Speaking about the performance of global aviation so far this year, Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA, said that while airlines have improved profitability in 2025, overall net margins remain paltry. “An oil shock sparked by war in the Middle East led to surging fuel prices that will impact airline profits in the short term. Supply chain constraints and meeting net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 continue to present a long-term challenge.”
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