‘Fundamentally wrong’ to treat air travel as a luxury, WestJet CEO says
The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity. In a speech to a Calgary business audience, Alexis von Hoensbroech questioned why transport infrastructure like bridges, passenger rail […]
Airbus advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
During the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology bricks to prepare a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could enter service in the second half of the 2030s, as well as its revised roadmap to mature […]
IATA to allow digital RMB in settlement system
China is an extremely important market for the International Air Transport Association, and the IATA will continue to strengthen its presence in the Chinese and North Asian markets, a senior official of the association said in Beijing this week. The IATA represents some 300 airlines shouldering 83 percent of global air traffic. It just celebrated […]
International community aligns on air travel accessibility priorities
Aviation stakeholders and disability advocates established key priorities for improving global air travel accessibility at a landmark joint symposium held by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The two-day event, which drew 237 participants from governments, industry, and civil society organizations, provided critical input for […]
Minister Anand speaks on importance of accessible air travel at International Civil Aviation Organization
International civil aviation brings the world together. Working with our international partners is key to ensuring our skies stay safe, secure, accessible and sustainable. The President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, spoke today at the Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation. This event, hosted jointly by the […]
IATA, ICAO, and ACI to Jointly Host Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) will be jointly hosting a Symposium on Accessibility in International Civil Aviation from 2 to 3 December 2024 at the ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada, brining together governments, industry representatives and advocacy groups to tackle barriers to air […]
Payment challenges, trends, and sustainability initiatives in air travel
The airline industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it adapts to the evolving needs of passengers. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vital importance of the freedom to fly, reminding us of how integral air travel is to our lives. People travel for a multitude of reasons beyond mere transportation: to visit family and […]
Abra Group Expands Michael Swiatek’s Role to Chief Strategy & Accessibility Officer, Bolstering Commitment to Inclusive Air Travel Across the Business
Abra Group, a leading aviation group, is proud to announce the expansion of Michael Swiatek’s role, adding the responsibility of Chief Accessibility Officer to his current position as Chief Strategy Officer of the group. Having Michael in this role underscores Abra Group’s unwavering commitment to making air travel more accessible for the largest minority in […]
‘Canadian air travel is too expensive’: WestJet CEO
The CEO of WestJet (opens in a new tab)believes the reason the ultra low-cost airline model struggles to get off the ground in Canada is due to the country’s geography. Alexis von Hoensbroech visited Atlantic Canada this week and spoke with CTV’s Todd Battis about wide-ranging issues affecting WestJet and the larger airline industry on […]
Lufthansa Group and Tata Communications Forge Sustainability Partnership
Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, has joined Lufthansa Group‘s Corporate SAF program with a bulk purchase of SAF for its corporate travel needs. The SAF agreement is the first of its kind by a corporate customer in India and Tata Communications has further communicated its interest of investing in SAF on a yearly […]
