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Energy transition only works if development works
The energy transition is reshaping economic structures across Asia and the Pacific. Where it is managed well, it can unlock new economic growth opportunities.
Russia to Hike Migration Fees Up to 12x From July 2026
Russia's State Duma passed laws raising migration fees sharply from July 2026 — citizenship applications jump from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles — targeting 15.8B rubles annually.
IATA Warns of Aviation's Unprecedented Safety Crisis
GPS jamming, drone incursions, 3.5M km² of lost airspace, and passengers grabbing bags during evacuations — IATA's safety chief calls it a "domino effect."
IATA: Brazil could become a global leader in SAF production
IATA says Brazil has the resources, infrastructure and biofuel expertise to become one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable aviation fuel.
IATA Launches Global Passenger Evacuation Safety Campaign
IATA has launched the “Save a Life, Not a Bag” campaign to encourage passengers to leave cabin baggage behind during aircraft evacuations.
The Swedish Pracademic Addresses Dilemmas in Higher Education
In an exclusive Senior Advisor interview, Mr. Alex Matrsson, the Swedish Pracademic and International Business Strategist, articulates that for centuries, education has served as a foundational pillar of human advancement, shaping societies by cultivating knowledge, …
IATA: SAF Crisis and Jet Fuel Shock Threaten Aviation's Green Goals
IATA warns SAF output is below 1% of demand, e-SAF faces an €8B penalty cliff, and jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the Strait of Hormuz closure.
IATA warns of critical SAF shortfalls as jet fuel crisis deepens
The global aviation industry faces a dual crisis of soaring jet fuel costs and a dangerously inadequate supply of sustainable aviation fuel, a senior official at the International Air Transport Association warned Saturday, cautioning that …
Aviation's Post-Crisis "Normal" Is Gone for Good, IATA Economist Warns
The global aviation industry should abandon any expectation that air travel patterns, traffic flows, and market shares disrupted by the war in Iran will simply snap back once hostilities end, the International Air Transport Association's …
Aircraft Delivery Crisis Compounds Airline Industry Woes, IATA Warns
A backlog of more than 18,000 undelivered aircraft — equivalent to over half the world's active commercial fleet — is crippling aviation's ability to cut costs, reduce emissions, and grow capacity, the International Air Transport …