Air Canada Welcomes Expanded Canada-Israel Air Services Agreement

Air Canada today welcomed the announcement by the Government of Canada and Government of Israel of an expanded air transport agreement between the two countries. With the revised agreement Air Canada will look to further expand its services between Canada and Israel. «Air Canada welcomes the expansion of the Canada-Israel air transport agreement as it […]

Etihad signs agreement with Argentine carrier

Etihad Airways and the Latin American carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad customers can connect via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires (EZE) and onwards to nine other popular Argentinian destinations "“ Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ), Rosario (ROS), Iguazú (IGR), Salta (SLA), Mar del Plata (MDQ), Bariloche (BRC), […]

China Southern confirms equity talks with American Airlines

China Southern Airlines has confirmed it is in talks with American Airlines over what it termed «a possible major strategic cooperation.» In a filing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Sunday, March 26, the carrier said the negotiations centred on, among other issues, the proposed issuance of China Southern shares and other business co-operation. «As […]

Airlines Hail Historic ICAO Carbon Agreement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated states which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airline"™ efforts to stabilize emissions with carbon neutral growth. The agreement was reached by states attending the 39th ICAO Assembly which concluded today […]

IAG Cargo signs global rental agreement with Va-Q-tec

IAG Cargo has today announced it has signed a global container rental agreement with high tech insulation provider Va-Q-tec. The agreement will allow IAG Cargo customers requiring temperature sensitive transportation to utilise Va-Q-tainers to transport their cargo in a safe and cost efficient way. The Va-Q-tainers deployed by IAG Cargo provide temperature controlled solutions for […]

Historic Aviation Carbon Agreement Moves a Step Closer IATA Urges States to Sign-up for Voluntary Implementation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization later this month. The draft negotiating text for CORSIA, published on 2 September 2016, broadly aligns with the aviation industry"™s […]

Travelport signs rich content agreement with British Airways and Iberia

Travelport has signed new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for the provider"™s industry leading airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. The agreement continues Travelport"™s long standing relationship with both British Airways and Iberia and demonstrates the value the airlines see in Travelport"™s innovative merchandising and retailing […]