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IATA AGM 2018: Caution urged on airport privatisation
IATA members have called on governments to prioritise the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly thought-out privatisation.
IATA AGM 2018: Alexandre de Juniac issues report on global aviation industry
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA director general, has delivered his overview over the global aviation industry during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Australia.
IATA AGM 2018: Seoul to welcome aviation elite in 2019
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Korean Air will host the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Seoul, South Korea. The event will take place from June 2nd-4th, 2019.
IATA AGM 2018: Qatar Airways chief Al Baker appointed chairman
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced that Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA board of governors.
IATA AGM 2018: Profit expectations lowered for 2018 as fuel costs rise
IATA announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion, at a 4.1 per cent net margin, in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labour, but also the upturn in the interest rate cycle.
WTTC partners with IATA to boost biometrics use
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the International Air Transport Association have agreed to partner to achieve the benefits of biometrics and deliver traveller digital identity management throughout the tourism sector for a seamless passenger experience.
Dubai Airports signs with IATA to rollout Smart Security
In a move that will enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at security check points at Dubai International and Dubai World Central, operator Dubai Airports has signed memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association and Airports Council International to become part of their joint initiative on Smart Security.
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IATA reports rebound in passenger growth for February
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a rebound in traffic growth following the slower demand experienced in January.
IATA calls for increase in use of sustainable aviation fuel
The International Air Transport Association has set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.
IATA reports further improvements in airline safety for 2017
The International Air Transport Association has released data for the 2017 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continued strong improvements in safety.
BA sees new distribution capability as tool in battle with low-cost carriers
British Airways is to launch more content in the first half of 2018 to the travel trade thanks to new distribution capability, starting with new short-haul price points.
IATA calls for lessons to be learned from personal electronic device ban
The International Air Transport Association has called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas. These include closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate the long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures, following the introduction of a laptop ban on certain routes earlier this year.