Iata News
International Aviation Associations Urge Postponement of Controversial Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airlines for America (A4A), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport must not proceed under the leadership of a caretaker government.
Emirates Achieves IATA Environmental Certifications, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability
Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications.
AFRAA to Join Focus Africa Initiative
Enhancing Aviation’s Economic Contribution to the Continent
Global Air Travel Continues to Rebound: June 2023 Sees 31% Increase in Passenger Traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets.
Aer Lingus receives IATA Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) index recognition
Aer Lingus has today announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status as an airline, under the ARM index Program. This status recognises that Aer Lingus has a shared goal of modern retailing with our travel agency partners.
Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification
The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments
Aviation Day 2023 Kicks Off in Hong Kong, Gathering Global Industry Leaders
Aviation Day 2023, a signature conference for the global aviation industry, kicked off in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the two-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo was attended by more than 1,000 aviation industry professionals from around the world.
Vietnam Airlines to host World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) 2023
Vietnam Airlines is honored to be the host airline of the 2023 World Aviation Safety and Operations Conference organized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Proposed night flight ban at Brussels airport should be scrapped
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized its opposition to a proposed ban on night flights at Brussels Zaventem airport. The proposal is premature as it ignores Belgium’s international obligations under the Balanced Approach to noise, including bilateral air service agreements and which is also enshrined in EU law.
IATA Announces Inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam to Drive Safer and
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action:
Addressing North American Air Traffic Control Shortcomings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of the United States and Canadian air traffic control (ATC) organizations.
Saudi takes presidency of IATA aviation security committee
Bader bin Saleh Alsagri, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative at ICAO has been named as the new president of the UN organisation’s aviation security committee