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IATA records aviation growth but warns confidence remains fragile
The International Air Transport Association has released global traffic results for February 2012 showing an 8.6 per cent improvement in passenger demand. A 5.2 per cent rise in cargo demand was also recorded, when compared to the same month in the previous year.
IATA: Giving Latin American aviation the freedom to succeed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments and other stakeholders in Latin America to unite to give aviation the freedom to succeed by improving aviation safety, making badly needed investments in infrastructure and reducing the heavy tax burden on the industry. “The freedom to succeed depends on having the right conditions in place.
IATA downgrades forecasts for aviation in 2012
The International Air Transport Association has announced a downgrade to its industry outlook for 2012 - primarily due to rising oil prices. IATA now expects airlines to turn a global profit of $3.0 billion in 2012 for a 0.5 per cent margin.
Breaking Travel News Interview: IATA director general Tony Tyler
Having been confirmed as director general of IATA just eight months ago, Breaking Travel News catches up with Tony Tyler at ITB Berlin 2012 to find out what is on the agenda for the organisation this year.
IATA suspends Kingfisher Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has suspended Kingfisher Airlines from the global clearing system for the second time this year after the Indian carrier failed to make payments that were due.
IATA: Passenger traffic continues to rise
Figures from the International Air Transport Association have revealed a 5.7 per cent rise in passenger demand in January this year, but an eight per cent decline in air freight compared to the same month in 2011. The occurrence of Chinese New Year in January (rather than in February as in 2011) exaggerated the increase in passenger demand and the fall in air freight.
IATA urges policy-makers to use aviation strategically
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have urged policymakers to use aviation as a strategic asset. “When the relationship between industry and government works, the results are brilliant,” enthused IATA director general Tony Tyler in a keynote address to the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit.
IATA urges Europe to free aviation sector
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have urged European policymakers to focus efforts on measures to shore-up the competitiveness of the regional aviation sector. “At this critical time for European economies it is important that policies focus on measures that support economic growth and job creation, enhance competitiveness and support sustainable development,” said IATA director general Tony Tyler.
IATA figures reveal increase in demand for air transport
Figures from the International Air Transport Association reveal full year 2011 passenger demand rose 5.9 per cent compared to 2010, in line with long-term growth trends. In contrast, cargo markets contracted by 0.7 per cent for the year; but recorded positive demand growth in December of 0.2 per cent.
IATA establishes training partnership with Etihad Airways
The International Air Transport Association Training & Development Institute and Etihad Airways, considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards, have announced a training partnership during the proceedings of the IATA-AACO Aeropolitical Affairs Forum in Abu Dhabi in a joint effort to develop the human capital of the aviation industry in the region.
Air Transport markets weaken in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed global traffic results for November showing a softening in passenger markets while air cargo markets remained weak compared to levels attained earlier in the year.
IATA criticises EU emissions trading decision
The International Air Transport Association has expressed disappointment at the decision by the European Court of Justice to include aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme from 2012. Announcing its decision yesterday, the court dismissed claims from North American carriers that the scheme was illegal under international law.