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IATA Expands Turbulence Aware Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ANA and WestJet have joined its Turbulence Aware Platform on the sidelines of the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting.
SAF Production Set for Growth but Needs Policy Support to Diversify Sources
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tonnes) by 2028.
Norwegian meets strong demand for holiday travels in May
Norwegian had 1.9 million passengers and a load factor of 84 percent in May. On routes to popular holiday destinations, the load factor was 90 percent. The airline is well prepared to welcome passengers in what is expected to be a busy summer season.
Airlink partners with Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems has entered a new partnership with Airlink and its entry into a new market: Southern Africa.
Virgin Atlantic announces new routes across three continents
Virgin Atlantic announced today the launch of exciting new routes across three continents, with brand new aircraft. Network growth comes as the airline capitalises on sustained demand for international travel, with customers set to benefit from more than 250,000 total additional seats* across Virgin Atlantic’s network, compared to 2019
Accelya and American Airlines look to boost NDC adoption with breakthrough ticket exchange solution
A new initiative by Accelya and American Airlines enables TMCs to exchange legacy EDIFACT tickets for NDC tickets. Accelya plans to implement the first-of-its-kind functionality for any airline customer that wants to provide this capability to customers and can enable the retrieval of GDS-issued EDIFACT tickets from its system. This pioneering move addresses a challenge for travel retailers as they transition to using NDC.
Virgin Atlantic launches one off samba special featuring Anton Du Beke and AJ Pritchard
Taking to the skies from 13 May 2024, the route from London Heathrow to Sao Paulo, Brazil is the airline’s first foray to South America Strictly Come Dancing professionals Anton Du Beke, AJ Pritchard, and Brazilian actress and model, Juliana Paes have appeared in a reimagined samba-style safety video* to announce the news
Air Niugini Becomes New Dreamliner Customer
Capable, fuel-efficient jets will help Papua New Guinea’s national airline expand service and routes across the Asia Pacific region
Startup Riyadh Air plans trio of new plane orders -CEO
Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air is in the midst of a three-part inaugural fleet acquisition including ongoing talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) to buy a significant number of narrow-body jets, Chief Executive Tony Douglas said.
Emirates to Host 80th IATA AGM in Dubai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2-4 June 2024.
IATA Urges States to Provide Timely, Thorough and Public Accident Reports
The International Air Transport Association called on governments to live up to longstanding international treaty obligations to publish timely and thorough aviation accident reports. Safety is aviation’s highest priority.
Aviation Consumer Protection Regulation Should Address Shared Responsibilities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection regulation to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers experience disruptions and released survey data showing most passengers trust airlines to treat them fairly in cases of delays and cancellations.