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Global Aviation Loses US$11 Billion Due to Supply Crisis and Aging Fleet
The global commercial aviation industry is facing a systemic supply crisis that is constraining growth and hindering the transition to more efficient and sustainable operating …
Airlines Expected to Maintain Record $41 Billion Profit with 3.9% Margin in 2026 — IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial forecast for the global aviation industry in 2026, highlighting stable profitability amid ongoing supply chain challenges and geopolitical instability.
IATA Chief Urges Passengers Not to Take Carry-On Bags During Evacuations
Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), called for strict adherence to aviation safety rules and expressed concern over a growing trend of passengers …
“AI Minister” in Albania Arrested on Corruption Charges of €1.3 Million
Albania has temporarily suspended its experiment with using artificial intelligence in government administration after its “AI Minister,” named Diella, became embroiled in a scandal.
Global Air Travel Demand Rises 6.6% in October 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data on the global air transport market for October 2025.
Op-Ed: Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Regional Policy Actions
2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that …
Till Lindemann to Celebrate His 63rd Birthday with a Solo Concert in Dubai
On 4 January 2026, Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann will give a solo concert at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena as part of his global “Meine Welt Tour 2026.” The performance …
24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Held in Moscow
On 18 November 2025, Moscow hosted the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), …
SITA, Amadeus, and AACO Join Forces for Transparent Environmental Reporting
SITA, Amadeus, and the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) have announced a joint initiative aimed at improving the accuracy and transparency of environmental metrics in the aviation industry.
Construction of Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant to Begin First Concrete Pour in 2026
On 4 November 2025, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA) issued permits allowing the start of the first concrete pour for the foundation of Unit 5 at the …