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IATA disappointed with US FAA 5G retrofit timetable

IATA disappointed with US FAA 5G retrofit timetable

18 June 2022 Press Release Airline News

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 gather in Doha for IATA AGM

Aviation leaders gather in Doha for IATA AGM

14 June 2022 Press Release Airline News

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.

IATA AGM 2022 Keynote Speakers

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

IATA: Ground handling makes progress towards standardisation

6 June 2022 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

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.