American Airlines Commends Congress for Passing Bipartisan FAA Authorization
American Airlines today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation that will extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration through October 2023. “American Airlines commends Congress for passing a bipartisan, multiyear FAA bill that will provide needed certainty, enhance safety, and help us better serve our team members, customers and airports throughout […]
Air transport supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in economic activity
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays for today’s society and addresses the economic, social and environmental impacts of this […]
Argentina commercial air traffic halted by one-day general strike
A nationwide strike action will shut down much of Argentina’s air travel capabilities Sept. 25, as aviation-sector employees are expected to join the country’s public transportation and port workers in a full-day protest called by Argentina’s major labor unions. As of 6 p.m. EST Sept. 24, at least 440 flights have been preemptively canceled, with […]
Central American aviation leaders urge unity
Central American commercial aviation leaders pledged renewed cooperation to resolve myriad issues of government regulation, excessive airport and passenger fees and infrastructure inadequacies at the Aviation Day Central America conference in San Jose, Costa Rica Sept. 19. The conference was organized by IATA, ALTA and the Costa Rican Airlines Association (ALA). While projecting a collective […]
IATA Says Central America is Struggling with Aviation Development
Central America appears to be struggling with the development of the aviation industry, preventing some nations from accessing the economic and social benefits the industry can bring. According to new insights released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the industry is not developing at an equal pace in all countries in the region. “Some […]
Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling
Five stakeholder organizations in the aviation and aerospace industry will launch a global study – “Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling” – to identify and promote means by which the aviation and aerospace industry can more effectively recruit and advance women into leadership roles. The study is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2019. […]
IATA: Air traveler numbers reach new heights
Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded 4 billion for the first time The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2017 on Saturday. Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded four billion for the first time, supported by a broad-based improvement in global economic conditions and lower average airfares. At the same time, […]
IATA: Potential and Challenges of Indian Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a comprehensive report on India’s aviation market. The report focuses on the challenges of realizing the economic and social benefits of an Indian aviation industry that has tremendous potential for continued high-speed demand growth. Key findings of the report include: Indian aviation is growing fast – In 2010, […]
Strengthening Indian Aviation Preparing for a Trebling of Passengers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of India to maximize the potential contribution of aviation to India’s development by addressing infrastructure constraints that limit growth and government policies that impose excessive costs on aviation. Growth forecasts for India indicate a trebling of passenger demand by 2037 when some 500 million people […]
Europe Lends Aviation Expertise To Latin America
A European Union (EU)-funded initiative—the EU-Latin America Cooperation on Civil Aviation—aims at strengthening ties between the two regions. The four-year, €7 million ($8.2 million) project is managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and will encourage greater utilization of EU standards in Latin America, increase European market access to the region and bolster the […]
