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IATA illustrates strong safety record with latest data
The 2015 global jet accident rate - measured in hull losses per one million flights - was 0.32, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. This was the equivalent of one major accident for every 3.1 million flights. This was not as good as the rate of 0.27 achieved in 2014 but a 30 per cent improvement compared to the previous five-year rate (2010-2014) of 0.46 hull loss accidents per million jet flights.
Blue Air takes up International Air Transport Association membership
Blue Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association. This milestone was achieved following the recent IATA Operational Safety Assessment, a complex audit that assessed more than 900 standards and best practices for flight safety. The test covers everything from flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, to aircraft engineering and maintenance.
Hanh Air Systems becomes IATA strategic partner
Hahn Air Systems, the global consolidation service connecting small, medium and low-cost airlines as well as rail and shuttle providers to all major GDSs worldwide announced that it has become a Strategic Partner of the International Air Transport Association. The Strategic Partnership Program, comprising of over 300 aviation solution providers helps affiliates to foster relationships with key industry stakeholders.
IATA chief Tony Tyler to steo down in spring 2016
The International Air Transport Association has announced that its director general, Tony Tyler, will retire in June 2016 after serving five years in the position. “Tony Tyler is a very effective leader of IATA, who is achieving much in his role as director general,” said Andrés Conesa, chairman of the IATA Board of Governors since June this year.
IATA launches SkyZen health monitoring app
The International Air Transport Association has released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a ‘Jawbone’ fitness wristband, the SkyZen app, with data and analytics supplied by OAG, enables air travellers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the whole flight experience.
Conesa to takeover leadership of IATA
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Andres Conesa, chief executive of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. He succeeds Calin Rovinescu, chief executive of Air Canada, whose one-year term expired at the conclusion of the Association’s 71st Annual General Meeting in Miami, Florida.
IATA AGM 2015: Al Baker launches attack on North American carriers
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker has launched a scathing attack on North American airlines. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in Miami, Al Baker criticised attempts to restrict what American carriers argue is heavily subsidised competition from Gulf carriers.
IATA AGM 2015: Industry calls on Venezuela to release airline funds
The International Air Transport Association has called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The blocked money was generated from airline ticket sales in Venezuela and is being withheld in breach of international treaties. Venezuela has a complex system of currency controls in place by which the government dictates when and how much revenue airlines can repatriate from the country.
IATA AGM 2015: North American airlines drive aviation profits higher
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit. On expected revenues of $727 billion, the industry would achieve a four per cent net profit margin. The significant strengthening from the $16.4 billion net profit in 2014 reflects the net impact of several global factors, including stronger global economic prospects, record load factors, lower fuel prices, and a major appreciation of the US dollar.
IATA AGM 2015: Tyler unveils aviation agenda in Miami
The International Air Transport Industry has advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation, and environment as the organisation begins at annual general meeting in Miami. “Aviation is built on partnerships and the relationship with governments is key,” said IATA director general Tony Tyler.
IATA AGM 2015: Mexico City airport receives official support
The International Air Transport Association and Mexico’s ministry of communications and transportation have signed a memorandum of understanding in which IATA will provide technical and operational assistance for the design and construction of Mexico City’s new airport. The agreement also encompasses IATA offering technical and professional advice for the current Mexico City airport to ensure it continues to operate efficiently until the new facility is completed around 2020.
IATA AGM 2015: Domestic traffic drives aviation demand higher
The International Air Transport Association announced global passenger traffic results for April showing robust demand growth compared to April 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers rose 5.9%. April capacity increased by 6.1%, and load factor slipped 0.1 percentage points to 79.4%.