Air Cargo Ends 2016 on a Positive Note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8% in 2016 compared to 2015. This was nearly double the industry"™s average growth rate of 2.0% over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), […]
States show strong support for ICAO conflict zone risk initiatives at high level global aviation safety event
Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed their support today for the Organization"™s comprehensive conflict zone risk mitigation work programme, including a proposal to develop a prototype online resource for global conflict zone risk assessments. The over 850 government and industry participants to ICAO"™s High Level Safety Conference confirmed their strong backing […]
