Stop putting power banks, spare batteries in checked luggage, warns IATA
There is a growing focus in the airline industry on the risks related to passengers carrying portable electronic devices (PEDs) in their check-in luggage, according to Gilberto Lopez Meyer, senior vice-president for safety and flight operations at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). An analysis of surveys conducted found that many passengers are carrying prohibited […]
Governments Need to Support Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a resolution calling for governments to implement policies to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The Resolution also reaffirmed the industry"™s commitment to work with governments to implement the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) global CO2 emissions […]
Aviation’s evolution: Fuel cells, 3D-printed planes and beyond
There"™s no denying that the aviation industry has taken a toll on the environment. Air travel has become the norm in most parts of the world, and reductions in airfare have increased the number of flights yearly. As a result pollution, particularly carbon dioxide, has continued to rise. However, these effects have not been ignored […]
TrueNoord closes financing facility for four Embraer E190 aircraft leased by AeroMexico and TUI (Jetairfly) Belgium
TrueNoord, the regional aircraft lessor, has closed the first tranche of a term financing facility with DVB bank and PK AirFinance of Luxembourg for four of the six Embraer E190 aircraft that it purchased from BOC Aviation in January with leases attached. These four aircraft are operated by AeroMexico and TUI (Jetairfly) Belgium. This new […]
Governments Urged to Support Aviation"™s Ability to Drive Economic Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. «Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air travel liberates people to live better lives and makes our world a better place,» said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA"™s Director General […]
Regional action must be front and centre in efforts to cut aviation’s climate impact
For too long, the debate about addressing aviation emissions has been reduced to regional versus global measures, with an assumption by many that global always trumps regional. Now the dust has settled on the 39th ICAO Assembly, we can see for the first time what a global measure can deliver, and the results are not […]
New RVP for Africa & Middle East Saudia"™s Albakri joins IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). Albrakri"™s appointment is effective 1 January 2017 and will be based in the IATA regional office in Amman, Jordan. «Muhammad Ali Albakri is stepping into a critical role at IATA. […]
Principles to Manage Aviation"™s Security Challenges: Speed is needed to keep a step ahead of threats
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together in an even stronger partnership to provide durable solutions to aviation"™s security challenges. These efforts, which must be based on common principles, include such areas as overflying conflict zones, landside security at airports, insider threats, cyber security, harmonization of PNR (passenger […]
United Nations Secretary-General underscores aviation’s vital role in sustainable development and climate change
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon paid a special visit to the Montréal Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today, where he congratulated the UN aviation agency for its core role in helping to establish global civil aviation standards and policies. Mr. Ban commended ICAO and its Member States for driving concrete progress on […]
Boeing, Embraer to Collaborate on ecoDemonstrator Technology Tests
Boeing and Embraer S.A. today announced that they intend to collaborate to test environment-focused technologies through the ecoDemonstrator Program in a joint effort to improve aviation’s environmental performance. This expands ongoing cooperation between two of the world’s largest airplane manufacturers. Frederico Curado, president and CEO of Embraer, and Marc Allen, president of Boeing International, signed […]
