Also known as: IATA
International Air Transport Association — industry body tracking aviation demand, growth, and carbon initiatives across Africa and globally.
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Windhoek Observer
IATA has issued guidance on how Jet A could be used in markets that traditionally use Jet A-1
“To support that flexibility, IATA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have each issued guidance on how Jet A could be used in markets that traditionally use Jet A-1.”
How the airline industry is preparing for supply disruptionsWindhoek Observer
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged African governments to place aviation at centre of long-term economic planning
“The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged African governments to place aviation at the centre of long-term economic planning, saying the sector supports trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration.”
Africa urged to prioritise aviation for growthWindhoek Observer
IATA urged full implementation of December 2025 ECOWAS decision to remove aviation taxes and reduce charges by 25%
“The association urged full implementation of a December 2025 ECOWAS decision to remove some aviation taxes and reduce selected charges by 25%.”
Africa urged to prioritise aviation for growthWindhoek Observer
International Air Transport Association reported total cargo demand declined 4.8% year-on-year in March
“IATA reported that total cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, declined by 4.8% year-on-year, while international cargo operations declined by 5.5%.”
Middle East war knocks global air cargo demand downNew Era
International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported 17.3% increase in African airline cargo capacity in February 2026
“According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the surge in demand was matched by a 17.3% increase in cargo capacity, reflecting efforts by African carriers to scale operations in response to rising trade volumes.”
African airlines lead global cargo surgeThe Namibian
International Air Transport Association provides exclusive data to Henley Passport Index
“The Henley Passport Index is widely regarded as a benchmark for global mobility, based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association.”
Namibian passport moves up in global rankingNew Era
International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing African carriers recorded 11.7% year-on-year passenger growth in January 2026
“According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African carriers recorded an 11.7% year-on-year increase in passenger demand in January 2026, well above the global average of 3.8%.”
Double digit passenger growth for African airlinesNew Era
International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing Africa's annual passenger traffic rose 7.8% in 2025
“These are the newly released figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).”
African air traffic rises “…but still accounts for only 2.2% of global air travel”New Era
International Air Transport Association cautioned that increased taxation on air travel threatens connectivity and undermines development
“However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently cautioned that increased taxation on air travel threatens connectivity, distorts competition, and ultimately undermines social and economic development in the regions most reliant on aviation as a lifeline.”
Aviation surge fuels domestic investment … Air Connect Namibia achieves capacity growthNew Era
International Air Transport Association released November 2025 global passenger demand figures
“These figures for November 2025 global passenger demand were released last week by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).”
African airlines increase passenger demandZambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Zambia and Zimbabwe have signed the Aviation Carbon Market Compact as part of the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA Eligible Emissions Unit (EEU) Supply, a global initiative to scale up carbon credits for international aviation. The alliance now includes 50 entities and aims to meet CORSIA's expected demand for 225–250 million carbon credits by spring 2027.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Middle East conflict has strained global aviation fuel supply, prompting the industry to explore flexibility between fuel grades—primarily Jet A-1 and Jet A—to maintain flight schedules and mitigate potential shortfalls in some regions.
12 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The International Air Transport Association has called on African governments to treat aviation as core economic infrastructure rather than a tax source, citing its support for trade, tourism, jobs and regional integration. The association highlighted that while safety has improved, African accident rates remain above the global average, and implementation of international safety standards is below target across Sub-Saharan Africa.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Global air cargo demand fell 4.8% year-on-year in March as Middle East conflict disrupted major Gulf transit hubs and raised fuel costs, the International Air Transport Association reported, though African airlines posted 7.0% growth and global trade indicators still point to cargo growth in 2026.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
African airlines are the fastest-growing region in global air cargo, recording 21% year-on-year demand increase in February 2026, with the Africa-Asia route showing particularly strong growth of 61.9%. Despite the momentum, Africa remains a small player at 2.1% of the global market, facing challenges including limited airport infrastructure and high operational costs.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian passport has risen to 60th place in the 2026 Henley & Partners Passport Index, granting holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 75 destinations—an improvement from its 62nd ranking in 2025. Namibia's passport now outranks those of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Angola, though it remains behind South Africa and Botswana in the region.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
African airlines posted double-digit passenger growth of 11.7% year-on-year in January 2026, well above the global average of 3.8%, signalling sustained recovery and growing appetite for air travel across the continent. However, geopolitical tensions in Iran and potential disruptions to fuel supply routes pose risks to the sustainability of this growth.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
African passenger traffic rose 7.8% in 2025 and the continent's load factor reached a record 74.9%, according to the International Air Transport Association, though Africa still accounted for only 2.2% of global passenger air travel and 2.1% of air cargo markets. IATA's Director General highlighted decarbonisation and supply chain challenges as key issues facing the global aviation industry.
2 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has nearly doubled its international air connectivity since 2023 and achieved the largest capacity growth among southern African countries without a flag carrier, with passenger numbers growing 11% in early 2025. The Air Connect Namibia initiative has secured several new international routes and added over 120,000 new seats to the network, positioning the country as a premier tourism and investment destination.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
African airlines achieved an 11.2% year-on-year increase in passenger demand in November 2025, outperforming European carriers at 6.8%, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association. Global air cargo demand rose 5.5%, with the Africa-Asia trade lane growing 9.5% for the fifth consecutive month.
12 January 2026 · New Era →