En un vuelo de Air France, Perú recibió las primeras vacunas contra el Covid-19
Ayer domingo 7 de febrero llegaron a Perú las primeras 300 mil dosis de vacunas del laboratorio chino Sinopharm contra el Covid-19. Las mismas llegaron cerca de las 20 hs (hora local), en el vuelo AF480 de Air France operado con un Boeing 777-328(ER) matrícula F-GSQG proveniente de París, que originalmente partió con las vacunas […]
Change is in the Air – IATA DGR 2019
Significant Changes and Amendments to the 60th Edition Published In keeping with past practice, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has released the summary of significant changes to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) that will appear in the upcoming 60th Edition effective in January 2019. This useful summary appears in the “Introduction” section of the […]
Trade war could moderate growth of pax, cargo demand: IATA
IATA has warned that an escalation in global trade tensions could moderate the strong outlook for long-term passenger and freight demand, but is unlikely to trigger a major crisis for the world’s airline industry. In a recently released research note, IATA Economics says moves towards global trade protectionism are not positive for air transport, however […]
Cabify Air volará desde y hacia los aeropuertos de la CDMX y Toluca
La empresa Cabify volverá a ofrecer su servicio de transporte en helicóptero, luego de una alianza con Voom, filial de Airbus, el cual estará disponible desde y hacia aeropuertos internacionales en la Ciudad de México y Toluca. El director general de la aplicación en México, Alejandro Sisniega, dijo que el objetivo es es seguir posicionándose […]
Iata warns against Heathrow night-flight ban
The UK"™s economic competitiveness would be seriously damaged by a total ban on night flights at Heathrow, Iata warned. Important export industries and regional growth would both be affected, according to the airline trade body. Iata said early morning arrivals were "vital for passenger"™ business connections into London and the UK region". "Early morning arrivals […]
Infrastructure, Costs Key to Harness Power of Aviation in Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to focus on infrastructure, costs and the region"™s regulatory framework. By concentrating on these areas, the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized while accommodating the region"™s expanding demand for air connectivity. Aviation already plays an important […]
Chile air, space fair features 120 civil, military aircraft
Chile’s 20th International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), Latin America’s biggest fair of its type, kicked off Tuesday, featuring 120 civil and military aircraft from over 50 companies, organizers said. Among the aircraft, the U.S.-made F-35 Lightning is currently the world’s most modern combat jet, which «will revolutionize the future of military aviation in the […]
Technology plays critical role in airlines"™ year of "˜all-time highs"™
"All-time best ever" was the catchphrase of the day in Airlines for America"™s 2017 Review & Spring 2018 Air Travel Forecast teleconference. A4A, the trade group representing most US major airlines, presented a litany of records from 2017: the lowest ever number of fatal accidents; best ever recorded performance for baggage handling (99.5%); the fewest […]
IATA expects 4.5% growth in air cargo demand in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a healthy 4.5% growth in air cargo demand this year, following a 9% growth in 2017. Speaking at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, IATA global head of cargo Glyn Hughes said there are great opportunities in e-commerce and the movement of time-and-temperature sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals. […]
IATA and ACETA to Strengthen Spanish Air Navigation Strategy with ENAIRE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAIRE, the Spanish air navigation services provider, together with ACETA, the Spanish Airline"™ Association, have agreed to further reinforce their cooperation for the development and implementation of ENAIRE´s Strategic Plan, "FlightPlan 2020". This will deliver benefits to the travelling public and the Spanish economy through reform and modernization […]
