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Dubai Airports signs with IATA to rollout Smart Security
In a move that will enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at security check points at Dubai International and Dubai World Central, operator Dubai Airports has signed memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association and Airports Council International to become part of their joint initiative on Smart Security.
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IATA reports rebound in passenger growth for February
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a rebound in traffic growth following the slower demand experienced in January.
IATA calls for increase in use of sustainable aviation fuel
The International Air Transport Association has set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.
IATA reports further improvements in airline safety for 2017
The International Air Transport Association has released data for the 2017 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continued strong improvements in safety.
BA sees new distribution capability as tool in battle with low-cost carriers
British Airways is to launch more content in the first half of 2018 to the travel trade thanks to new distribution capability, starting with new short-haul price points.
IATA calls for lessons to be learned from personal electronic device ban
The International Air Transport Association has called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas. These include closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate the long-term challenges of extraterritorial measures, following the introduction of a laptop ban on certain routes earlier this year.
Al Baker elected IATA chairman from 2018
Qatar Airways chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has been elected chairman of the board of governors of global aviation industry body International Air Transport Association. He will take up the role in June next year.
IATA: Air travel records fastest first-half growth in 12 years
The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand rose by 7.8 per cent compared to last year. This was in line with the 7.7 per cent growth recorded in May, with all regions reporting growth.
IATA AGM 2017: Saudia attains highest level of certification for digital merchandising
Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced it has received the highest level of certification for its digital merchandising of the airline’s on-board product and features available to travel retailers.
IATA AGM 2017: Strong profits forecast for aviation industry
The International Air Transport Association has revised its 2017 industry profitability outlook upwards. Airlines are expected to report a $31.4 billion profit (up from the previously forecast $29.8 billion) on revenues of $743 billion (up from the previously forecast $736 billion).
IATA AGM 2017: Security tops agenda as industry meets in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association 73rd annual general meeting has adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry’s commitment to safety and security.
IATA AGM 2017: Sydney selected to host 2018 event
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Qantas will host the 74th IATA annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit.