Air freight is one of the most important forms of goods transport worldwide. It offers the possibility of transporting time-critical goods such as aid supplies, sensitive goods such as medicines, or valuable goods such as works of art to…
WestJet Cargo and the GTA Group celebrated the inauguration of the second of three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters in Halifax alongside integral partners and key stakeholders. The event was commemorated by a ribbon cutting, signifying the launch of WestJet…
United Airlines will begin flying between Brisbane and Los Angeles from December 2023, adding a new destination for the Virgin Australia partner while also sharpening their shared battle against incumbent Qantas. United says it will run three flights per…
United Airlines (UAL) reported first-quarter 2023 financial results. The company reported a $256 million pre-tax loss, consistent with expectations provided in March. The company grew total operating revenue by 51.1% compared to first quarter 2022 and total revenue per…
Alaska Airlines, headquartered in Seattle, again exposed its first quarter difficulties. The carrier, which produced outstanding summertime profits last year, followed by modest profits in the fourth quarter, dipped into the red between January and March this year. Alaska…
On the 20th anniversary of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), thoughts are turning toward the next generation of safety assurance. Since its inception in 2003, IOSA has been an overwhelming success. Safety has improved significantly, industry auditing costs…
Cuba’s recognition of the crucial role aviation plays as a catalyst for sustainable development was reflected in new commitments between its government and ICAO that emerged from a series of ministerial meetings between ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar…
By Rafael Schvartzman, IATA Regional Vice President for Europe While including some positive elements, the position on the EU-Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) agreed by the EU Parliament today still risks destabilizing the hard-won international consensus for aviation carbon reductions….
Avianca Airlines will launch nonstop air service between Las Vegas and San Salvador, El Salvador, in July, the company announced Tuesday. The nonstop round trip service between Harry Reid International Airport and El Salvador International Airport is scheduled to…
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Operations Certification Program – IEnvA – is expanding its presence to Latin America, with the recent certification of GOL and LATAM Airlines. This development reinforces the industry’s commitment to achieve net zero…
