Europe’s Aviation Sector Welcomes Digital Green Certificate Proposal Whilst Urging Wider Restart Plan
Europe’s aviation sector welcomed today’s proposal by the European Commission for a Digital Green Certificate system. This proposal requires EU States to issue common, inter-operable and mutually-recognised certificates for COVID-19 vaccination, testing and recovery status that will facilitate free movement during the COVID pandemic and support the restart of travel. Industry associations Airlines for Europe […]
IATA AGM Postponed to October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The event will be hosted by JetBlue Airways in Boston, USA on 3-5 October 2021. The event was originally scheduled for 27-29 June 2021, also in Boston. “We believe that it is vital to […]
ICAO Council approves new pandemic response and recovery measures
The ICAO Council approved six new COVID-19 recommendations, and amended two others, as countries continue to address latest information and cooperate to optimize the role of international air transport in global pandemic recovery and ensure the speedy resumption of air travel. The new and amended recommendations and updated guidelines are contained in the High-Level Cover […]
Delta’s ambitious carbon neutrality plan balances immediate actions and long-term investments on path to zero-impact aviation
Delta Air Lines’ audacious commitment to carbon neutrality from March 2020 onward is coming to fruition with swift impact through immediate actions coupled with long-term investments to combat climate change. “Connecting the world and protecting our environment for future generations cannot be mutually exclusive,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Travelers should not have to choose […]
Boeing Forecasts Resilient Aviation Market for Latin America and Caribbean Despite Near-term Challenges
Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects demand for 2,610 new airplanes in Latin America and the Caribbean over the next two decades. The new forecast reflects the near-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic along with the long-term fundamentals for air travel. Single-aisle commercial models will comprise 90% of this airplane demand, reflecting the expansion of affordable travel […]
ISAGO aligns with ICAO Ground Handling Manual, Includes COVID-19 Best Practices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 10th edition of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Standards Manual is now available. The standards and recommended practices contained in the latest edition have been updated to align fully with corresponding guidelines issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ISAGO is a […]
Canada’s Caribbean Travel Ban Will Cost Jamaica Nearly Half A Billion Dollars
Canada’s ban on travel to the Caribbean will deliver a massive blow to Jamaica’s economy, with nearly half a billion dollars in tourism revenue to be lost. This is according to the island’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett. On January 29, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved to suspend all flights to the Caribbean and […]
Air Canada puts all Rouge flights on hiatus
Air Canada is putting all Rouge flights on hold as a result of new travel rules brought in by the government last week to scale back non-essential travel even more. The rules targeted flights to sun destinations in the Caribbean, and most Air Canada flights to that area are operated by Rouge. «As a result […]
ICAO SG highlights aviation’s green transition at Davos
Speaking at a World Economic Forum (WEF) Policy Session on “Building a Path to Net-Zero Aviation” yesterday, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu highlighted opportunities now at hand to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the global civil aviation sector. Dr. Liu’s remarks were part of the lively series of exchanges with other invited panelists […]
IATA Welcome US Pre-Departure Testing Order
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it will require all travelers to the US to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test undertaken within three days prior to their departure to the US, effective 26 January. “Systematic pre-departure testing is […]
