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Al Baker elected IATA chairman from 2018
Qatar Airways chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has been elected chairman of the board of governors of global aviation industry body International Air Transport Association. He will take up the role in June next year.
IATA: Air travel records fastest first-half growth in 12 years
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand rose by 7.8 per cent compared to last year. This was in line with the 7.7 per cent growth recorded in May, with all regions reporting growth.
IATA AGM 2017: Saudia attains highest level of certification for digital merchandising
Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced it has received the highest level of certification for its digital merchandising of the airline’s on-board product and features available to travel retailers.
IATA AGM 2017: Strong profits forecast for aviation industry
The International Air Transport Association has revised its 2017 industry profitability outlook upwards. Airlines are expected to report a $31.4 billion profit (up from the previously forecast $29.8 billion) on revenues of $743 billion (up from the previously forecast $736 billion).
IATA AGM 2017: Security tops agenda as industry meets in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association 73rd annual general meeting has adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry’s commitment to safety and security.
IATA AGM 2017: Sydney selected to host 2018 event
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Qantas will host the 74th IATA annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit.
IATA AGM 2017: Goh to serve as chairman
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Goh Choon Phong, chief executive of Singapore Airlines, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA board of governors.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: IATA predicts strong growth for Middle East aviation
Despite sluggish global economic growth, low oil prices, ‘Trumponomics’ and Brexit, the UAE will lead Middle East passenger growth in 2017 with an annual increase of more than 6.3 per cent, according to estimates from the International Air Transport Association.
IATA urges governments to find electronics ban alternatives
The International Air Transport Association has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights departing the Middle East and North Africa.
Malaysia Airlines secures IATA Fast Travel Green certification
Malaysia Airlines has become the first Malaysian carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association Fast Travel Green certificate in recognition of the airline’s efforts in making passengers’ travel more flexible and convenient via its self-service facilities.
Vietjet secures full IATA membership
Vietjet has received full membership from the International Air Transportation Association, affirming the new-age carrier’s role and position in the aviation community, both in Vietnam and overseas.
IATA: Slight moderation in global passenger growth
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose 5.8 per cent compared to the same month last year. Capacity grew 6.3 per cent and load factor slid 0.4 percentage points to 80.1 per cent.