Aviation Leaders Assemble in Sydney for IATA"™s 74th Annual General Meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Sydney, Australia, for the Association"™s 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Hosted by Qantas, the event will include addresses by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia; Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
ALTA reresented at IATA environment commitee (ENCOM) meeting
ALTA represented the region during the 25th IATA Environment Committee (ENCOM) meeting that took place at IATA"™s regional office in Miami. CORSIA, as well as regional and national regulations on CO2 and noise, were among topics discussed. The industry will have to play an active role in capacity building for the implementation of CORSIA. ALTA […]
Airbus welcomes first-ever Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Airbus welcomes the climate agreement reached by governments at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, October 5th. The agreement puts in place the world"™s first Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This represents a key pillar in the aviation industry’s climate action plan alongside technology improvements (including sustainable fuels), […]
