Iata News
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.
IATA launches MBA in Aviation Degree
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is teaming up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide (ERAU) to launch a Master of Business Administration in Aviation (MBAA) as well as a stand-alone certificate in Airline Management.
IATA: Reforms needed to attract / retain ground handling talent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for holistic reforms to manage the long-term need for a stable talent base for the ground handling sector.
IATA and ICP cooperate to enhance air cargo security in UAE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to work together on the deployment of a Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) System in the UAE.
IATA: Canadian government must act to reduce delays
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has written to the Canadian Government urging the ministers in charge to take immediate action to reduce the massive delays at immigration and security which are presently occurring at the country’s main international airports.
IATA calls for Asia-Pacific to relax border measures to aid aviation recovery
The International Air Transport Association has urged states in Asia-Pacific to further ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery from Covid-19.
Guidance to remove mask mandate a step towards normality
The International Air Transport Association welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight.