International Air Transport Association

  • Reforms Needed to Maximize Aviation Benefits in South Africa

     Saturday, July 13, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its latest study on the economic value of air transport and tourism to South Africa, and identified opportunities for significant expansion over the next 20 years if key policy reforms are made.   …

  • Securing Air Service Levels for Zimbabwe

     Wednesday, July 10, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today met with Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa and a high level government delegation, to discuss the contribution of aviation to the country’s economy and development.     A key topic addressed was the need …

  • Jobs at Risk if UK Air Transport Competitiveness is Not Safeguarded

     Wednesday, July 10, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that up to 120,000 jobs supported by air transport could be at risk from an erosion of UK air transport competitiveness. By contrast, employment could rise by 200,000 if the UK invests in …

  • Coordinated Effort to Safely Return 737 MAX to Service

     Thursday, June 27, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The announcement came at the conclusion of …

  • Data, Digital Transformation to Drive Future Customer Experience

     Wednesday, June 26, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to embrace data and digital transformation to help deliver a frictionless customer experience while enhancing safety and efficiency.     “We must transform paper-based and legacy processes into digital ones and …

  • Resolution: RFID Baggage Tracking Set for Global Deployment

     Friday, June 7, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously resolved to support the global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for baggage tracking. The AGM also called for the implementation of modern baggage messaging standards to more …

  • International Air Transport Association AGM Endorses 5 Resolutions

     Friday, June 7, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five resolutions have been passed by the 75th Annual General Meeting. These are:     Environment: The overwhelmingly passed AGM resolution called on Governments to implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme …

  • Aviation Leaders Assemble in Seoul for IATA’s 75th Annual General Meeting

     Wednesday, May 29, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS). Hosted by Korean Air, …

  • Solid Passenger Demand Growth in April

     Wednesday, May 29, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018. April capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.6%, and …

  • Air Cargo Demand Continues Negative 2019 Trend

     Wednesday, May 29, 2019

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell 4.7% in April 2019, compared to the same period the year before. This continued the negative trend …

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