy class flight tickets 'disappointing', counterproductiveIATA has expressed disappointment over the GST Council's decision to raise the GST on non-economy flight tickets to 18%, arguing it undermi...
04 Sep, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
The airline industry's dirty secretSustainable aviation fuel or SAF faces challenges. United Airlines ended its contract with World Energy. World Energy's Paramount refinery ...
11 Aug, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Aviation soars, but profits still on the groundIndia's aviation sector is experiencing rapid expansion. However, profitability remains a concern for airlines globally. IATA forecasts low...
05 Jun, 2025, 12.48 AM IST
Airlines less optimistic for 2025, facing 'headwinds', states IATAAirlines on Monday revised down their traffic and profit forecasts for 2025, citing "headwinds" for the global economy. "Considering the he...
03 Jun, 2025, 03.01 PM IST
Bihar slashes VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 4% to boost air connectivityThe Bihar Cabinet has approved a significant reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), lowering it from 29% to...
03 Jun, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Airline profit will increase despite head winds of geopolitics and trade warsInternational Air Transport Association projects airline profits to rise to $36 bn in 2025. This is due to lower fuel prices. Passenger num...
03 Jun, 2025, 10.55 AM IST
Air passenger numbers to top five billion in 2025: IATAThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects over five billion air passengers in 2025, marking a historic milestone. Industr...
10 Dec, 2024, 06.49 PM IST
Global airlines see growth in 2025 despite supply chain issuesAirlines predict record profits and passenger numbers for 2025. Revenues are expected to top a trillion dollars. The industry expects 5.2 b...
10 Dec, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
Airline capacity constrained until 2025 due to delivery delays, spare parts: IATAAirlines, hoping to put years of pandemic restrictions behind them, expect travel demand to recover to 2019 levels and above this year, but...
19 Apr, 2023, 07.27 PM IST
Global air passenger numbers to exceed pre-COVID level in 2024: IATAIn 2021, overall traveller numbers were 47 per cent of the pre-COVID level, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) mentioned.
02 Mar, 2022, 05.55 PM IST
Airlines face another bleak year as outlook worsensThe industry is expected to register net post-tax losses of $47.7 billion (39.7 billion euros) in 2021, greater than the $38 billion foreca...
21 Apr, 2021, 09.33 PM IST
Centre developing 25-year masterplan for airportsThe masterplan will delve into the need for multiple airports in cities, revised and refined agreements with airport operators.
02 Nov, 2017, 05.54 PM IST
India to have 478 million air passengers in 2036, says IATAIndia would be the third fastest growing market, with an expected addition of 337 million new passengers, taking the total to 478 million, ...
24 Oct, 2017, 08.43 PM IST