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IATA launches SkyZen health monitoring app
The International Air Transport Association has released details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during and after a flight. Used in conjunction with a ‘Jawbone’ fitness wristband, the SkyZen app, with data and analytics supplied by OAG, enables air travellers to view their activity and sleep patterns throughout the whole flight experience.
Conesa to takeover leadership of IATA
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Andres Conesa, chief executive of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. He succeeds Calin Rovinescu, chief executive of Air Canada, whose one-year term expired at the conclusion of the Association’s 71st Annual General Meeting in Miami, Florida.
IATA AGM 2015: Al Baker launches attack on North American carriers
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker has launched a scathing attack on North American airlines. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in Miami, Al Baker criticised attempts to restrict what American carriers argue is heavily subsidised competition from Gulf carriers.
IATA AGM 2015: Industry calls on Venezuela to release airline funds
The International Air Transport Association has called on the Venezuelan government to address the problem of the $3.7 billion in airline funds the government is withholding from the airlines. The blocked money was generated from airline ticket sales in Venezuela and is being withheld in breach of international treaties. Venezuela has a complex system of currency controls in place by which the government dictates when and how much revenue airlines can repatriate from the country.
IATA AGM 2015: North American airlines drive aviation profits higher
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit. On expected revenues of $727 billion, the industry would achieve a four per cent net profit margin. The significant strengthening from the $16.4 billion net profit in 2014 reflects the net impact of several global factors, including stronger global economic prospects, record load factors, lower fuel prices, and a major appreciation of the US dollar.
IATA AGM 2015: Tyler unveils aviation agenda in Miami
The International Air Transport Industry has advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation, and environment as the organisation begins at annual general meeting in Miami. “Aviation is built on partnerships and the relationship with governments is key,” said IATA director general Tony Tyler.
IATA AGM 2015: Mexico City airport receives official support
The International Air Transport Association and Mexico’s ministry of communications and transportation have signed a memorandum of understanding in which IATA will provide technical and operational assistance for the design and construction of Mexico City’s new airport. The agreement also encompasses IATA offering technical and professional advice for the current Mexico City airport to ensure it continues to operate efficiently until the new facility is completed around 2020.
IATA AGM 2015: Domestic traffic drives aviation demand higher
The International Air Transport Association announced global passenger traffic results for April showing robust demand growth compared to April 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers rose 5.9%. April capacity increased by 6.1%, and load factor slipped 0.1 percentage points to 79.4%.
IATA AGM 2015: Bright future ahead for Latin American carriers
The International Transport Association has said passenger growth in Latin America and the Caribbean could reach 385 million within ten years if the region’s governments address infrastructure bottlenecks, embrace smarter regulation, and observe global standards and best practices. In 2014, passenger numbers in the region were 242 million.
IATA AGM 2015: Foxx to deliver keynote as aviation industry meets in Miami
The International Air Transport Association has announced that US secretary of transportation Anthony Foxx will deliver a keynote address at the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting today. Up to 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the global event hosted in Miami by American Airlines, FedEx, UPS and Airlines for America. “Miami will be the capital of the global air transport industry next week as its most senior leaders gather to discuss critical issues such as safety, security, sustainability, meeting passenger demands and revitalizing the air cargo sector,” said Tony Tyler, IATA director general.
International Air Transport Association workshop visits Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has played host to the International Air Transport Association workshop aiming to play its part in improving all aspects of air travel for passengers with some blue-sky thinking. The two-day workshop, held at the Rotana Hotel on the emirate’s Yas Island, was organised by IATA and welcomed airline professionals from across the Middle East and North Africa region in a bid to discuss and create innovative solutions to make the industry easier to do business with for both customers and partners, to improve the customer experience as well as to reduce industry costs.
IATA prepares for Cabin Operations Safety Conference in Paris
The International Air Transport Association will host the second annual Cabin Operations Safety Conference on May 5th-7th in Paris, France. It will be the first such meeting since Germanwings flight 9525 crashed in southern France on March 24th with the loss of 150 lives. The co-pilot of the Airbus A320, Andreas Lubitz, is believed to have locked himself in the cockpit and deliberately crashed the plane.