The Ultimate IATA AGM Debrief
Global Analysis
The Ultimate IATA AGM Debrief
Skift Take
A key IATA AGM takeaway? The engine makers are winning. Airlines are paying more, waiting longer, and flying fewer aircraft than planned — and there's not much they can do about it.
Issue Overview
Airlines always find something to complain about. At last week's IATA annual gathering in Rio, fuel costs weren't the only sore spot — some of the loudest frustrations were aimed at companies making engines and other vital parts. In this week's feature story, we unpack the key AGM themes and biggest talking points, and ask what they mean for the industry's outlook.