Iata News




IATA launches IATA CO2 Connect in support of industry sustainability commitment
IATA has launched IATA CO2 Connect, an online tool which provides the most accurate CO2 emission calculations for any given commercial passenger flight. IATA CO2 Connect responds to the growing demand for CO2 data transparency linked to airline specific and actual fuel burn information and load factors.

IATA disappointed with US FAA 5G retrofit timetable
IATA expressed strong disappointment with the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announcement on a 5G aircraft retrofit timetable. The FAA plans to require airlines to replace or upgrade FAA-approved radio altimeters on large commercial aircraft by July 2023 in order to protect against potential interference to aviation safety systems from the rollout of 5G near US airports.

Aviation Leaders Assemble in Doha for IATA’s 78th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), with Qatar Airways as the host airline.

Dr. Xie Xingquan to lead IATA in North Asia as regional VP
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia.

Qatar Airways collaborates with GE Aviation and IATA to generate the leadership programme
Qatar Airways and GE Aviation have joined forces to launch a customised training programme under the name ‘Leadership, Future and Culture’. National Senior Managers of Qatar Airways attended this one-week course, which was designed for them to connect and enrich their leadership skills.
Aviation leaders gather in Doha for IATA AGM
His Excellency, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the 78th IATA and World Air Transport Summit in Doha, Qatar. The summit was also attended by a number of senior figures from across the global aviation industry.

Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA and World Airport Transport Summit
Qatar Airways is hosting the 78th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Doha. Taking place in Doha 19-21 June 2022, it will welcoming the aviation industry’s leaders to reflect on the shifting political, economic and technological realities facing air travel as the industry recovers from the pandemic.
IATA AGM 2022 Keynote Speakers
IATA’s 78th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) is taking place on 19-21 June 2022 in Doha, Qatar. The line-up of speakers includes Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways; Pieter Elbers, CEO, KLM; and Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Australia.

IATA: Ground handling makes progress towards standardisation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) Portal and IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) are successfully driving greater standardisation of ground handling processes around the world. This is particularly important for the rapid build-up of operations as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.