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Global airline leaders are gathering in New Delhi for the IATA annual summit amid rising concerns over trade tensions, climate targets, and operational costs. While global air travel demand has rebounded post-pandemic, the industry now faces escalating cost pressures, aircraft delivery delays, and geopolitical instability.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s expanding trade war has disrupted the aerospace sector’s tariff-free status, increasing uncertainty and cost. European and Asian airlines report strong passenger demand, but U.S. carriers are seeing a dip, driven by falling consumer confidence and inflation.
Aircraft leasing giant AerCap’s CEO, Aengus Kelly, warns that economic strain may reduce passenger spending, despite airlines currently filling planes. The industry’s key concern now centers on yield—the average fare per seat—amid rising competition and fare adjustments. Temporary relief is coming from lower fuel prices and a weakened U.S. dollar.
Hosted by IndiGo, India’s largest airline, the summit highlights India’s rapid aviation growth and Asia’s long-term lead in air travel expansion. However, ongoing regional tensions, such as detours around Pakistani airspace, underscore how conflict zones are straining operations and profitability.
Safety is another major focus after recent accidents in Kazakhstan, South Korea, and North America, along with U.S. air traffic control concerns. Sustainability challenges loom large, with doubts growing over the industry's ability to meet its 2050 net-zero emission targets. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a key component of the plan, remains costly and in short supply. Disputes with energy firms and aircraft manufacturers over SAF access and fuel-efficient jet delays further complicate the transition.
IATA’s Director General Willie Walsh is expected to deliver a sharp critique of government inaction and inconsistent SAF policies during the summit, as calls for stronger regulatory support grow louder across the sector.
