IATA Projects $41 Billion Record Net Profit But Warns Of “Wafer-Thin” Margins

At the Changi Aviation Summit on February 2, 2026, IATA Director General Willie Walsh provided a comprehensive outlook for the global airline industry, forecasting a record-breaking total net profit of $41 billion for the year. While this figure marks a new high, Walsh cautioned that the industry’s net profit margin remains stuck at a “wafer-thin” … Continue reading IATA Projects $41 Billion Record Net Profit But Warns Of “Wafer-Thin” Margins