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IATA 2016: Airline industry pledges to fight against wildlife trafficking
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to partner with government authorities and conservation organizations in the fight against the traffickers of endangered animals.
IATA 2016: Closer collaboration with governments to tackle threat of terrorism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that denounces terrorism and calls for intensified cooperation among governments as well as with the air transport industry to keep flying secure.
IATA 2016: IATA urges governments to address airline blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to respect international agreements obliging them to ensure airlines are able to repatriate their revenues.
IATA 2016: Aer Lingus CEO Kavanagh elected AGM President
Aer Lingus CEO Stephen Kavanagh has been elected as President of IATA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit which is taking place for the second time in Ireland.
IATA 2016: 72nd annual general meeting opens in Dublin
The International Air Transport Association has announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Dublin, Ireland for the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The AGM will open with keynote addresses by Shane Ross TD, Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, president of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
IATA 2016: Passenger demand growth slows
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by 4.6 per cent -the slowest pace since January 2015. April capacity (available seat kilometres or ASKs) increased by 4.9 per cent, and load factor slipped 0.3 percentage points to 79.2 per cent.
IATA 2016: Air freight markets grow in April
The International Air Transport Association has released demand growth results for global air freight markets for April 2016 showing a 3.2 per cent increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometres compared to the same period last year. Yields remained pressured as April freight capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometres or increased by 6.6 per cent year-on-year.
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flydubai becomes latest Middle East carrier to join IATA
Dubai-based flydubai has become the latest airline from the Middle East and North Africa to join the International Air Transport Association, reports Phil Blizzard from Dubai.
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IATA illustrates strong safety record with latest data
The 2015 global jet accident rate - measured in hull losses per one million flights - was 0.32, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. This was the equivalent of one major accident for every 3.1 million flights. This was not as good as the rate of 0.27 achieved in 2014 but a 30 per cent improvement compared to the previous five-year rate (2010-2014) of 0.46 hull loss accidents per million jet flights.
Blue Air takes up International Air Transport Association membership
Blue Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association. This milestone was achieved following the recent IATA Operational Safety Assessment, a complex audit that assessed more than 900 standards and best practices for flight safety. The test covers everything from flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, to aircraft engineering and maintenance.
Hanh Air Systems becomes IATA strategic partner
Hahn Air Systems, the global consolidation service connecting small, medium and low-cost airlines as well as rail and shuttle providers to all major GDSs worldwide announced that it has become a Strategic Partner of the International Air Transport Association. The Strategic Partnership Program, comprising of over 300 aviation solution providers helps affiliates to foster relationships with key industry stakeholders.
IATA chief Tony Tyler to steo down in spring 2016
The International Air Transport Association has announced that its director general, Tony Tyler, will retire in June 2016 after serving five years in the position. “Tony Tyler is a very effective leader of IATA, who is achieving much in his role as director general,” said Andrés Conesa, chairman of the IATA Board of Governors since June this year.