Key Takeaways The International Air Transport Association trimmed its net profit estimate for the airline industry in 2025.The IATA said declining consumer confidence and trade tensions have impacted demand.

Global airlines shaved a key forecast for 2025 industry-wide profits on Monday, blaming trade tensions and declining consumer confidence, while hitting out at "unacceptable" delays in jetliner deliveries that have hindered their growth plans.

The global airline industry stands to earn a collective $36 billion this year, a downward revision from the most recent prediction issued in December amid growing trade tensions and a drop in consumer confidence,