Hong Kong, Dec. 11 -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest financial outlook for the global industry, forecasting a net profit margin for Asia-Pacific airlines of US$3.30 per passenger, the second lowest of the six regions worldwide the global association monitors and below the global average of $7.90 per passenger. Read More Willie Walsh, IATA's director general, told Orient Aviation Daily Digest he would like to think Asia-Pacific airlines could improve their profit margins. Showing the direction to follow to reach this goal he highlighted the Middle East market, whose carriers will book a net profit per passenger of 9.3% in 2025 ($28.90) and $28.60 in 2026. "The Middle East is unique in in that it al...