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IATA AGM 2014: Flight tracking options to be presented in September

IATA AGM 2014: Flight tracking options to be presented in September

The International Air Transport Association confirmed earlier the Aircraft Tracking Task Force expects to be in a position to deliver draft options for enhanced global aircraft tracking to the International Civil Aviation Organization in September, leading to presentation to the industry before year-end. Following the disappearance of MH370, IATA announced plans to establish an industry task force to develop recommendations to improve global flight tracking.

Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance

Mark Schwab, chief executive, Star Alliance

3 June 2014 Videos

Phil Blizzard here talks to Star Alliance chief executive Mark Schwab as the global aviation alliance prepares to move into its new home at London Heathrow. Some 24 members of Star Alliance will move into the brand new Terminal 2 at the airport from tomorrow, with services set to be revolutionised as a result.

Martin Craigs, chief executive, Pacific Asia Travel Association

Martin Craigs, chief executive, Pacific Asia Travel Association

3 June 2014 Videos

PATA chief executive Martin Craigs here talks to Breaking Travel News reporter Phil Blizzard about the origins of International Air Transport Association during the organisation’s 70th Annual General Meeting in Doha. Also on the agenda are the growth of Gulf-based ‘super-connector’ carriers, the problems with UK aviation taxation and the challenges facing international travellers.

IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Martin Craigs, chief executive, Pacific Asia Travel Association

IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Martin Craigs, chief executive, Pacific Asia Travel Association

Video: PATA chief executive Martin Craigs here talks to Breaking Travel News reporter Phil Blizzard about the origins of International Air Transport Association during the organisation’s 70th Annual General Meeting in Doha. Also on the agenda are the growth of Gulf-based ‘super-connector’ carriers, the problems with UK aviation taxation and the challenges facing international travellers.

IATA AGM 2014: New Distribution Capability revealed in Doha

IATA AGM 2014: New Distribution Capability revealed in Doha

The International Air Transport Association has announced three new pilot programs to test the New Distribution Capability schemas. Pilot participants include Aeroflot, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, and JR Technologies. NDC is a travel industry-supported program launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard.

IATA AGM 2014: Governments urged to back aviation crackdown on unruly behaviour

IATA AGM 2014: Governments urged to back aviation crackdown on unruly behaviour

The International Air Transport Association 70th Annual General Meeting has unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on governments and industry to work together on a balanced package of measures to effectively deter and manage the significant problem of unruly air passenger behaviour. Such behaviour includes committing physical assault, disturbing good order on board or failing to follow lawful crew instructions.

Richard Quest, presenter, CNN International

Richard Quest, presenter, CNN International

2 June 2014 Videos

CNN International presenter Richard Quest here speaks to Breaking Travel News at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in Doha. Quest was at the event to moderate a top level discussion on the future of the industry featuring a host of global leaders.

IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld

IATA AGM 2014 Interview: Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld

Video: Qatar Airways being the first of the big Middle East carriers to join the alliance “has been significant” explains Bruce Ashby, chief executive office of oneworld, in this interview with Phil Blizzard at the IATA AGM in Qatar. He also talks about the growth of oneworld and how the passenger experience will be enhanced with the greater adoption of technology.

Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld

Bruce Ashby, chief executive, oneworld

2 June 2014 Videos

Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard here chats with oneworld chief executive Bruce Ashby. On the agenda are Qatar Airways’ membership of the oneworld alliance, the growth of the alliance over the past year, and plans for the future.