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Airline Profitability Outlook Strengthens
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023. Highlights include:
Willie Walsh Report on the Air Transport Industry
Airlines are en route to a profitable, safe, efficient, and sustainable future.The pandemic years are behind us, and borders are open as normal. Despite economic uncertainties, people are flying to reconnect, explore, and do business.
IATA chief Walsh urges planemakers to fix aircraft delivery delays
The head of a group representing global airlines renewed pressure on planemakers to speed up plane and parts production on Sunday, warning the delays would curtail airline capacity as demand for air travel nears a full recovery from the pandemic.
IATA Releases Strategic Roadmaps to Showcase Critical Steps to Reach Net Zero by 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero.
Aviation leaders set to pave way for sustainable travel at IATA’s annual meet
Global aviation leaders are set to pave the way for a more sustainable future in the International Air Transport Association’s 79th annual general meeting that began in Istanbul, Turkiye, on June 4.
Unruly Passenger Incidents in Post-Pandemic Increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new analysis showing that reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to 2021. IATA called for more states to take the necessary authority to prosecute passengers under Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14).
Blocked Airline Funds Threaten Connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to $2.27 billion in April 2023 from $1.55 billion in April 2022.
Expo 2023 Doha Named Strategic Partner of Qatar Real Estate Forum
Expo 2023 Doha, a strategic partner with Qatar Real Estate Forum (QREF) 2023, which took place on 4-5 June 2023 under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Nominees announced for the 2023 World Culinary Awards
The nominees for the 4th annual World Culinary Awards have been announced. Visit https://worldculinaryawards.com/nominees/2023 to view all of the 2023 nominees and to cast your vote.
Over 500,000 Expected for Denver PrideFest: The Largest LGBTQ+ Event in the Rocky Mountain Region
Denver's welcoming community shines a spotlight on the queer community throughout Pride Month
UNWTO COMMISSION FOR EUROPE MEETS IN SOFIA
European tourism leaders have met to advance shared plans for the sector’s future. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Europe (31 May – 2 June, Sofia, Bulgaria), assessed the current state of tourism in the region while also recognizing the vital importance of education, jobs and investments for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Garden Exposition Unveils in N. China's Cangzhou City
The 6th (Cangzhou) Garden Exposition of Hebei Province kicked off on May 26 in Cangzhou, China's northern city that thrives on canal. A total 19 activities in five categories, including academic exchanges, gardening, skill competitions and cultural exhibitions will be presented until the end of August, according to Cangzhou municipal government.