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IATA: Demand grows in May, good news on volumes, but risks remain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for May which showed a 6.8% increase in passenger traffic over May 2010.
BRIC economies lift aviation globally
The International Air Transport Association has reported improving global aviation climate for May led by surging demand in the BRIC economies. Passenger traffic rose 6.8% compared to the same month last year, and 4% higher than the beginning of the year.
Travelmatch: “Checkpoint of the Future” to ease airport stress
Travelmatch says that the “Checkpoint of the Future"Unveiled by the International Air Transport Association Will Reduce Stress at the Airport. Airport security is set to change dramatically in the next few years thanks to the “Checkpoint of the Future”, officially unveiled last week at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) annual meeting.
Naikuni takes place on IATA board
Titus Naikuni, group managing director and chief executive of Kenya Airways, has been appointed to the International Air Travel Association (IATA) Board of Governors.
Air India among 10 global airlines chosen by IATA to pilot the SIS technology platform
Kale Consultants Ltd., the leading solutions provider to the airline and travel industry, will assist Air India in its endeavour as the pilot carrier for IATA’s Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) platf
Air China to Host IATA Annual Conference 2012
Air China is to play host to and chair the 68th Annual Conference of International Air Transportation Association (IATA) and the World Civil Aviation Summit to be held in Beijing, China in 2012, which will bring together executives and decision makers of the world’s airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers and service suppliers.
Jazeera Airways joins IATA, becomes 238th airline-member
Award winning Jazeera Airways was inducted into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a full airline-member during IATA’s 67th Annual General Meeting that was held in Singapore yesterday, thus becoming the 238th airline-member of the global organization.
Etihad’s James Hogan elected to IATA board
The chief executive of Etihad Airways, voted “World’s Leading Airline” by World Travel Awards, has been elected to the board of the International Air Transport Association. The move is aimed to widen representation of carriers from the fast-growing Middle East at IATA.
IATA 2011: New leadership for industry leading body
Former Cathay Pacific chief executive, Tony Tyler, has been confirmed to succeed Giovanni Bisignani as IATA director general and chief executive. Tyler will assume the role from July 1st 2011, at which time the outgoing Bisignani will become director general emeritus.
IATA Summit 2011: BA’s Willie Walsh eyes BMI take-over
Willie Walsh, the chief executive of IAG, has expressed a renewed interest in buying Bmi, in a bid to gain the airline’s valuable slots at Heathrow. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association summit in Singapore, he said a potential deal hinged on whether current owner Lufthansa was willing to sell.
IATA 2011: Five-second airport security scanner unveiled
IATA is pushing for faster security checks at airports by unveiling a new automatic scanner system that aims to reduce queues and intrusive manual checks by airport security staff. The system aims to reduce security check from around 10 minutes to as little as five seconds. A version is expected to be trialled within 18 months and could be rolled out at major airports within five years.
IATA 2011: IATA slashes profit expectations on fuel concerns
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have further downgraded profit forecasts for the airline industry, as natural disasters, rising fuel costs and political unrest all take a toll. In total, the trade body, which represents 230 airlines around the world, now expects profits of $4 billion for 2011, a 78 per cent drop compared with the $18 billion net profit recorded last year.