Só fronteiras abertas e ajuda estatal tiram setor aéreo da crise, diz associação
Entre todos os setores atingidos pela pandemia da Covid-19, poucos saíram tão destroçados quanto o de viagens aéreas. «Estamos numa situação quase catastrófica», afirma o francês Alexandre de Juniac, 58. Diretor-geral e presidente da Iata (Associação Internacional de Transportes Aéreos, na sigla inglesa), Juniac afirma que apenas programas de estímulo estatais e a reabertura de […]
Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic
The world’s airlines need another $70-$80bn of government support to get through the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. That’s according to the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the trade association for the world’s airlines. Director-General Alexandre de Juniac told the BBC that sum was «on top of the $170bn […]
IATA DG to Step Down
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO will step down from his role at the Association effective 31 March 2021. De Juniac made known his intention to step down from the Association several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The […]
Ongoing travel restrictions pose risks for global economy, IATA CEO warns
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning about the consequences of not loosening current air travel restrictions, saying that current rules could become economically disastrous for most countries. “There will be a major shrinkage in the footprint of aviation,” Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO at the IATA, said in […]
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19
Good morning, afternoon or evening to everyone. Thank you for joining us on this call. James has highlighted the urgent need for governments to address the quarantine issue. For countries seeking to open up their economies, travel and tourism is a critical sector. Globally it is about 10% of GDP and in some locations, it […]
“Setor está em queda livre e ainda não chegamos ao fundo do poço”, diz CEO da Iata
O CEO da Associação Internacional do Transporte Aéreo (Iata), Alexandre de Juniac, afirmou nesta segunda-feira (4) que a aviação comercial de passageiros está em queda livre. A declaração está diretamente ligada à queda do tráfego global de passageiros de mais de 52% em março, retornando ao níveis de 2006 no volume global de passageiros, que […]
COVID-19 Puts Over Half of 2020 Passenger Revenues at Risk
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released updated analysis showing that the COVID-19 crisis will see airline passenger revenues drop by $314 billion in 2020, a 55% decline compared to 2019. On 24 March IATA estimated $252 billion in lost revenues (-44% vs. 2019) in a scenario with severe travel restrictions lasting three months. The […]
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 7 April 2020
The impact of COVID-19 on the air transport industry continues to be devastating. The industry is burning through cash at a dangerous rate. Some $61 billion could disappear from cash reserves in the second quarter alone. Demand is in free-fall. Worldwide it’s down 70% compared to last year—90% in Europe. And it could even get […]
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 31 March 2020
Good afternoon from Geneva. And thank you all for joining from wherever you are in the world and whatever time it is for you. The situation of the airline industry remains grave. As you know, we have been working from a scenario of severe travel restrictions lasting for three months. That will cut industry revenues […]
Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19
Brian Pearce, our Chief Economist has explained the current situation that the global air transport industry finds itself in. First, let me reassure you that the global air transport industry is responsibly responding to this global pandemic. We are not public health experts, but airlines are following the best advice of experts—including the WHO—in adapting […]
