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IATA 2016: Aeromexico to host 73rd IATA AGM in Cancun
Aeromexico will host the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit it was revealed today at the 72nd IATA AGM. The event will attract the top leadership of the air transport industry to Cancun, Mexico from 4-6 June 2017.
IATA 2016: Airlines reaffirm sustainability commitments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging governments to adopt a single global carbon offset mechanism to address carbon emissions from international aviation at the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) later this year.
IATA 2016: Bringing transparency, visibility to NDC deployments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Certification Registry to recognize those companies that have implemented part or all of the NDC technical standard.
IATA 2016: IATA calls for solution on Schengen-US/Canada visa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver program. Today, most EU citizens can visit the US and Canada without having to apply for a visa, with US and Canadian citizens being granted similar visa-free access to EU states.
IATA 2016: Airline industry pledges to fight against wildlife trafficking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to partner with government authorities and conservation organizations in the fight against the traffickers of endangered animals.
IATA 2016: Closer collaboration with governments to tackle threat of terrorism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that denounces terrorism and calls for intensified cooperation among governments as well as with the air transport industry to keep flying secure.
IATA 2016: IATA urges governments to address airline blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to respect international agreements obliging them to ensure airlines are able to repatriate their revenues.
IATA 2016: Aer Lingus CEO Kavanagh elected AGM President
Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh has been elected as President of IATA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit which is taking place for the second time in Ireland.
IATA 2016: 72nd annual general meeting opens in Dublin
The International Air Transport Association has announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Dublin, Ireland for the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The AGM will open with keynote addresses by Shane Ross TD, Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, president of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
IATA 2016: Passenger demand growth slows
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by 4.6 per cent -the slowest pace since January 2015. April capacity (available seat kilometres or ASKs) increased by 4.9 per cent, and load factor slipped 0.3 percentage points to 79.2 per cent.
IATA 2016: Air freight markets grow in April
The International Air Transport Association has released demand growth results for global air freight markets for April 2016 showing a 3.2 per cent increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometres compared to the same period last year. Yields remained pressured as April freight capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometres or increased by 6.6 per cent year-on-year.
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flydubai becomes latest Middle East carrier to join IATA
Dubai-based flydubai has become the latest airline from the Middle East and North Africa to join the International Air Transport Association, reports Phil Blizzard from Dubai.